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BUFF X CUSTOMIZATION
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Your car is asee-through oven,let's change that

Ceramic tints keep your car cool no matter how long it baked in the sun, and keeps your privacy so that what goes on inside, stays inside.

  • Your car stays cool, even on a 90 degree day.
  • Full privacy, so your car and everything in it stays your business.
  • Backed by a lifetime warranty.
In & out same dayPremium ceramic film

The part most shops rush. We don't.

Every car gets dedicated prep, cut and a final inspection so that your tint won't bubble, peel or gap.

What clear glass does to your car every day

Every drive, your car is cooking you alive and putting everything inside on full display. Clear glass does nothing to stop the heat building up or the eyes looking in.

  • Your cabin turns into an oventhe second you park in the sun.
  • You're driving around in a fishbowlfor anyone to see at every red light.
  • UV ages everyone's skin insideand bakes the leather, dash, and trim, kids in the back included.
  • Glare wears you down all yearoff the hood, the mirrors, and blinding winter snow.

One ceramic install ends all of it, the day it goes on.

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Why ceramic tint actually cools the car

Cheap dyed tint is just colored film. It darkens the glass and slowly cooks itself apart. True ceramic is a different technology: microscopic ceramic particles that reflect infrared heat and block UV without going metallic or pitch black.

Cheap dyed film

Just darkens the glass. Infrared heat passes straight through and bakes the cabin.

  • A layer of dye that absorbs light
  • Darkens, but barely cuts the heat you feel
  • Breaks down in sun: fades, bubbles, turns purple
  • Cheap up front, replaced in a couple years

Ceramic film

Ceramic particles reflect the infrared back out, so the heat never reaches you.

  • Ceramic nanoparticles that reflect infrared heat
  • Rejects the heat you feel at any shade
  • Blocks up to 99% of UV, stays true black
  • Non-metallic: no signal interference, lifetime warranty

Four steps, no shortcuts

Your car, treated like it's ours

A tint is only as good as the install. Bubbles, light gaps at the edges, and peeling almost never come from the film, they come from trapped dust and a rushed job. Here's how we make sure yours doesn't.

  1. 01

    Prep

    We clean and decontaminate every pane so the film bonds with zero dust trapped underneath.

  2. 02

    Cut

    Film is computer-cut to your exact vehicle, with clean edges, no blades near your factory glass or seals.

  3. 03

    Install

    Each window is squeegeed flat and seated by hand in a controlled space, pane by pane.

  4. 04

    Inspect

    We check every window against the light, hand you care instructions, and put the warranty in writing.

Dyed vs. carbon vs. ceramic

Same dark look from the outside. Completely different on a hot day.

What you get
Cheap dyed
Carbon
Buff X ceramic
Heat rejection
Barely cuts it
Decent
Rejects real IR heat
UV protection
Fades over time
99% blocked
99% blocked
Color stability
Turns purple
No purple
True black for life
Signal
Can block signal
Doesn't block
Zero interference
Infrared (IR) heat
Not addressed
Some rejection
Full IR rejection
Warranty
Often none
Yes
Lifetime
5-year cost
Pay twice
Usually holds
Done once
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True-black glass, zero purple

The kind of finish that makes a car feel like yours again. Pulled straight off our floor in Dearborn Heights.

Full-vehicle ceramic, true-black glass with no purple cast
Full-vehicle ceramic, true-black glass with no purple cast
Full-vehicle blacked out to a clean, even finish
Full-vehicle blacked out to a clean, even finish
Computer-cut edges seated tight to the factory seal
Computer-cut edges seated tight to the factory seal
Full-vehicle tint, every window darkened for privacy and heat rejection
Full-vehicle tint, every window darkened for privacy and heat rejection
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Michigan's top-rated tint shop

4.9

848+ verified Google reviews

Andrew Kub

Local Guide · 271 reviews

6 months ago
Verified
Guys did a great job on my full wrap, calipers and window tint. Easiest 5 stars I've ever given. Great prices too. Sent me pics along the way so I knew how it was progressing.

SRT Peezy

3 reviews · 3 photos

4 months ago
Verified
Most amazing tint & customization shop. I've taken 3 of my cars there — on my Escalade they did full ceramic tint with windshield. Would recommend to everyone, they're very respectful and have the best service.
Cadillac Escalade

Melissa Rodriguez

Local Guide · 27 reviews

3 months ago
Verified
I went to Buff X to get my daughter's windows tinted. MJ was absolutely amazing and super helpful, and Bailey made the whole process so smooth and easy. Her Blazer looks absolutely amazing with the tint! We will be back.
Chevy Blazer

No surprises. No shortcuts.

Four commitments, written onto your install receipt and signed the day we tint your vehicle.

  • Written into every install receipt
  • Certified, insured installers
  • Lifetime film warranty
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Get your exact tint quote

Tell us the vehicle and the coverage you want. We'll come back with a real price and the soonest day we can get you in.

Ceramic costs more than the corner-shop special, but the corner-shop special gets redone in two years. Pay once, done right.

No spam. Just your price and the soonest install day.

Find us in Dearborn Heights

One shop, walk-ins welcome for quotes. We'll confirm your install time when you get your price.

26015 W Warren St

Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Mon–Fri 9–6

Sat 10–4

Sun Closed

(313) 200-7007

FAQs

How dark can I go?

We offer shades from 50% (subtle) all the way down to 5% limo. Not sure what's right for your car? Come in and we'll show you every option side by side before anything gets cut.

Will ceramic tint mess with my phone or GPS?

No. Our ceramic film is non-metallic, so it won't interfere with cell signal, GPS, keyless entry, or toll transponders, unlike older metallic tints.

How long does it take and how soon can I roll the windows down?

Most vehicles are done the same day. The film needs roughly 24–48 hours to fully cure, so we ask you to leave the windows up during that window. We'll go over care instructions before you leave.

Can I feel the difference before I commit?

Yes, and we recommend it. Stop in and we'll hold ceramic side by side with cheap dyed film so you can feel the heat difference on your own skin before you spend a dollar. Most people are surprised how big it is.

Why is ceramic worth more than basic tint?

Cheap dyed tint just darkens the glass and fades, bubbles, or turns purple within a couple summers, then you pay again to redo it. Ceramic rejects the infrared heat you actually feel, blocks 99% of UV, stays true black, and carries a lifetime warranty, so you only pay once.

What about carbon tint?

Carbon is a solid mid-tier option and a real step up from cheap dyed film — it won't turn purple and it looks clean. Where ceramic pulls ahead is the heat you actually feel in the cabin and UV protection. Carbon has limited infrared performance, so on a hot day you'll still notice the heat more than you would with ceramic. We'll walk you through both and show you the difference so you can pick what fits your budget — no pressure either way.