Car Window Tintingin Lincoln

Road-legal film, fitted properly, with a lifetime guarantee. Most cars are in and out the same day from our workshop just off the A46.

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Porsche 911 with professionally tinted rear windows at Direct Window Tints in Lincoln
2–3 hrs
Typical turnaround — drop it off and we'll message you when it's done
10+
Years' experience
99%
UV rays blocked
Lifetime
Guarantee on every tint
Same day
On most vehicles
Inside the Direct Window Tints workshop in Lincoln
Ten years at it

Every vehicle gets the same care

With over a decade of experience, we've built a reputation on finish and attention to detail. Our purpose-built workshop in Lincoln has seen hundreds of vehicles through the doors.

From everyday motors to prestigious supercars, every vehicle gets treated the same way. Whether it's your daily drive or your weekend pride and joy, it's in safe hands. We're dealership approved and fully insured, so you can hand over the keys with confidence.

We tint all types of vehicle

  • Cars — hatchbacks through to supercars
  • Vans and commercial vehicles
  • Minibuses
  • Motorhomes and caravans
  • Trailers
  • Agricultural — we've even tinted tractors
The benefits

Why tint your car?

It looks good — but that's the least of what it does.

UV protection & less glare

Blocks up to 99% of harmful UV rays, protecting you and your passengers from sun damage. It also cuts glare from the road and oncoming headlights, which means less eye strain and fatigue on longer journeys.

Cooler cabin, less aircon

A tinted cabin stays noticeably cooler, so you lean on the air conditioning less — better fuel economy, and less sun damage to your seats and trim. Kids and pets in the back feel the difference most.

Privacy & added safety

Darker rear tints make it much harder for opportunists to see what's in your car. The film also holds glass together if it's smashed — in a break-in or an accident, that means fewer flying shards.

Choosing a shade

Which tint is right for your car?

There's no legal limit on how dark the rear half can go — it's entirely down to the look you want. Send us a photo of your car and we'll tell you what suits it.

5% · LimoMaximum privacy and comfort. Popular on rear windows, and on motorhomes and caravans where it saves fitting blinds.
15% · Very darkKeeps children and pets cool in the back. Blocks 99% of UV and gives a bold, premium finish.
20% · Most popularPrivacy without going fully dark — still cuts glare and UV while keeping some visibility.
35% · MediumSubtle and understated. Close to a factory-tint look.
50% · LightA sleek finish that keeps passengers comfortable without a dark look.
70% · Front-legalThe darkest shade the law allows on front driver and passenger windows.
Window tint shades compared from 5% limo tint through to clear glass
Stay legal

What the law actually says

We check every vehicle before we start, and we'll never fit anything that puts you the wrong side of it.

Rear half — no limit

The rear windscreen, rear side windows and quarter lights can be tinted as dark as you like. There is no legal restriction at all.

This is where most people go 20% or darker.

Front — strictly capped

The front windscreen must let 75% of light through, and front side windows 70%.

Most factory glass already sits right at those limits, which means extra film on the fronts would be illegal. We'll tell you straight rather than take the booking.

Window film being applied to a car at Direct Window Tints in Lincoln
How we fit it

Cut by machine, not by blade

We use a digital cutting system that images and cuts each pattern to your exact make and model. No blades near your glass, no hand-cutting, no risk to your paint or rubbers.

Our pattern database is extensive and constantly updated, covering modern and older vehicles alike — so whatever you drive, there's usually a perfect fit ready to go.

Once cut, the film is bonded and shrink-fitted to the glass. That normally takes around two hours, though it varies a little by make and model.

What happens

Four steps, one morning

Send us your car

Message a photo and your reg. We'll recommend a shade and give you a real price the same day.

Book a slot

Online in under a minute, or over the phone. We'll confirm the time and how long to allow.

Drop it off

Farrier Road, straight off the A46. Free parking, and there's a Costa a short walk away.

Pick it up

We message you the moment it's ready. Glass cleaned, aftercare explained, guarantee in place.

Recent work

Straight off the ramp

Every car below was tinted at our workshop on Farrier Road.

Aston Martin with tinted rear windows in Lincoln
Red Range Rover with tinted rear windows
Black Audi being tinted in Lincoln
Mercedes-Benz with freshly fitted window tint
Red car with tinted rear windows near Lincoln
Silver car tinted at Direct Window Tints
White car with rear window tint
Vehicle with freshly fitted window tint in Lincoln
White car with rear tints near Lincoln
Car window tinting in Lincoln
FAQs

Car tinting questions

How much does car window tinting cost?

It depends on the vehicle and how many windows you want done. As a rough guide, a rear half tint on a standard hatchback starts from around £100–£150; SUVs and vans are a bit more.

We'd rather give you an accurate price than a vague estimate — send a photo and your reg to 07796 822574 and we'll come back the same day.

Can I tint my front windows?

Almost never, legally. Front side windows must let 70% of light through and the windscreen 75%. Most factory glass already sits at those limits, so adding film would put you over.

We check before we start. If it can't be done legally on your car, we'll tell you rather than take the booking.

Will tinted windows pass an MOT?

Yes. The MOT only checks light transmission on the front windscreen and front side windows. Since we tint the rear half, your car passes with no issues.

How long does it take?

Around two to three hours for most vehicles, depending on size and how many windows. Drop the car off and we'll message you as soon as it's ready.

Are your tints guaranteed?

Every tint carries a lifetime guarantee covering bubbling, peeling, fading and discolouration. If the film ever fails, we redo it at no cost.

We only use professional-grade film, so the cheap purple-fade you see on budget tints simply doesn't happen.

How long until I can put my windows down?

Leave them up for at least 15 days so the film cures and bonds properly. If you absolutely have to open one in an emergency it won't peel off instantly, but the longer you leave them the better the final result.

Can I clean the windows afterwards?

Wait 5 to 7 days before cleaning the inside of the glass. After that, use a soft cloth and a standard glass cleaner — nothing abrasive and nothing ammonia-based. We clean the glass before the car leaves us, so you're covered for the first few days.

Can you remove old window tint?

Yes, and we'd strongly recommend leaving it to us. DIY removal often damages the glass or leaves a sticky adhesive residue that's a nightmare to shift — and on rear screens you risk taking the demister elements with it.

If you've had a poor job done elsewhere, or bought a car with illegal tints on it, we can strip the old film cleanly and retint it properly.

Where do you cover?

We're at 3 Farrier Road, Lincoln, LN6 3RU — just off the A46 with easy access from the A1 and A15. Customers travel to us regularly from Newark, Sleaford, Gainsborough, Horncastle, Boston and Scunthorpe.

Worth the drive

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Get your car booked in

Pick a slot online in under a minute, or ring us and we'll talk it through. Most cars are done same day.

3 Farrier Road, Lincoln LN6 3RU · Lifetime guarantee on every tint