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Fox Window Tints
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Fox Window Tints to remove and replace the window tint in my master bathroom. When they arrived they quickly realized the old adhesive was very strong and a huge pain to remove. Despite this, the team kept a very positive attitude and very diligently removed every piece of pesky old window tint. I love the end result and will definitely hire them again! Thank you!"
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Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Frontline Tint
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Window Tinting - Apply or ReplaceWindow Tinting - Apply or Replace - For Business

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Skylight
Blackout Window Film
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CoolVu of Chicago North Shore & Barrington
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Window Tinting - Apply or ReplaceWindow Tinting - Apply or Replace - For Business

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They worked with us to figure out how to reach a tall window that had a large piece of furniture in front of it. They were on time and cleaned up after they were finished. They were efficient and personable. I would recommend them."
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Midwestern Graphic & Tints
New to Angi
Window Tinting - Apply or ReplaceWindow Tinting - Apply or Replace - For Business

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Great Lakes Film & Shade, LLC
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Window Tinting - Apply or ReplaceWindow Tinting - Apply or Replace - For Business

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Great Lakes Film and Shade LLC is a residential and commercial dealer for LLumar and 3M window film products. Whether you are a homeowner with a glare issue from one window, or a property manager trying to control heat gain through hundreds of windows, Great Lakes Film and Shade, LLC, is the company to call. Residential and commercial customers throughout Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois will receive the same professional service accompanied by quality products.

Response time3 days
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Window Tinting questions, answered by experts

The costs range from $5 to $15 per square foot, depending on the film type, UV protection level, and labor.

The most popular tint percentage for home windows is 35%. Generally, most homeowners choose a visible light transmission (VLT) between 50% and 35%, where lower numbers mean less sunlight enters the home. A 35% tint blocks over half the incoming light while still allowing plenty of natural light, which can improve energy efficiency and comfort. If privacy is a primary concern, you can opt for a tint of 50% or lower to make it more difficult for people to see inside. However, keep in mind that very dark, thick tints may offer fewer energy-efficiency benefits.

Unlike cars, there are no laws regulating window tint percentages on homes, so you can choose what you think is best. It is often a good idea to hire a professional, as they can show you samples of how different tint levels will look in your specific property, helping you make the right choice.

If you have bubble wrap lying around the house and you don’t care about the odd look, taping bubble wrap over a window is a very affordable way to insulate it. Another inexpensive option for insulating windows is to add new caulk around the glass. This step quickly cuts down on air drafts for older windows, and a tube of caulk only costs a few dollars. Adding plastic shrink film around the glass is another cost-effective option. You can purchase a kit of plastic film for a few dollars per window.

Do not use Windex or any glass cleaner when applying window film. These products contain ammonia, which will damage the film. Instead, use the application solution provided with the installation kit. If there is no solution, make your own using 1 teaspoon of baby shampoo and a gallon of bottled water.

The most popular way to remove home window tint is by using a hairdryer. Most people already have one in their home, but if you don’t, you can buy one for as little as $15. All you need to do is turn the hairdryer to its hottest and highest setting and run it over the window tint for a few minutes. Then, you can easily peel it away. You may need some goo remover for any leftover adhesive, but this DIY could be free for many people.    

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