Good tint does more than darken your windows. It keeps the heat down, cuts the glare, blocks the UV that fades your interior, and gives you some privacy. We install STEK Action and STEK NEX here in Redmond for drivers all over Bellevue and Seattle.
STEK Action uses nano carbon technology to keep heat out of your cabin, which you feel right away sitting in Redmond traffic on a warm afternoon. It blocks 99 percent of UV, cuts glare on the drive home, and adds privacy without changing the look of your car. Because there’s no metal in the film, your phone, radio, and keyless entry work exactly as they should. As a STEK Black Label shop, we install it the way STEK trained us to, with clean edges and no shortcuts. For most daily drivers, this is the right balance of performance and price.
| STEK ACTION+ | ACTION 05 | ACTION 15 | ACTION 20 | ACTION 35 | ACTION 50 | ACTION 80 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Solar Energy Rejected | 54% | 49% | 46% | 38% | 32% | 32% |
| Infrared Rejection | 49% | 44% | 40% | 38% | 36% | 38% |
| UV Rejection | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Glare Reduction | 92% | 84% | 78% | 62% | 50% | 13% |
SMART+ sits between Action and NEX+ in our lineup. STEK builds tungsten into layers of nano ceramic, which handles heat while keeping the color true for the life of the film. It blocks up to 87.5 percent of infrared heat, cuts total solar energy by up to 60 percent, and stops 99 percent of UV before it reaches your skin or your interior.
Glare is where SMART+ surprises people. It reduces it by up to 92 percent, which you notice most on wet Northwest roads at dusk. The base film is optically clear, so your view stays sharp at night. It carries a limited lifetime warranty against fading, bubbling, cracking, and delamination.
| STEK SMART+ | SMART 05 | SMART 15 | SMART 20 | SMART 35 | SMART 45 | SMART 70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Solar Energy Rejected | 59% | 54% | 53% | 49% | 46% | 44% |
| Infrared Rejection | 60% | 55% | 58% | 57% | 56% | 63% |
| UV Rejection | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Glare Reduction | 92% | 84% | 79% | 63% | 53% | 24% |
STEK NEX+ is our top film. What makes it different is graphene, the same material used to cool batteries in high end electronics. It moves heat away quickly, which lets the ceramic in the film do its job even better. You feel it on a warm afternoon. The cabin stays cooler, the air conditioning runs lower, and the car works less to keep you comfortable. In an EV with a big glass roof, that means less drain on the battery too.
NEX+ blocks 99.9 percent of UV rays, which is why the Skin Cancer Foundation recommends the NEX series. That protects your skin on long drives and keeps your dash, seats, and trim from fading or cracking. It also blocks up to 94.59 percent of infrared heat, never fades, and won’t interfere with your phone, GPS, or keyless entry.
| STEK NEX+ | NEX 05 | NEX
15 | NEX
20 | NEX
35 | NEX
45 | NEX
70 | NEX
85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Solar Energy Rejected | 64% | 61% | 60% | 56% | 52% | 46% | 28% |
| Infrared Rejection | 66% | 64% | 65% | 63% | 63% | 62% | 36% |
| UV Rejection | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Glare Reduction | 92% | 83% | 78% | 63% | 50% | 27% | 5% |
Every film here blocks 99 percent of UV and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. The real difference is heat. Action uses carbon and handles the everyday basics. SMART+ layers in tungsten ceramic and makes a noticeable jump. NEX+ uses graphene, keeps out more heat than anything else we install, and carries the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation. Tell us how your car sits in the sun and we’ll point you to the right one.
This one is easy to add while you are here, and if you drive in Seattle rain you will notice it fast. Glassparency is a hydrophobic coating for your windshield and glass that makes water bead up and clear off, so you see better in the rain. It cuts glare, and it makes bugs and sap wipe right off instead of baking on. A cleaner, clearer view every drive.
If your glass already has hard water spots, it may need a hard water spot removal service first.
Quality work takes time, and you should not have to wait around for it. We keep a small free fleet, based on availability, so your day keeps moving.
Both are recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation, so your skin is protected either way. The difference is heat. NEX+ uses graphene and rejects the most of any film we install. ACTION+ is a carbon film that covers the basics well for less. Neither is a wrong choice.
No. We do not use metal films, which are the ones that cause that. Ours leave your signal alone.
ACTION+ blocks 99 percent. SMART+ blocks 99 percent. NEX+ blocks 99.9 percent.
Most installs are same day. Grab a free loaner and go about your day if you need to.
Nope, that is normal. Tint goes on wet, so you might see a little haze or a few water pockets for a couple of days while it cures. Keep the windows up for five days and it clears up on its own.
A hydrophobic coating for your glass that makes rain bead off, cuts glare, and keeps bugs and water spots from sticking.
Tell us what you are booking and when you need the car. We will confirm what is open.
