Window Tinting in Hull
Professional Car, Van and Commercial Vehicle Window Tinting
MW Graphics fits professional window tinting for cars, vans and commercial vehicles at our Burstwick workshop near Hull. From privacy tint on a company van fleet to solar and UV-blocking film on a personal car, every tint is cut and fitted to a clean, bubble-free finish, and always within the UK legal limits for the windows it's applied to.
UK Window Tint Law Explained
Before tinting the front windows of any vehicle, it's worth knowing the law, because the limits are strict and enforced. UK regulations set minimum light transmission levels for the windows in front of the driver:
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Front windscreen must let at least 75% of light through
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Front side windows must let at least 70% of light through
There is no legal limit on rear side windows or the rear windscreen, so those can be tinted as dark as you like. That's why most privacy tinting is applied to the rear of the vehicle. We fit front-window tint only within the legal limits, and we'll always advise you on what's road-legal before we start. Tint fitted over the legal limit on front windows can result in penalty notices and a failed check, so we won't fit anything that puts you on the wrong side of the law.
Privacy Tint and Solar Films
We fit two broad types of automotive film, and often a combination:
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Privacy tint darkens the rear windows for security and a cleaner look, keeping valuables and passengers out of view. Popular on vans, SUVs and family cars.
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Solar and UV films reduce heat build-up and block the vast majority of UV, keeping the cabin cooler in summer and protecting the interior, upholstery and dashboard from sun damage and fade. Available in lighter shades that stay within the legal limits for front windows.
We'll talk through which film suits what you're after, whether that's maximum privacy on the rear, heat and glare reduction all round, or both.
Van and Commercial Vehicle Tinting
Privacy tint is especially popular on vans and commercial vehicles. Darkening the rear and side panels keeps tools, stock and equipment out of sight, adding a layer of security against opportunist theft, while giving the vehicle a tidy, professional finish.
For fleet operators, we tint multiple vehicles to a consistent standard and can schedule the work around your operational availability. It pairs naturally with fleet livery and vehicle graphics, so we can handle tinting and branding in the same visit.
Benefits of Professional Window Tinting
Professionally fitted window film delivers:
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Privacy and security for passengers, valuables and van contents
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Heat reduction, keeping the cabin cooler in direct sun
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Glare reduction from low sun and headlights
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UV protection, blocking most UV to protect skin and interior trim
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Interior protection, reducing fade to seats, dashboards and door cards
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A clean, factory-style finish
The difference between a professional tint and a cheap DIY kit shows in the finish: no bubbles, no purpling over time, clean edges cut to the exact glass shape, and film that lasts.
Fitted to a Professional Standard
Window tinting is a precise job. The film has to be cut to the exact curve of each piece of glass, applied dust-free, and worked out to a bubble-free finish that lasts for years without peeling or discolouring.
We use high-grade automotive window films selected for clarity, colour stability and longevity, so the tint won't fade to purple or bubble the way cheap films do. Every install is done in controlled workshop conditions for a clean finish, with the film wrapped cleanly to the edges of the glass.
Window Tinting FAQs
Yes, within limits. The front windscreen must let at least 75% of light through and front side windows at least 70%. There is no legal limit on rear side windows or the rear windscreen, so those can be tinted as dark as you like. We fit front-window tint only within these legal limits and advise you on what's road-legal before we start.
Front side windows must allow at least 70% of light through, so only a light tint is legal there. The windscreen must allow at least 75%. Anything darker than these limits on the front windows isn't road-legal and can result in penalty notices. The rear windows have no limit, which is why most privacy tinting is applied to the rear.
Yes, and this is the most popular option. Because rear side windows and the rear windscreen have no legal tint limit, we can fit privacy tint as dark as you like on the rear while leaving the front windows legal or untinted. It's the standard approach for privacy and security.
Yes. Solar films reduce heat build-up in the cabin and cut glare from low sun and headlights, while blocking most UV. We offer solar and UV films in lighter shades that stay within the legal limits for front windows, so you get the heat and glare benefit all round.
Yes. Privacy tint is very popular on vans and commercial vehicles for security, keeping tools and stock out of view. We tint single vans and full fleets to a consistent standard, and can do it alongside vehicle livery in the same visit.
Not with the films we use. Cheap window films fade to purple and bubble as the adhesive breaks down. We fit high-grade automotive films selected for colour stability and longevity, professionally applied in controlled conditions, so the finish lasts.
