Bradenton
Car Window Tint for Bradenton.
3M ceramic window tint for Bradenton and Manatee County drivers, installed at our Sarasota studio. Most cars are done in a day, with a lifetime film warranty.
Starting at $249.99
- 5.0 ★ Google
- 3M Lifetime tint warranty
- Pure PPF 12-yr warranty
The short answer
Window tint for Bradenton, in brief.
Gulf Coast Auto Studio is an authorized 3M window film installer in Sarasota, about 20 miles from downtown Bradenton. A full vehicle in 3M ceramic film starts from $575 for a coupe, $650 for a sedan, $700 for an SUV and $750 for a truck; two front windows start from $249.99. Most installs take one day and the film has a lifetime warranty.
Why Bradenton drivers tint
Long commutes and west-facing drives.
Bradenton driving means a lot of time on Manatee Avenue, Cortez Road, US-41 and I-75, plus the run over the bridges to Anna Maria Island and Holmes Beach. Heading west to the beach in the late afternoon puts the sun straight through the windshield and side glass.
Ceramic film cuts heat through the glass without going darker than Florida allows on the front windows. Choose the shade for looks and privacy; the ceramic does the heat work. For glare at the top of the windshield, a brow strip above the AS-1 line helps. For heat through the windshield itself, clear heat-rejection film adds no shade.
If you commute north over the Sunshine Skyway or up I-75 toward Tampa, the same applies: long stretches of sun on your arm through the driver’s window.
Stay legal
Legal shades in Florida.
The same state limits apply in Manatee County as in Sarasota:
| Window | Car (sedan / coupe) — light let through | SUV, truck or van (multipurpose) — light let through |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield | Transparent strip above the AS-1 line only | Transparent strip above the AS-1 line only |
| Front side windows | At least 28% | At least 28% |
| Rear side windows | At least 15% | At least 6% |
| Rear window | At least 15% | At least 6% |
The full rules, with statute references, are in our Florida tint law guide, and tint percentages explained shows what each shade looks like.
Pricing
Tint packages.
Two Front Windows
Driver and passenger windows, e.g. to match dark factory rear glass on a newer SUV or truck.
Full Vehicle
Every side and rear window. Coupe from $575, sedan $650, SUV $700, truck $750.
Clear Heat-Rejection Windshield Film
Clear film that cuts heat without adding shade. The only shaded windshield option we offer is the strip above the AS-1 line.
Windshield Brow Strip
A strip across the top of the windshield, above the AS-1 line.
Final pricing depends on vehicle size and condition — every quote is confirmed in person.
Getting here
From Bradenton to the studio.
From the north, take I-75 south to exit 210 (Fruitville Road), go east to Cattlemen Road, then south to Palmer Boulevard and Porter Road; Porter Lake Drive is just off Porter Road. From downtown Bradenton that’s about 20 miles; from Palmetto or Ellenton, about 20–21 miles; from Parrish, about 24 miles via US-301 and I-75. Drop the car off for the day or wait in the client lounge. Get directions from Bradenton →
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FAQ
Good questions.
How far is your studio from Bradenton?
From downtown Bradenton it’s about 20 miles, typically around 30–35 minutes outside rush hour: SR 64 (Manatee Avenue) east to I-75 south, exit 210 at Fruitville Road, then Cattlemen Road. We’re at 2341 Porter Lake Dr #106, Sarasota.
Is it worth the drive from Bradenton for tint?
Most tint installs are done in a day, so it’s one drop-off and one pick-up. You get 3M ceramic film from an authorized 3M window film installer with a lifetime warranty, and we confirm the price before you make the drive.
How much does window tint cost for a Bradenton sedan?
A full sedan starts from $650 in 3M ceramic film. Coupes start from $575, SUVs from $700 and trucks from $750. Two front windows start from $249.99.
Can you help with sunset glare driving west to the beaches?
A windshield brow strip above the AS-1 line cuts glare at the top of the glass, and clear heat-rejection windshield film (from $300) cuts heat without adding shade. We never install dark tint on the windshield.
Do you serve Palmetto, Parrish and Ellenton?
Yes. Palmetto, Parrish and Ellenton drivers usually come down I-75 or US-301. Ellenton and Palmetto are about 20–21 miles from the studio, and Parrish about 24 miles.
Get a tint quote from Bradenton.
Tell us the year, make and model and the shade you have in mind. We’ll confirm what’s legal and the price.