Venice
Car Window Tint for Venice, FL.
3M ceramic window tint for Venice, Nokomis, Osprey, North Port and Englewood drivers, installed at our Sarasota studio 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 Venice, in brief.
Gulf Coast Auto Studio is an authorized 3M window film installer in Sarasota, about 19 miles from downtown Venice. 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, with a lifetime film warranty.
Why south county drivers tint
Beach lots and long stretches of US-41.
South county life puts cars in the sun: beach lots at Venice Beach, Caspersen and Manasota Key, shopping-center lots on US-41 and Jacaranda, and long drives north to Sarasota or south to Port Charlotte. A car parked for a few hours with the sun on the glass gets hot inside fast.
Ceramic film cuts heat through the glass and blocks UV, which helps protect skin and interior trim. You don’t have to go dark to get the benefit: the ceramic does the heat work, and the shade is a choice about looks and privacy.
If you need darker tint for a medical reason, Florida has a medical exemption process. Our Florida tint law guide explains it.
Stay legal
Legal shades in Florida.
| 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% |
See tint percentages explained for what each shade looks like on the car.
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 Venice to the studio.
From the south, take I-75 north to exit 207 (Bee Ridge Road), go east to Cattlemen Road, then north to Palmer Boulevard and Porter Road; Porter Lake Drive is just off Porter Road. Approximate distances: downtown Venice about 19 miles, Nokomis about 18, Osprey about 13 (US-41 and Beneva Road also work), North Port about 30 and Englewood about 30. Get directions from Venice →
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FAQ
Good questions.
How far is the studio from Venice?
From downtown Venice it’s about 19 miles, typically around 30–35 minutes outside rush hour: US-41 and Jacaranda Boulevard to I-75 north, exit 207 at Bee Ridge Road, then Cattlemen Road. Nokomis is about 18 miles, Osprey about 13, North Port about 30 and Englewood about 30.
Can I drop my car off in the morning and get it back the same day?
Most tint installs are done in a day. Because it’s a longer drive from south county, we agree drop-off and pick-up times with you when you book.
How much does full tint cost?
In 3M ceramic film, a full vehicle 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 and clear heat-rejection windshield film from $300.
Is there a medical exemption for darker tint?
Yes. Florida issues medical exemption certificates for people with conditions that require limited light exposure (Florida Statutes 316.29545). Our Florida tint law guide explains the process.
Do you tint windshields?
Only with clear heat-rejection film (from $300), which adds no shade, or a strip above the AS-1 line. We don’t install dark windshield tint.
Get a tint quote from Venice.
Tell us the year, make and model and the shade you want. We’ll confirm what’s legal, the price and timing.