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Carbon window tint time in Mississauga
Carbon window tint installs at YYZ Detailing Haus in Mississauga are quick: most cars are done in under 90 minutes, an estimate rather than a fixed duration. That covers every side window and the rear glass on a sedan starting at $250 + HST, or an SUV or pickup starting at $300 + HST. The windshield is not included in that time or in the package.
By YYZ Detailing Haus · Published 2026-10-14 · Last reviewed 2026-10-14
General information, not legal advice. Rules and prices can change.
What's installed within that time
The Carbon — All Windows package covers every side window and the rear glass, with a choice of shade on the rear windows. Carbon is the only film the studio installs, so there is no second tint option with a different install time to compare it against.
Why carbon film is used
Carbon film contains no metal, so it should not interfere with phone, GPS or keyless entry signals. It is also chosen for resisting fading and a purple shift over time, and is the only film type offered by the studio.
Caring for the film in the days after install
Keep windows up for 3 to 4 days after installation and clean with an ammonia-free glass cleaner and soft microfibre. Haze, streaks or small water pockets can remain for up to 2 weeks in cold weather while the film dries; do not press them out. Avoid blades, scrapers and abrasive pads, and take care when loading objects past the glass. Rear defroster lines can be used once the film has cured. Follow the handover care guide and contact the studio if you have a concern.
The windshield and Ontario's tint rules
The windshield is not included in the Carbon — All Windows package or in the under-90-minute estimate. Ontario's Highway Traffic Act, section 73, restricts coatings that obstruct the driver's view of the highway, and separately addresses coloured or reflective material on the windshield or the windows directly left and right of the driver that substantially obscures the vehicle's interior when viewed from outside. The vehicle owner is responsible for keeping the vehicle compliant, and the studio advises on an Ontario-legal shade for the front side windows before installation.
Booking around the estimate
Because "most cars are done in under 90 minutes" is an estimate rather than a fixed time, ask about collection timing if you have another commitment. The studio has a lounge where you can wait. Confirm the vehicle and shade before work starts, and ask about any existing film that needs attention. The quoted time describes installation, not the days afterward when the film dries and the windows must remain up.
How vehicle size affects the price, not the time
Carbon — All Windows has listed prices by vehicle size: $250 + HST for a sedan, $300 + HST for an SUV or pickup. All three list the same under-90-minute estimate, but completion times depend on the vehicle's condition. Price and time are separate pieces of information: selecting SUV changes the displayed price, not the package inclusions. Confirm your vehicle and any existing film with the studio before relying on a pickup time.
Before you choose a package
Select Car, SUV or Truck on the service page to see the listed price for that size. Read the package inclusions and estimated time together: the lowest priced option is not automatically the right scope for your vehicle. At drop-off the studio inspects with you and confirms the price before work begins. Tell the studio about existing damage and remove personal items before arrival. If extra work is proposed, it needs your approval. For questions about the condition of the vehicle, use the quote form or call 647-323-7867. Booking opens Square, where you choose the service and appointment; a website link does not automatically preselect a package or apply an offer. Keep the handover care instructions with the written warranty and contact the studio if you are unsure about a product or cleaning method.
Ontario Highway Traffic Act, section 73 →
Prices and time in the studio
| Package / vehicle | Price | Including 13% HST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon — All Windows · Sedan | $250 + HST | $282.50 | Most cars are done in under 90 minutes |
| Carbon — All Windows · SUV | $300 + HST | $339.00 | Most cars are done in under 90 minutes |
| Carbon — All Windows · Pickup | $300 + HST | $339.00 | Most cars are done in under 90 minutes |
| Carbon — All Windows + Windshield · Sedan | $350 + HST | $395.50 | Quoted when you book |
| Carbon — All Windows + Windshield · SUV | $400 + HST | $452.00 | Quoted when you book |
| Carbon — All Windows + Windshield · Pickup | $400 + HST | $452.00 | Quoted when you book |
Times are estimates and depend on the vehicle's condition.
Questions
Are most cars really done in under 90 minutes?
Yes, for a typical install — it is an estimate, not a fixed duration.
Is the windshield tinted as part of this service?
No. Windshield installation is not included.
Does carbon film interfere with my phone or keyless entry?
No. Carbon film contains no metal, so it should not interfere with phone, GPS or keyless entry signals.
Does section 73 of Ontario's Highway Traffic Act set a specific tint percentage?
No. The wording in section 73 does not state a numeric visible-light-transmittance percentage; it prohibits coatings that obstruct the driver's view or substantially obscure the interior.
Does the install time change with vehicle size?
All sizes list an under-90-minute estimate. Actual completion time depends on the vehicle's condition, so confirm pickup timing with the studio.
Next: pick your time in Square, about a minute. Choose your service in the next step.