GMC Sierra
Ceramic Window Tint
An Onyx Black GMC Sierra with 20% ceramic tint is one of the best-looking trucks on Texas roads — dark, aggressive, and purposeful. This owner wanted the full blacked-out look with maximum heat rejection for a truck that sees daily highway miles between College Station and Bryan. We installed XPEL XR Plus ceramic film at 20% on all rear glass and 35% on the front doors — the standard Texas-legal configuration that gives the truck a uniform dark appearance while keeping the front windows legal. The Sierra's large cab and extended rear glass area benefit significantly from ceramic film's heat rejection. The owner hauls equipment and spends long hours in the truck — cabin comfort matters. XPEL XR Plus blocks 98% of UV radiation and rejects 50%+ of infrared heat, which makes a real difference on a truck that sits in the sun all day. The non-metallic ceramic construction ensures zero interference with the Sierra's OnStar, GPS, and cellular systems.
The Process
Glass Prep
All glass surfaces cleaned, scraped, and IPA-wiped. The Sierra's large rear glass requires extra attention to ensure complete contamination removal before film application.
Rear Glass
The Sierra's rear glass has a significant curve and a defroster grid. Film applied wet, heat-shrunk carefully around the defroster lines, squeegeed flat at 20%.
Rear Door Glass
Both rear door windows installed at 20% for uniform shade with the rear glass. Clean, consistent shade across all rear glass.
Front Door Glass
Front doors installed at 35% — lighter than rear for visibility and legal compliance. Still dark enough to reduce heat and glare significantly.
Delivery
Completed in 2 hours. Owner briefed on 3-day cure period before rolling windows.
Why It Matters
A working truck in Texas needs tint — the UV exposure and heat gain without protection are significant. The Sierra's large glass area makes ceramic tint especially impactful. XPEL XR Plus ceramic film is the right choice for a truck that sees daily use: it performs better than any dyed or metallic film, carries a lifetime warranty, and will never turn purple or bubble regardless of how much sun exposure it gets.
Build Details
- XPEL XR Plus Ceramic — 20% rear / 35% front
- Blacked-out look — dark and aggressive
- Non-metallic — zero OnStar, GPS, or cellular interference
- 98% UV rejection
- 50%+ infrared heat rejection for long daily drives
- Texas legal on all windows
- Lifetime warranty
Technical Specs
XPEL XR Plus Ceramic film. Non-metallic — zero OnStar, GPS, or cellular interference. 98% UV rejection. 50%+ infrared heat rejection. Shade: 20% rear glass and rear doors, 35% front doors. Texas legal on all windows. Lifetime warranty.
"The truck looks exactly how I wanted it — dark and aggressive. And the heat difference is real, especially on long drives. Worth every penny."
— Chris D.
Build Specs
- Vehicle
- GMC Sierra
- Year
- 2023
- Color
- Onyx Black
- Service
- Ceramic Window Tint
- Film/Product
- XPEL XR Plus Ceramic
- Shade
- 20% rear / 35% front
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Warranty
- Lifetime
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