Window Films & Glass Protection
Cooler, clearer, protected glass — fitted the accredited way.
Arko Detailing offers premium window films and hydrophobic glass coatings at N4 Gateway Industrial Park, Pretoria East. Heat and UV-rejecting tint that keeps your cabin cooler and your interior protected — plus a hydrophobic windscreen coating that makes rain bead and sheet off for safer wet-weather driving. All fitted to road-legal standards.
Free, no-obligation quote — response within 24 hours
Two Services, Clear Benefits
What We Offer
Window Films
(Tinting)
Premium automotive film applied to your vehicle's glass. It rejects solar heat, blocks UV radiation, reduces glare, and adds privacy — all while looking sharp. A properly tinted car is measurably cooler inside, protecting both occupants and interior surfaces from the harsh Pretoria sun.
Heat Rejection
Reduces cabin temperature — less reliance on air-con, more comfortable driving in Pretoria summers.
UV Blocking
Blocks the majority of UV radiation that fades and cracks dashboards, leather, and interior trim over time.
Glare Reduction
Cuts harsh sunlight and headlight glare for safer, more comfortable driving at any time of day.
Privacy & Security
Darker glass keeps prying eyes off your belongings — and looks sharp on any vehicle.
Window Protection
(Glass Coating)
A hydrophobic coating chemically bonded to your vehicle's glass — windscreen, side windows, and rear glass. Rain beads on contact and sheets off at speed, dramatically improving visibility in wet weather. It also makes the glass easier to clean: bugs, grime, and water spots release with minimal effort.
Rain Beads & Sheets Off
Water forms tight beads that roll off — at highway speeds you may barely need wipers.
Safer Wet-Weather Driving
Clearer glass means better visibility. Less water smearing and glare in heavy rain.
Easier Cleaning
Bug splatter, grime, and water spots wipe off with far less effort — the coating resists adhesion.
Long-Lasting Protection
Bonds to the glass at a molecular level — lasts months to years with proper care, not a spray-on that washes off.
Road-Legal Tint — No Fines, No Roadworthy Failures.
This is the question every buyer should be asking — and the one cheap pop-up tint shops hope you don't. South African law sets specific visible light transmission (VLT) limits for windscreens, front side windows, and rear glass. Film that's too dark on the wrong window means fines, roadworthy failure, and an expensive re-do.
Arko fits road-legal, SABS-compliant film. Every installation complies with the current legal spec — we'll advise you on which shade is legal for each window so your car looks sharp, stays cool, and passes roadworthy with zero hassle.
Exact VLT percentages vary by vehicle class and window position. We'll confirm the current legal spec for your specific vehicle during consultation.
Options & Pricing
Choose Your Glass Upgrade
Pick one service or bundle both — film for heat and privacy, coating for wet-weather visibility.
Window Films
Full Vehicle Tint
All windows excluding windscreen. Road-legal shade selection for each window position.
From R3,500
- All side windows
- Rear window
- Quarter glass
- Road-legal VLT per window
- Clean, bubble-free installation
Windscreen Tint Strip
A tinted strip across the top of the windscreen to cut low-angle sun and glare.
From R800
- Top visor strip
- Matches side tint
- Reduces low-angle glare
- Legal placement
Glass Coatings
Full Glass Coating
Hydrophobic coating on windscreen, side windows, and rear glass for maximum wet-weather protection.
From R1,200
- Windscreen + all windows
- Rain beads & sheets off
- Easier cleaning
- Lasts months to years
Windscreen Coating
Hydrophobic coating on the windscreen only — the most impactful single glass upgrade for daily driving.
From R600
- Windscreen only
- Improved wet-weather visibility
- Bug & grime release
- Quick application
Full Tint + Full Glass Coating
Heat, UV, privacy, AND wet-weather visibility — the complete glass upgrade.
From R4,500
Bundled pricing — save vs. booking separately
Prices vary by vehicle — sedans, SUVs, and bakkies have different glass areas. Final quote confirmed after vehicle inspection. All film installed to road-legal standards.
Why Fitment Quality Matters
Bubbles, Peeling & Purple Tint Are Optional
Cheap film goes purple, bubbles, and peels. A rushed install leaves trapped dust and rough edges. Arko's accredited, dust-controlled studio fitment means a result that looks factory — and lasts.
Premium Film, Not Cheap Dye
Quality automotive film uses advanced ceramic and metallic particle technology for superior heat rejection — and it won't fade to purple or bubble over time. Cheap dyed film looks good for six months, then degrades fast under the Pretoria sun.
Dust-Controlled Studio Fitment
Every film and coating is applied in our N4 Gateway studio — a clean, controlled environment. No driveway installs where wind-blown dust gets trapped between film and glass, creating permanent speckled bubbles.
Road-Legal, Every Time
Arko selects and fits film to the current SABS-compliant legal spec for each window position. You won't be stopped at a roadblock, fail roadworthy, or need to strip and re-do illegal film at your own cost.
Clean Edges, Precision Cut
Film is cut to fit each window precisely — no rough edges, no visible gaps, no film peeling at corners after a few months. Our installer's work is as clean as the detailing studio it's applied in.
Signs of bad tint & coating work:
The Transformation
See the Difference
From fishbowl to finished — and glass that shrugs off rain like nothing you've seen.
FAQ
Window & Glass Questions
What does window film do?
What is a window protection coating?
Is Arko's window tint road-legal?
Does window film block UV?
How much does window tinting cost in Pretoria?
Can I coat my windscreen for rain?
Will window film go purple or bubble?
Can I lower my windows after tinting?
Where can I get windows tinted in Pretoria East?
How do I book or get a quote?
Cooler Cabin, Clearer View
Sharing a Smile Through Car Care.
Fill in the form for a free, no-obligation window film or glass coating quote — or WhatsApp us directly. We'll advise on legal shades and the right options for your vehicle.