Established 1986 · Fort Riley Blvd, Manhattan KS
The work behind every window.
Family-owned window tint, paint protection, and ceramic coating in the heart of Manhattan, Kansas. 40 years of doing it right the first time.
Since
1986
Family-owned
Same shop since 1986
Films we carry
SolarFX · 3M
Areas served
Manhattan · Junction City · Fort Riley
What we do
More than tint. Always has been.
We started in 1986 with window film. Forty years later, we install almost everything that goes onto or into a vehicle that isn't the engine. Real craft, modern materials, and the same shop on Fort Riley Blvd.
01 · Film & glass
Window Tint
Auto, residential, and commercial window tinting. SolarFX premium films with up to 99% UV rejection.
View service →02 · 3M PPF
Paint Protection Film
Self-healing 3M paint protection film. Partial fronts to full-vehicle wraps.
View service →03 · Long-term gloss
Ceramic Coating
Multi-year ceramic coatings: easier washes, deeper gloss, real protection.
View service →04 · Sound & install
Car Audio
Head units, speakers, subs and amps, sound deadening.
View service →05 · Comfort & security
Remote Start & Keyless
Remote start, keyless entry, and security systems. Warm up in winter, cool down in summer.
View service →06 · Dash cams & more
Accessories
Dash cams, lighting, and other car & truck accessories, installed right.
View service →The shop
“A warm, fuzzy job where we build lasting relationships and make every client feel like family.”
Precision Tint & Auto Accessories · Manhattan, KS
40+ years
Of installs, training, and getting better at the craft. Most of our customers come back. A lot of them are now bringing in their kids' first cars.
Lifetime warranty
Every install carries our lifetime workmanship warranty. If something bubbles, peels, or fails, bring it back. We make it right.
Local legends
Featured on the Local Legends of the Flint Hills series and Manhattan City Lifestyle Magazine. Not the loudest shop in town, just the one that's still here.
Common questions
Answers, without the runaround.
- How long does window tint take to install? +
- Most full-vehicle tint jobs take 2 to 4 hours depending on the vehicle and the film tier. SUVs and trucks with quarter glass take longer than sedans. We'll give you a precise estimate when you book, and you're welcome to wait in the shop or drop off and pick up.
- How long does window tint last? +
- Quality film, installed correctly, lasts the life of the vehicle. Our SolarFX films come with a manufacturer warranty that covers fading, bubbling, peeling, and adhesive failure. Cheap film from a discount shop will start failing in 1–3 years. That's the difference our 40 years of experience makes.
- Is window tint legal in Kansas? +
- Yes, within limits, and the limits depend on what you drive. On a sedan, Kansas requires 35% visible light transmission (VLT) or lighter on the front sides, rear sides, and back glass. On an SUV, van, or truck, only the front side windows are held to 35%: the rear sides and back glass can go as dark as you want. Windshields can take non-reflective film above the AS-1 line marked on the glass. Kansas also requires dual side mirrors if the back window is tinted, and does not issue medical exemptions for darker film.
- What is the darkest legal tint in Kansas? +
- 35% VLT on the front side windows, on every vehicle. Behind the front seats it depends on the body style: a sedan is held to 35% all the way around, while an SUV, van, or truck can go as dark as you like on the rear sides and back glass, including limo tint. That single rule is why the same film package prices out differently on a Camry than on a Tahoe. Tell us what you drive and we'll tell you exactly how dark you can legally go.
- Will I get pulled over with 25% tint? +
- On front side windows in Kansas, 25% is below the 35% legal limit, so yes, it is a citable offense and tint is an easy thing for an officer to spot. On the rear glass of an SUV or truck, 25% is perfectly legal. We install to the legal limit by default because a ticket plus a strip-and-retint costs far more than doing it right the first time.
- Is 20% or 35% tint darker? +
- 20% is darker. The percentage is visible light transmission, meaning how much light the film lets through, so a lower number is a darker window. 35% lets through about a third of the light and is the Kansas legal limit for front sides. 20% is noticeably darker and is a common choice for rear glass on SUVs and trucks, where Kansas sets no limit.
Stop by, or book a time.
We're at 524 Fort Riley Blvd, right on the busy stretch of Fort Riley Blvd. Drop in, see film samples, look at past work. Or book your install online, our assistant can quote any service, find an open time, and confirm by text in a couple of minutes.