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Window Film · Michigan
Ceramic film below carbon price

Pro-grade window film for Michigan shops.

Manufactured by Glacier. Priced direct. Lifetime warranty on every Glacier-made automotive roll. Premium nano-ceramic film across the full VLT range — same- or next-business-day fulfillment from Las Vegas to Michigan.

Quick answer

Michigan window tint law permits up to Top 4" only VLT on front side windows, Any on back side windows, and Any on the rear window for sedans and wagons. Glacier Manufacturing ships nano-ceramic window film, PPF, security film, installation tools, shop flooring, and shop lighting to Michigan tint shops direct from its Las Vegas facility. Trade pricing is reviewed within one business day at glaciermfg.com/trade.

Michigan market

Auto-industry home turf, top-4-inch front rule.

Michigan's tint law is one of the more unusual in the country — only the top four inches of front side windows can be tinted, with any VLT permitted on back sides and rear. That eliminates front-side automotive tint as a category; the work is back-glass and rear focused. Detroit's auto-industry density creates a parallel professional market: dealer pre-installs, OEM partnerships, fleet conversions. Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor carry their own demand mixes. Lake-effect winter glare is real but mostly affects backs and rear which are unrestricted.

Michigan VLT Limits

Quote within the law.

Michigan legal VLT minimums for sedans / wagons. SUVs, vans, and commercial vehicles often have separate (usually more permissive) rules. Verify with the Michigan DMV before quoting work.

Front side
Top 4" only
Back side
Any
Rear
Any
Tint Levels

What Michigan drivers actually pick.

Your shop's most-installed VLT depends on what's legal in Michigan. The visualizer below shows each level — keep Top 4" only as the floor for front side glass.

70% VLT

Minimal — UV protection without darkening. Windshield-legal in many states.

50% VLT

Light — moderate glare reduction. Front-side legal in many states.

35% VLT

Medium — the most common request. Balanced privacy and visibility.

20% VLT

Dark — strong privacy, factory-look on most vehicles.

15% VLT

Darker — privacy-focused. Often used on rear doors and rear glass.

5% VLT

Limo — maximum privacy. Rear glass only in most states.

Shipping to Michigan

From Las Vegas. To Michigan.

Same- or next-day fulfillment

Stocked rolls ship from our Las Vegas distribution center on orders placed by 2pm PT.

Standard ground transit

Michigan typically receives via UPS or FedEx ground. Transit times vary by metro.

Free freight over $5,000

Trade orders over $5,000 ship freight-free, including LTL pallets where applicable.

City coverage

Michigan cities Glacier supplies.

Glacier ships product to all major Michigan metros and regional hubs from our Las Vegas distribution center. Each city links to a dedicated page with local market context.

Catalog

Stock the full Glacier line in Michigan.

Window film, PPF, security film, and shop equipment ship together from Las Vegas on a single trade account.

FAQ

Michigan supply questions.

The most common questions Michigan trade buyers ask before opening an account.

What are the legal VLT limits for window tint in Michigan?
Michigan permits up to Top 4" only VLT on front side windows, Any on back side windows, and Any on the rear window for sedans and wagons. SUVs, vans, and commercial vehicles often have separate rules.
Does Glacier ship window film to Michigan?
Yes — full catalog (ceramic window film, PPF, security film, installation tools, shop equipment) ships from our Las Vegas, NV facility to Michigan. Most in-stock orders leave the same business day.
Can a Michigan tint shop open a wholesale account?
Yes. Michigan tint shops, PPF installers, paint and body shops, detailers, and contractors can apply at /trade. Reviewed within one business day.
Free freight to Michigan?
Trade orders over $5,000 ship freight-free, including LTL pallets where applicable.
Does Glacier carry PPF?
Yes — self-healing TPU paint protection film in clear/gloss and satin finishes, 6–8 mil base, 10-year warranty.

Stock Glacier in Michigan.

Apply once. Trade pricing unlocks across the catalog. Reviewed within one business day.