Front Windshield Sun Strips — Sizes, Legality, and Looks

How-ToJuly 24, 20265 min read

Windshield sun strips (eyebrow tint) explained: legal sizing in California, common widths, film choices, and what they cost in San Diego.

**Short answer:** a windshield sun strip is a band of film along the top of the windshield. In California it's allowed as a non-reflective strip in the upper portion of the glass, and it costs $65–$120 installed.

Common sizing

• **5–6 inches:** classic, conservative, always inside the safe zone
• **AS-1 line to the top:** the factory-marked line near the top of most windshields — the standard reference point
• **8+ inches:** looks aggressive but risks crossing into restricted glass area

Sizing to the AS-1 line is the setup we recommend by default.

Film choices for a strip

• **Dark dyed or carbon:** the traditional blacked-out band look
• **Ceramic:** blocks more heat, less visual drama
• **Gradient:** fades from dark to clear — cleaner on modern cars

Why people actually love them

• Kills low-sun glare on east-west commutes (the 78 in the morning, the 76 at sunset)
• Reduces dashboard heat right where it's worst
• Ties the car's look together when the rest of the glass is tinted

What to avoid

• Reflective or mirrored strips (not allowed)
• Colored strips in red, amber, or blue
• Any strip that meaningfully cuts into your forward view

Cost with us

Sun strip from $65. Bundled with any full-car tint package: $45.

FAQ

Can I get a strip without tinting the rest of the car?

Absolutely — it's a 20–30 minute standalone job.

Will a strip interfere with a rain sensor or camera?

We cut around sensor housings and mirror mounts.