Service area
Upcountry: Pukalani, Makawao and Kula
Pukalani is about 20 minutes down Haleakala Hwy from the shop, Makawao about 25 and Kula about 30. Close enough to drop off in the morning and pick up the same day.
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- Wailuku, HI
Short answer
Offshore Window Tinting serves Upcountry Maui from its shop at 430 Hookahi St in Wailuku: about 20 minutes from Pukalani via Haleakala Hwy (HI-37), about 25 from Makawao via HI-37 and Makawao Ave, and about 30 from Kula via HI-37 and Kula Hwy. Most tint is done the same day, trucks and SUVs get tint, PPF and coatings in the same shop, and Upcountry homes are measured and filmed on site.
Key takeaways
- Pukalani is about 20 minutes from the shop via Haleakala Hwy (HI-37); Makawao about 25; Kula about 30.
- Most tint and impact-zone PPF are ready the same day with an opening drop-off; a full front of PPF takes one to two days.
- A truck or SUV that works ranch or farm roads gets the most from front-end PPF and an easy-wash coating.
- The front side windows stay at Hawaii's legal 35% on any vehicle; the rear can go darker on the body styles the law allows.
- Upcountry homes get window film measured and installed on site.
How it works
- 01Get the price
Tint is priced by your year, make, model and film in the online shop; PPF, coating and wrap prices are confirmed once the shop sees the vehicle. The shop confirms the price and takes the deposit to hold your slot.
- 02Come down Haleakala Hwy
From Pukalani take Haleakala Hwy (HI-37) toward Kahului and on to Wailuku, about 20 minutes. Makawao joins it via Makawao Ave, about 25; Kula via Kula Hwy, about 30.
- 03Drop off at opening
The shop opens at 7 a.m. on weekdays. An early drop-off leaves room for tint or an impact zone of PPF the same day; a full front takes one to two days.
- 04Errands below, or back up the hill
Kahului is about 8 minutes from the shop for errands, or head home and come back down. The shop tells you when the vehicle is ready.
- 05Pickup and certificate
Every window is checked before pickup, and tint leaves with the Hawaii compliance certificate. Keep the windows up for a few days while the film cures.
Down the mountain to Wailuku
Pukalani, Makawao and Kula sit on the slopes of Haleakala, and all three come to the shop the same way: down Haleakala Hwy (HI-37) toward Kahului and across to 430 Hookahi St in Wailuku. Pukalani is about 20 minutes away. Makawao, the Upcountry ranching town, adds Makawao Ave and is about 25. Kula, the farming area high on the mountain, comes down Kula Hwy and is about 30.
That puts Upcountry well inside same-day range. Drop the vehicle off at opening, 7 a.m. on weekdays, and most tint is ready the same day. Saturday hours are 8 to noon, so longer work goes on a weekday, and the shop is closed on Sunday.
Trucks and SUVs
Makawao is a ranching town and Kula a farming area, and a truck or SUV that works up here spends long hours in the sun. Ceramic tint for trucks cuts the heat in a cab with a lot of glass, in ProLayers V10 Ceramic IR or V16 Ceramic IR MAX, or V6 Comfort carbon for privacy and glare at a lower price. A crew cab or a full-size SUV takes longer than a two-door, but it is still a same-day job.
If the truck works ranch or farm roads, the front end takes the gravel. Truck PPF on the hood, bumper, fenders and mirrors takes those hits instead of the paint, and a ceramic coating for trucks makes mud and dust easier to wash off. Ask for both in one visit and the truck only makes the drive once.
Hawaii’s tint rules on an Upcountry truck
The front side windows must read at least 35% on any vehicle, with a ±6% tolerance at the inspection meter. Behind the driver, a truck with mirrors on both sides can go any shade, so a common setup is a legal front with a darker rear. SUVs aren’t named in that part of the law, so the shop confirms the rear shade with you before anything is cut. Every vehicle install comes with the Hawaii certificate that has to stay in the vehicle. The Hawaii window tint law page has the full picture.
Upcountry homes
If your home looks out over the island, the windows that hold the view are often the ones that collect the afternoon sun. Home window tint reduces the heat and glare through that glass and cuts the UV that fades floors and furniture, in light films that keep the view. Privacy and safety film are options too. The shop measures on site in Pukalani, Makawao and Kula and gives you a written quote before anything is ordered.
Questions
How far is the shop from Pukalani, Makawao and Kula?
About 20 minutes from Pukalani via Haleakala Hwy (HI-37), about 25 from Makawao and about 30 from Kula, to 430 Hookahi St in Wailuku.
Can I get my truck tinted the same day?
Usually. Most tint is a same-day job of a few hours; a crew cab or a full-size SUV with extra glass takes longer than a two-door. Old film that has to come off adds time, so mention it when you book.
What is the darkest legal tint for a truck in Hawaii?
The front side windows must let at least 35% of light through, with a ±6% tolerance at the meter. Behind the driver, a truck with mirrors on both sides can go any shade. The Hawaii window tint law page covers SUVs and the windshield.
Is PPF worth it on a ranch or farm truck?
If the truck drives gravel or rough roads, a full front of PPF takes the chips that would otherwise go into the paint on the hood, bumper and mirrors. It takes one to two days, so plan a ride home and back.
Do you come Upcountry for home window film?
Yes. Home window film is measured and installed on site in Pukalani, Makawao, Kula and anywhere else on Maui. Request a site visit with the address and a few photos.
Is the price the same as in Wailuku?
Yes. Vehicle prices are set by the vehicle, the coverage and the film, not by the town you drive from.
Get my pricePriced for your vehicle in the shop, before you book.
Ready to protect your vehicle?
Most tint and impact-zone PPF are same day, full wraps in three days. Homes and businesses start with a site visit.