Vehicle guide
Chevy Traverse window tint
Three rows of passengers, a big cargo glass and an optional roof made of glass, at the shop in Wailuku. We tint every piece of it, Hawaii-legal up front and with the rear shade confirmed for the Traverse's body.
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- Wailuku, HI
Short answer
Offshore tints the Chevy Traverse at 430 Hookahi St in Wailuku with ProLayers film on the front doors, rear doors, third-row windows and rear cargo glass. A full Traverse takes about three and a half to five hours depending on the film tier, and the panoramic roof can be added. Front doors stay at the Hawaii-legal 35% VLT or lighter, measured through film and glass; Hawaii's rear-glass rule does not name SUVs, so the shop confirms the rear shade before cutting.
Key takeaways
- A full Traverse tint covers the front doors, rear doors, the third-row windows and the rear cargo glass.
- Front doors stay at 35% VLT or lighter; Hawaii's rear-glass rule does not name SUVs, so the shop confirms the shade for the second row, third row and cargo glass before cutting.
- ProLayers film has no metal layer, so GM lane keep assist, forward collision alert, adaptive cruise and OnStar work as before.
- RS, Z71, LT and High Country trims share the same glass within a generation, so the trim does not change the price.
- The panoramic sunroof is a separate add-on that takes about two and a half to three more hours.
Options
V6 Comfort
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- Carbon film, no metal layer
- All three rows and cargo glass
- UV and glare reduction
- Hawaii-legal front shade
V10 Ceramic IR
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- Nano-ceramic infrared rejection
- Windshield and roof film options
- Safe for every GM safety camera
- Cooler third row for kids
V16 Ceramic IR MAX
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- Highest infrared rejection of the three tiers
- Full windshield option
- Suited to long highway drives
- Same Hawaii-legal front shade
How it works
- 01Send the year and trim
The generation sets the pattern, and we ask whether you have the panoramic roof and whether you want a windshield film.
- 02Glass check
We look for old film, chips at the edges and the camera location before cutting.
- 03Prep
Every window gets an ammonia-free clean. Old film and adhesive come off if present.
- 04Cut and install
Film is computer-cut for each window, applied wet, squeegeed flat and heat-shrunk to the cargo glass. No razor blades on your glass.
- 05Inspect and cure
Every window is checked before pickup. Keep the windows rolled up for three to five days.
What's specific to this vehicle
- Glass
- A Traverse has two front door windows, two rear door windows, a long third-row window on each side behind the rear doors and a large rear cargo glass in the liftgate. That is the full SUV layout in our estimator: four doors, two cargo windows and the back glass.
- Third row
- The third-row windows are smaller than the door glass and wrap toward the D-pillar. They are cut from generation-specific patterns and installed with the rest of the car, because the kids in the third row are the ones who feel the afternoon sun most on a highway drive to West Maui.
- Cargo glass
- The liftgate glass is wide, curved and carries the defroster grid and the rear wiper. Film is heat-shrunk to the curve in one piece and trimmed clear of the wiper base. Film on the cargo glass also helps hide what is in the back at a trailhead or a beach park lot.
- ADAS
- Lane keep assist, forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise on the Traverse read through a camera behind the rearview mirror, with radar in the front fascia. Side and rear film never touch them. A windshield film on the V10 or V16 tier is cut around the camera window.
- Tint levels
- Front door glass must pass at least 35% of visible light through film and glass in Hawaii, with a 6% tolerance when the tint is metered at inspection. Hawaii's any-shade rule for rear glass names sedans, vans and trucks but not SUVs, so the shop confirms the shade for the Traverse's second row, third row and cargo glass before it cuts.
- Roof
- Many Traverses have the dual-pane panoramic sunroof. Each pane is tinted separately on the ceramic tiers; it cuts the heat that comes straight down onto the second row and the glare through the roof.
Window tint prices
The same catalog the Tint Lab and your quote use: catalog hours × $100/hr + 4.712000000000001% tax, included below. A 50% deposit holds the slot.
| Glass | V6 Comfort | V10 Ceramic IR | V16 Ceramic IR MAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan / crossover: 4 doors + quarters + back glass | $302.62 | $365.44 | $459.69 |
| SUV: 4 doors + 2 cargo + back glass | $382.20 | $449.21 | $522.51 |
| SUV: 4 doors + quarters + 2 cargo + back glass | $417.80 | $522.51 | $553.93 |
| + Windshield | — | $314.12 | $418.74 |
| + Brow | $57.58 | $94.23 | $146.59 |
A lot of glass for one car
The Traverse is one of the largest three-row crossovers on the road, and on our window tint schedule it is a full SUV job: four door windows, a long window on each side of the third row and a wide cargo glass in the liftgate. Add the panoramic roof and it is a full day. We quote it from the labor hours for that layout and the film tier you pick, so the number is the same whether it is an LT or a High Country.
The third row and the cargo glass
The third-row windows are where the Traverse differs from a two-row crossover. They are smaller than the door glass and wrap back toward the D-pillar, so they are cut from patterns made for your generation rather than trimmed on the car. The cargo glass is the largest single piece. It is curved, it carries the defroster grid and the rear wiper, and it is heat-shrunk in one piece and trimmed clear of the wiper base. Leave the rear defroster off for the first few days while the film cures.
Trims and generations
The second-generation Traverse ran from 2018 to 2023 in LT, RS and High Country trims, among others. The current generation arrived for 2024 with LT, Z71 and RS. Within a generation the trims share the same glass, so the Z71 or the RS costs the same to tint as an LT. The patterns differ between generations, which is why we ask for the year.
GM safety systems
Lane keep assist, forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise read through a camera behind the rearview mirror. ProLayers film has no metal layer, so those systems, OnStar and the radio work as delivered. If you add a windshield film on the V10 or V16 tier, it is cut around the camera window and never across it.
Shade for a family car
Hawaii sets the front doors at 35% VLT or lighter, measured through the film and the glass together, with a 6% tolerance when the annual safety inspection meters it. The statute lets sedans, vans and trucks with mirrors on both sides run any shade on the rear glass, but it does not name SUVs, so the shop confirms the rear shade for a Traverse before cutting. Ceramic film on the second row, third row and cargo glass keeps heat off kids in car seats at any shade the shop confirms. Mirrored film is out, the third brake light stays clear, and Hawaii has no medical exemption for darker fronts. The Hawaii window tint law page has the full rules, and ceramic tint explains why the ceramic tiers keep a big cabin cooler than carbon.
The roof
The dual-pane panoramic roof sends heat straight down onto the second row. Both panes can be tinted on the ceramic tiers as an add-on of about two and a half to three hours. If you are comparing three-row SUVs, the Chevy Tahoe and Honda Pilot pages cover their own glass.
Send the year, trim and whether you have the roof, and the quote comes back with Hawaii GET and a morning drop-off time.
Questions
How much does it cost to tint a Chevy Traverse on Maui?
Tint is quoted from the labor hours for a full three-row SUV and the film tier, plus Hawaii GET, with a deposit to book. The panoramic roof and the windshield are separate add-ons. Request a quote with the year and trim for the exact figure.
How long does it take to tint a Traverse?
About three and a half to five hours for all three rows and the cargo glass, depending on the tier. The roof adds about two and a half to three hours. Drop it off in the morning and pick it up in the afternoon.
What is the darkest legal tint for a Traverse in Hawaii?
Front side windows must pass at least 35% of light through film and glass, with a 6% tolerance at inspection. Hawaii lets sedans, vans and trucks run any shade behind the driver, but SUVs are not named in the statute, so the shop confirms the rear shade for a Traverse at booking. Every Traverse leaves with the compliance certificate Hawaii requires, which stays in the vehicle.
Will tint interfere with my Traverse's GM safety systems?
No. The camera is behind the mirror and the radar is in the front fascia. The film has no metal in it, and windshield film is cut around the camera window.
Do you tint all three rows?
Yes. The full Traverse job covers the front doors, rear doors, the third-row windows and the rear cargo glass.
Can you tint the panoramic sunroof?
Yes, on the ceramic tiers. Both panes are tinted, which cuts the heat that comes down on the second row.
Is ceramic tint worth it on a Traverse?
For a family hauler that spends hours on the road to Hana or West Maui, yes. A three-row SUV has a lot of glass, and infrared rejection is what keeps the third row comfortable.
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