Tint Testing

A window tint meter is a handheld instrument that measures visible light transmission (VLT), the percentage of visible light that passes through a window and any film on it. It is used to check whether automotive tint meets a required level, in the field or in the shop.What is a window tint meter?A tint ...

If you're shopping for a way to check window tint darkness, you'll run into three terms: tint meter, tint gauge, and tint tester. It's easy to assume they're three different tools.In most cases, they're the same tool. All three describe a handheld device that measures how much visible light passes throug...

A window tint meter measures VLT (Visible Light Transmission) by shining a calibrated light through glass and reading how much passes through to a sensor on the other side. It instantly displays the tint percentage, giving installers, shop owners, and inspectors a fast, accurate, and legally rel...

EDTM's three tint meters are priced at $105 for the TC1800, $139 for the TC2800, and $229 for the TC3800 Pro (single-unit pricing; volume discounts apply at 5+ and 10+ units). The TC1800 is a single-piece meter for side and rear windows. The TC2800 adds a backlit display and finer 0.1% resolut...

When you’re trusted to deliver accurate, on-the-spot tint inspections—whether in a busy auto shop or roadside with law enforcement—there’s simply no room for unreliable equipment. At EDTM, we understand that your reputation rides on every measurement you take. That’s why we’ve designed our Tint-Chek series wi...

When most people think about window tint, they picture that dark film added after the fact—you know, the stuff that makes a car look sleek and a little mysterious. But here’s the kicker: even factory glass that comes standard on your vehicle can push you over the legal limit without you realizing it. And if y...