A cargo van with no tint is a greenhouse on wheels: in July the load bay sits well past 50C, and anything with adhesive, plastic or a battery cooks. Fleets in Toronto usually discover this after a driver complains, not before.
Why a work van is not just a big car
Glass area is the difference. A full size van carries roughly twice the glazing of a sedan, and most of it is flat side glass with no shade from a roof line. The same ceramic film that keeps a Civic comfortable works harder in a Sprinter, which is why we quote vans as their own package rather than stretching a sedan price.
What it costs
Flat rates, installed, ceramic only:
- Two front windows on any vehicle: $99
- Full sedan or coupe: $179
- Full SUV: $199
- Full van or cargo van: $239
A long wheelbase Sprinter or Transit with extra rear quarter glass is quoted after we see it, because extra glass is real film and real hours. Fleet work is priced per vehicle with the whole set booked in one block, so five vans do not mean five appointments.
Three reasons fleets do it
Cargo temperature. Ceramic rejects infrared heat without metal, so the load bay stays closer to ambient. Adhesives, sealants, aerosols and lithium batteries have storage limits, and a van parked on Steeles in August exceeds them by mid morning.
Tools and stock. Dark rear glass means nobody walking a lot can inventory your interior at a glance. It is not a lock, but it removes the invitation. On panel vans with no rear glass we frost the rear door windows instead.
Driver comfort. Glare is the quiet cost. A driver fighting low winter sun all afternoon is tired by hour six. Film cuts the visible glare without turning the cab into a cave.
The Ontario rules that matter for a van
Ontario sets no tint percentage. The law asks that the driver and front windows stay visible to an officer. The rear doors and rear glass can go to 5%. On the front doors we install 35% with a clear windshield most often, and that is a recommendation, not a legal limit. If your vans are branded and photographed for insurance, keep the front glass light enough to read the driver.
Scheduling a fleet without losing a day
Film needs a clean, dust free bay, so a van cannot be tinted in a windy yard. We book fleets at our North York shop on a set day, work through the vehicles in sequence, and each one is out in three to four hours for a full wrap. Bring them fuelled and emptied of loose stock. Most operators send half the fleet in the morning and collect the rest the same afternoon.
Care for the first week
Windows stay up for three to five days. No washing the inside of the glass, no scraping, no pressure washer aimed at an edge. Water haze under the film is normal and dries out. After that it is ordinary glass cleaning with a soft cloth and no ammonia.
Common questions
Can you tint over the manufacturer's privacy glass?
Yes, and it is often worth it. Factory privacy glass is dyed, so it blocks light but not much heat. Clear ceramic over it keeps the look and adds the heat rejection.
Do you do partial fleets or one van at a time?
Both. Single vans are booked like any car. For four or more we prefer one scheduled day so pricing and finish stay consistent.
Will film survive a winter of salt and scraping?
The film sits on the inside face, so salt never touches it. Scraping the outside of the windshield is unaffected. Only the inside edge needs care, which is why we tell drivers not to wipe a foggy window with a sleeve.
Can we add logo graphics at the same time?
Rear door graphics are a separate job quoted on their own. Frosted bands and cut vinyl lettering on glass we do handle.
Send the number of vehicles, the makes and the wheelbase, and you get one price for the set plus a day that suits your routes. Call or text 437-331-5379, or use our contact page. For single vehicles see ceramic car tinting, and for storefront glass see commercial window film.
Fleet pricing
Four or more vans? Send the list and we book one day, one price per vehicle, no juggling appointments.
