Kia Optima Window Tint Installation Guide

Prepare to tint your Kia Optima with a model-specific video, practical glass-layout checks and researched owner discussions.

Current kit coverage: 2001–2020 Optima sedan · sides and rear · $79.99 before tax. Select the exact year; this range contains different patterns. The front windshield, roof glass, tools and installation labor are excluded.

Configure your Optima kit · Watch the installation · Owner discussions

Watch: Optima tint installation

This 22-minute video shows tinting the rear glass of a 2015 Kia Optima sedan. It focuses on the back window, not every side window. Other Optima generations use different patterns; follow the instructions supplied with your film. This independent video is not a MotorPeak kit installation or endorsement.

Video by Rexy tint. Watch on YouTube.

Plan the Optima glass layout

The lower rear-glass edge and parcel shelf deserve a plan before you expose any adhesive. Identify the third brake light, defroster lines and the space available for cleaning and squeegee access. Do not remove the glass or trim simply because a different installer does; get vehicle-specific help if access is difficult.

What Optima owners discuss on Reddit

A 2018 Optima owner asked how to reach the tight lower rear-glass edge behind the parcel shelf. The accessible thread does not establish that glass or shelf removal is required. The practical point is to assess access before peeling the liner.

In another Optima owner discussion, the owner changed their planned shade after seeing a darker sample. Compare a sample from the driver’s seat and consider night driving rather than choosing from an exterior photo alone.

These are individual experiences with other films and installers, not MotorPeak customer reviews. We summarize the useful planning points without treating forum suggestions as manufacturer instructions.

Before removing a liner

  1. Confirm the year, model, body style and every intended window. Compare the pieces with their protective liners intact. Report mismatches, visible defects or shipping damage before cutting, heating, peeling or installing.
  2. Prepare a clean, sheltered workspace, film-compatible application solution, a clean spray bottle, smooth-edged squeegee and low-lint towels. Read the supplied film instructions first.
  3. Clean the interior glass and accessible edges. Protect trim and electrical openings from liquid. Avoid scraping or cutting defroster lines, antennas and coatings.
  4. Plan curved-glass shaping while the liner remains attached. If you cannot confidently form the film, ask a qualified installer to handle that piece.

Position, squeegee and allow curing

Follow the supplied wet-application sequence. Keep exposed adhesive away from dust and fingerprints, confirm alignment before firm squeegee passes, and work out the solution as instructed. Stop if the pattern does not align; forcing or trimming it can damage an otherwise correctable item.

Follow the supplied curing and cleaning instructions before lowering windows. Have lifting edges or persistent visibility problems assessed rather than repeatedly pressing, puncturing or peeling the film.

Choose your kit and shades

Our sides-and-rear kit uses advanced nano-carbon dyed film. Select front-side and rear-side/rear-glass shades separately, accounting for any existing dark glass. Compare tint shades, read the general preparation guide, or browse all supported vehicles. For an unlisted year or glass layout, request a fitment check before ordering.