About AAA Glass Tint

AAA Glass Tint is a commercial window film contractor serving commercial buildings throughout Northern Illinois since 1984. A family-owned company headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, with field crews based in Chicago, Northbrook, Wheaton and Orland Park.

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  • Installed by our own crews
  • Free on-site assessments
Three installers on a suspended work platform outside a glass curtain wall, seen from inside the building across a planted roof
Downtown Chicago office tower. Our crew on a suspended work platform, seen from inside the curtain wall.
  • 5,000+ Projects completed since 1984
  • 80+ Separate installations at Advocate Sherman Hospital
  • 50+ Illinois video gaming locations with our security film
  • 20+ Years a Solar Gard authorized dealer

The company

Who is AAA Glass Tint?

AAA Glass Tint is a commercial window film contractor serving commercial buildings throughout Northern Illinois since 1984. We install solar control, Low-E, safety and security, privacy, decorative, bird strike, anti-graffiti and Casper cloaking film on existing glass in occupied buildings.

AAA Glass Tint is family owned. David Johnson took ownership in 2016 and has continued building the company’s commercial work in safety and security systems, solar control, privacy and specialty films. AAA Glass Tint does not perform automotive installations.

We have worked with schools since 1984. Our experience also includes federal government facilities, and security film installations at more than 100 dispensary locations and more than 50 Illinois video gaming locations. Approximately 30 percent of our projects since 2016 have been security film installations. Our projects range from a single conference room to a multi-building campus, and we coordinate the work through the final walkthrough.

Company facts

  • Founded 1984
  • Owner David Johnson, since 2016
  • Headquarters Elgin, Illinois
  • Field crews Based in Chicago, Northbrook, Wheaton and Orland Park
  • Service area The Chicago metropolitan area and Northern Illinois, with select projects in Northwest Indiana, Southern Wisconsin and Southeast Michigan
  • Travel Within Illinois, a project’s distance from our Elgin headquarters does not change the price
  • Hours Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Phone 815-216-4203

David Johnson, owner Owner since 2016. David conducts most of our site assessments himself.

Our crews

Who installs the film?

We do not subcontract installation; our own crews do the work. Our installers are employees of the company, so the company that assesses the building is the same company that installs the film.

For an existing building, we start with a free on-site assessment by David Johnson, the owner, or one of our field technicians. We inspect and meter the glass to identify it, then check the proposed film against the manufacturer’s film-to-glass guidance before we recommend it. For a building still in design, we can start from the drawings and specifications.

All of our installers have completed OSHA safety training, and every member of our installation team has passed a background check. Solar Gard’s letter confirming the company’s Armorcoat Certified Partner status states that AAA Glass Tint personnel have been formally trained in the technical capabilities, risk assessment and installation of Armorcoat safety and security films.

Our crews work in occupied commercial and institutional buildings every day, and we coordinate with property managers, facilities teams, architects, school administrators, general contractors and business owners. After-hours and weekend work is available at additional cost. How we work on commercial projects

AAA Glass Tint van parked at the entrance of a UW Health building
Our van on site at UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin.
Hand holding a glass thickness meter against a window, its screen showing the measured glass layers
Metering the glass during an assessment. The reading identifies the glass before a film is recommended.
Boom lift raised to the upper glass of a school entrance, with orange cones marking off the work area
Chicago school, 2024. Bird strike film on about 2,100 square feet of glass, from a boom lift with the work areas coned off. Read the Chicago school case study

Conditions our crews have worked under

Qualifications

What credentials does AAA Glass Tint hold?

AAA Glass Tint is an Armorcoat Certified Partner, a Solar Gard authorized dealer for more than 20 years, a Panorama authorized dealer and an authorized SOLYX dealer. We are a member of the International Window Film Association, an AIA continuing education provider and an Affiliate Member of BOMA/Chicago, and we are rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.

Manufacturer programs

  • Armorcoat Certified Partner, Saint-Gobain Solar Gard, since January 2019
  • Solar Gard authorized dealer for more than 20 years
  • Panorama authorized dealer
  • 2023 Outstanding Panorama Pro Network Partner
  • Solar Gard Outstanding Panorama Project, Commercial, 2015
  • Authorized SOLYX dealer

The Armorcoat status allows us to sell and install Armorcoat security film thicker than 8 mil. We also work with 3M films.

Industry and education

  • International Window Film Association member for more than 20 years
  • AIA continuing education provider
  • Affiliate Member, BOMA/Chicago

Rating and reviews

Insurance and safety

  • General liability and workers’ compensation insurance
  • $5 million umbrella liability policy
  • Certificates of insurance and additional insured forms
  • OSHA safety training for all installers
  • Background check passed by every member of our installation team
  • Certified payroll on prevailing wage public work

Commercial buyers need a contractor who understands occupied buildings, scheduling around operations, documentation and long-term performance. We know the difference between a privacy upgrade for a conference room and a forced-entry delay system for a storefront, and we match the film to the glass. For what to look for in any contractor’s proposal, see How to Compare Commercial Window Film Bids.

Clients

Who has AAA Glass Tint worked for?

Our clients include the University of Chicago, Cook County, Advocate Sherman Hospital, PPG, Costco Wholesale and the Chicago Bears. Each linked name in this selection goes to the case study or page that describes the work.

Schools and colleges

Government and civic

Offices and industry

Retail

Culture, sports and venues

Healthcare

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Reviews

What clients say

“Great service! Representative was very knowledgeable and provided different options that would work for our space.”

Deyone Harris

Google review

“AAA Glass Tint did a great job on our company’s windows! Their staff were friendly, professional, and provided a great service.”

Ellie Poczatek

Google review

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Questions

Questions about AAA Glass Tint

Is AAA Glass Tint a local company?

Yes. AAA Glass Tint is a family-owned company headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, with field crews based in Chicago, Northbrook, Wheaton and Orland Park. It has served commercial buildings throughout Northern Illinois since 1984.

Does AAA Glass Tint use subcontractors?

No. We do not subcontract installation; our own crews do the work. Our installers are employees of the company.

Is AAA Glass Tint insured?

Yes. AAA Glass Tint carries general liability and workers’ compensation insurance and a $5 million umbrella liability policy. We provide certificates of insurance, additional insured forms and W-9s during project planning.

Where does AAA Glass Tint work?

Throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and Northern Illinois, with select projects in Northwest Indiana, Southern Wisconsin and Southeast Michigan. Within Illinois, a project’s distance from our Elgin headquarters does not change the price. See the areas we serve.

Can the work be done after hours or on weekends?

Yes. After-hours and weekend work is available at additional cost. Our crews have installed film before a store opened, after hours at a library and during school summer breaks.

Does AAA Glass Tint install film on vehicles?

No. AAA Glass Tint does not perform automotive installations. We install window film on commercial buildings.

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Free assessment

Start with a free on-site assessment

David Johnson, the owner, or one of our field technicians will visit your building to evaluate the glass and discuss your project. For a building still in design, we can start from the drawings and specifications. We typically respond within one business day.

Serving the Chicago metropolitan area and Northern Illinois, with select projects in Northwest Indiana, Southern Wisconsin and Southeast Michigan. See the areas we serve.

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