ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A new Louisiana window tint law is bringing in more customers to a local business that’s all about car style and care.
RNB Restyling is a new auto shop in Alexandria that offers window tinting, vinyl wraps and detailing services.
The shop opened just a few months ago, but the owners, Ramzi and Bassin, have been working on cars since 2019. What started in a garage is now a full business.
“As soon as it gets hot outside, more people come in to get their windows tinted,” said co-owner Ramzi Abdel-Jabbar. “Now, with the new law, we’re even busier.”
As of August 1, 2025, Louisiana changed its rules for car window tinting. Now, front side windows can let in as little as 25% visible light, compared to the old rule of 40%. That means the tint can be darker, which ma