Pearl's Locally Owned Auto Trim Shop Since 1988
Auto Trim Designs & Tint has served Pearl, Mississippi and the greater Jackson metro for over 37 years. We're a locally owned, hands-on shop run by real installers — not a franchise, not a chain. Every vehicle, home, and business we work on gets the same standard we'd want on our own.
37 Years of Craft in Pearl, Mississippi
Auto Trim Designs & Tint opened in Pearl in 1988. That wasn't yesterday, and it wasn't luck. It took showing up every day, doing the work right, and building a reputation one vehicle at a time. We've been serving the Jackson metro ever since, and we're still here because customers keep coming back. Thirty-seven years of repeat business is the only review that matters.
Locally owned means you deal directly with the people doing the work. No call centers fielding your questions. No upselling rotations. No hand-off to a technician who started last month. When you bring your vehicle to us, you talk to an installer. You get a straight answer and a realistic timeline.
We book what we can install properly, not the maximum a schedule can hold. For film work, that distinction shows. A rushed tint or PPF job reveals itself quickly: bubbles, lifting edges, misaligned cuts at corners. We've fixed enough of those on vehicles that came from other shops to know the cost of cutting corners. We'd rather turn down a job than do it wrong.
Llumar Certified. Xpel Certified. What That Means for You.
Certifications aren't wall decorations. They're the reason you get manufacturer-backed warranty coverage and know the film being installed meets the standard the brand requires. When a shop is certified, the manufacturer stands behind the product installed there. That matters when something goes wrong years down the road.
Llumar Certified Installer
Llumar is one of the most recognized window film brands in North America. Their Certified Installer program requires specific training, tool standards, and installation quality checks before a shop earns the designation. When you choose a Llumar Certified shop, you get access to Llumar's manufacturer warranty, which covers film defects and performance failures — not just the labor from the shop that installed it.
Xpel Certified for Paint Protection Film
Xpel makes the paint protection film (PPF) — also called clear bra — installed on every PPF job at our shop. Xpel certification means we've been trained on proper surface prep, film positioning, and heat-forming techniques specific to Xpel's product line. Customers get Xpel's manufacturer warranty on the film itself, covering defects like yellowing, cracking, or peeling under normal conditions.
Meet Timothy Adams and the Installation Team
Timothy Adams is the founder and working owner of Auto Trim Designs & Tint. He's been doing this work since the shop opened in 1988. That's not a background detail — it's the whole point. He isn't managing from an office while someone else handles the installs. He's an installer. When you bring your vehicle in, you're likely talking to the same person putting the film on it.
The installation team here specializes in film and graphics work full-time. They're not generalists rotating through different job types. That kind of focus builds judgment you can't shortcut. Over the years they've handled uncommon vehicle shapes, difficult curves, and surface conditions that a newer technician wouldn't recognize until they'd already made the cut wrong. That experience is the difference on a complex job.
When you bring a vehicle in, a real person discusses the job with you, explains your options, and tells you what the work will cost. We do the installation ourselves and stand behind it. No scripts, no surprise line items, no mystery about what's being done to your vehicle. You know what you're getting before we start.
Common Questions About Auto Trim Designs & Tint
If you want to know what to expect before calling, start here. These are the questions we hear most often from people doing their research, answered straight.
How long has Auto Trim Designs & Tint been in business in Pearl?
Auto Trim Designs & Tint has been operating in Pearl, Mississippi since 1988 — over 37 years. The shop is locally owned and has served the greater Jackson metro area throughout that time, building its reputation through consistent installation quality rather than advertising. It remains independently owned and operated today.
Is Auto Trim Designs & Tint a certified window film installer?
Yes. Auto Trim Designs & Tint is a Llumar Certified Installer for window film and an Xpel Certified installer for paint protection film (PPF). Both certifications require trained installation standards and give customers access to manufacturer-backed warranties on the film itself — not just on the labor from the shop.
What services does Auto Trim Designs & Tint offer beyond window tinting?
Beyond window tinting for vehicles, homes, and businesses, the shop installs paint protection film, custom vehicle graphics, fleet graphics, striping and pinstriping, and a range of automotive accessories including bug shields, rain guards, bed covers, mirror covers, door handle covers, and interior dash kits. Key fob programming and vehicle remote supply are also available.
Do I need an appointment at Auto Trim Designs & Tint or can I walk in?
Appointments are recommended at Auto Trim Designs & Tint. The shop operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and books jobs in advance to ensure each installation gets the time it needs. Walk-ins are welcome when availability allows, but calling ahead to (601) 932-8746 will get you a confirmed slot.
Why should I choose a locally owned shop over a national chain for window tinting?
A locally owned shop means you're dealing directly with the installers — the people who will actually do the work on your vehicle, home, or business. Auto Trim Designs & Tint has 37 years of regional experience in Pearl, MS, including familiarity with Mississippi's climate, tint laws, and the vehicle types most common in this area.
Ready to Work With Pearl's Most Experienced Installer?
Getting a free quote takes two minutes. Call us at (601) 932-8746, or send a message and we'll get back to you within one business day.