Riot Glass – Tinting K.C. Is Now Kansas City’s Only Authorized Installer!

Tinting K.C. is proud to announce that we are Kansas City’s only certified installer and authorized distributor of Riot Glass® — the most advanced retrofit security glazing system available today.

If you own or manage a commercial property in the Kansas City area, you’ve probably thought about security. Cameras. Alarms. Maybe bars on the windows. But here’s the hard truth: none of those things stop a determined intruder from getting through your glass.

Glass is the most vulnerable point of almost any building — and until recently, the options for truly protecting it were either ineffective, ugly, or both.

That changes now.

What Makes Riot Glass Different?

Most security solutions work around your glass. Riot Glass works with it.

Riot Glass retrofit security glazing systems are designed to install directly into your existing window and glass door systems — no full replacement required in most cases. The result is a level of forced entry and ballistic protection that standard glass, security film, laminated glass, window bars, and roll-down shutters simply cannot match.

Here’s the key distinction: Riot Glass is not just stronger glass. It’s an engineered system — purpose-built framing combined with military-grade security infills — that works together to absorb and dissipate the energy of an attack before it can compromise your building.

Think sledgehammers. Crowbars. Bats. Bricks. Hurricane-force winds. Riot Glass has been tested against all of it — in laboratory conditions and in real-world situations — repeatedly and reliably.

How the System Works

What separates Riot Glass from imitators comes down to engineering.

The Framing is designed for maximum strength with minimal visual impact. Rather than using silicone or VHB tape to secure the system — as many competitors do — Riot Glass uses tamper-resistant mechanical fasteners hidden behind an aluminum anodized cover. This gives the system a refined, nearly invisible appearance while also allowing it to flex repeatedly under a prolonged attack without breaking. That flexibility is intentional: the framing absorbs and dissipates kinetic energy so it never fully transfers to your existing glass or building structure.

Our framing is also engineered for Kansas City’s climate. Built-in channels accommodate expansion and contraction through extreme heat and cold, and an internal venting system prevents condensation buildup between your existing glass and the Riot Glass panel — eliminating the bowing or distortion effects that plague lesser systems.

The Security Infills are where Riot Glass truly sets itself apart. AP-Series panels are manufactured from a military-grade polycarbonate and acrylic blend, developed by aviation glass experts and extruded at a specific melt-flow rate using pure virgin resin — no recycled or regrind materials. This process takes longer and costs more than standard polycarbonate manufacturing, but the result is panels that are more durable, more color stable, have higher optical clarity, and last significantly longer than what competitors offer. Every panel carries a durable UV and scratch-resistant hard coat that is thermally cured — not UV cured — for optimal longevity and a crystal-clear surface finish. Yellowing is not a concern and is covered by the warranty.

The Product Lines: Which One Is Right for Your Property?

As Kansas City’s authorized Riot Glass distributor, Tinting K.C. offers the complete product lineup. Here’s a plain-language breakdown:

ArmorPlast® AP-Series — Forced Entry & Ballistic Protection

Our AP-Series is Riot Glass’s flagship line of virtually unbreakable retrofit glazing shields. They install in front of your existing windows and doors, creating what Riot Glass describes as an “invisible board-up” — always in place, always protecting your property, with no operable components and no daily open-and-close procedures required.

The AP375 is the flagship forced entry product — a virtually invisible glazing shield that mounts in front of existing windows and glass doors. In many real-world attack scenarios, the existing glass behind it remains completely unbroken, eliminating the need for emergency board-up service.

AP-Series is available in two forced entry grades and five ballistic grades, offering protection up to UL 752 Level 6.

Riot Glass RG-Series — Ballistic Security Glass

Our RG-Series uses glass-clad polycarbonate (GCP) construction to provide both robust forced entry resistance and ballistic protection rated from UL 752 Level 1 through Level 7. UL 752 is the Underwriters Laboratories standard for bullet resistance — the global benchmark for safety and security product testing.

The RG-Series is available in low iron, clear tinted, and mirror options, making it adaptable to virtually any building aesthetic. When you need the highest level of protection with zero visual compromise, this is the solution.

J-Series Security Sub-Framing

J-Series provides a smooth, even mounting surface for AP-Series and RG-Series installations, custom-fabricated to the specific dimensions and characteristics of each window opening. It’s particularly well-suited for historic buildings and architecturally complex properties — and meets stringent ASTM F3038 performance guidelines for protection against multi-attacker, multi-tool attacks.

Who Needs Riot Glass in Kansas City?

Riot Glass is built for any commercial property where the vulnerability of your glass represents a real risk to your business, your people, or your community. In the Kansas City metro, that includes:

Retail Storefronts — Smash-and-grab theft is fast, brazen, and increasingly common. Riot Glass stops it cold, without bars or shutters that signal distrust to legitimate customers.

Schools & Educational Facilities — For properties where budget may limit full ballistic solutions, the AP-Series thinner panels offer active threat containment — preventing entry even after panels have been riddled with bullet holes — at a price point that works for school districts.

Religious Facilities — Houses of worship deserve protection that is dignified and discreet. Riot Glass preserves the character and appearance of your building while dramatically hardening it against forced entry.

Medical & Healthcare Offices — Protect patients, staff, and sensitive inventory without compromising the welcoming environment patients expect.

Government & Municipal Buildings — Riot Glass meets the rigorous security standards required for government and public-facing facilities.

Restaurants & Hospitality — Large glass storefronts and open concepts can be protected without sacrificing the atmosphere that defines the guest experience.

Office Buildings — Ground-floor entries are the most vulnerable access points in most commercial buildings. Riot Glass secures them permanently and invisibly.

Financial Institutions — Banks, credit unions, and financial services offices have unique security requirements. The RG-Series provides ballistic-grade protection at the entry points that matter most.

What to Expect: The Tinting K.C. Installation Process

Every Riot Glass installation begins with a professional site assessment. Our certified specialists will visit your property, complete a full threat assessment, discuss your security goals, and evaluate your existing windows and framing for retrofit adaptability. From there, we provide a detailed, easy-to-read proposal with specific product recommendations and transparent pricing.

Installation in most cases requires no removal of existing glass and no structural changes to your building. And when the job is done, Riot Glass backs every installation with comprehensive material warranties and extensive labor guarantees. Some products carry a limited lifetime warranty. Others are protected for up to 15 years. Your Tinting K.C. specialist will walk you through the specific warranty coverage for your installation.

Ready to Protect Your Kansas City Property?

Tinting K.C. is based at 9076 Parkhill St. in Lenexa, Kansas. We are a family-owned business serving the Kansas City metro, and we are the only team in the area certified to install and distribute Riot Glass. We bring the same precision and attention to detail that earned us recognition as XPEL’s 2024 PPF Dealer of the Year for Kansas to every Riot Glass installation we perform.
Security that’s invisible. Protection that isn’t.

Call (913) 882-2110 or visit tintingkc.com to request your free site assessment today.