In some cases, the black lines across the top of rear windows may prevent window tint from sticking and cannot be covered. The thickness of these raised areas make them incredibly difficult when applying film. Purely cosmetic, they hide trim lines and edges on different styles of vehicles. Q: How do black dots and lines at the edge or top of an automotive window affect window tinting?Ī: The black dots, matrix or the lines at the top of some windows are made of a Teflon material that is applied at the factory. The curing process can range from 3 days in upwards of 45 days however, you should be able to operate your windows within 5 days after window film installation. If it’s hot and sunny outside, then the curing process for the film happens very quickly. If it’s cloudy, rainy, snowing and overcast outside, it will take longer for the curing process. The amount of time before your new tint will be totally cured is determined by the amount of sunlight your vehicle gets. Window film is a porous material that allows the remaining water to evaporate and go away by itself as the film fully adheres to the glass. For the first few days after your windows are tinted they might appear cloudy, hazy, and you may see little pockets of moisture forming underneath the film causing bubbles. Q: Is it normal for my vehicle windows look streaky and hazy after having them tinted? Or have bubbles?Ī: Yes, this is completely normal and part of the curing process. Unfortunately, this type of damage is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty. If you accidentally cause damage to the film, the cost of re-doing the window is generally inexpensive. It is possible to tear even the best window films with sharp or hard objects hitting against the film. Always take care when loading and unloading objects with sharp or hard edges, such as, boxes, sporting equipment, tools, etc. Please remember that window tint is installed on the inside of the glass and it is coated with a high quality scratch resistant layer for protection. Q: How durable is window tint?Ī: Many times our customers inquire about the durability of window film – “Will my kids tear it up?” or “Can my pet scratch it?” The hard scratch-resistant coating found on quality window film products do an excellent job protecting window tint from everyday use, as well as, kids and pets. The cleaner the inside of your car is, the better the result. If you have a pet, we do ask that you vacuum your vehicle to remove any pet hair or dander. This will also allow us to fully inspect the outside and inside of your vehicle and point any imperfections, such as scratches, in the glass. This will help to prevent pollen or dust on your vehicle from coming into the shop. However, we always ask to bring your vehicle washed on the day of your appointment. Q: Should I wash or clean the inside of my vehicle prior to my appointment?Ī: We fully clean the inside and outside of the glass prior to ting and after tinting. Both inside and outside of the glass, to help to prevent scratches to the inside and outside of the glass from dirt or sand. If you go “off-roading” we recommend doing this very frequently. If you are a smoker (cigs or vapor), we recommend doing this on a regular basis to prevent smoke build-up on your windows. We recommend a good spray foam glass cleaner, which will lift debris and smudges to the surface doing most of the work for you, and wipe off with a clean “lint free” towel. Q: How do I maintain my window tint after it is installed?Ī: Maintenance is very easy. Should this issue happen we can redo your window at a low cost, but it is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty. As a preventive, after tinting, we install “Do not roll down…” stickers on top of your window control along with turning ON your vehicle’s window lock to help to prevent this issue. If the windows are put down before that time frame you may cause damage to your new purchase. Q: How long do I have to leave my windows up after installation?Ī: We recommend keeping your windows up for at least 3-5 days. All of those factors are due to poor installation, in most cases, an untrained installer. Plus, I am sure you have seen very bad window film installation on vehicles with huge bubbles, creases, lots of debris or a purple hue. Most window film warranties on the market today are only backed if installed by a trained professional. A: We strongly encourage that window tint be installed by trained professionals.
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