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You could DIY your car window tint, but you’re putting your cash and car at risk.
Here’s why:
Car window tint professionals do more than “stick” tint on your windows.
They make sure your glass is clean… They clean and cut the material… They prep your glass and the tint material… They apply and set adhesive… They apply your car window tint… They cure it… They take care of post-application obligations… and the list goes on.
One of the big monetary reasons you should NOT tint your own car windows is this:
The car window tint place will cost you less for a much better tint job.
Why?
Your car window tint professionals can buy in bulk because they tint hundreds of cars per week, but…
You have to pay full price for all materials, supplies, and tools.
More…
You’ve got to spend your own time to actually tint the windows, which takes away from the stuff you actually like to do.
Now, with that being said, if you want to tint your own car windows, then go fot it, but…
Go ahead and save our number for when you need your tint replaced in 6 – 12 months.
Click the button below to schedule your appointment now.
However, if you’re still convinced you want to do your own car window tint, then read this article and consider some other reasons why you shouldn’t.
Which material should you choose for your car window tint? It seems like a simple questions, but…
With more than a dozen tint material types, you either spend weeks researching the proper material and still get it wrong, or…
You could trust car window professionals to help you decide in less than 20 minutes. There’s no shame in asking for hlpe, but there is embarrassment in making your car look worse than it did before you installed your own tint.
You’ll need more than tint to install it on your car.
Here are a few things you’ll need to install your car window tint:
And that’s not everything! That’s just the supplies and tools.
Super hot outside? What if it’s frigid cold? Unless you’ve got a cool 65 degrees (or around that temperature), you’re not going to install your car window tint effectively.
The temperature of your installation “bay” matters. Hot or cold temps negatively affect your tint and your adhesive.
More…
You need a dust-free space, like a clean garage, shop, or warehouse. Dust of any kind will get in between your glass and tint and disrupt the adhesive.
There’s no such thing as an absolute dust-free environment, but…
Less dust equals higher chance your tint installation goes well.
While a car window tint job could take a few hours to complete (depending on your vehicle and glass), it will take you weeks to learn how to actually do it.
Similar to baseball, basketball, or football, the professionals make it look easy, but…
They spent 15, 20, 25 years to get that good.
Car window tint installation takes years of practice and refinement to become good enough to get it right every single time.
That’s why car window tint professionals are so great to trust for your tint job.
So, you got your car window tint installed. Congrats!
Here are the four (4) things not to do post tint job:
#1. Immediately replace tint because of bubbles
In our other posts we’ve said tint bubbles or bulges are a sign of a bad tint job. Here’s a little secret. Every single tint installation gets bubbles, but…
How you manage those bubbles during installation, or after installation, can mean the difference between replacing your new tint or leaving it on for five (5) years.
Be patient as you see tint bubbles rise. It could be moisture that needs to evaporate over a few hours or a few days.
However…
If you get to day four (4) and you still have tint bubbles, you’ve got a bad tint job. You’ll want to replace your tint asap.
#2. DO NOT wash your car
Your tint and adhesive need time to cure post installation. Do not take your car to the wash or wash it at home. Let your car window tint sit for a couple days so it can cure.
#3. Expose to heat or cold
The opposite of the last point, you want to let your tint dry. This is more so it doesn’t get damaged if you take it on a ride in the extreme heat or cold.
Your tint is installed on the inside of your glass, but…
The heat or cold can negatively affect the adhesive, which turns into things like bubbles, bulges, and more that would prompt a new tint installation.
#4. DO NOT roll down your windows
For four days (at least) do not roll down your windows post tint installation.
If you do, you may “roll up” your tint or streak and scratch it, which is not reparable. Damage your car window tint and you’ll need to get it completely replaced.
Keep the windows up for at least four days.
Do you want to tint your own car windows?
If you said yes, best of luck.
But, if you said no, we’ve got something for you.
If you want to tint your car windows and trust the pros to do it for you, then schedule your appointment at the button below.
One of our car window tint professionals will answer all your questions, advise on which tint is the best for your vehicle, and install your tint right, the first time.
There’s more to lose if you do your own car window tint job. Don’t waste your time, energy, and money on something a pro could do in a few hours for a lot less cheaper than what you’re going to spend on materials and more.
Schedule your car window tint appointment now:
