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Are you the DIY type who wants to tint their own car windows?
Maybe you’ve got a buddy who said they could do it, if you got all the materials for them.
In either situation, you’ll need to know how much tint you’ll need for your car windows.
What’s more…
You could use a professional car window tint installer, pay less for the service than all the materials you’re going to buy, and get a better outcome (aka professionally installed tint).
If you want to get your car windows tinted, then click on the button below to schedule your appointment:
In this article, we’re going to share how to get the right amount of car window tint, how to choose your material, and what percentage tint works best for you and your vehicle.
You can determine how much tint you actually need for your car’s windows.
Our professionals do this with every single car we service.
We determine material, darkness, and quantity… and then install it for you, but…
If you want to install your own car window tint, then you’ll need to figure out the surface area of your tint OR do an “overlay and mark” strategy.
Generally, you can use length x height to get the surface area. Then, you can either do some complex math or overlay the material you’ve purchased on your window and mark where you’ll cut it.
You’ll need more than tint to tint your car windows. It may surprise you, but a simple tint job is more than sticking some film on your vehicle’s glass like a magnet on the fridge.
There’s the material, the tools, the supplies, the technique, and the curing.
Here’s generally what you’ll need to tint your own windows – even though we advise against it:
What’s more, you’ll need a dust free, temperature controlled space. Extreme temperatures, hot or cold, will negatively affect your tint material during installation.
Finally, you’ll need to know what your state laws are on window tint light transmission, color, and material types. Each state is different, so get this info from your local DMV or online gov related website.
The only advice we can give here is to not choose “cheap” material.
The one regret you will have for the rest of your car window tint’s lifespan is going with inexpensive material.
Not only will the tint fade sooner, it will give off a purple hue, which is a clear sign you’ve chosen a bad tint.
Also, cheaper material also lets in more UV rays, which is one of big reasons (if not the most important) people get car window tint in the first place.
Why would you get a material that doesn’t do what you want it to do? You don’t!
If you want a great tint job, then speak with your car window tint professional. They’ll guide you toward the best car window tint for your preference and vehicle.
Start with your state laws on tint darkness and mandatory light transmission. While these are two different terms, they are the same thing.
Tint darkness is the percentage of light not allowed through the glass.
Light transmission is how much light is let through the glass.
With either measurement of light, your state has set clear guidelines on what is and is not legal for your tint percentage.
Here are the car window tint percentages for California:
Here are three clear signs you got a bad tint job:
#1. Your tint has a purple hue or color to it.
This is a sign that your tint material and adhesive is of low quality. What should you do about this? Either leave the tint for the life of it, or get it replaced immediately. This decision is going to depend greatly on what you want for your car (and how you want others to view your ride).
#2. Bubbling, bulging, folding, curling, or tears.
These are all signs you got a bad tint job. These issues could come from installation, material, or mishandling of your vehicle. None of which are acceptable from a professional car window tint installer.
#3. Your friend or colleague installed your car window tint.
Would you trust your cousin to do surgery on your mother? Unless your cousin is an MD, the answer is no.
Then why would you let a hobbyist install your car window tint? Hint: You don’t!
You can assume you got a bad tint job if you let someone other than a car window tint professional tint your windows.
If you did your own car window tint job, then it may be time to get it replaced. Why else would you be here reading this article?
If you’re planning on doing your own tint job, we strongly recommend you take your vehicle to a professional installer, instead.
Whether you decide to install your own tint or trust a professional team like ours, it’s best to get the highest-quality materially you can afford. The less expensive the tint, the more likely you’ll need to replace it sooner rather than later.
What’s more…
Your car window tint job takes more than buying some tint, peeling it off liek a sticker, and then sticking it to your car windows.
It involves preparing your car windows, prepping the tint, applying, curing, and more.
Also, if you don’t have a dust-free, temperature controlled space to complete your installation, then you’ll find it difficult to do a good job…
Get a good tint job, that is.
If you want car window tint installed, then skip the DIY project and trust the professionals.
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