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DIY is all the rage these days. From DIYing your kitchen remodel to painting the exterior of your home, many people are choosing to invest in DIY rather than pay a professional mainly to save money. However, as most of us who have watched DIY shows know, sometimes things don’t go as planned, costing you more money than if you would have hired a professional instead.
Jet Black Tint offers professional car window tinting services in the Bay Area. We offer many different types of car tint, such as ceramic and metallic car tint, in order to meet your needs. Our experienced team can ensure your car tint is perfect for you. Below, we’ll take a look at six reasons why you should not DIY your car tint service. Call one of our locations to get started today!
Unless you are skilled in applying car tint, odds are, you will end up with a very unprofessional job. You’ll have missing spots, bubbles, and it could be uneven. Let’s face it, many people love the benefits of car window tinting, such as reduced glare and reduced heat in the summer, but many people choose to install auto tint because it looks cool. If you DIY your car tint job, you risk your “cool” look turning out not-so-cool.
If you DIY your car tint and it turns out looking horrible, odds are, you’ll want to remove it. If this is the case, tint removal can cause damage to your car if not done properly. This includes damaging the defroster lines and the window itself. Removing car tint is a more labor intensive job than applying it, which means it is a bit more costly as well.
There are laws in California about how dark you can have your car windows tinted. While it’s true that you can have darker window tint in the back windshield than the front, just how much darker can be a mistake waiting to happen if you DIY your auto tint. Too dark of a car tint is a safety hazard, which is why the exact depth of tint is regulated. If you tint your car’s windows too dark, you could be in big trouble with the law. Most likely, you will have to remove the tint from your car windows, costing you even more money than installing them. However, when you partner with a local tint shop in the Bay Area, such as Jet Black Tint, you can rest assured that all of the car tint laws will be followed.
If you’ve never applied car window tint, it can be a big job. First, you’ll have to research which type of auto tint you want. Then you’ll have to buy it and buy the tools to apply it. Then, you’ll have to watch YouTube videos, read the instructions, and ask any friends who may have experience in car tinting to learn how it’s done.
After this, it’s time to get started applying car tint. You’ll be going slower than a professional since you won’t be sure of your steps. By the end of the car tinting service, you could very well have spent your entire day (or longer) on the car tint installation process. So, how much is your time worth? Odds are, you value your free time more and would rather have hired a professional so you could have spent your day off in more enjoyable activities.
While car tint may seem simple to apply (after all, how hard is it to install a window film?), you may be surprised to learn that a professional tint shop has specialized tools in order to ensure the longevity, look, and quality of your car tint service. If you were to DIY your auto tint, you’ll need an application solution, a cloth, a razor knife, a scraper blade, squeegees, a heat gun, and more. You’ll have to go to your local hardware store to procure these items, or order online if they are out. This in and of itself could add up to the amount of money you would pay a professional Bay Area tint shop to install your car tint — and you haven’t even started the process yet!
One of the best parts about investing in a professional car tint service is that the car tint and the labor is covered under a warranty. This means if the tint material itself is bad or the service is shoddy, you can take your vehicle back to the tint shop for correction. This ensures that your auto window tint service is of the highest quality and looks exactly how you want it. When you DIY your car tint, if you mess it up, you’ll have to start from scratch with no recourse.
Most of the time it’s worth it to pay a professional for DIY jobs unless you know what you are doing from the start. When you factor in the cost of your time, labor, tools, equipment, look, and overall finish, it’s usually more affordable (with less headaches) to hire a professional.
Jet Black Tint is proud to offer the best car tint services in the Bay Area. Our professional team can’t wait to help you choose the type of auto tint perfect for you, as well as the shade. We’ll have your car tint installed in no time, so you can go back to your day. We are dedicated to our customers and their 100% satisfaction, so if you are unsatisfied for any reason, let us know, and we’ll make it right. In addition, we offer tint removal, commercial window tint, headlight tint, car wraps, and more.
If you are interested in our professional window tinting services, give one of our dozen Bay Area locations a call today!