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In general, you’ll want to look at replacing your car window tint every five years.
This five-year replacement can vary based on a few things like material quality, installation type, and shielding.
The tinting material you install matters. The lower-quality tint will last you shorter while higher-quality tint will last you longer.
What’s more…
Some graffiti tints require you to install them on the outside of the window. This can decrease the lifespan of the tint since it’s in “direct contact” with the environment.
On the other hand, most tints are installed on the inside of the window, so this may not be a huge factor for you.
Also…
Your car window tint shielding does reduce over time. This means that, on average, tint shielding reduces from 99% down to 70% in five years. However…
You can get a higher quality tint so shielding will last longer.
Car window tint is almost as custom as car parts and modifications. It mostly comes down to quality, performance, and installation, as well as what you want your tint to do for you.
In the rest of this article, we answer questions you may have about replacing car window tint. Read on to learn more…
For most, the obvious signs are peeling or bubbling, but…
There are a few other signs you got a bad tint job:
#1. Uneven lines and gaps
One of the most common mistakes during car window tint installation? Uneven lines and gaps. What does that mean? It means the lines along the window’s edge or gaps between the tint and window’s edge mean it’s a bad tint job. Why does this happen? Installers may be in a rush or miscalculate how much tint they need. Granted, this is not an excuse to allow a bad tint job, but…
Your car window tint should have even lines and no gaps between the tint and the window’s edge.
#2. Purplish tint or hue
If you look at your car window tint and see a purplish tint/hue, then you got a lesser material. Over time, these tints will turn more purplish and degenerate quicker than higher quality tints.
This is why it’s so important to get a quality tint material, even if it will cost you more.
#3. Zig zag pattern around dot matrix
Your car window tint should stick properly to the dot matrix on your windows. If you see any kind of zig zag pattern on or near the dot matrix, then you’ve got a substandard installation. While the dot matrix is tough to adhere tint to, a professional will know how to do this properly.
#4. Bubbles or peeling
This one is the most obvious of mistakes, but it’s not the most common. If you most notice bubbles or peeling of your car window tint, then you’ve got a bad tint job. How does this happen? A variety of installation mistakes can cause bubbling or peeling, but the most common is a rushed installer.
Get a professional installer who gets paid to install properly.
#5. Hot car interior
Car window tint can reduce the amount of UV rays land heat getting into your car enough to keep your car relatively cool, but…
If you notice after your car window tint that your car is as hot (or hotter) than before the installation, then you’ve probably got a bad tint job.
One of the big reasons people get car window tint is to keep the sun and heat out of their car interior.
As mentioned above, your car window tint can last 6m months to up to 10 years, but…
The lifespan of your tint is based heavily on quality of material, consistent maintenance, and installation quality.
Even if you’re a certified car window tint professional, we would highly recommend you let another professional do the job for you.
We do respect the DIY motive to tint your own car windows, but…
We also believe in allowing the professionals, who do this stuff daily, take car of your car window tint project.
And, if you’re not a car window tint professional you should absolutely get a professional to install your car window tint for you.
Car window tint jobs can cary based on materials, car, installer, and more.
Here’s the car window tint range we’ve seen:
$150 – $1,500 per vehicle.
Now, the higher the cost may not necessarily mean higher quality. The highest quality tint material is relatively the same price no matter who installs it, but…
Who’s installing your tint and onto what type of vehicle matters.
Someone who installs professionally on Rolls Royce every week is going to charge way more for the best tint than someone who installs on Toyota Corollas.
However…
The best way to determine the actual cost to tint your car windows? Call someone like Jet Black Tint and speak to one of our professional car window tint installers.
If you still have the prior tint on your car windows, you will probably pay to get that removed before the new tint is installed. If you go to an installer who suggests you can install a new tint over the old tint, drive away as legally fast as possible. You want a new tint to go on the glass directly.
Once you know how often you need to replace your car window tint, you can plan ahead on who to get your tint installed.
The professional who installs your tint matters just as much as the material you use on your glass.
One of the biggest mistakes we see owners make? They pay for the best car window tint on the market, but…
They have their buddy install it in their garage.
While we respect the DIY mentality, we believe in letting professionals take care of things.
This means if you car about tint material quality, your car’s curb appeals, and a long-lasting tint, then give us a call to schedule your tint appointment.
