Deciding to finally have your car windows tinted is one of the best favors you did for yourself. Aside from making your ride classier on the exterior, you also protect the ones you ride with—from the harmful UV rays to the added perils of road accidents.
All the information about car tinting may be overwhelming. But, proper research is important before reaching an informed decision. Remember, removing window tints are harder than installing it.
Be mindful of the Tinting Law
Before you can even think of getting a tint job, you need to check the state laws regarding windows tinting. You don’t want to be breaking any laws and getting yourself in trouble. Check and make sure what kind of laws are in place; it’d be inspection or police-enforced law. The UK government is very strict and specific in implementing this rule.
Basically, this regulates vehicles based on the time they were acquired and used for the first time. If the vehicle was first used on April 1, 1985, then the required percentage of the darkness of the tint should be at least 75% of light through and the front side windows must let at least 70% of light through. For cars that are first used before April 1, 1985, the front windscreen and front side windows must both let at least 70% of light through.
Anticipate its cost
Car window tinting takes time and patience for the films to be installed properly. The entire process requires careful attention to detail and precise hand work for best results. Rushing the process can only result in early fading, peeling or bubbling of the tints, making your car older than it really is. The amount of time it takes to install tints to your car varies depending on several reasons including the size of your car, type and model of your vehicle, films used, and of course the quality of tint installation depending on your chosen tint company.
Get an established company to install it
Now that many car owners have realized the importance of car tinting, more and more tinting companies have been springing in business. Since tint application is a meticulous job, you need to entrust your most valuable possession to someone you can trust. It is important to have a clear idea and qualifications that will be needed to pass before you choose a specific store. Before deciding which shop to choose, it’s better to know what qualities to look for.
Opt for established companies. A business gets credible after at least five years since opening, at the same location. Take note: good dealers pay close attention to their customer service. The tint shop’s customer desk should always be accommodating and willing to spend a good amount of time to talk and explain matters to you. It’s also a good sign when a company guarantee their customers the best possible service and those who maintain good communication even after installation.
Choose the best tint films
Know that you know what percentage of tint is allowed by your state, next step is getting the window tinted. Next decision you need to make is whether you want a cheap and low quality window film, or a high quality one?
This can be tricky, because low and high quality window films both look the same at the beginning. But overtime, you will start to note the differences between the two. Cheap one will start to get purplish, fade-out, get all “bubbly”, and wear out. That would leave your windshield looking all messy.
Preparing your car before tinting
Many people don’t know it but when it comes to car tinting, cleaning is a key component. Before the big tinting day, clean your window both inside and outside. Use a solution of warm water and gentle soap. A few drops of dishwashing soap or baby soap will work fine. Spray the glass and then scrape the water off with a fresh razor blade, taking care not to scratch the glass.
