Comments on How to Have Your Windows Tinted

Care - Don't use ammonia-based cleaners on the tint. Radio Reception - Dependent on your car's make/model, some metalized films interfere with reception. Grit/Dot Matrix - Most cars these days have this around the edges. Unless your tinter sands down the dot matrix, the edges will not adhere well and be visible upon close inspection.

Care - Don't use ammonia-based cleaners on the tint. Radio Reception - Dependent on your car's make/model, some metalized films interfere with reception. Grit/Dot Matrix - Most cars these days have this around the edges. Unless your tinter sands down the dot matrix, the edges will not adhere well and be visible upon close inspection.

Remember not to tint your windows to dark it's illegal. Check with local shops or authorities to find out how dark your tint can legally be. Getting a ticket for your tint being to dark is a drag. You may also be ordered to remove the tint

Before tinting your windows, check the state laws on window tint, especially those regarding the side windows immediately adjacent to each side of the driver.

Not only does tint darkness matter to law enforcement, but in some states / provinces, it is illegal to tint your driver/passenger windows, and more commonly illegal in most states / provinces to tint your Windshield. Be Advised. Some states / provinces will reject vehicles with such window tint even if just visiting.

If you want to save a few bucks, then don't get your window tinted at all. Do-it-yourself tinting fades quickly and turns purple. It also WILL bubble profusely and look terrible. The money you save by doing it yourself will be more than spent with the time it takes you to put the tint on, and then a year later take it off because it looks so bad. Get it done right the first time and don't ever worry about it.

If you want to save a few bucks, then don't get your window tinted at all. Do-it-yourself tinting fades quickly and turns purple. It also WILL bubble profusely and look terrible. The money you save by doing it yourself will be more than spent with the time it takes you to put the tint on, and then a year later take it off because it looks so bad. Get it done right the first time and don't ever worry about it.

I prefer metalized film since dyed films tend to fade over time. I've noticed that glass tint improves contrast for better visability during the glaring hours and works great on your house and office too!

You may be on a budget. If so and you still want to tint your windows, try doing it yourself. Ask for instructions and, if they can, ask them to give you a demonstration. It helps promote their products on your car and saves you money.

Remember not to tint your windows to dark it's illegal. Check with local shops or authorities to find out how dark your tint can legally be. Getting a ticket for your tint being to dark is a drag. You may also be ordered to remove the tint

Only get it done if the shop is willing to give a good warranty (I'd go with lifetime). This shows they are willing to back up their work. Also, if they are bragging about work that was in a car show, that's a plus.

Before tinting your windows, check the state laws on window tint, especially those regarding the side windows immediately adjacent to each side of the driver.