Next, use a manufacturer/distributor approved installer. These people are professionals who have been carefully trained and have years of experience. Tinting is more than a skill, it is an art. Quality tinters are not available on every corner. You will seldom find them in a "hole in the wall" tint shop. For the best tinter in your area, call one of our regional offices, or send an e-mail and include your location. If you are not in our region, we can refer you.
High quality installation should always include "micro-edge" installation of all roll-up windows, taking the film to within 1/8th inch of the top of the glass, as well as "seamless" installation of back windows. Your installation should be super clean and there should be a quality control inspection upon delivery of your car. Be sure to ask for a manufacturer's written warranty card. Keep it and your receipt in the glove box of your car.
How much will it cost?
Good question. If what you read above makes sense and you want top quality, then you can expect to pay more than the budget prices promoted by the "Slap-n-Gap" slop shops. Here is what you can expect.
For basic tinted, non-metalized film on a 2-door or 4-door car, you should
expect to pay from $125 to $150, depending on the make of your car. For standard
metalized film, you should expect tot pay from $150 to $200 for the same vehicle.
For superior heat-resistant or pure metal film of for extra-strong security
film, you may expect to pay from $200 to as much as $600. NOTE: Some films
made for cars today are so highly evolved that it takes a scientist to explain
how they work. As with anything else, the sky is the limit when you seek quality.
For more information on these specialized films, please contact us.
How long does the entire process take?
The time involved in each job varies on the type of vehicle involved and
the number of windows being tinted. It usually takes about 2 to 3 hours.
What's the warranty for your work?
Because we use high quality Huper Optik, Madico and Crown automotive window
films, we're able to offer a lifetime warranty on materials and labour.
Do I have to schedule an appointment?
Yes, you will definitely need to schedule an appointment first. This allows
us to ensure that we will have enough time to work on your car in a professional
manner. You can schedule by phone or email.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on the type of vehicle and the number of windows being tinted.
Please contact us by phone or email for more detailed pricing regarding your
vehicle.
How long does it take the application to dry?
Your new window film will take about 3 to 5 days to fully dry. Until this
time your tinted windows may appear hazy from the outside and not smooth from
the inside. This is only temporary during the drying process. Do not roll
your tinted windows down for at least 3 days!
How do I clean my tinted windows?
Window film may be cleaned with a soft clean cloth and mild cleaner or plain
water. Ammonia based products should not be used on tinted windows.
What's with these black dotted edges?
Most newer vehicles have a black ceramic "frit" edge on the rear
window. Sometimes this ceramic edge is straight and flat, but sometimes it
will have a dotted edge. These ceramic dots are quite thick on most cars and
prevent the film from sticking to the area between the dots. This results
in a white-like colored strip trimming the glass. Typically this isn't very
noticeable on most vehicles, however there are some cars that have a wide
band of dots trimming the top rear window. The area is so wide that the white
colored strip effect is slight more noticeable. After the film has dried out,
some of the air can be squeezed out, but the effect is unavoidable to a certain
extent on select cars.
What about imperfections?
While we strive for perfection in our work, but due to the nature of the
product, some degree of dust contamination and or minor imperfections are
present in every tint application.
Metal rubs and scratches?
Small silvery looking spots aka "metal rubs" on some windows are
usually found in station wagons or other utility vehicles. These are caused
by a metallic object (such as a baby stroller handle) rubbing against the
inner surface of the glass during travel. This rubbing action causes a deposit
of metal onto the glass which creates a silver or gray stain. Usually these
metal rubs aren't very noticeable and often aren't noticed until the windows
become tinted. The same applies to surface scratches as well.