Window tint can be an attractive as well as practical addition to any car or truck. Make sure you understand the legal regulations regarding window tinting in your area before you purchase a tinting kit. Some states have a limit to how dark the tinting can be. Window tint is not allowed to cover the windshield of a vehicle. Prepare the Surface Before you begin to apply the window tinting to your car windows, make sure they are completely clean and dry. Any stray dust or dirt will be trapped between your window and your tinting forever once the tinting is applied. Over time, the dust and dirt will cause the tinting to wrinkle or distort as it expands and contracts due to extreme temperatures. Dust can also keep the tinting from adhering to the window effectively when you are trying to apply it in the first place. A standard window cleaner and paper towels should be all you need to get your windows clean enough for window tint. Measure Twice, Cut Once Car windows may seem relatively straight and square, but they have quite a few angles and tight corners to fit your window tinting into. The best way to measure your window for tinting is to use a scrap piece of paper and draw the outline of your window on it. Leave about an inch of extra space all the way around the window so that you have some extra to work with. Place the paper cutout of the window over the sheet of window tinting and follow it carefully with an exacto knife. This should give you an accurately sized piece of tinting to apply to your window. Smoothing Out the Bubbles Dampen the adhesive side of your tinting, and apply it to the window from one end to the other. As you put the tinting on the window, use a flat squeegee to smooth the film and help it adhere more firmly to the window. Also use the squeegee to smooth out any wrinkles or bubbles that form in the tinting. Once the tinting is applied and smooth, you can trim the excess from around the edges.
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In most states, tinting is legal up to a certain darkness/type and location on windows/windshields. It cuts glare and lessens the chances of accidents from distracted drivers.
A lot of people are going for window tinting nowadays for various reasons. Some of the most common reasons are for the aesthetic purposes and privacy from prying eyes. Here are a couple of things that one needs to bear in mind before window tinting. State Laws Each and every state has their own set of laws about window tinting. For example, in some states due to road public safety, they have totally outlawed the use of window tints on private cars. In other states, one can be allowed window tinting as long as the windshield and the front two windows are not tinted as well. In other states, you can tint all windows as long as the tint is not too dark. There are some cases, however, where it is allowed when somebody medically needs the protection from sunlight. The window tinting company that you approach should be able to give you a full breakdown on what you are allowed to do when it comes to tints. The company should also be able to provide you with a certificate of compliance in case a police officer pulls you over for having tints. If you do not have this certificate you can acquire fines as heavy as $500. Your Navigational Equipment If you own an RV or boat and heavily rely on sensitive navigational equipment, then it is not a good idea to get window tinting that contains metallic films. These may leave you lost in the middle of nowhere by interfering with your gadgets. Professional or Do it Yourself Window Tinting? Professional jobs will almost always look better than when you gamble with do-it-yourself kits. They have the best equipment needed and tons of experience in window tinting. Do not also forget about the certificate of compliance that you need in case police officers pull you over. One other advantage that you have with getting your window tinting professionally done is that you usually acquire a 30 to 90 day warranty. Should your tinted windows begin to peel, you can go back to the company to have the problem fixed without incurring additional charges.
Some painting contractors will also do window tinting, however you should check with your specific provider to see if they are capable of this service.
When a car has had window tinting installed for several years, the tinting can begin to bubble and cause distortions in the view through the glass. In some cases, the window tinting may obstruct the driver’s view so completely that it becomes dangerous. The old tinting is easy to remove if you know how to do it. Preparing the Surface Before you begin to remove the old window tinting, wash the window thoroughly with a strong glass cleaner. The cleaner will soften the old tinting and make it easier to remove. Cleaning the window also gets rid of any dust or debris that could gum up your tools and make the job more difficult. Let the cleaner soak into the tinting for a few minutes before you wipe it away so that it has plenty of time to soak into the plastic. Using the Right Tool The key to a successful window tinting removal project is the tool you will use to scrape away the old tint. The best possible tool for the job is a flat edged razor blade with a long handle. You may need to replace the razor blade several times while you remove the window tinting, so be sure you have plenty of extras on hand. Roll up the window and begin to scrape away the tinting from one of the lower corners. The razor blade should slide through the tinting easily, removing it in long strips. Continue the process until all of the tinting has been removed from the glass. The adhesive that held the tinting to the glass will dull your razor blade very quickly, so remember to change it as often as necessary. Cleaning the Glass Once all of the colored tinting has been removed there will still be plenty of adhesive left on your window. Use the razor blade tool to remove as much of the adhesive as you can. Spray the adhesive with glass cleaner and let it soak in again. This will soften the adhesive and make it easier to remove. You may need to clean the glass several times before it is completely clear of tinting and adhesive material.
Window tinting can help to create a more comfortable atmosphere within your vehicle, especially in hot weather. Here is a step by step guide to help you tint your own car windows. Step 1. You will need the following item to install window tint to your car windows. This includes a roll of window tint that can be purchased at a local automotive store, a spray bottle filled with soap water, scissors, a knife or sharp cutting tool, a small squeegee, a straight pin and craft paper or cardboard that is large enough to cut out full size models of your windows. Some special rules you should remember before starting your project is to never tint your front window and do not tint your window darker than what is allowed by law in your area. Step 2. You will need to measure your windows that you want to tint to get an accurate amount of tinting to complete this task. Window tints are available in a large variety of shades and colors. You will need to purchase enough to cover your windows plus a little extra incase of mistakes. Step 3. Find a location in which you can do your window tinting project where there is no wind or too much sunshine. An ideal place is a garage or covered carport area. Step 4. Use your craft paper or cardboard to design a life sized version of the window you want to tint. In most cases you can use the same template that you create for both the driver’s and passenger side windows. But make sure that when you do this, you measure the template to the window to guarantee this. Step 5. Using your template, carve out the size window tint you will need. Work on just one window at a time. Spray the window completely with the soap water solution. Scatter some of the soap water on the tinting film also. Step 6. Place the tinting film against the window and slide into place. The soap water solution should allow you to do this easily. Step 7. When your window tint film is in the desired place, gently use your squeegee to remove the air bubbles that may form. Begin this process in the middle of the window and work outward. Repeat this process until all of the air bubbles are out. If there are tiny air bubbles that you an not get out with the squeegee, use the straight pin to carefully work them out. Do not rip the film as it dries. It will destroy the tinting film and you will have to start over. Do not roll down the window until the tinting is completely dry.
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