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Window tinting can be helpful for any Texas driver, especially during hot summer mornings when the sun is in your face. However, a flawed installation can turn a major advantage into a major headache. Who wants to look at an expensive mess on their car’s windows every day?
As car window tinting experts in Austin, TX, we’ve both heard and witnessed plenty of window tinting horror stories. Here are a few common window tinting mistakes and how to avoid them.
Window tinting isn’t a free-for-all. You can’t just black out your windows because it looks cool.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has window tinting standards you must follow. Still, you’ll be fine to drive throughout Texas as long as the tint is within legal limits.
If you travel to other states frequently, though, check the standards of the state with the strictest tinting laws and follow them instead. Doing so could save you a lot of time, tickets, and unnecessary trouble.
Avoiding window tinting mistakes also means taking the time to choose the right option.
Picking low-quality window film or making an incorrect film measurement for your window creates room for error. The wrong film can fade quickly, fail to cover the space you need, or peel and curl at the edges.
Instead, measure your car windows carefully, or hire an expert to do it for you. Research the type of film you want, and make sure you get it from a reputable source.
Have you ever put on a phone screen protector, only to find some dust or hair stuck under it? Ever cleaned a new pot or pan, only to ruin it with the wrong chemicals?
Whether you’re getting a new window tint or cleaning windows that already have it, make sure you know what you’re doing.
If you DIY, poor surface preparation can ruin your window tint, causing air bubbles and creases. Even if you buy the perfect window treatment, poor maintenance can ruin the protective film.
Consult your window tint supplier about window cleaning preparation practices. They often have step-by-step instructions to ensure you can create a clean, clear space to tint your windows. After you finish the job, use ammonia-free cleaning products when washing the vehicle.
Any window tinting job can have curing issues. Your window tint and car windows need time to bond together and evaporate any liquid between both surfaces.
Curing can take several days, depending on the environment and type of tint, so don’t roll down your windows too early. Dry conditions also help speed up the curing process. With that in mind, you may want to avoid tinting in summer or go with a company that has a temperature-controlled carport.
You don’t have to face the threat of window tinting mistakes alone. Instead of DIY window tint work, contact Sunbusters Window Tinting Limited.
We provide a pristine tinting station with state-of-the-art tint cutting and window cleaning services. Our team also provides post-installation care notes so you can truly enjoy your newly upgraded vehicle. Call (512) 794-8468 today!