3 Things to Consider Before Tinting Your Windows

Window tinting is a very popular customization to today’s cars. A lot of times you can buy cars right

off of the car lot with windows that have already been tinted. If your car does not have windows that have been tinted and that is a change that you would like to make there are 3 things to consider before doing go.

1.      Tint laws

First and foremost before you can even begin to decide how you want your windows tinted you need to consider the tint laws in your state. Tint laws are in place to keep you and other drivers safe on the road. These laws are specific to color, shade, reflection and location of the windows that are to be tinted. If you violate tint laws you can be fined and forced to have the tint removed or lightened.

2.      Type of tint film

There are several different typesof films used to tint windows. Some are more for appearance with others are specifically designed to block UV rays that fade interiors and heat the car. Some of the types of tinting films used are; carbon, crystalline, dyed, hybrid and ceramic.

3.      Installation

It is possible to buy tinting film and cut and install it onto your windows all on your own. The process however can be hard to complete with perfection. Tinting films are prone to get air bubbles when improperly placed on the windows that will eventually lead to pealing or cracking. This is why it’s typically better to take your car to a professional to have the windows tinted. Make sure that the shop is aware of all state laws and that they follow them. If your windows do not follow tint laws you will be the one held responsible, not the place that did the tinting.