Why Would I Choose To Window Tint My Vehicle?

Tinting the windows in your car, truck or van, is a major decision. Is it the right choice for you? There are three good reasons to tint your vehicle’s windows. To protect your vehicle interior from the suns heat and UV rays. For added security and safety of your vehicle and to provide a custom look for your vehicle. Glare reduction and protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays is the most important reason. In summer and winter alike ultra violet rays are taking their toll on the fabric, vinyl and leather in your interior. The most effective way to protect your vehicle interior is to apply window tint that block out 99% of these harmful rays.

Tinting has also been associated with increased security for your vehicle. Many vehicles today come with anti-theft devices to keep the vehicles from being stolen, but not the contents. Window tinting obscures visibility of the interior of your vehicle, that minimizes motivation and temptation on the part of thieves with out effecting drivers vision.

The front doors can be tinted up to the maximum allowed density, and the rear of vehicles can be in some cases, blacked out for security. See your local installer for provincial regulations. An important safety aspect of window tinting is that in the event of an auto accident, installed window tint will help shattered glass hold together and prevent it from spraying the inside compartment with sharp splinters of glass.

Finally, but just as important, the look of window tint can create a vehicle that is uniquely you. Window tint film is available in many different densities or darkness and many different colours from charcoal to black from neutral to bronze. You will feel an extra sense of pride because your vehicle will look special, while at the same time provide added comfort and protection.

Be sure to choose a quality window tint that will perform to your expectations. Stop in at your local window tint locations and look at their displays. This will give you a better idea of what your vehicle will look like tinted.

If the window tint is applied properly, the film should last as long as you own your car.

Be sure that your purchased window tint film has a written lifetime warranty. A quality window tint should hold up well in normal use of an automobile. The hard, scratch resistant coating found on quality window tint does an excellent job holding up to the day to day abuse of kids, and pets, and regular window cleaning maintenance.

If there is an accident, and the window tint is damaged, it can be easily replaced by a certified installer. The cost of replacement is inexpensive. MPIC in Manitoba covers the replacement cost if damaged in an accident if the window tint was installed by a recognized dealer/installer.

How much does window tint cost?

When considering the cost of window tint you should take a number of things into consideration. Always choose a reputable company that stands behind their product and workmanship. Choose an installer with a history in the marketplace. Always choose a reputable installer that stands behind their product and workmanship. Choose an installer who has been in business for a while, and that will remain in business able to serve you in the event of a warrantee issue. Make sure that the window tint installer is a professional who applies micro edge window cuts, invisible seam or one piece rear window films. This will prevent rear window films from peeling. This should be a minimum standard.

A window tint application with all these features will normally cost 10 to 15% higher than a job without these features. However the added investment will be well worth it. You will be assured of a tint that will not change color or bubble. You will be assured of a tint that looks like it came from the factory. Pay a little more and then don’t settle for less than excellence.

The Major window tint manufacturers usually have three different qualities of tinting material available to the local tinting shops. The local tint shops, not the manufacturer, choose the warranty given. Be careful to choose a reputable installer, as it is their warranty, not the manufacturers that you are buying in some cases. The manufacturers sell mainly three distinct qualities of film with varied guaranties, none that cover the cost of labour. The consumer pays when repairs are necessary. Full parts and labour warranties are available only through area dealers who warranty the film themselves or through their international franchise. Pick your installer carefully.

Care should be taken in choosing what type of tinting material best suits your needs, and always ask about what is guarantied.