7 Common Tinting Mistakes to Avoid for Car Windows

If you are considering tinting your car's windows, certain decisions can hinder your progress. Here are common tinting mistakes you need to avoid.

Are you cooking in your car and don't know how to find relief? Do you have a long commute each day and feel the sun beating down on your face? It may be time to think about updating your window tint.

Window tinting has a variety of benefits from enhancing your privacy and security to reducing the heat in your car. However, if you go with the cheapest option or the first company you find, you may be on track for serious buyer's remorse. 

With this in mind, read on to learn six of the most common tinting mistakes you can make and how to avoid them! 

1. Not Finding an Experienced Company

If you want window tinting done right on your car, you need to find a company that has experience with tinting. Companies often showcase reviews from paying customers on their websites, but you can also find reviews by doing a Google search of the company name.

If you find that the majority of reviews are negative and the company doesn't respond to those negative reviews, this is a red flag. However, if you find a majority of positive reviews with a few negative reviews, you're probably still dealing with a reputable company.

Lastly, make sure you can see their previous work either in person or through photos on their website. 

2. Not Receiving a Free Estimate

When you're doing your research to find the best window tint installation company, you need to make sure to request a free estimate from a few providers. This will help eliminate any surprise fees when it's time to pay your bill, and you'll also get an idea of their customer service and how they interact with customers. 

Did they respond to you in a timely and professional manner? Did you have to send multiple emails or calls until you got a response? 

3. Choosing the Cheapest Option

It's important that you stick with a budget that's right for you when you're researching window tinting options, but you also don't want to settle with the cheapest window tinting cost available to you. This is because you may end up regretting your choice in the future because cheaper window tint tends to be less durable. 

You could end up spending more on repeat purchases and installation. On the other hand, higher-end window tints will last far longer. They also have less of a chance of trapping air bubbles inside. Not only are air bubbles difficult to get out once your window tint is applied, but it also ruins the sleek look of your car. 

4. Not Choosing the Right Type

There are several different types of window tint available for cars. Although many of them can offer all the benefits, some are better than others at doing specific jobs. If the heat in your car has become close to oven levels when you first open the door, then you're probably more interested in window tint that's able to reflect heat. 

Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy with different window types: 

• Protection from harmful UV rays
• Protecting seat upholstery from fading
• Protection from the summer heat
• Additional privacy for passengers and driver
• Harder to see valuables in your car

Pay attention to your specific needs and concerns and choose a window film type that's able to provide those benefits. 

5. Not Knowing the Local Laws

Did you know that all states and local areas have legal limits when it comes to tinting? Although you'll only be pulled over and either given a verbal warning or citation, you don't want to pay unnecessary tinting fines when you can avoid it. 

Make sure you speak with the installation company you've chosen to be sure they're aware of the local laws. You can also do research on your own, though the limits vary depending on if you're driving a sedan, van, or SUV.

The percentage of tint on your car, as well as the reflection amount, also varies between your windshield, rear window, and side windows. 

6. Not Waiting for Tint to Dry

After your window tinting is complete, you need to take some precautions for a couple of days while you wait for the tint to completely dry and become adhered to your window. You want to leave your windows rolled up to avoid ripping, tearing, and damaging them. 

You also want to avoid car washes and getting them wet for the same reason. If you anticipate heavy rain in your local area after the installation is complete, it's recommended to cover the windows or store your car in a garage to keep them dry.

Avoiding Common Tinting Mistakes for a Better Experience

Now that you know the most common tinting mistakes, you'll be sure to have a better experience when it comes to updating the tinting on your car. If you opt to go with an inexperienced company, you'll have a subpar experience when it comes to the proper installation.

Moreover, without knowledge about the local laws in your area, you could be even more paying even more for your window tint through fines and citations. By having some basic knowledge of window tinting, you'll be able to have a cooler car and a far more pleasant driving experience. 

Ready to begin your window tinting journey? Cookeville Window Tint has been serving the Cookeville Area with top-quality window tinting services. Contact us today for a free estimate!