Time and time again, people get excited when they go forward with the decision of tinting their car’s windows. They look into it, do some research, head to a car shop, and set up their brand new tints with a professional. Unfortunately, most people seem to think that it is a set it and forget it type of deal when in reality it is so much more than that. We are not saying that the process is overcomplicated and difficult for an average motorist, not at all. But all we are saying is that aftercare is part and parcel of the whole endeavor, and it is something that you absolutely should not skimp on. As part of your aftercare and things you need to avoid doing once you get your windows tinted, here are three things to keep an eye out for.
First: Reconsider parking Under Direct Sunlight to protect your window tint
Prolonged exposure to extreme heat and direct sunlight is the arch-nemesis of window tints. This is because extreme heat, which your car might be exposed to when parking in an open parking lot in the afternoon, accelerates the degradation of your tints. This strongly affects the quality and grade of your tints and causes them to crack, bubble, delaminate and discolor way faster than they ought to. Despite the fact that tints are designed to withstand UV radiation, they are not designed to withstand extreme heat conditions and long hours of direct sunlight.
Overexposure to heat and the sun also affects other elements of your car like your paint job and the many downsides of overheating or damage from debris.
Our Advice: It is best to park in the shade under well-ventilated areas for both the sake of your window tints and your car.
Second: Do Not Smoke Inside Your Vehicle
Even when you have your windows rolled down and you think that the smoke will waft right out, that is not the case at all. Just as smoking is harmful to your body and lungs, it does significant damage to your window tint and car’s interiors. Smoke settles on your car’s interiors and causes burns and damages making the tints and the furnishing wear out.
Our Advice: It is best to pull over for a light and not do it inside your car, or better yet, not do it at all.
Third: Not fixing any blemishes or damages immediately
Peeling edges, bubbling, scratches, cuts and discoloration are all problems that deteriorate over time and can completely eat through your tints. Unfortunately, all these problems have easy fixes if you head to fix them immediately.
Our Advice: Once you spot any sign of damage, head to a tint professional or a car shop to get the issue taken care of. Also, it is a great time to use your warranty since most professional and legit tint installers offer warranties on both the tint installation process itself and the tint films as well.
