Car window tinting is popular, we all know that, but is it worth your time and money? If you think of auto glass tinting as just an aesthetic enhancement, then it would be wrong, because there is more to car window tinting.

Auto glass tinting helps in increasing your car interior’s lifespan as it blocks sunlight. Moreover, it also blocks UV rays which are harmful for your eyes and skin. In fact, UV rays are known to be one of the culprits of skin cancer. Also, it protects your car’s windows from shattering completely if an object hits them.

So, if you want to know how to tint your car windows yourself, follow this DIY guide and save some money.

Things You Will Need

To start off, car window tinting and paint protection film shops are nowadays easy to find. Window tints are used for numerous reasons among which sunlight protection and privacy are the main reasons. For this job you will be needing an application solution, a good quality cloth, razor, scraper blade, squeegee for application and heat gun. Choose a location that is dust free, or clean the surroundings first so that the dirt is not trapped. If the weather is humid, cold or very hot, it is suggested not to install tints in such conditions. Always remember to make sure that your tint color or percentage is in accordance with the state laws as well.

Cleaning the Windows

You will be doing it the wrong way if you are applying tints on a dirty window. Make a solution of soap and water or anything that helps you to clean car windows. It will also help the tint stick to the glass. Professionals recommend that you clean the windows multiple times to ensure a proper job. If there are stickers or anything adhesive on the window, you will have to remove them first and make sure that the sticky substance is not there. After cleaning has been done, use a dry cloth to properly dry and wipe the windows. Then again, if you want to ensure that the dust or dirt does not jeopardize your hard work, try to work in a garage or make sure that the location is cleaned properly before proceeding with the job.

Applying

Let us now provide instructions as to how you can get this job done easily.

Wet the Window and Roll Film Tint onto It

After you are done with the cleaning process, proceed to roll the film onto the window and make sure that it is the perfect size. You can assure this via a process known as shrinking. Apply the application solution first for the tint to adhere from the outside. Roll out the film facing you and if required use squeegee along the way.

Cutting the Film

Next, proceed to cut the film in the shape of the window, starting from the bottom. Make sure that you keep a space of around ½ to ¼ inches around the borders. Saving the top for the last. Once you reach the top, roll the windows down a bit and repeat the process of cutting around the borders. You might still notice that there are some areas that are bunchy. Proceed to use a squeegee or a heat gun to smoothen out the surface. Once you have made sure that the surface is now smooth, start to take off the film from the outside.

Liner Peel Off and Applying Tint Inside

Now that you have the tint cutout in the appropriate shape and size, proceed to remove the liner. This can be easily done by pulling themselves apart or you may use masking tape to pull off. Spray the application solution on the inside of the car and spray the side, which is sticky of the tint as well. Using a scraper blade, make sure that the tint adheres to the window properly while applying tint to the inside of the window. Use a squeegee to clear any bubbles and let it cure.

Car window tinting shops Springfield attract majority of car fanatics out there. While it may serve as protection against direct sunlight for some, whereas on the other hand, it simply could be used to make your car look unique.