Frequently Asked Questions About Window Tinting
WHAT ARE THE TOP BENEFITS OF TINTING MY HOME, BUSINESS, OR CAR WINDOWS?
There are numerous benefits to tinting car windows, with the most important being: regulating interior temperatures by blocking up to 85% of infrared heat from the sun, keeping the inside of the car significantly cooler. It also helps reduce eye strain from glare, minimizes fading of your car's interior, blocks harmful UV radiation, and increases privacy. Additionally, in the event of an accident, window tint can hold the glass together, reducing the risk of injury from shattered glass and preventing dangerous shards from cutting you or your passengers. This makes window tint not only a comfort-enhancing feature but also a vital safety measure.
DOES TINTING CAR WINDOWS INCREASE MY CAR’S VALUE?
Tinted windows usually give your car a slight resale boost, though some buyers can be scared away by windows that are darkly tinted. Modifying your vehicle greatly from its original production tends to diminish the pool of potential buyers.
HOW LONG DOES IT TYPICALLY TAKE TO TINT MY CAR?
The time it takes to tint a car window is dependent on the experience of the person doing the tinting! At JC Tints one tinter can get the job done in about 2 hours. We’re proud to say this is a much shorter time than the 3 hours it takes an average tinter to complete a 4-door car.
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY ON WINDOW TINT?
Precision Window Films & HiTek has a lifetime warranty on automotive and residential applications.
WHAT CLEANERS DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR TINTED WINDOWS?
With tinted windows, it’s important that your window cleaner is ammonia-free! A few good options are Invisible Glass, Sprayway and Meguiar’s Glass Cleaner.
DOES THE WINDOW FILM GO ON THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE OF THE GLASS?
The material is made to go on the inside due to the fact that the elements of weather would cause it to degrade.
DOES AUTO WINDOW TINT HELP SAVE MONEY ON GAS MILEAGE?
Window tint itself doesn’t increase gas mileage – but it helps control the climate in your car. When you run your air conditioner less you can see your miles per gallon improve. This is especially true for electric cars like Teslas that depend on less AC being used to help preserve battery life and extend mileage.
WHAT IS THE DARKEST LEGAL TINT FOR MY VEHICLE?
Every state has different laws regarding tint darkness and reflection. If you are crossing state lines and get pulled over for window tint that was legal in your state but NOT in the state you are currently in, you will normally only get a warning. Visit tintinglaws.com to discover the window tinting laws in your state.
DOES DARKER FILM BLOCK MORE HEAT?
With older films, you will find higher heat rejection does come with darker shades of window film. However, new technology allows ceramic window tint to block large amounts of heat without being dark. In short, the quality of window tint matters as much as the shade of window tint.
WHAT TYPE OF LIGHT GAP IS ACCEPTABLE WHEN YOU ROLL DOWN YOUR WINDOWS IN THE CAR?
There should be a 1/8th” gap at the top of roll down windows at the absolute max.
DOES DARKER WINDOW TINT COST MORE THAN LIGHTER WINDOW TINT?
Some shops charge more for darker film, but the film manufacturers themselves do not. That means that you shouldn’t be paying more money for a darker tint! At JC Tints our dark tints are no more expensive than our light tints.
WHAT AREAS DO YOU SERVICE?
AT JC Tints we service all of Richmond, KY, Berea, KY, Irvine, KY, Winchester, KY, Lexington, KY, Waco, KY and surrounding cities.