| FAQ
We have tried to compile the most frequently asked questions about our products. We hope we have addressed your questions and concerns. However, if you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to write to us at sales@tintstudio.com and we will promptly respond. You may also call us toll free at (877) 815-5698.
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• Automotive
• Residential & Commercial
• Anti-Graffiti Protection
Automotive
Q. Can you install the back window in one piece or it is spliced?
A. Our expert technicians use a “dry shrinking” technique which shrinks the tint perfectly to the size and shape of the rear glass. Using this technique allows us to use one piece for the rear window instead of splicing.
Q. Does tinting affect the navigation system?
A. It depends on the type of film used and also on the vehicle. In general, it is not recommended to use metalized window film on cars with a navigation system. However, the trade off is that the less metal there is in the structure of window film, the faster it will fade and/or turn purple.
Q. How should I clean tinted windows?
A. It is recommended to allow 10 days for the adhesive to properly bond with the glass. The drying time generally varies based on the weather conditions and temperature.
To clean tinted windows, it is important to use cleaning solutions that do not contain Ammonium. Ammonium tends to dissolve the scratch resistant layer causing the window film to fail and get damaged easier.
Q. Will window tint bubble?
A. None of the materials that we use should bubble. All of our products are backed by manufacturer’s lifetime warranty against pealing, bubbling, and flaking.
Q. Will window tint turn purple?
A. It depends on the type of window film. The most popular window film, the HP or High Performance series, has a layer of sputtered metal and a layer of dye film. Even though there are UV absorbers used in manufacturing the film, whenever there is a layer of dye in the construction of the window film, it will eventually turn purple (or clear depending on construction type). However, most High performance products will not noticeably change color for three to four years depending on the amount of sun the vehicle is exposed to.
You may choose a product that is all metal in its construction and has manufacturer’s life time warranty against fading.
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Residential & Commercial
Q. How difficult it is to clean and maintain window tint?
A. It is recommended to allow 10 days for the adhesive to properly bond with the glass. Drying time generally varies based on the weather conditions and temperature.
To clean tinted windows, it is important to use cleaning solutions that do not contain Ammonium. Ammonium tends to dissolve the scratch resistant layer causing the window film to fail and get damaged easier.
Q. Does tinting stop fading?
A. There are number of factors that affect fading. The pie chart below illustrates the distribution of each factor.
As you can see the number one cause of fading is UV rays. All of our window films block 99% of the suns UV rays. In addition, some of our window films reject/block as much as 78% of total solar energy, reducing damage caused by heat and light.
Nevertheless, it is important to realize that although window film can drastically reduce fading (in most cases more than life expectancy of furniture, carpet, etc.), it will not stop it completely.
Q. Will window tinting make the room very dark?
A. It depends on the film. You may choose a product with a very light shade which provides UV protection and rejects solar energy. However, as a general rule, the darker the window film, the more energy will be blocked from coming in (reflectivity of the products are also an important factor in determining the performance of the window film).
Q. Will window film turn purple?
A. Not if you use the right product! Whenever getting a quote, make sure the product is backed by a manufacturers warranty against fading. If there are no dyes used in the structure of the window film, it will not turn purple or fade.
Q. Will window film bubble or start pealing after few years?
A. All of our solar control window films are backed by manufacturers’ warranties (life time for residential and 10 years for commercial) against pealing, bubbling and cracking. Our products use the latest “Dry Adhesive” technology with a superior adhesion over traditional “pressure sensitive” adhesives.
Q. What is a glass breakage warranty?
A. Depending on the type of film used, the manufacturer will warrant against glass breakage for 5 years and 3 years against seal failure on dual pane glass. You may also purchase an optional extended warranty, which can match the existing glass breakage/seal failure warranty offered by the glass manufacturer.
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Anti-Graffiti Protection
Q. What is anti graffiti film?
A. Anti graffiti film is a layer of clear polyester generally six to seven mils in thickness. This layer of film is strong enough to absorb most scratches and protect the glass underneath.
Q. Does anti-graffiti film block the view?
A. No. Anti-graffiti film is a clear layer of polyurethane which also blocks UV rays.
Q. Why should one install anti graffiti film?
A. Anti graffiti film tends to be substantially less in cost versus replacing glass. In addition there are other costs (such as business down time, or inconveniencing clients) when trying to change the actual glass. With anti-graffiti film, the replacement process can take place much faster and with much less interruption to your business.
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