{"id":1953,"date":"2021-07-15T15:38:03","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T20:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/?p=1953"},"modified":"2022-09-16T15:27:38","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T20:27:38","slug":"should-you-tint-your-car-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/15\/should-you-tint-your-car-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Tint Your Car Windows?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer is the time of vacations, road trips and lazy\nafternoon outings \u2013 but it\u2019s also the season of coming back to an extremely hot\ncar in the afternoon. Even on an 80- or 85-degree day, the interior of a car\nleft out in the sun can reach 130 or even 170 degrees. One of the best ways to keep\nout the heat? Tint your car windows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits to Tinting Your Car Windows<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many different benefits to tinting car windows,\nand for some drivers this can be a lower-cost solution to a variety of issues. Tinting\nwindows can: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Help keep your car cooler. <\/li><li>Help protect you and any passengers from UV radiation. <\/li><li>Keep your upholstery from fading as quickly.<\/li><li>Help shatterproof your windows. <\/li><li>Improve security and privacy by limiting visibility from outside the vehicle. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tinting is a fairly straightforward process and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/maintenance-repair\/39323\/how-much-does-window-tinting-cost\">costs\ncan range<\/a> from around $150 to $500 or more. These costs vary depending on\nthe type of vehicle, number of windows being tinted, and the material and level\nof tint selected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To tint car windows, films are used. First, the window films\nare fitted to each specific window and its curvature; this often requires a\nheat source to properly mold the film exactly to the curve of the window. Next,\nthe windows are meticulously cleaned to ensure a clean, smooth surface for\nadhesion. Finally, the films are placed on the windows. Although it doesn\u2019t\ntake long for an expert to apply the window films, it can take several days for\nthem to dry completely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reasons to Consider Having an Auto Glass Shop Tint Your Windows<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the tinting process is so straightforward, many people try to do it themselves. However, there are several reasons to consider having your windows tinted by a professional at your local auto glass shop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Experts are more efficient.<\/strong> A trained technician can usually complete a tint job in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instantwindscreens.com.au\/how-long-to-tint-car-windows\/\">about 90 minutes<\/a>, depending on the number of windows and type of material. If you do it yourself, it will likely take longer, and the results may not be seamless. <\/li><li><strong>Experts will get it right.<\/strong> Technicians know how to do a tint job correctly the first time. With DIY jobs, results can vary widely, especially if you\u2019ve never done it before. It takes expert patience and coordination to apply the window films without leaving bubbles, scratches or other noticeable imperfections that can potentially obscure your driving vision.<\/li><li><strong>Experts know the rules and regulations.<\/strong> Laws vary from state to state regarding how dark window tints can be or even which windows can be tinted. Technicians will be well versed in these laws to ensure your car is within local regulations. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find a Local Auto Glass Shop Near You<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to learn more? Use Carwise.com to search for auto glass shops in your area that can professionally tint your vehicle\u2019s windows. With Carwise\u2019s shop search tool, you can read reviews from real customers, find hours and office locations, view before and after photos, and contact a shop to ask for examples of their work before you book an appointment. Search more than 20,000 auto glass and auto body repair shops today: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/auto-body-shops\/\">https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/auto-body-shops\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1955,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,291],"tags":[54,57,109],"class_list":["post-1953","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-auto-body-shop-consumer-tips","category-glass-repair","tag-auto-glass","tag-auto-glass-tinting","tag-car-window-tinting"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Should You Tint Your Car Windows? - Auto Body Shop Blog - Carwise.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are several reasons to consider having your car windows tinted by a professional at your local auto glass shop.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/15\/should-you-tint-your-car-windows\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Should You Tint Your Car Windows? 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