Window Tint FAQ
Our customers are as unique as their vehicles. That’s why we provide as much information as possible about our services and the quality products we offer. If you have a question that hasn’t been addressed below, contact us and one of our technicians will be happy to answer your question.
Does window tinting affect the performance of my rear- window defroster?
Absolutely not! We apply the window film directly over defroster lines and your defroster will continue to function as before. In fact, using your defroster can actually speed up the drying process.
Also your rear window defroster has no negative effects on professional installed window film as the defroster only heats the window to around 100* F (Slightly hot to the touch). Whereas a quality window film can easily withstand temperatures two to three times hotter while at the same time reflecting as much as 65% of the solar energy (heat) and 98% of harmful UV rays back into the atmosphere and out of your vehicle!
Will there be unsightly gaps between the window film and the edges of the windows?
No, we micro-edge the window film to the exact shape and size of your vehicle’s windows, and make certain that there are no unnecessary gaps or imperfections.
How long should I wait to roll down my windows after the window film installation?
Most manufacturers recommend a period of 2 to 3 days, and most shops will tell you to wait a week. At Auto Visual we usually only require you to wait 24 Hours before rolling any windows down! Unless we discover an unusual issue with your vehicles window seals, or if you have rain visors that are installed inside the window seal area, 24 hours is generally sufficient waiting period before rolling windows down. However full adhesion will not be realized for several days.
I heard that there might be bubbles?
Because window film is installed wet, there is a micro thin layer of moisture remaining between the newly installed window film and the glass.
This moisture needs to evaporate through the window film. How quickly, depends greatly on outside temperature and humidity.
As the film cures, it will push remaining moisture into pockets. (Mostly referred to as bubbles). These water pockets will dissipate as the moisture evaporates allowing the film to lay flat. Quality window films are thicker than cheap films. Therefore a high-quality film will take a little bit longer to cure out.
Auto Visual only offers high-quality lifetime warrantied window films.
Can window film be applied in wet or cold weather?
Yes, window film can be installed in any weather. However, when window film is installed in cold or wet weather, the adhesive may take longer to dry.
However this does not affect the performance of the film, it simply takes a bit longer for the moisture to evaporate through the film and to visually appear cured.
Direct exposure to sunlight causes the fastest curing of window film, however moisture will always cure out regardless of temperature or climate.
I heard that window film contains metallic particles, will this affect the performance of my vehicle’s navigation equipment?
This initially posed a problem on high-end vehicles (back in the 1990s) when cell phone and satellite antennas were installed on the rear window.
Today, navigation antennas are located on the roof of most vehicles and cell phones are now hand held. Therefore metalized window films do not pose a problem for the majority of automotive applications.
Auto Visual has installed high-quality metalized window films for over 15 years on thousands of vehicles with only one reported instance of AM radio reception interference during this time.
Auto Visual offers Carbon and Ceramic window films with no metal layers that can cause interference with cell phone, radio,
or navigation system signals.
One of our technicians would be happy to help you find the right film for your vehicle.
Do you provide a warranty?
Yes! We only offer lifetime warranted window tinting films. And we also provide a Satisfaction Guaranteed warranty for all of our installations.
If there are any defects or imperfections in the window film after installation, we will gladly resolve any issues. If we cannot resolve these issues, we will provide a full refund.
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