When you’re considering window tinting, whether it’s for your home, business, or car windows, come to ABC Window Tinting. We offer all these professional window tinting services, including professional installation and high quality tint films. Professional tinting services should always include professional installation.
But what if you’re the handy type who doesn’t shy away from a challenge? Is trying one of those do it yourself (DIY) window tinting kits worth it? That’s debatable, but if you’ve never done it before, there are a lot of reasons to choose professional window tinting vs DIY kits. Let’s go over what you need to know.
Protect Your Interiors
The Arizona sun can be brutal, and UV rays can damage the interior of your home, business, and vehicle. Window tint provides heat reduction, and filters out these harmful UV rays. Your belongings are vulnerable to color fading, cracking, aging, and disintegrating.
The materials most prone to damage are things like plastics, paint, fabrics, carpets, etc. Window tints and window films provide UV protection for your interiors, which is especially important for Arizona residents.
Professional Window Tinting vs DIY Kits
There are DIY options for tinting windows, but it’s generally advised to go with professional installation. The tinting process requires meticulous attention to detail, as well as specialized tools. Skilled technicians have invaluable expertise.
Many DIY attempts result in improper installation. These DIY installations often end up with air bubbles and/or dust particles trapped in-between the glass surface and the tint film. In this case, it becomes a DIY project that ultimately requires seeking professional assistance.
DIY Car Window Tinting
For car owners still committed to DIY solutions, try a tint kit for your car windows, and see how it goes. If you have previous experience with DIY tinting and you’re confident in your skills, you can probably handle a DIY car window tinting kit.
DIY tinting is really a matter of personal preference, but it requires precise installation. This can be difficult with car windows, since the curved windows can present a challenge. A DIY kit can help turn any DIY window tinting project into a cleaner and easier process.
Professional Car Window Tinting
Generally speaking, professional car tinting is recommended over DIY options. High quality materials and window tints are used, as well as professional installers. Here at ABC Window Tinting, we are a professional service provider that puts your personal satisfaction first!
Professional car window tinting ensures a seamless application of professionally installed tints. Professional installation costs more than a DIY kit, but renders superior results. Additionally, professional services like car wraps and PPFs should always be done by a professional installer.
Local Regulations for Car Window Tints
Arizona’s local tinting laws are serious, and another good reason for car owners to choose professional car window tinting and window tint installation. Car window tints are based on the amount of light that can penetrate the tinting film. As for the front windshield, the window tint must be non-reflective and above the AS-1 line.
The front side car windows are required to allow a minimum of 33% visible light through the window tints. Additionally, the window tint for these car windows cannot be more than 35% reflective. For the rear side car windows and rear windshield, the window tints can be any darkness. If the rear windshield has any window tint, however, you need to have dual side mirrors. These are the basics of the local tinting laws.
Window Tint DIY Projects
Even if you normally don’t shy away from DIY projects, trying your hand at window tints is an ambitious task. While you might save money with DIY tinting, the window tints included are often low quality, and may not be within legal limits.
The DIY installation process is time consuming and tedious, and the window tint must be applied perfectly. Improper installation of window tints can result in air pockets and premature peeling. If you’ve done it before successfully, it might be a DIY project you can handle, but professional tinting is still advised for best results.
Car Window Tints
Professional car window tinting is common in Arizona, and is popular for benefits like protection from harmful UV sunlight, glare reduction, and heat reduction. Car window tints come in many different darknesses and other qualities.
Here at ABC Window Tinting, we use high quality Llumar FormulaOne High Performance car window tints. Have all of your professional tinting jobs done by a professional installer, for the best quality, longest-lasting results. Car window tinting is our specialty!
DIY Tips
If you’re still determined (or restricted by budget) to do it yourself, we have some pro tips to help you achieve the best results possible. The first and most important step in preparing for car window tinting is to clean the car windows thoroughly, then do it again. Making sure the car windows are spotless, or as close as possible, is one of the most crucial steps.
Another pro tip is to add a few drops of Dawn dish soap to a spray bottle of water, and spray down the car windows after cleaning them. Then peel the film from the backing and apply. This can even replace the window tint application solution. And for best results, use a heat gun or a hair dryer to heat-shrink the window tints to your car windows. This is especially helpful with the curves in car windows.
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We have the most skilled technicians for installing car window tints in Arizona, and we use the highest quality window tints for any kind of application. Join the millions of Arizonans who enjoy the benefits of professional window tinting. Get a free quote today.
We also do professional applications of car wraps & PPFs, also known as paint protection films. Here at ABC Window Tinting, we have all of your window tint and paint protection film needs covered.
