Caring for your new tint
Thanks for trusting us with your vehicle. New film needs a few days to settle in. Here’s everything you need to know, and it only takes a minute to read.
- Days 1–5Windows up. Rear defroster off. Let the edges seal.
- Day 5Roll your windows down and use the defroster as normal.
- Weeks 3–4The film finishes drying and curing. Any last haze clears up.
The first 5 days
The film is installed wet, and it needs time to dry and grip the glass.
- Keep your windows up for 5 days. Rolling them down too soon can catch the edge of the film before it has sealed and peel it back.
- Leave the rear defroster off for 5 days, too. After that it’s fine to use whenever you need it.
- Count from the day you picked it up. If we finished on a Monday, you’re clear on Saturday.
Window went down by accident? Don’t worry. Roll it back up and text us a photo. We’ll tell you if anything needs a look.
You can roll your windows down
The edges have sealed, so your windows are good to use like normal. Enjoy the cooler, darker ride.
- Windows up and down as much as you like
- Rear defroster is good to go
- Keep cleaning with a soft cloth and an ammonia-free cleaner
Haze and water pockets
A little cloudiness or a few small water pockets right after install is normal. It’s leftover water from the install, and it goes away as the film dries.
- Most of it clears in the first few days.
- The film keeps drying and curing for 3–4 weeks, so a few small spots can hang around longer. That’s fine.
- Cold weather slows it down. In winter it can take toward the end of that window. Parking in the sun or a warm garage helps.
- Leave them alone. Don’t press or push on the bubbles. They work themselves out.
Still see something after a month? Text us at 970-286-0886 and we’ll take a look.
Cleaning your tinted windows
- Use a soft microfiber cloth and an ammonia-free glass cleaner. Most auto glass cleaners say “tint safe” on the label.
- No ammonia. Many household glass cleaners have it, and it breaks the film down over time.
- No razor blades, scrapers or abrasive pads on the inside of the glass. That’s the side the film is on, and they will scratch or cut it.
- The outside of the glass has no film, so wash it like you always do.
What we recommend: Sprayway foaming glass cleaner. It’s tint safe, and it does a fantastic job without leaving streaks. You can find it at Walmart or Amazon. Wipe it off with a waffle weave microfiber glass towel, like this one from The Rag Company.
Everyday care
Tint is tough, but a few habits keep it looking new for the life of the vehicle.
- Watch seatbelt buckles. Let the belt retract slowly so the metal buckle doesn’t snap against the window.
- Mind rings and keys when you rest a hand on the glass or reach across a window.
- No suction cups or stickers on tinted glass. Mount phone holders, toll tags and parking passes on untinted glass or the dash instead.
- Rear defroster: wait 5 days, then use it normally. Our films won’t interfere with it.
Your warranty
Lifetime manufacturer warranty
Your film is covered for life against bubbling, peeling, fading and discoloration.
If anything ever looks off, text us a photo at 970-286-0886 and we’ll make it right.
Questions about your tint?
Send us a text any time. When you’re ready for a detail, a coating or anything else, we’d love to see you again.