{"id":79243,"date":"2022-12-20T19:12:45","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T03:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=79243"},"modified":"2023-10-02T19:47:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T02:47:59","slug":"things-to-remember-when-getting-your-car-windows-tinted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/things-to-remember-when-getting-your-car-windows-tinted\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Remember When Getting Your Car Windows Tinted"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_4f6df2-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_4f6df2-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_4f6df2-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_4f6df2-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_4f6df2-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_4f6df2-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_4f6df2-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_4f6df2-38{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_4f6df2-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_4f6df2-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_4f6df2-38 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-3a3203  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-f11bb7\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e3fc88-78, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e3fc88-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e3fc88-78\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e3fc88-78 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e3fc88-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e3fc88-78\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e3fc88-78 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e3fc88-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e3fc88-78\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_e3fc88-78 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e3fc88-78\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Window tinting blocks some sunlight in the cabin while driving and helps regulate internal cabin temperature when it&rsquo;s hot outside.<\/li><li>After tinting the windows, avoid rolling them down for two to four days until the film completely dries. Wait for up to 10 days if you live in a humid area.<\/li><li>The types of car tints are dyed, metalized, hybrid, carbon, and ceramic tinting.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Window tinting is an effective way to block a certain amount of sunlight in the cabin while driving. It can also prevent your vehicle&rsquo;s internal temperature from spiking up, especially during the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions About Tinting Car Windows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting your windows tinted is a simple job, and you&rsquo;ll get all its benefits as long as you keep the answers to the following questions in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens When I Roll My Windows Down Immediately After Tinting?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/male-in-garage-applying-tint-film-on-car-window-1024x698.jpg\" alt=\"male in garage applying tint film on car window\" class=\"wp-image-79264\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/male-in-garage-applying-tint-film-on-car-window-1024x698.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/male-in-garage-applying-tint-film-on-car-window-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/male-in-garage-applying-tint-film-on-car-window-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/male-in-garage-applying-tint-film-on-car-window-1536x1046.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/male-in-garage-applying-tint-film-on-car-window-150x102.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/male-in-garage-applying-tint-film-on-car-window.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>It takes some time for the tint to adhere to the glass, which is why you should never roll down the windows immediately after getting them tinted.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The friction generated from rolling down the windows <strong>could scrape the film from the glass<\/strong>. The film can also <strong>slide around or get creases<\/strong>, which are hard to fix. If that happens, you will likely have to replace the entire film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A clear liner protects the window tint&rsquo;s adhesive side. This liner is removed when placing the film onto the windows and sprayed down with soapy water for it to stick. It takes some time for the tint to adhere to the glass, which is why you should never roll down the windows immediately after getting them tinted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Can You Roll Your Windows Down After Getting Them Tinted?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most installers would advise you to keep the windows up for <strong>two to four days<\/strong> before you can roll them down without any issues. But if you live in a humid or cold area, you might have to wait for five to 10 days because the film will take longer to dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Car Tints<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/car-window-tint-with-ceramic-film-applied-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"car window tint with ceramic film applied\" class=\"wp-image-79265\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/car-window-tint-with-ceramic-film-applied-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/car-window-tint-with-ceramic-film-applied-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/car-window-tint-with-ceramic-film-applied-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/car-window-tint-with-ceramic-film-applied-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/car-window-tint-with-ceramic-film-applied-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/car-window-tint-with-ceramic-film-applied-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/car-window-tint-with-ceramic-film-applied-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/car-window-tint-with-ceramic-film-applied.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>When getting your car windows tinted, it&rsquo;s important to know which type of film suits your preferences best.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When getting your car windows tinted, it&rsquo;s important to know which type of film suits your preferences best. Take note of the heat resistance capacity of the tint you&rsquo;re installing as well. There are generally five types of car tint materials: dyed, metalized, hybrid, carbon, and ceramic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dyed Tint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of tint consists of several layers of dyed film that absorb sunlight. It&rsquo;s the most affordable and common type of window film. But while Dyed tint comes cheap, it doesn&rsquo;t offer the same level of UV protection as the other options. It can also fade over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Metalized Tint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike dyed tint, metalized tint reflects sunlight using metal microparticles. It&rsquo;s better than dyed tint at dissipating heat from the cabin, and it helps reinforce the windows. Unfortunately, this type can interfere with radio or GPS signals because of the metal particles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hybrid Tint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hybrid tint is a combination of dyes and metal particles with a thin layer of titanium between them. 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