| Car window tinting is not just a cool add-on to your car | | | | helps minimize the 'oven' effect of a car left out in the |
| that keeps nosy people out of your business. It is a | | | | sun. |
| must to protect you and your passengers - especially | | | | Know your state laws on tinted windows |
| if you spend a lot of time on the road. | | | | You definitely do not want to be ticketed by cops just |
| Here are seven more useful tips to help you choose | | | | because of your dark window tints. |
| the right tint for you and your car: | | | | Each state has its own code for car tinting darkness. |
| Snoop around various car tinting shops | | | | For example, Alaska mandates a 32% darkness level |
| The more you know about car window tinting, the | | | | for window tints on all sides while Idaho mandates |
| bigger your advantage. | | | | 35% darkness for front and side windows and 20% |
| Take the time and effort to check the tinting products | | | | darkness for rear windows. |
| of various car shops. Ask for a sample if you can. | | | | Consider having a pro do it for you |
| This will give you a general idea of how much the | | | | The quick discount is not worth the high risk of |
| window tinting costs. You will also learn more about | | | | damage and improper application. |
| the different types of tint out there - from colour to | | | | The extra charge for having a pro install it for you |
| reflectivity to darkness. | | | | may seem a bit big, but it is definitely worth the money |
| Decide between average and top-tier tints | | | | in the long run. You can watch how it is done and |
| How deep your pockets are and how rugged you are | | | | maybe try it out for yourself later if you insist on DIY |
| with your car will affect your choice. | | | | applications of tint. |
| Top-tier tints look better, last longer and do their job | | | | Keep tint away from certain spots |
| better, but this only applies if you do not subject your | | | | You do not want to obscure your view of you car's |
| car to constant abuse. The elements have a way of | | | | side mirrors and rear mirrors. |
| eroding even the most expensive tint out there, so | | | | Light tints usually have no problem with this. Darker |
| settle for the average ones if you rough up your car a | | | | tints are a different matter, though. The images on the |
| lot. | | | | mirrors can be obscured by the tints, especially when |
| Look for UV-reflecting window tints | | | | there is little light to illuminate things around you. |
| The sun can be pretty harsh, especially if you expose | | | | Learn how to care for your car's tints |
| your skin for extended periods of time. | | | | This is perhaps the most important tip of them all. |
| UV-reflecting window tints not only help keep the | | | | Choosing the best car window tinting out there will be |
| harmful stuff out of your skin, but they also prevent | | | | for squat if you keep scratching it off. Learn how to |
| the sun's energy from getting trapped in your car. This | | | | care for the tint and it will last you for years to come! |