FAQ
(updated July 18, 2005)
Question:
How
long must I wait to roll my windows down after you tint my car?
Response:
Dry
times vary depending on the season, but a good rule of thumb is one
week. Be sure to ask me so that I can advise you if that is
different due to the outside weather.
Question:
Where
are you located? What are your hours?
Response:
I live in
Southwest Jefferson County close to Southwest Hospital. Hours are by
appointment only. This is primarily due to the fact that this is not my
primary employment. I work a normal job during the day, and do window tinting in the
evening and on weekends. This is agreeable with most because my hours
are much more flexible, and I don't have the typical overhead of a
"normal" tint shop. For more information about me, see the
About Me page :)
Question:
How
long does a typical installation take?
Response:
Most
2-door vehicles are complete in 2-2.5 hours. 4 door vehicles take about
3 hours. This will depend on the complexity and number of windows your
vehicle has.
Question:
Is there anything I need to do to prepare my car prior to bringing
it over?
Response:
There
are a couple things which would be a huge help. First, remove any
extra items from inside your vehicle which aren't necessary (child
safety seats, school books, umbrellas, clothes, food wrappers, soft
drinks, etc). The more stuff that is in the way, the longer it takes
me to remove it in order to easily move around inside your vehicle
while installing the film.
Question:
How far
down can I have a shade band on my windshield?
Response:
On most
vehicles, there is an “AS1” marking at the top of the windshield on the
passenger side. This is typically 5-6 inches down from the top of the
windshield. The key here is not to go overboard with the film so as to
obscure your vision.
Question:
One of my windows doesn't roll down. Will that be a problem for you
to tint it?
Response:
In
order to install the film properly, I must be able to roll the
windows up and down. If one or more of your windows don't work, it
would be best for you to first get them repaired, and then schedule
your appointment.
Question:
Do you
install "mirror film"? What about fade film?
Response:
"Mirror
film” by definition is a highly reflective film, but is illegal in
almost every state in the country for automotive use. The same holds
true with most of the various types of "Fade" film available. While we
probably could "skirt" the edge of some laws and get away with
installing products like these, we have made the decision that we do not
want to impose the headaches or potential legal liabilities of these
products on ourselves or our customers. Additionally, most of these
products tend to be of an inferior quality and, in spite of written
warranties, tend not to perform well over an extended period of time. We
don't want to install films that might go bad in a few years and we
don't think you want to buy them either.
