$100 Tint job can cause permanent damage

We have all heard the saying “you get what you pay for” and when it comes to window tinting this statement remains true. There are numerous reasons why some shops are charging more for the same job, and we will be going over a few of those here. Things like materials, warranty, experience, precautionary measures and reputation all come into play when a shop creates their pricing.

Foremost is the type of film the shop is installing on your vehicle. Here at A-Plus Tint and PPF we only use XPEL products. Aside from having a great relationship with them, they offer an industry-leading product backed with a strong warranty to cover anything that may pop up. Every tint job that leaves our shop carries a free lifetime warranty on the film through XPEL as well as a lifetime installation warranty offered through our shop. While these warranties do not cover physical damage to the film, they do cover unexpected bubbling, peeling, or fading. This means if cared for properly, your tint should look just as nice as the day it was done for countless years to come. We do also sell a “no fault” warranty that does cover things like scratches or anything else that may damage your film. This is just an extra layer of protection for those who feel their lifestyle or habits may cause damage after installation.

Some other things to consider when price shopping are the experience level and care that will be put into your vehicle. You want to make sure you take your vehicle somewhere that knows how to avoid unnecessary damage. Things like hand cutting on glass, or not properly protecting interior surfaces and electronics when installing can cause expensive damages that the cheaper shops may try to deflect and deny. By simply asking if the shop uses precut kits or if they use dash towels and “soak ropes” to prevent water getting where it should not be, can be quick tell tail signs as to how seriously they take their profession. While there are multiple installation styles that are accepted by the industry, not all installers take the necessary precautions to prevent damage to your vehicle. The list of potential damage consists of but is not limited to; cuts on glass or window seals, swollen leather and stitching from saturation and fried or glitchy electronics from excess water reaching them. While the potential for damage should be considered low when it comes to getting your windows tinted it all comes down to who you decide to trust your vehicle with as it is still a trade done by hand.

Overall, it is important to do your research when it comes to deciding who you want working on your car. Online reviews are a fantastic way to see what others in your area think of a business’s work. Also, we love it when potential customers come by the shop to check out what we have going on for themselves. Sometimes a quick walk around a shop is all you need to do to see if you trust where your car will be. Ask to see some finished cars, they will probably have something that is being completed at that time or something that was recently finished. If not, their personal vehicles most likely have tint as well and I am sure they would be happy to show off their work that way. During your examination look for debris in the film or the top edges where the film stops. While it’s not necessary for longevity to have tight gaps, it is another effective way to see how seriously they take their work and a good way to estimate how well of a job they will do on yours.

So, in conclusion, if you are shopping around for prices be sure to ask what kind of film they will be using and what type of warranty it comes with. Cheaper dyed films are notorious for fading and bubbling sometimes not long after installation. Ultimately leaving the consumer with more problems and expenses down the road. I hope after reading this you have gathered, while price is important, so is the result. Make sure you ask the right questions and ensure that your vehicle is well cared for. I would personally rather spend a little more money up front than deal with more problems in the future.