One aspect to consider when talking about the drying time of window film is the time of year. Cold and non-sunny weather conditions can lengthen the dry-out time. Warm weather and direct sunlight exposure will shorten the dry-out time. If slow drying occurs, do not be alarmed. The trapped moisture will dry out completely.

Dry-out times can vary from a few days to several months. Due to their increased thickness, some safety and security window films will always have a more extended dry-out period. Thicker films and a less-than-perfect drying climate will lengthen the dry-out period.

Window film creates an efficient vapor barrier between the glass and the film. Your window tinting installer will remove as much of the mounting solution as possible using a squeegee during the installation process, although a small amount will remain. Trapped installation moisture can cause small water puddles and a slightly dirty look. This is normal and should be expected. This water and cloudy look will eventually dissipate. Do not attempt to pierce a water puddle during the dry-out period. Trying to stick a water puddle to drain moisture will damage your film. A warranty would not cover this damage.

Many windows, especially those on storefronts, have stickers, decals, burglar tape, and other items on the glass. Depending on the circumstances, these might have to be removed.

Your window tinting professional should discuss the potential problems and determine what to do with any decals. If they are not highly raised above the glass, window film can be applied to them. However, this will create a poorer bond on the decal than on the glass. More highly raised stickers should be scraped off.

Burglar tape and alarm contacts are also found on windows. Tape is usually only slightly raised above the surface of the glass. The film can be installed over such an irregular surface, but customers should be advised that the installation will not be tip quality. Alarm contacts, however, should be removed before applying the film but should not be done by the window film installer. It is better to ask you, the customer, to contact your security company to remove and replace the alarm contacts.

Most window films are applied to the inside glass surface of a window. As the sunlight hits the glass surface, four basic things occur:

1. Sunlight hits the window, and a part of its energy is reflected away from the window.
2. The glass absorbs some of the sun’s energy.
3. A portion of the sun’s solar energy is transmitted thru the window film into the room.
4. The window film absorbs part of the sun’s energy and is re-radiated in and out of the room.

Home windows are a bit more tricky, and homeowners and building owners have to consider the type of glass present. Unlike auto glass that’s tempered for safety reasons, home windows are not all tempered, which means they can be damaged if you or a window film installation company install the wrong type of window film.

The best film varies widely depending on your needs, contact us for a free quote, and we would love to help guide you in choosing the best film for your home.

Window tint and privacy film can be the same thing. Window films with a reflective side to them provide daytime privacy only, while privacy films like frosted options can provide daytime and nighttime privacy. However, remember that most privacy films will not allow you to see out during daytime hours.

The best film varies widely depending on your needs, contact us for a free quote, and we would love to help guide you in choosing the best film for your home.

• Reduces fading of carpets, upholstery, and interior furnishings
• Rejects from 98-99% of the sun’s harmful UV rays
• Reduces your energy bill, thereby helping to keep warmer in winter and cooler in summer
• Increases your comfort by helping to eliminate “hot spots.”
• Rejects up to 80% of the sun’s solar energy
• Reduces the sun’s glare
• Increases your level of privacy
• Enhances the appearance of a building by creating a uniform appearance
• Provides improved safety when glass is broken

The best film varies widely depending on your needs, contact us for a free quote, and we would love to help guide you in choosing the best film for your home.

The film you should use to tint your home depends on the solution you are after. Darker or more reflective films cut down visible light and reduce heat. The way both of these films work differs a bit. Darker, more neutral colors rely on absorption while reflective films work to reflect heat away from your windows; which one is right for you depends on the type of glass.

Below are a few definitions to help you understand how to choose the best window film for you:

• Total Solar Transmittance: The percent of incident solar radiation to be directly passed through a window system
• Total Solar Reflectance: The percent of incident solar radiation to be reflected by a window system
• Complete Solar Absorption: The percent of incident solar radiation to be absorbed by a window system
• Visible Light Transmittance: The percent of total visible light to be passed through a window system
• Visible Light Reflectance: The percent of total visible light to be reflected by a window system that can be seen visually
• Percent UV rays Transmittance: Percent of total ultraviolet light to be passed through a window system
• Percent of Total Solar Energy Rejected: The percent of incident solar energy rejected by a window system equals solar reflectance plus the part of solar absorption which is reradiated outward.

Home window tinting in San Diego and around the country is legal. However, some limitations vary from state to state for car window tinting. Automotive window tinting is regulated at the state level, and typically, you cannot tint your windshield at all. At the same time, the two front windows must maintain a certain level of shading to allow law enforcement to see into the car. The back half of your vehicle can have tint applied to any level without legal ramifications.

Yes. You can undoubtedly tint your windows. However, keep in mind that installing the wrong type of window film on your glass windows could spell disaster as you can cause the low-E coating to prematurely fail or even cause a thermal fracture.

We get this question a lot. The best film, in our professional opinion,d is the one that is safe for your glass and the one that also solves your daylighting, security, or heat issue. These are common issues our home window tinting films can solve.

Home window tinting offers a variety of solutions:

• Window tinting films reduce heat
• Provide added privacy with daytime and nighttime options
• Window films reduce glare
• Tinting Blocks harmful UV rays
• Window tint prevents fading of furniture and upholstery
• Security and protection films provide added security for your home by preventing vandals by slowing them down in the event of a break-in.