Can I Tint My Own Car Windows?

By Product Expert | Posted in Tips and Tricks on Sunday, September 29th, 2019 at 4:24 pm
Man applying tint film to car window

How to Tint Your Car Windows at Home

If you’re looking to add some tint to your vehicle’s windows but aren’t sure if you want to spend money on a professional, you might be wondering if you can tint them yourself. Luckily, with the right tools and steps, you can get your vehicle’s windows tinted in no time. Keep reading to find out how you can tint your car windows at home.


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Benefits of Tinting Car Windows

Tinting your car not only helps keep the sun from shining as harshly into your eyes, but it also keeps your vehicle cooler during the summer. When your windows are tinted they help reflect away sunlight, keeping your interior cool on even the hottest days. With that, the tint also helps protect the vehicle’s interior. Sun rays can damage and discolor your vehicle’s interior and applying a tint to the windows will help protect these surfaces from damage. Lastly, tinted windows can help raise the vehicle’s value. If you are looking to sell your vehicle down the line, tinted windows can raise how much your vehicle is worth.

How To Tint Windows

When you are looking to start tinting your windows at home there are a few things you’ll need to get started. To tint your windows you will need window-tint film, window-tint film application solution or soapy water, a cleaning cloth, a razor blade, a razor knife, a scraper, a squeegee, and a heat gun. It is recommended to tint your windows in a dust-free environment on a day that isn’t too hot or too cold. Check out this video below from TintStuff on YouTube to learn how you can tint your own car windows.


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Tinting your windows at home will take some time but doing it properly can save you money in the long run. Follow this guide to help you tint your car windows at home or contact our service department with any questions you have about tinting your vehicle’s windows. If you are in the market for a new vehicle, head over to our online inventory to view our lineup of new and used vehicles.

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