Tint and Window Care

A few things you can do to help make your window tinting experience quick and easy
 
Before you bring your car to us, please make sure that
•  Your car is reasonably clean
•  The rear seat is empty (we need to get to the rear screen)
•  If at all possible, remove child seats
 
There's no need to clean the windows, we'll do that for you!
 
After your tinting is finished
•  DO NOT wind down your windows for at least 48 hours
•  DO NOT clean the inside of the window for at least two weeks
Please remember that small bubbles of water underneath the tint is normal and these should dry out within two weeks. If after one month you have any concerns, please drop in and see us!
 
How to care for your window tint
•  DO use a microfiber (or similar) cloth to wipe
•  DO use a mild detergent if required
•  DO NOT use any commercial glass cleaning products unless directions state "window tint safe".
Remember if you're unsure of anything, please feel free to phone and ask!

Australian Car window tinting laws, limits and regulations

The darkness or VLT (Visible light transmission) of the window film that you choose to have applied to your vehicle is very important. There are many complications that come with a window film being installed on your vehicle that doesn't comply with the limits and regulations in your state. Some people may believe that "The darker the window film, the more heat you will reduce from entering the glass." This is false!

The heat rejection of a window film is generally determined by the quality of the window film itself, and the components used during construction of the product. A light metal based car window film can reject far more heat than a darker dye based product. And the rejection of Ultra Violet light doesn't vary between the darkness of the film in almost every single case. A darker film will reduce more light which will often result in poor vision out of the glass whilst driving at night.

A darker or over reflective then legal car window film can produce the following issues:
* Poor night visibility when viewing out of the glass, which could result in an accident
* Your vehicle being defected by authorities where removal would then be required
* Failure to be passed for registration during registration inspection
* Your window film manufacturers warranty being void due to films darkness
However, the biggest issue for a vehicle owner that has a window film installed that doesn't meet the requirements of the state that the vehicle is registered in, is that the motor vehicle insurance for that vehicle is nul and void. And if an accident was to occur, in which the insurance company deemed that the darkness of the window film could have contributed to the accident, then the owner of that vehicle could likely face further prosecution. Hence the importance of compliance.

All states of Australia require a minimum VLT limit of 35% for the front drivers and passengers window, that simply means that a minimum of 35% of light must pass through the glass after the film is installed. Laws regarding the remainder of the glass behind the driver does vary depending on the type of vehicle, and the state that the vehicle is registered in. There is currently a push to unify the car window tinting limits in each state of Australia, but please refer to the following links to clarify the limits in your state: