First time getting my car tinted, what should I ask the installer?
Posted by tintproninja@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 8 comments
Most common questions I’ve seen are:
-What type of film is best for my car?
-What brands do you offer
-How much will it cost
But aside from these, can anyone mention what other important questions a first-timer should ask the installer? I’m also considering brands like Hitek Film, so any insights on what to check or clarify would be really helpful.
Overall-Tailor8949@reddit
How dark (light transmission percentage) is the tint, and is that level LEGAL in your area?
tintproninja@reddit (OP)
Thank you for being direct to the point. I think the brand and type of tint is also important.
Overall-Tailor8949@reddit
Agreed, but the other commenters had that aspect covered LOL
jrileyy229@reddit
Like the other person said, blindly regurgitating questions without being able to process and understand the answer isn't useful.
There are dozens of websites and YouTube videos on understanding tint, do some homework
tintproninja@reddit (OP)
Yes, I totally agree. From the POV of a first-time car owner or driver, it can be overwhelming to learn this kind of stuff. That’s why it’s important to go to an installer who doesn’t just install, but also educates their clients.
leveldowen@reddit
Would the answer to any of these questions (other than price) matter if you don't have an existing understanding of the subject matter? This just sounds like a list of questions intended to waste someone's time. If you have concerns other than "how dark is it", you need to do some research and learning before you bother an installer, and decide ahead of time what product you want. Only then should you ask an installer if they offer that product, and if they don't, find someone who does.
tintproninja@reddit (OP)
Totally get your point, but there are first-time car owners, especially in the new gen, who are more focused on owning a car and don’t really think about other specs like the type of tint. Good to know there are installers who take the time to explain what’s best for their needs.
lothar965@reddit
Agree mostly...
Research film and types
The name brand will usually have a life time warranty.
If you are not sure on which % you want one thing I would do is narrow it down and ask if they have a car there they did that % and brand in.
Look at their cut lines and see if they are straight etc and if they did an appealing install. Most installers can get most films. The biggest difference is in the care they take installing it.
Inspect your windows before accepting.
My installer had a corner that was too short and would have bugged the hell out of me. Left the car there and he fixed it the next day.
I went with 3m ceramic at 20%
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