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How to Decide on a Good Tinter
We have all seen cars with tinted windows that look dreadful, bubbles and creases in the tint, particles under the film or alternatively a 'suade effect' caused by incorrect application. We probably automatically assume this was done by the keen DIY enthusiast who has 'had a go' on their own. This can be the case, but the reality is that many of these cars have been done by professionals who have charged a large amount of money and given a poor service.
We would therefore suggest that you ask all or at least some of the following questions when deciding on which company to use to tint your car.
- How long have they been in business? Whilst there are some excellent tinters in the country who are relatively new (they may have been trained well), if a company has been in business for a period of time, the likelihood is that they provide a good service.
- Have they always used the same products? There are many good products and films in the market, but a recent influx of economical Far Eastern products have arrived in the market within the last 12 months. They offer a very attractive price, but the quality is often very poor, leading to creasing, burning under forming and no guarantees. Go for products that offer at least 5 years guarantee. You may pay more, but you will not regret it.
- Products to be recommended are SolaFilm, Johnsons, Sun-Guard and Moonraker, but there are other premium quality products, manufactured in Europe and USA. Our suggestion is that if the Far East is mentioned - RUN.
- Ask to see the actual products they are using. Are they just saying they use a quality product or do they actually use it?
- Ask where you can go to see examples of their work. A good tinter will have no hesitation in pointing you in the right direction.
- Ask where the work is carried out. If its in a dust free environment, great. If its in a dusty workshop, then maybe you should reconsider.
- The static tinters will always give the mobile tinters a bad name, saying "how can they ensure a clean environment" and this can be true is certain cases. There are however a lot of very good mobile tinters, who have especially converted workshops in the back of their vans, so again, ask to see the standard of their workshop, whether it be static or mobile and base you decision on your own impression.
- Will your chosen tinter still do your front windows and windscreen if you ask him to, even though you both know its breaking the law? You can find out more about this in our section Is Tinting Legal?
- Finally, ask what type of warranty will they give. If its less than 5 years, think again. Ask If they will replace the tint if you are not happy (it doesnt happen often, but mistakes are made) - a good tinter will always agree to this.
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