Tinted glass kit

Tinted window kits are an excellent choice if you want to combine comfort and aesthetics on your car. Tinted window kits offer many advantages. Let's take a look at some of the most important:

• Effective heat protection heat during the summer season: if you don't like using air conditioning, but can't stand the suffocating heat of a heatwave either, the tinted glass kit is ideal;
• UV protection: heat means sunlight, and that means skin problems. Indeed, UV rays are the main cause of burns, premature skin ageing and cancer. However, with a tinted window kit, UV rays are reduced, thus minimizing health risks;
• Protection against vandalism: a tinted window kit darkens the contents of your car. As a result, potential thieves won't have sufficient visibility of your vehicle's interior, and will abort their plans to vandalize it;
• A new look for your car: the tinted window kit is perfect for those who want a chic, modern look, or a sportier one. It's up to you to decide how you want your car to look.

These numerous advantages make tinted window kits a much-needed and very popular product.

Installing a tinted glass kit on your car windows requires precision, but with the right tools and a rigorous method, you'll achieve impeccable results. Follow these steps for a successful installation!

Before you start, make sure you have all the materials you need:

• A spray bottle filled withsoapy water ;
• A cutter or a precision blade to cut the film;
• A rubber scraper to smooth the film and remove water and air;
• A maroufle (plastic spatula with felt) to avoid damaging the film
• A microfiber cloth for dust-free window cleaning;
• A heat gun or hair dryer to assist thermoforming (if necessary);
• Tape to separate the liner from the film more easily.

Detailed steps for perfect installation

1/ Preparing and cleaning windows

• Clean windows thoroughly with soapy water and a microfiber cloth;
• Use a squeegee to remove any traces of dirt, dust or grease;
• Run a cutter over the rubber seals to remove any trapped impurities;
• Dry the edges well with a clean cloth.

2/ Cutting the film

• Unroll the tinted glass kit on the outside of the glass to take the measurements;
• Spray a little soapy water on the glass to temporarily hold the film in place;
• Roughly cut the tinted glass kit, leaving a 2-3 cm margin around the glass;
• Adjust the tinted glass kit and refine the cut with a cutter, following the exact contour of the glass.

3/ Film thermoforming (if required)

• Lightly heat the tinted glass kit with a heat gun or hair dryer;
• Use the trowel to smooth and shape the tinted glass kit to the shape of the glass;
• Repeat until the tinted glass kit fits perfectly over the glass without wrinkles.

4/ Film application

• Remove the liner from the tinted glass kit using adhesive tape to separate it more easily;
• Spray the glass and the tinted glass kit (adhesive side) generously with soapy water;
• Gently apply the tinted glass kit to the glass, repositioning it if necessary;
• Use the squeegee to work from the center to the edges, removing water and air bubbles;
• Dry the edges with a microfiber cloth and leave for a few hours.

When installing a tinted glass kit, you may encounter some common problems. Here, we give you their solutions:

• Bubbles appear after installation? Pass a fine needle over the bubble to pierce it slightly, then press out the air with the flask;
• Is the film coming off at the edges? Check that the glass was clean and re-mould, insisting on the edges;
• Persistent creases on the film? Heat lightly with a hair dryer while smoothing with the maroufle ;
• Does the film not fit properly? If it's an electrostatic film, you can reposition it. If it's an adhesive, you'll have to remove it and start again.

💡 Tips to avoid bubbles and ensure impeccable installation

✔ Work in a clean, dust-free environment (avoid wind and direct sunlight) ;

✔ Use plenty of soapy water to prevent the film from sticking too quickly ;

✔ Marouflez gradually from the center to the edges to avoid trapping air ;

✔ Don't touch the adhesive with your fingers to avoid leaving marks

✔ Allow to dry 48 hours before opening windows for optimum adhesion.