ABC Window Tinting has 17 years experience in auto tinting. We use 3M's latest line of tinting films, and installs with the best craftmanship.

We recommend 3M™ Scotchtint™ Color-Stable Automotive Window Films. 3M is a leader in creating technologically-advanced window films. Their latest achievement is the creation of premium and super performance (SP) auto window films that hold their color, are high heat rejecting and don't interfere with your satellite signals. No purple windows... Guaranteed!

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Benefits Of Tinting Your Auto Windows

Heat rejection and a custom look for your auto are the two primary reasons that most people consider auto window tinting. But there are many other good reasons to tint your windows.

In the last few years, the major tint film manufactures have gone to great expense to develop products that can reject of 60% of the heat generated by the sun shining through your windows. These high performance products (typically referred to as reflective, hybrid, or metallized films) generally carry a lifetime warranty against turning purple, bubbling and peeling. They typically contain a special scratch resistant coating, which can protect your investment in daily use, rolling the windows up and down. In addition to the enhanced performance and warranties available with these films, you can also be assured of that custom look that window tinting gives your car.

Window tinting substantially reduces glare. Whether it's the blinding glare of the sun or the headlights of a night-time tailgater, tinted windows can be an answer to the problem.

Tinting protects your interior from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Medical experts and auto upholstery technicians both have long known what the damaging UV rays from the sun, even on cloudy days, can do to our skin and auto interior! Today's quality tinting materials eliminate up to 99% of these UV rays before they can get into your auto.

Tinting has always been associated with increased security for your auto, since a would-be thief is less likely to bother what he cannot see. Recently, some window film manufacturers have introduced safety tinting that can strengthen your windows to the point that it's even difficult to break through the windows with a baseball bat!

In the event of an auto accident, window tinting can help shattered glass hold together, helping to prevent injuries inside of the car as a result of sharp glass splinters.

Tinting the windows of your automobile can provide years of added comfort and safety to you and your auto. Dollar for dollar, window tinting is one of the best aftermarket investments to improve the looks of your car and to help protect your interior.

Educate Yourself Before Buying!

While the decision to tint your windows seems like a simple one, a little research will show that there is a lot more to consider than it first appears. From a monetary perspective, the price for tinting can vary substantially from one shop to another for the same vehicle... sometimes as much a double from one shop to another. This differential is partially due to the difference in experience and efficiency from one installer to the other. Often, the difference is due to variations in the materials used. There are many different films available, from many manufactures. Selection of film type (non-reflective, hybrid, full metal, titanium, stainless steel, etc.) and color (gray, smoke, charcoal, bronze, etc.) is primarily a matter of personal preference. But, whatever your decision, insist on the best quality material... you will be thankful in the years to come!

There are also different installation methods. Some shops leave a small gap or micro-edge at the top of the roll down windows, while other shops take the tinting all the way to the edge of the glass when the window is rolled down. The latter method looks much better, but can cost more because of the extra time involved in installation. Rear windows can usually be formed from one piece of tinting material. The one-piece rear window installation, when possible is preferable over the rear window being installed in several pieces. One-piece rear windows can also cost more due to the extra time and expertise needed for this type of tinting installation.

The price each shop charges for vehicles can depend on several variables. Three of the most important are:

• Brand Name
• Type of material used
• Quality of the installation itself

• The lowest quality is referred to as a non-reflective/dyed material. This type of tinting, usually the cheapest, has the shortest guarantee, and has a tendency to turn purple and form bubbles over time.
• Next is the hybrid or high performance tinting which is the best selling product nationwide. Hybrid tinting is referred to as a reflective product, but don't let the term reflective confuse you. This type of tinting has a slightly different appearance and color from the non-reflective. The big difference is hybrid tinting rejects much more solar heat and the product warranties are much better than the standard non-reflective products. Most major tinting manufacturers offer extended or lifetime warranties for the hybrid/high performance products.
• The next grades of products are the relatively new full metal tinting materials. These products usually have the same or slightly higher solar hear rejection statistics when compared to hybrid tinting materials. The warranties for full metal tinting are usually lifetime and some include a clause against fading of the material over an extended period of time. The higher reflective qualities of full metal tinting products are objectionable to some buyers. Care should be taken in choosing what type of tinting material best suits your needs.

Making the right decision on who will tint your windows will add comfort, beauty, safety and value to your auto for years to come.