What is factory match window tint?
Factory tint is simply tinted glass. Unlike aftermarket tint which is a film that is applied to the inside of the window, factory tint is a pigment inside of the glass. This tint cannot be removed or directly altered. The typical visual light transmission (VLT) of the glass is 15-26%.
Is factory tint better than aftermarket?
Having an aftermarket window film installed on your windows over factory tint can greatly reduce your chances of skin issues and help reject up to 99% of harmful UV rays. Another reason aftermarket tint is better is that it helps reject heat unlike factory tint.
How much does a tinted glass cost?
Window tints are not prohibitively expensive, even for higher end brands. Average prices range from $100 – $400 to tint your whole car.
Can you put aftermarket tint over factory tint?
Can You Tint Over Factory Tint? Absolutely. You can only apply an aftermarket window film over the unremovable factory tint. Installing a tint film complements the factory tint while affording you better protection against the sun’s heat and harmful UV rays.
How do you match a factory tint?
Then, once you know what VLT percentage your original windows are, you multiply the VLT of the film you applied or are going to apply to the window. So, for example: if your Factory VLT is 60% and Film VLT is 7%, the equation to calculate your final overall tint percentage would be: 7×60/100 = 4.2%.
Can I tint over factory tint?
What is ceramic tint vs regular tint?
Summary of ceramic tint vs regular tint: Regular window film only has an anti-scratch coating. Ceramic window film is coated with durable ceramic particles. Ceramic film blocks harmful UV rays, glare, and heat (the regular film doesn’t) Regular window tint makes glass heat up more (the ceramic film doesn’t)
Can you remove factory tint?
It is not possible to remove factory tint from a car window because the dyes and pigments are mixed inside the glass. Aftermarket tinting film can be removed from the glass by using tools to peel the film and solvents to break down the adhesive coating.
Can I tint my windows twice?
The adhesive in window tint is meant to adhere to glass, not other window film so it is best to remove any existing window film before applying new tint. If you choose to double layer window films, it is best to wait 1-2 weeks between layers so that the first layer can fully cure to the glass.
Is tinting your own windows hard?
Having a professional install window tint is easy and not very time consuming, but it can be an expensive undertaking. Thankfully, the process to tint windows at home is not terribly difficult, but there are some things to keep in mind along the way.