You Should Skip DIY Auto Window Tinting: Here's Why

Wells PPF & WF Blogger • July 1, 2021

Are you thinking of tinting your car's windows? Read on to learn why professional auto window tinting is the way to go.

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Have you ever considered doing your own auto window tinting? You may have heard that it's easy, but many people have experienced only mixed results. 


Window tint can help you stay cool in the summer and enjoy a more private ride. It can also keep you from getting sunburnt in the car and protect your eyes from UV radiation.


But here are some reasons NOT to do your own window tint installations. In case you hadn't thought of these yet, here are a few incentives to let a professional window tinting service do the job for you.

Safety Concerns

Putting your own tint on your car may sound easy enough. But the problem is, you also have plenty of opportunities to hurt yourself.


Since the plastic film has to be custom-fit, you'll need to use razor blades to trim it. If you're clumsy with sharp tools, DIYing your own window tint is probably not for you!


Another aspect that concerns safety is that if the tinted film gets applied the wrong way, you could wind up not being able to see out your windows. This is a clear no-no and not something you want to be responsible for.

The Pros Have Better Materials

Professional window tint installers have access to the best products. They can order them wholesale. This means you may pay less to have them do the job with better materials than what you can get off the shelf.

Regulatory Concerns

Because of bad outcomes in the past, some states and municipal areas have banned window tints at certain percentages.


Do you know all the rules and regulations about this? If not, don't feel bad. Very few people do unless they are professionals. 


But the bottom line is that you need to be careful not to do something that could get you a big fat traffic ticket, or worse. If you let a professional window tinter work on your windows, you won't have to worry about it.

Less Time

Applying auto window tinting film is like anything else--the more you practice, the better you're going to be at it.


Pros who make a living installing paint protection film, paint protection for cars, and window tint, are experts. So they can move quickly. This means you'll get the finished results faster than you likely would if you did it yourself!

It Won't Look Good

Like auto paint protection, auto window tinting is awesome when it's done right. But if it's flawed, it looks terrible. Don't take a chance on a possible bad window tinting job.


Besides, why wait? Just pay someone who knows what they're doing and enjoy getting the finished product as fast as possible!

Get Your Auto Window Tinting Applied by a Pro

When you're ready to get your window tinting installed, give us a call. We specialize in professional window tinting, car wraps, and other car care services.


We have nearly sixty years of experience, so we know what we're doing! Wells Paint Protection and Window Film would love to answer any questions you may have. Contact us today!

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