- Privacy & glare reduction
- Old tint removal
- Open Mon–Sat 9–7
What window tint does
Window tint is a thin film applied to the inside of your vehicle's glass. Depending on the film and shade, it can:
- Add privacy by making it harder to see into the vehicle
- Cut glare from the sun, and from snow on bright winter days
- Help reduce heat build-up in the cabin on sunny days
- Block ultraviolet (UV) light, which helps protect skin and slows fading of seats and dash
- Give the vehicle a cleaner, finished look
How much heat and UV a film blocks depends on the film itself. When you call, ask about the film options we carry and what each one is best at.
Tint and Alberta rules
Alberta regulates tint on the windshield and front side windows, so not every shade can go on every window. We'll talk through what's permitted for your vehicle before we tint it.
How window tinting is done
- The glass is cleaned thoroughly, inside and out, so no dust is trapped under the film.
- The film is cut to the shape of each window.
- On curved glass, like most rear windows, the film is heat-shrunk to match the curve.
- The film is applied to the inside of the glass and the water is squeegeed out.
- Edges are checked and the vehicle is cleaned up.
After tinting
New tint needs a few days to dry and cure. During that time it can look slightly hazy or show small water pockets. That's normal and it clears as the film dries. Keep the windows rolled up and don't clean the inside of the glass until we tell you it's cured.
Old tint removal
Cheap or old tint can bubble, peel, or fade to purple. Removing it properly takes more than peeling it off: the adhesive left on the glass has to be cleaned off too, and on the rear window it has to be done carefully around the defroster lines. We remove old tint, and we can put new tint on once it's off.