Big bubbles on rear windshield!
Small pinhole sized bubbles, where did they come from?
Sometimes you may notice small dots in your tint after getting window film applied. Most of the time these bubbles are small specs of dust or lint under the film. A minor amount of this around the edges is normal, even with extremely experienced window tint installers. Contamination is an unavoidable side effect of aftermarket window tint. What you don’t want to see are large clusters of “debris” or large specs directly in your line of sight (as shown in the photos below).
The debris under the film comes from a variety of different sources. Most commonly, this debris is coming from your vehicle. Even vehicles with as low as one hundred miles on the odometer can already be littered with a layer of dust inside and out. Moreover, the older the vehicle, the worse the debris buildup. Additionally, some vehicles have felt seals around the windows that shed lint onto the glass during installation. Unfortunately, the only way to guarantee a “perfect” tint job is to remove the glass from the vehicle and perform the installation in a sealed vacuum chamber. As you can imagine the costs would skyrocket for this type of installation.
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California Car Windows Tinting Law
CALIFORNIA WINDOW TINTING LAWS | AB-1303 VEHICLES: WINDOW TINTING
As of January 1, 2018, the new law will allow drivers with a note from a dermatologist to apply additional window tint to their car.
Whether you’re considering investing in window tint to keep your car’s interior cooler this summer or simply because tinted windows look so sleek and stylish, you might assume the best course of action is dark tint all around. Not so fast—California has strict regulations about car window tinting to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.
Law enforcement officers even have specialized equipment to determine the precise amount of shading if they think your tint is too dark. Professional window tint installers are well aware of these regulations and should inform you of them at the time of installation.
SHADING RESTRICTIONS
The amount of light that can pass through your windows is measured by the Visible Light Transmission (VLT) percentage, and VLT restrictions vary based on where the window is located:
REFLECTIVE REGULATIONS
Just like sunglass lenses, some window tint film contains metallic elements that help reflect incoming light, reduce glare, and cut down on the heat generated by visible light. However, California law regulates the reflectiveness of car window tint as such:
OTHER RESTRICTIONS
Aside from shading and reflectiveness, California has a few other restrictions for car window tint:
It’s important to note that the window tint restrictions listed above apply to all vehicle types. Sedans, trucks, SUVs, vans, and even limousines are all required to follow California’s tint regulations.
READY TO ENJOY ALL THE BENEFITS OF CAR WINDOW TINT?
California’s restrictions on window tint might be strict, but you can enjoy all the health, comfort, and safety benefits of car window tinting by selecting a premium gloss film that blocks more heat, lasts longer, and looks great without using prohibited metallic materials or dark shading. At BRJ Group, our window tint experts can help you select the right tint for your needs and budget, and we’re so confident in our professional installation services that we offer a lifetime guarantee on labor.