The Tint Sheet
The Tint Sheet
Plain-English guides on film types, shades, Tennessee rules, heat, privacy and care, written to be read in a few minutes.
Home and Office FilmSecurity Film: What It Does and Does Not DoSecurity film holds glass together and slows entry. It is not bulletproof and it is not a shutter. Here is the honest picture.
Home and Office FilmCommercial Window Film for Offices and ShopsFilm cuts glare and heat, protects displays and gives a consistent look. Here is how a commercial install works.
Care and RepairWhy Window Tint Bubbles and Turns PurpleOld dyed film breaks down in the sun. Here is why it bubbles and turns purple, and what to do about it.
Care and RepairHow to Clean Tinted WindowsUse a soft cloth and an ammonia-free cleaner. Here is what to avoid and how to protect the edges.
Home and Office FilmFrosted Film for Privacy Without CurtainsFrosted film lets light in and keeps eyes out. Here are the best places to use it and how to keep a view.
Home and Office FilmIs Home Window Film Worth It?It can cool hot rooms, protect floors and add privacy. Here is when it helps, and when it does not.
Car TintDoes Window Tint Keep Your Car Cooler?It does, and the film type matters. Here is how heat gets in and what each kind of film does about it.
Care and RepairHow Long Before You Can Roll Windows Down After Tint?A few days is typical. Cool or damp weather can add time. Here is the timeline and what is normal while film cures.
Car TintHow Long Does Car Window Tint Take?Most cars take a few hours, and a van can take longer. Here is what happens during your appointment.
Car TintWhat Does 35 Percent Tint Look Like?The number is how much light gets through. Here is how 70, 50, 35, 20 and 5 percent look on a real car.
Tennessee RulesTennessee Window Tint Laws, ExplainedTennessee sets a minimum for how much light must pass through your windows. Here is how to read it before you pick a shade.
Film TypesCeramic, Carbon or Dyed Window Tint?Three films, three price points. Here is what each one does for heat, color and signals, and who each is for.Have a question that is not here?
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