COMMON QUESTIONS?
Below is a list of common questions and answers. If you have a question that is not listed below, please contact us, and we will be more than happy to help.
1. Can I have my front door windows tinted?
The law states that there has to be 70% Visible Light Transmission (VLT) on both your drivers and passengers windows. Please contact us for more information.
2. Does the film affect my rear window heater lines?
The film does not affect the rear heater element and it can be used as normal.
3. Is the rear window tinted in one piece?
All of our rear window installations are fitted with one piece of film, professionally with no creases or bubbles.
4. Do my vehicle windows have to be clean upon arrival?
The glass inside and out is cleaned prior to application so there is no need for the window to be cleaned before our arrival, we do however need to know if you think your vehicle has been tinted before, or if you've tried to tint it yourself, possibly leaving transparent adhesive glue on the windows, this can affect the application of the film.
5. How long before I can use my windows?
We recommend that you allow 48 - 72 hours before rolling down the windows. This is to allow the film to dry and gives the adhesive time to cure. (In the winter months this could be longer as opposed to summer where the film will dry alot quicker).
6. What can I clean my windows with?
Once you have given your window a 48 - 72 hours or more to cure you can use any glass cleaner as long as it is a non-abrasive liquid and Ammonia free. The use of a soft Micro fibre cloth is recommended with cleaning your windows also.
7. Does the films start bubble up after time?
No, because we only use the highest quality films imported from the USA. The adhesives of the film are specially designed to withstand extreme temperatures. Bubbles appear from poorer quality film adhesives and film breaking down.
8. If I come to sell my vehicle, or return a lease vehicle can the window film be removed?
Yes. Due to the quality of our films, all film can be removed cleanly without any damage to the glass or vehicle. Please contact us for more details.
9. Why on some windows do you get a silver line around the edge?
On some windows, mainly non-winding, there are black dots around the edge of the glass. This is called the dot matrix and is produced using a Teflon type material, which is factory fitted. When the film is applied it sticks to the dot matrix and not the glass, which traps air and water between the dots giving it the silver look. In some cases it can't be helped where as others will evaporate and look fine. It all depends on the thickness of the dot matrix, which will vary depending on the make and model of the car.
10. Do you offer a guarantee with your work?
Yes, all of our installations come backed with a lifetime warranty.
11. What does A.S stand for?
It stands for All Star, we initially chose this name when the company was set up in 2011. However in 2012 we decided to shorten it and keep it cleaner thus renaming it A.S Tints.