Window Tinting FAQ

Warranty terms depend on the exact film selected. Before booking, confirm the warranty duration, covered defects, exclusions and transferability for that product, together with any separate workmanship coverage.

Yes. We install architectural window film for homes and commercial buildings across Long Island, for heat control, glare reduction, UV protection, and privacy. Call the shop and we’ll schedule a site visit.

Our film uses a strong adhesive for durability, so on removal some adhesive typically remains on the glass rather than transferring cleanly with the film. That residue is removed as part of our removal process — you never see it. This is exactly why DIY removal goes badly: the film comes off in pieces and the glue stays behind.

We don’t recommend installing window film on plexiglass or plastic windows. The adhesive and the plastic don’t get along, and outgassing from the plastic causes the film to haze and lift.

Heat reduction, eye comfort, UV protection, appearance, privacy, security, and reduced load on your air conditioning. On an electric vehicle, the last one translates directly into range.

The percentage refers to Visible Light Transmission — how much light passes through the film. Lower percentage means darker film. A 5% film is limousine dark; a 70% film is barely visible.

Here’s what most people get wrong: darkness and heat rejection are different properties. Modern ceramic film gives you excellent heat rejection at light shades. You do not need dark tint to get a cool car.

Yes. Moisture remaining between the film and the glass after installation causes a hazy, streaky, or blotchy appearance. The film needs several days to fully cure while that moisture evaporates through it. Depending on the film and the weather, this takes a few days to a few weeks — longer in cold, damp conditions. When it’s finished evaporating, your glass will be perfectly clear.

No. Window film is installed on the inside of the glass, which protects it from weather, car washes, and ice scrapers, and is what makes a lifetime warranty possible in the first place.

Follow the cleaning and curing instructions for the exact film installed. Confirm when cleaning may begin and which products and materials are permitted. Contact Tinting Motors if those instructions are unavailable.

Follow the waiting period specified for the film installed on your vehicle. Ask Tinting Motors to confirm that period before moving newly tinted windows.

Yes. Ultraviolet radiation is the primary cause of both fading and material deterioration — the same sun that lights your cabin is destroying your leather, fabric, and dashboard. Our window film screens up to 99% of UV.

New York’s rules depend on the window position, vehicle classification and any applicable exemption. NY DMV states that the windshield and front side windows generally must transmit at least 70% of outside light. Rear side windows of vehicles classified as passenger cars also have a 70% requirement. The rear-window requirement has an exception when suitable outside mirrors are fitted on both sides; this does not create the same exception for passenger-car rear side windows. Check the current NY DMV guidance and have the finished glass-and-film combination assessed. A film’s labeled percentage alone does not establish compliance.

Most vehicles are completed in two to four hours. Drop off in the morning and pick up the same afternoon.