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| BTG Frequently Asked Questions Tinting |
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What type of film does BTG use?
We carry 4 different series of film, from SunTek Window Film, to Bio Window Film,
each series offering different level of heat rejection, warranty, and percentages
available. Check out our BTG Tinting page for more details on each series!
How long does window tinting usually take? Can I wait for it or should I
drop it off?
Tinting a vehicle at our tint shop should take no more than a hour, hour and a half at
most. There is no extra charge for waiting for it, or dropping it off. Dropping it off,
however, may be better in some cases, where we check up on the vehicle every
hour to check for bubbles, peeling, or imperfections. However, waiting for it will not
be a problem!
Do we take walk-ins or appointments only?
Appointments are our number one priorities, but if we do not have a car coming in
the hour you want to come in, we will be more than glad to set you up for that hour.
You can call us for an appointment an hour before you come in!
What tint can I get on my car to be COMPLETELY legal?
For a Passenger C-Class vehicle, to be completely legal, you can only have 50% on
all windows (except windshield)
In Maryland, tinted vehicles must read 35% [Visible Light Transmittance] or lighter.
SUV/Trucks have different laws though. Front two windows (drivers/passenger)
needs 35% (or lighter) to be legal. The back windows, you can black it out as dark
as you want!
Front windshield, legally, for SUV's/Trucks/C-Class Vehicles, you are only allowed
to have 5 inch strip, or down to the AS-1 Line. Any tint covering the whole
windshield is subject to a repair order, no matter what percentage.
Will my tinted windows help my interior from fading?
Yes, getting your vehicle tinted, or you business or residential windows tinted will
help interior fading.
It will aLso help keep your home/business/vehicle cooler during the summer, and
during the summer, it will help keep your area warmer..
Am I allowed to wash my car after I get my window's tinted?
You can wash your car after getting your windows tinted. Anything on the outside
of the car is perfectly fine. Just remember not to open any windows. Note, do not
wash the INSIDE of the windows within 3 days.
I am still noticing few water pocket bubbles in my tint. Will this go away?
We can assure you, any leftover hazy streaks or water pocket bubbles will
disappear during the 3-5 days, water pocket bubbles may take longer to dry out
during colder weathers due to freezing at night, and thawing out during day time.
From prior experience, we noticed using hard cards during installation may scratch
the tint, so we replaced squeezing with rubber squeezes which is a softer material,
and will not leave scratch marks.
What can I use to clean my tinted windows with?
Anytime you clean the inside of your tinted windows, stay away from any Ammonia
products, this includes Windex. Our top recommendation would be Invisible Glass,
or Sprayway Glass Cleaning (ammonia free). Or anything on the bottle that says
Ammonia free or Tint-Safe is a good product to use. If you are still uncertain, feel
free to give us a call or email at any time.
We carry 4 different series of film, from SunTek Window Film, to Bio Window Film,
each series offering different level of heat rejection, warranty, and percentages
available. Check out our BTG Tinting page for more details on each series!
How long does window tinting usually take? Can I wait for it or should I
drop it off?
Tinting a vehicle at our tint shop should take no more than a hour, hour and a half at
most. There is no extra charge for waiting for it, or dropping it off. Dropping it off,
however, may be better in some cases, where we check up on the vehicle every
hour to check for bubbles, peeling, or imperfections. However, waiting for it will not
be a problem!
Do we take walk-ins or appointments only?
Appointments are our number one priorities, but if we do not have a car coming in
the hour you want to come in, we will be more than glad to set you up for that hour.
You can call us for an appointment an hour before you come in!
What tint can I get on my car to be COMPLETELY legal?
For a Passenger C-Class vehicle, to be completely legal, you can only have 50% on
all windows (except windshield)
In Maryland, tinted vehicles must read 35% [Visible Light Transmittance] or lighter.
SUV/Trucks have different laws though. Front two windows (drivers/passenger)
needs 35% (or lighter) to be legal. The back windows, you can black it out as dark
as you want!
Front windshield, legally, for SUV's/Trucks/C-Class Vehicles, you are only allowed
to have 5 inch strip, or down to the AS-1 Line. Any tint covering the whole
windshield is subject to a repair order, no matter what percentage.
Will my tinted windows help my interior from fading?
Yes, getting your vehicle tinted, or you business or residential windows tinted will
help interior fading.
It will aLso help keep your home/business/vehicle cooler during the summer, and
during the summer, it will help keep your area warmer..
Am I allowed to wash my car after I get my window's tinted?
You can wash your car after getting your windows tinted. Anything on the outside
of the car is perfectly fine. Just remember not to open any windows. Note, do not
wash the INSIDE of the windows within 3 days.
I am still noticing few water pocket bubbles in my tint. Will this go away?
We can assure you, any leftover hazy streaks or water pocket bubbles will
disappear during the 3-5 days, water pocket bubbles may take longer to dry out
during colder weathers due to freezing at night, and thawing out during day time.
From prior experience, we noticed using hard cards during installation may scratch
the tint, so we replaced squeezing with rubber squeezes which is a softer material,
and will not leave scratch marks.
What can I use to clean my tinted windows with?
Anytime you clean the inside of your tinted windows, stay away from any Ammonia
products, this includes Windex. Our top recommendation would be Invisible Glass,
or Sprayway Glass Cleaning (ammonia free). Or anything on the bottle that says
Ammonia free or Tint-Safe is a good product to use. If you are still uncertain, feel
free to give us a call or email at any time.
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