Western Maine Window Tint

Window tinting can be applied to most types of windows, including double and single pane, tempered, and annealed glass. However, there are some types of windows that may not be suitable for window tinting, such as low-e windows or windows with certain coatings.

The installation time for window tinting varies depending on the size and complexity of the job. A typical residential installation can take anywhere from 2-4 hours, while a commercial installation may take longer. Your installer will be able to give you a more accurate estimate based on your specific needs.

  To maximize the life of the window film, please follow these instructions for proper care and maintenance.

• Always use clean, soft materials to wash and dry your window film surfaces.
• Most glass cleaners will work well, although a good cleaning solution for window film is 1/2 ounce of liquid dish soap added to 1 quart of fresh water.
• A soft cloth or a clean synthetic sponge is recommended for washing the window film, followed by another clean soft cloth or soft rubber squeegee for drying.
• To avoid scratching the film, do not use bristle brushes, abrasive scrubbing sponges, or any cleaning materials that may have been contaminated with dirt particles. Avoid washing interior and exterior windows with the same cleaning materials.
• Some brands of paper towels are coarse enough to put fine scratches in the film, even films with scratch resistant, protective hard-coat finish. While these scratches may be too fine to be seen at first, they can cause damage and reduce the polished look of the film over time.

All vehicles, unless otherwise prohibited by law (I.E. a school bus), have unlimited tint applied to the side and rear windows behind the B post (behind the driver and passenger front seats) as long as the vehicle is equipped with two outside rearview mirrors that meet inspection standards. No tint certificate will be required for tinted glass behind the B post of a vehicle meeting this standard.

The driver’s and front seat passenger’s side windows may have tint applied as long as at least 35% of the light passes through the glass after the tint has been applied (the meter must read 35% or above). A tint certificate is required to show compliance for the front side windows.

The top of the windshield to the AS-1 line (if no AS-1 line, then the top 5”) may have unlimited tint applied. No tint certificate will be required for tinted glass on the top of the windshield meeting this standard.