Most Malaysians would opt for tinted windows for their car not only because of safety purposes, but also for comfort as it helps the interior remain relatively cool.
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The tinting process is fairly common, however there have been many cases where people’s tinted windows look damaged or scraped mere weeks after installation.
This may be due to some errors in maintenance the first several days after getting them tinted.
Here are the most common mistakes that you can look out for to avoid messing up your windows.
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#1 Ignoring drying precautions
After the tinting process has been done, the customers normally will be told to avoid rolling down the windows for at least three days as it’s best to give the film ample time to dry and meld with the glass.
Another common precaution is not to go into any car washes in the same period of time since the abrasive process will do a lot of damage to the still-drying film.
#2 Not checking the Visible Light Transmission (VLT) percentage
One of the most common mistakes made by car owners is not checking the Visible Light Transmission (VLT) percentage for specific windows. How dark you want your windows to be, basically.
The limit is set at 70% VLT for the windscreen and 50% VLT for the front side windows. Go any darker than that, then you could potentially get sued by the Road Transport Department (JPJ).
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#3 Not checking after 'tinted' installation
Unfortunately, many drivers don’t check the quality of their tinted windows after installation. Even if you send your vehicle to one of the best shops out there, mistakes do happen from time to time. There’s also the possibility of fraud.
So always be sure to do your own quality check before leaving the shop.
Hopefully this will help anyone who’s planning on getting their car windows tinted.
Remember, it’s always better to be safe than sorry!
By: Amy Shariffudin
