CARE & WARRANTY · FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1986
Keep your film
looking new.
Thanks for choosing The Tint Guy. A little care in the first few days goes a long way. Here’s everything you need to keep your tint and PPF looking great for years.
Family owned since 1986.
3M Pro Shop Dealer
WINDOW TINT
Caring for your new tint.
Most of the work is just being patient for the first couple of days.
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The first few days
- Keep your windows up for 48 hours. This gives the film time to bond to the glass.
- Don’t clean the inside of the windows for 48 hours.
- Leave the rear defroster off for a few days.
- A little haze or a few small water bubbles are normal. That’s leftover installation water drying out. It usually clears in a few days, but it can take up to about 30 days in humid weather. Please don’t push on the bubbles. They go away on their own.
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Ongoing care
- Clean with a soft microfiber cloth or soft sponge. Never use a brush, scraper or razor blade.
- Use clean water or a gentle, ammonia-free glass cleaner. Skip regular blue Windex.
- Watch seatbelts, rings, keys and cargo near the windows. Sharp edges can nick the film.
- Don’t put suction cups or stickers on the tinted glass.
Something not look right after 30 days? Give your shop a call and we’ll take a look.
PAINT PROTECTION FILM
Caring for your new PPF.
Treat it gently for the first few days, then wash it like you would your paint.
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The first few days
- Don’t wash the car for 72 hours after installation.
- Small water spots or a slight haze under the film are normal while it finishes drying.
- Don’t pick at or lift any edges.
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Ongoing care
- Hand washing is best. If you use a car wash, choose touchless. Brush washes can dull or scratch the film and lift the edges.
- Pressure washers: keep the nozzle at least 12 inches away, and never spray straight at a film edge.
- Use soft wash mitts and microfiber towels. Never use rough scrubbers, abrasive pads or polishing compounds on the film.
- Wipe off fuel spills right away, then wash and dry the area.
- Clean off bird droppings, bugs and tar as soon as you can.
- For tree sap, soak it with warm, soapy water for a few minutes, then rinse and dry.
- Park in a garage or shade when you can. Less heat and sun means a longer-lasting film.
See an edge lifting? Don’t press it down or trim it. Call your shop and we’ll take care of it.
WARRANTY
Backed by 3M. And by us.
Keep your invoice and 3M warranty card. You’ll need both for warranty service.
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3M window tint
For as long as you own your vehicle.
3M Crystalline, Ceramic IR, Color Stable and Obsidian films are covered against bubbling, blistering or peeling from the glass, cracking, and fading or turning purple. If the film is defective, it’s replaced and reinstalled at no charge.
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3M paint protection film
10 years.
3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film Pro Series is covered against defects such as yellowing, bubbling and cracking.
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Our workmanship
12-month workmanship guarantee.
If something about how we installed your film isn’t right in the first 12 months, like a lifted edge or dirt under the film, give your shop a call and we’ll make it right. This covers our installation work only. It doesn’t cover damage, neglect or improper care, and film defects are covered by 3M’s warranty, not this guarantee.
How to use your warranty
- Keep your original receipt and 3M warranty card. This is your responsibility. You’ll need both to make a warranty claim on window tint or PPF. The Tint Guy isn’t responsible for providing receipts or copies of your warranty, and we can’t stress enough how important this is. Store them somewhere safe.
- Call your shop first. As the installing dealer, we’ll inspect the film and submit the claim to 3M. Warranty coverage for 3M films is provided by 3M, and 3M decides what’s covered under its written warranty terms. If we’re not available, 3M can direct you to another 3M installer.
- The 3M warranty is for the original owner and doesn’t transfer if you sell the vehicle.
- Warranties don’t cover damage from abuse or improper care, such as scrapers, rough cleaning or harsh chemicals.
Questions about your film?
Woodstock or Kennesaw · Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.