How will window film effect my view?
Window film does not deter view, it enhances it. You may choose the appropriate film for your environment to allow the use of your windows without covering them up with window treatments and to allow the desired lighting while eliminating glare.

Will window film help in preventing fading?
Yes. Window film blocks out ultra violet rays, visible light and heat. It virtually eliminates all premature fading. There are many different factors involved in fading. The main reason is ultra-violet rays. Other factors include visible light, heat, natural aging, interior lighting and more. Because of all these factors no one can technically guarantee "no fading." But a quality window film will stop 99% of ultra-violet rays and a large portion of visible light and heat depending upon which film you choose. But regardless, 99% of U.V. will be eliminated. After tinting over 8,000 homes, 8,000 businesses and 17,000 vehicles, we have had less than 4 complaints about fading of furnishings. Window film is the only way to accomplish this and still retain visibility through your windows.

Will window film help with utility bills?
Yes. Window film is the fastest payback of any building product you can put in a house or building, providing you have windows. Window film can cut out up to two thirds of the heat load of your air conditioner, thus cutting down on the run time, the amount of heat that has to be overcome, reduces utility bills and adds years to the life of your air conditioner.

How do we clean the windows after tinting?
Window film has a scratch resistant coating. It can be cleaned with any window cleaner except ammonia. Pro-Tint has developed a cleaner for window film called Plato's One-Step cleaner - polisher - protectant. Plato's One step also has hundreds of other uses. Our window films also have a limited life time warranty.

How do window films work?
There are basically two types of film, reflective and non-reflective. Reflective Films perform with a foil facing. These are common for commercial buildings but not suitable for residential homes due to the reflective look from inside at night. So for residential homes the foil facing had to be eliminated, thus finding an alternative way to insulate.

How do "all season" films work?
All season films work just as conventional films do, except an added dimension helps reflect interior heat back in during the winter months. These films do have a place but Pro-Tint is not as enthusiastic about these films because of the reflectivity that occurs inside at night. To us the trade off is not as important as keeping heat out in the summer.

Why do commercial customers have film applied in their buildings?
On scale, commercial buildings are larger and they have more glass, so they have much larger problems in general than residential customers. Employers are limited as far as location and what they can do to compensate for heat, glare and fading. More window space means more heat and high utility bills. Window film also helps to keep intruders from easily entering a building by breaking the glass and entering.

What is they typical energy payback of window film?
In general, the payback of energy savings is about 2-years. However, energy savings are determined by a lot of different factors, such as, construction of buildings, insulation, amount of exposure, amount and efficiency of air conditioning and heating equipment, energy waste such as the number of times a door is opened and closed.

Does the U. V. protection lose it's effectiveness over time?
This depends upon what film you choose and the construction of that film. We only use Llumar and Vista window film because they construct their film with a separate layer designed to stop 99% of UV and does not deteriorate over time like manufacturers who install UV inhibitors in their adhesive systems. These can break down 10 to 20% in a couple of years and the protection is gone. It's very important that you choose a film with the highest amount of U.V. protection. U.V. rays are so strong and damaging that a film with 95% UV can fade over a period of two or three years. At Pro-Tint, this is probably the most important factor in the decision we have made to use High Performance window films. A good example of U.V. exposure is low E glass. When purchasing low-E glass people think they are protected. Low-E glass stops 66% of U. V. and the customer is left to think that will protect their furnishings, when in fact it does very little or actually nothing as far as preventing fading.

How do security films work?
Security Films work in the same manner as conventional window films work, except they are much thicker. When glass without film is broken it has no support and can fall completely out. This is a major fault as far as security and safety. When any window film is applied, it bonds to windows and prevents it from separating easily. Depending upon the severity of the problem, window film comes in thickness from 4 mil up to 16 mil. In addition, lock down systems can be applied to secure the film to the frame of the window. Window security Films can either eliminate entry or considerably slow intruders down so police response from alarms can work. Without window films, an intruder can break and enter through a window, grab a computer and be out the window in 15-seconds. This renders sophisticated alarm systems useless. Security Film can be purchased clear or with the added benefits of heat and visible light reductions just as conventional Films. While solving your security problems, you can eliminate other problems at the same time.

FAQ's from our Mail Bag:
H.B writes: I am working at home in my garage trying to remove bubbled 8 year old window tint from my car. I got the tint off and the adhesive from the other windows ok. How can I remove the adhesive that will be left behind when I peel off the tint from the back window? I do not want to mess up the defroster that is on glass of the back window. Is there a technique such as heat or do you recommend any solvents? I really want to try this myself and save some money. I have to remove the old tint because I need to register the car in this state.

Answer: The way to remove film from a window with a defroster is very tedious. If the film will pull off in one single piece then wet the adhesive with soap and water (dish soap is ok) and use 0000 fine steel wool and scrub the window. The steel wool will remove the adhesive without damaging the defrosters. In our own shop we use soap and water so we don't leave any odor or chemical smells, some chemicals work faster but can create quite a mess. Another way that can work is called sweating. Use a large black garbage bag, cut it open and cut out a piece that will cover the rear window. spray down the inside of the window and lay the black plastic bag against the film on the inside (the water/soap will keep the plastic stuck to the film) make sure the bag creates a layer of water between itself and the film (don't leave any large air bubbles) and park the car in the sun. After about 30 minutes pull the bag back from the top of the window and spray some more soap/water solution between the film and the bag. The key is to keep the film wet because the adhesive is water activated. The water will penetrate the film and re-activate the adhesive. This works on most Films. Film's made with metal will take longer to work. After 11/2 to 2 hours, test the film at the edge. If this works you won't believe how easy it comes off, if not get the steel wool.