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Automotive Window Tint

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Automotive window film is a layered polyester film using various methods and ingredients. We use only the highest grade window film constructed with color stable dyes and industry-leading ceramics.
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Window tint is installed using a precise method that we here at CT Window Film have perfected to create exact installations. It all begins with the prep; this involves covering all door panels and exposed plastics and leathers. Next, we clean the windows using specialized solutions and techniques that strip dirt and dust. After the windows pass inspection, we install the window film using a water/soap solution. The final step is three passes with a firm squeegee to clear out as much water as possible. Finally, we wipe down to make sure the window is spotless.
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Automotive Window Tint is ALWAYS installed on the INSIDE of the glass. There are no exceptions to this.
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Automotive window tint is much more than a want; it’s a necessity. Protecting your skin should be a high priority for you and your loved ones. Our industry-leading products will reduce cancer-causing UV rays from entering your vehicle. Also, it helps reduce the usage of your AC by blocking out the heat, which keeps your car cool. It’s an easy way to take the necessary precautions to prevent the unthinkable.
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No, you do not need to clean your windows before your appointment. Our installers will thoroughly clean the inside of your windows during the installation process. We do ask that your vehicle is not excessively dirty or muddy and that all windows are accessible.
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We carry a rande of darknesses. We have as light as 80% to as dark as 5%
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The darkest legal you can install is 40% film on the front windows (driver and passenger) on a Truck or SUV, 40% on the side windows of a 2-door coupe or sedan. Any darkness can be used on the rear window.
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Yes.
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  2. Email Andrew@ctwindowfilm.com
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Yes, Lifetime warranty on peeling, cracking, change of color and bubbling. Additionally, there is a manufacturer backed one-time NO FAULT free replacement.
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We use Autobahn Window Film and Huper Optik window film. 

Architectural Window Tint

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Architectural films are films specifically designed for application to architectural glass (residential and commercial) as opposed to automotive window films. These films typically have lower absorption rates and usually higher reflectivity (except for Huper ceramics and the select line).

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  2. Email info@ctwindowfilm.com
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Yes, our commercial and residential quotes are always free.

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No.

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Architectural window tint applied to your home or business solves a myriad of problems. First and foremost, its most well-known property is UV reduction for fade control, but it can do so much more. For example, heat reduction for energy savings, light reduction for glare problems, UV rejection to protect your family, glass breakage control, and privacy are all benefits of architectural films. It’s the only product on the market that you can have installed to fix one problem that will fix six problems you didn’t even know existed.

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We offer both interior and exterior architectural film. Therefore, depending on the situation, we can install film on the inside and outside of the building.

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Safety Film is clear and is constructed the same way as traditional window film except it’s up to 14 times thicker, making it nearly impenetrable. It is not bulletproof, but it is shatterproof. When applied correctly using a window frame anchoring system, it can increase the time it takes an intruder to come through the window from 3 seconds up to two minutes. The security film gives whoever is inside time to escape or call the police. The film alone usually tires the intruder out and deters them from breaking in. The security film has additional benefits, which include protection from storms and earthquakes as well as protection from broken glass.

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Yes, there are light tint options that perform very well. We are proud to be the only dealer in our area that offers Huper Optik window films. These films can reject up to 54% of the total energy coming through a window and still be virtually clear. We also have the most optically clear films on the market, so if you wanted to go with a darker series and reject up to 60% of the total energy, you could and will still be able to see like there is no film applied.

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The cost of architectural window tint varies. We offer different film options to cater to any budget.

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All of our residential customers will receive a lifetime warranty for the window film applied and do have the option to purchase additional warranty that will extend to the actual windows of the home. Our commercial customers will receive a 15 year warranty for the window film applied.

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We use Huper Optik window film and Edge Technologies Window Film. 

Ceramic Coatings

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Ceramic coating formulas are molecularly designed for surfaces such as paint, vinyl, polymers, glass and more. Ceramic coatings bond to surfaces at a molecular level, filling in any nano-pores and creating a hydrophobic surface that is impervious to contamination. This makes our products ideal for critical applications across all industries. No other product in the world performs quite like this.

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The ceramic coating is applied using a microfiber applicator sponge, after it is wiped onto the paint it is then leveled with a ultra-soft microfiber towel.

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Paint correction is the process of removing scratches that are in the clear coat of a vehicles paint. The name of the process can be misleading because we don’t actually correct the paint, we correct the scratched clear coat.

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Most likely, we will only coat a vehicle if we can give it some amount of paint correction. We do this because once the coating is applied, you aren’t able to get any scratches under the coating out unless you wet sand the paint to remove the coating.

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We can paint correct any vehicle, but we may not be able to get every scratch out depending on the depth of the scratch. Once a scratch is through the clear coat, it is not correctable. It’s also going to take a lot more labor hours to correct heavily scratched paint.

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Ceramic coating will protect your paint against fading, staining, environmental scratching, and some heavy scratching depending on the package. Its most prominent effect is the ease of maintenance and hydrophobic qualities, meaning washing your vehicle will take a quarter of the time.

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The significant difference between these two options is going to be rock chips and heavy scratch protection. Paint protection film will protect your paint better in that regard. We recommend using both products to give your vehicle the ultimate protection. Using paint protection film on all high impact areas, and then going over the entire car with ceramic coating will give the vehicle maximum protection and ease of maintenance.

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Yes it does, depending on the level of coating you decide to go with, your warranty can range from 2 years all the way to lifetime. As long as your coating is properly maintained and inspected yearly.

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We use Autobahn’s line of ceramic coatings.

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We will need your vehicle for two days for ceramic coating applications.

Paint Protection Film

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Paint Protection Film is a 6mil thick transparent film that goes over the paint to protect the surface from rock chips, heavy scratches, stains, fading, bugs, acid rain, bird droppings, and any other substance that can damage the paint.
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Paint protection film is applied to a vehicle with a specific process. We offer an optional paint correction to remove scratches before applying the film; since the product is removable, we do not require this step. Also, PPF does hide minor scratches once applied. After, we decontaminate the paint removing anything that could cause problems upon installation. The film is precut, so no cutting is necessary on the paint. We apply the product with a unique solution and then squeegee out any remaining water until all bubbles and solution are gone.
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We recommend that the customer goes through a touchless car wash to remove any major dirt or debris.
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Yes, our PPF comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
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It will last the lifetime of the vehicle. We do recommend removing and reapplying any film that gets damaged due to minor fender benders.
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We recommend to our customers to use both PPF and ceramic coating to give their vehicle the ultimate protection. We cover the high impact areas with PPF and the non-impact areas with ceramic coating. This allows you to get the best protection without having to spend all the money to PPF your entire vehicle.
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We use Autobahn Road Guard.
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The length of time that we need your vehicle depends on the level of protection you want. For example, a front bumper, partial hood or partial fenders takes less time than full fenders, full hood or full vehicle. We typically require the vehicle for about 2 days.