car window tint post installation care

General Care and Information for 3M™ Automotive Window Films

    • Avoid winding down windows within the first 48 hours of car window tint installation.
    • Allow a minimum of 7 days to pass after installation before you clean the surface to ensure complete binding of the films to window.
    • The surface may be washed with common cleaning solutions.
    • Do not paste stickers or other adhesive materials (including suction cups) within the first week of installation. You may put up car decals after this period.
    • Do not peel at the edges of car window tints.
    • Refrain from using abrasive type cleaning agents and bristle brushes that will scratch the tint. Instead, it is recommended to use synthetic sponges, squeegees or soft cloth with cleaning solution.
  • “Halo-effect”

    • Due to the nature of light, when it passes through the glass especially at the demister area, it will refract and hence causes the “halo-effect” - pronounced bright stripes that are observed at night when another car headlights shine from behind.
    • The intensity varies from car to car and performance of the film is not affected.

    Water Bubbles

    • Water bubbles are inevitable in every solar film application and are temporary.
    • Allow up to 2 weeks, during which the car is exposed to the sun for at least 1 week, for the bubbles to evaporate.
    • If the bubbles are still visible after 3 weeks, you may approach 3M or your installer for assistance.

    Note: For the first week after car window film installation, the windows might appear hazy. This effect will disappear after the water vapour has evaporated.