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Benefits of Auto Window Tinting

Columbia & Missouri's Premiere Auto Window Tinting Installers

At The Tint Guys, Automotive Film is more than just tint. It’s an upgrade for auto glass with benefits beyond anything factory delivered. Explore shades ranging from limo dark to nearly clear, combined with premium features to improve your car both inside and out. 

Block Dangerous UV Rays

Window tint blocks UV rays to help reduce your risk of skin cancer.

Did you know drivers in the U.S. have a higher rate of skin cancer on their left side due to exposure while driving?
Here’s a scientific fact that most people find hard to believe: While it’s rare to get sunburned through your car windows, harmful ultraviolet (UVA) rays that contribute to premature aging and skin cancer can still reach you.

Damage from UVA rays is cumulative as they penetrate deep into the skin and can silently accelerate the aging process, cause wrinkles and even skin cancer. In fact, research shows that drivers in the U.S. have a higher rate of skin cancer on their left side due to exposure while driving.

Why put up with this risk when you don’t have to any longer? Our premium window tints blocks more than 99% of harmful UV rays. It’s why The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends window tint as part of a comprehensive skin care program.

Why let excessive heat and glare ruin your ride?

Make your road trips more comfortable by adding window tint to your car, truck, or SUV.

It’s no secret the sun’s rays can cause car interiors to become unbearably hot. But you can keep your cool.

During the hot summer months, there seems to be no escape from the blazing heat of the sun — even in your car. You start off running the air conditioning at a low setting and before you know it, you're at full blast. And when you do hit the road, blinding glare can often be a dangerous distraction.


Window tint can change all that — putting you back in control for a cooler, more comfortable ride. By blocking more than 99% of harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, our premium brand window tints protects passengers from skin damage and the interior of your vehicle from fading and cracking. And on the road, window tint helps reduce blinding glare and painful eye strain.


You can choose from a variety of shades at The Tint Guys — from light to dark — that will provide privacy for you, your passengers as well as your belongings. Ride safer, cooler and in greater comfort by adding window tint to your vehicle. Window tint is recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation as part of a comprehensive skin care program.

Enhance the Style and Appearance of your Vehicle

Do you want your car to stand out from the crowd? Sure you do. Whether you want your ride to look elegant with clear and invisible window films, or scorching hot– Our window tint can help make it happen. In fact, when you have our window tint professionally installed on your car, you not only get the look you want but the privacy you seek from the outside world.

Customize your ride with window tint so it’s as cool as you.

Auto enthusiasts agree that tinting car windows offers the most stylish appearance of any window tint on the market.
  • A wide variety of shades from light to dark including ceramic tint that maximizes heat and ultraviolet rejection, keeping you and your vehicle cool and helping to protect from the damaging effects of the sun
  • Soft charcoal color matches factory privacy glass
  • Privacy for passengers and belongings
With our exclusive range of window tints, you can choose a look for your car that truly complements your personality. Plus, you can rely on high performance and maximum UV protection.
  • Keeps vehicle cooler and more comfortable
  • Provides more than 99% Ultraviolet (UV) protection
  • Helps protect upholsteries from fading and cracking
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Auto Window Tinting FAQ's

  • WHAT IS LEGAL TINT DARKNESS (VLT VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMISSION) IN MISSOURI?

    35% on the front driver and passenger windows/ As dark as wanted on rear sides and back glass /  no tint on windshield below the AS1 marks on the factory window (typically 5-7"s from the top of the windshield). You can click here to learn more about the laws for all states and more specifics.

  • WHAT IS WINDOW FILM?

    Window film is a thin, multi-layered polyester material that incorporates the many different layers to control different properties, including Ultra-Violet (UV) light, heat, glare, and privacy. Window film comes in a variety of performance levels and shades.

  • WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WINDOW FILM?

    The many benefits of window film include eye comfort, UV protection, aesthetics, and increased safety, privacy, and energy savings.

  • WHAT DO THE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF FILM MEAN?

    Film percentages stand for light transmission or the amount of light that is allowed through the film. The lower the percentage, the darker the film.

  • IS THE TINT APPLIED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE WINDOW?

    No. Window film is installed on the inside of the glass. This allows for maximum durability.

  • WILL THE FILM AFFECT MY REAR DEFROSTER, OR WILL MY REAR DEFROSTER AFFECT THE FILM?

    No, window film and a car’s rear defroster will not affect one another.

  • HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO TINT MY VEHICLE?

    The amount of time it would take to tint your vehicle depends on the vehicle type. A complete car can take anywhere from two to four hours. Full-sized trucks generally take about an hour or so. If you are interested in only tinting the two front doors, thirty to forty minutes is usually satisfactory. If your vehicle has old film that needs to be removed, this process adds about two to four additional hours to the film installation. These time estimates are for ideal situations; as with anything, things may happen that can extend window film installation time. Please keep this in mind when making your appointment.

  • I JUST HAD MY WINDOWS TINTED, WHY DO THEY LOOK HAZY?

    The moisture that remains between the film and the glass after installation can cause a hazy, streaky, blotchy appearance. It takes several days for the adhesive/film to completely cure. The remaining moisture will evaporate through the film; depending on the type of film, this process may take a couple of days or even a couple of months. When the water evaporates completely, your windows should have excellent clarity.

  • CAN I ROLL MY WINDOWS DOWN RIGHT AWAY AFTER I’VE HAD FILM INSTALLED?

    We recommend that you leave your vehicle windows rolled up for 3-5 days after the window film installation. This allows the film to cure and adhere to the glass before the window is moved.

  • WHAT SHOULD I USE TO CLEAN MY WINDOWS AFTER I’VE HAD THEM TINTED?

    After window film installation, wait a week before cleaning the inside of the window where the film was installed. After a week, use a window cleaner without ammonia and a soft cloth or rubber squeegee. We recommend foam cleaners because they do not streak, and are usually ammonia-free. Never scrape the film with any type of blade or clean your tinted windows with anything abrasive, as it will scratch the film.

  • WHAT CAUSES WINDOW FILM TO TURN PURPLE?

    The window film used by The Tint Guys at Sound Performance is color stable film, thus carrying a lifetime warranty that guarantees no color change. This means that our window films do not turn purple like the cheap films sold in other shops or auto parts stores. Please see our Lifetime Limited Warranty for more information.

  • WHAT IF MY VEHICLE ALREADY HAS OLD FILM ON THE WINDOWS? WILL IT NEED TO BE REMOVED BEFORE I HAVE MY WINDOWS TINTED? (AKA: CAN I TINT OVER TINT?)

    Old film will need to be removed before installation of new window film. It is always best to have the old film removed by a professional, as the vehicle’s rear defroster can be easily damaged. There is an additional charge for removal of old film, and the process adds about two to four hours to the window film installation process. If your vehicle has old film that will require removal before installing new film, it is best to drop your vehicle off in the morning and let us call you when the job is completed.

  • IF MY WINDOW FILM IS DAMAGED, CAN IT BE FIXED?

    Damaged window film cannot be repaired, but the damaged piece of film can be removed and the glass can be retinted.

  • CAN THE FRONT TWO DOORS BE MATCHED TO THE VEHICLE FACTORY WINDOW TINT?

    Yes. However, having this level of window film on front doors is not legal in Missouri. Vehicle factory window tint is usually 26%-15% film level. Missouri law states that front door legal light transmission is 35%, which is lighter than the rear window of your factory tinted vehicle.

  • CAN I DARKEN VEHICLE FACTORY WINDOW TINT?

    Yes. As long as it is factory window tint, we can install window film directly on the glass. Factory window tint’s color is actually a pigment in the glass. Aftermarket window film also has many more solar benefits than factory window tint. Factory tint only rejects part of the UV rays, and only rejects a small amount of heat. Aftermarket window film rejects 99% of ultraviolet rays and between 35%-60% of heat, depending on the film level used. In addition to these benefits, darkening factory tinted glass will give you more privacy for storing your personal items in the back of the vehicle.

  • DOES WINDOW FILM PREVENT GLASS FROM BREAKING?

    No, window film does not prevent glass from breaking. Window film does increase the safety of the glass; due to a very aggressive adhesive, the film helps to hold the pieces of broken glass together. In the event the glass breaks, due to an auto accident, a person running into it, or an attempted break-in, the glass will shatter, but in most instances, the film will help keep the glass together.

  • CAN WINDOW FILM INCREASE SAFETY AND SECURITY?

    Yes, window film adds a degree of shatter resistance to the glass areas of your home, building, or vehicle. These films bond to glass and help hold dangerous glass fragments in place, should breakage occur due to an accident, natural disaster, or illegal entry.

  • DOES BLOCKING UV RAYS HELP PREVENT FADING AND DETERIORATION?

    Yes. The same sun that brightens a room’s interior can be detrimental to fabrics, furnishings, artwork, and rugs. Ultraviolet rays are the main cause of both fade and deterioration. Window films can screen out 99% of the damaging UV rays that can fade richly colored furniture, tapestries, and artwork. Heat and light also play a part in fading, but using window film to block nearly 100% of UV rays will increase the life of your personal property for years.

  • CAN WINDOW FILM BE APPLIED TO ANY SURFACE?

    No. Window film should only be applied to glass surfaces that have a smooth finish since the adhesive is meant to adhere to glass only. Plastics, Plexiglass, or Lexan contain too much oil for the film to adhere properly for a long period of time.