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How To: Window Tinting

  • October 28, 2021
  • , 10:00 am
  • , Window Tinting

If you want your car to have the best window tint in Calgary, it all starts with getting the install done the right way. Most issues that people experience with their 3M window tint, like the appearance of bubbles, are a direct result of a sloppy install. So what does the installation process for the best window tint in Calgary entail? 

In today’s post, we explain how to get the best window tint for your ride.

Choosing the Best Window Tint in Calgary

Before applying 3M window tint film, you need to choose the right product for your vehicle. Depending on what you want to get out of your tint, there are quite a few options for you to choose from, including the 3M™ Crystalline Series, 3M™ Colour Stable Series and 3M™ Ceramic IR Series. Once you’ve selected your product of choice, it’s time to apply it to your windows.

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Get the Best Window Tint in Calgary in 4 Steps

Prepare The Surface

Because window tint film is applied on the inside of a vehicle’s window, the process of getting the best window tint in Calgary starts by ensuring the inside window surface is free of all dirt, debris, streaks, and any old window film. The glass must be cleaned thoroughly to ensure the film can be applied flush to the glass surface.

Measure & Cut 

You wouldn’t put on a pair of jeans that don’t fit your frame, and the same concept applies to 3M window tinting. It’s extremely important to measure and cut the film to the proper size accurately. To do this, take a section of window tint larger than the window, fit the piece of film to the window and secure it with scotch tape. Placing the film over the window is an easy way to get accurate measurements, and the film can then be cut with a knife, leaving a piece of film that will fit your car’s window like a glove.

Apply The Film

Once the window’s surface is cleaned and the film is prepped, it’s time to apply. For the best results, it’s important to mist the inside of the window with distilled water. Water acts as a buffer layer when adjusting the position of the window tint on the glass and activates the adhesive on the window tint film. The film then gets applied, with the adhesive side facing the glass. At this point, there will likely be air bubbles in the film that need to be smoothed out quickly.

Air bubbles are removed by using a squeegee or plastic card. Bubble removal is done by pressing the squeegee in the middle of the window, then slowly pushing the trapped air toward the edge of the film. The window tint will have a slightly distorted, ripple look when the bubbles have all been smoothed out. That is normal and will smooth out as the window tint dries or heats up in the sun.

Let It Dry

It can take up to seven days for a freshly installed window tint to dry completely, so don’t roll down your window for at least a week. Rolling down your window too soon can peel or wrinkle the film, and you will need to redo your window tint job if you want to drive around with the best window tint in Calgary.


With over 15 years of experience, Pro Window Tinting is proud to offer high-end automotive window tinting to all the people of Calgary. Give us a call at (403) 891-5980 today and experience Calgary’s best service.

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Note: The current Alberta vehicle equipment laws prohibit installing window tint on the windshield and front side windows. Although, any level of darkness can be used on back side and rear windows. On windshields, only the tinting installed by the car manufacturer is allowed, as are clear un-tinted frost shields or window stickers which do not impair the driver’s vision. Each Canadian province has its own rules and regulations and violating vehicle equipment laws can get you cited even when visiting other provinces. Some of our window tinting packages include the front windshield and front side windows. If you choose one of these packages, we assume no responsibility for your vehicle or its legality. It is up to the consumer to ensure that no provincial laws are being broken by having an automobile with an obstructed view.

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