How long after window tinting can windows not be opened?
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After new car window tinting is completed, windows cannot be opened for 3 days in summer and 7 days in winter. Cloudy condensation appears after new car window tinting: Due to weather and other factors, the time required for the moisture to dry after car window tinting varies. In winter and rainy weather, cloudy condensation may appear between the film and the glass, which is a normal phenomenon. It will naturally dry and disappear after 4-10 weeks of sun exposure. Stains on new car window tinting: If there are stains on the car window tinting, do not scrape them with sharp hard objects or wipe them with irritating chemical solvents. It is recommended to gently wipe them with clean wet towels, sponges, or soft cloths. Also, avoid using highly corrosive chemical solvents when washing the car yourself to prevent damage to the surface of the car window tinting. Can the air conditioning be used after car window tinting: Do not let the air conditioning blow directly on the front windshield for 7 days after front windshield tinting. Do not turn on the rear defogger for a week after rear windshield tinting. Moisture that has not dried can also adversely affect the defogger. Remember to turn off the defogger after use to prevent long-term high temperatures from causing the car window tinting to bubble or deform.
I've been driving for over 20 years and have had window tinting done several times – this requires caution. Newly applied window film is like glue that hasn't fully dried; you absolutely mustn't roll down the windows within three days. Last time when my buddy got his car tinted, he couldn't resist rolling down the window to smoke the next day, and the edge of the driver's side window film got completely peeled up by the rubber seal, wasting over 800 yuan on rework. Actually, when windows are rolled up/down, the rubber seals rub against the film edges. The adhesive backing hasn't fully cured right after application, making it particularly prone to displacement. In summer heat, two days of drying might suffice, but to be safe, I always advise friends to wait at least a week. Remember to insert your parking card on the windshield beforehand to avoid damaging the film when rolling down windows to retrieve it.
Last week I just had my car tinted at a detailing shop, and the salesgirl repeatedly emphasized that I must not roll down the windows for three days. She explained that the adhesive on newly applied tint film needs time to cure, and operating the windows during this period could cause slight displacement between the film and glass, potentially leading to small bubbles or wrinkles at the edges. My best friend learned this the hard way last month - she rolled down her window to receive a package the day after tinting, resulting in a lifted corner on the passenger window that's barely noticeable from afar but quite annoying up close. My current solution is keeping my vehicle registration card clipped to the sun visor in advance, ready to be passed through the door gap when needed for inspection. Though the AC recirculation isn't as comfortable, it's totally worth enduring for the flawless appearance of my new tint!
