What are the precautions after applying film to a new car?
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Precautions after applying film to a new car include avoiding car washing, prohibiting parking under trees, and not using detergent products to clean the film. The adhesion between the newly applied film and the car paint is not yet strong enough. High-pressure water guns during car washing may cause the edges of the film to lift, and in severe cases, the film may need to be reapplied. If you must wash the car, you can wipe it with clean water, but avoid directly spraying water at the edges. Trees often have many birds gathering, and although parking a newly applied invisible film under a tree avoids direct sunlight, tree sap and bird droppings are corrosive and may damage the film. Therefore, if you encounter bird droppings, they should be removed immediately. If pollutants appear on the film, never use detergent products for cleaning, especially tar and carburetor cleaners. These cleaners are highly corrosive and can cause significant damage to the film. Generally, specialized cleaners are used for film cleaning.
The most important thing in the first few days after getting window tint is not to roll down the windows. Last time I got itchy fingers and cracked it open slightly, which caused bubbling at the edges. The tint installer said it takes 3-5 days for the film to fully adhere, and operating windows during this period can cause shifting. If you see water ripples on the film, don't panic - they'll smooth out naturally after a couple days in the sun. Wait at least a week before washing your car, keep pressure washers away from windows, and avoid ammonia-based glass cleaners. Special note for windshield tint: don't use defogger function as heating elements may wrinkle metallic films. Try not to park under trees - sap is extremely difficult to remove from fresh tint. My friend's tint started peeling because he washed the car before waiting five days, ending up paying double to have it redone.
