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What Is The Difference Between Cheap & Premium Window Tint Film?

If you have ever wondered what the difference is between quality films and the "cheap" stuff, well you have came to the right place.


First thing you should avoid. Craiglist window tinting Ads, Facebook Market Place Ads, and Offer Up Ads.


Prices might sound great, but are not insured and licensed. Save yourself the headache.


Cheap 20% Film Faded to near Clear within 2 Years.

Window tinting is not only manufactured to lower the radiant temperature within an office, vehicle or home, but it is also utilized to improve the overall aesthetic look and feel of the property or car. These days, it is possible to choose from both cheap and premium window tinting products, and getting to know the distinctions between these two might mean the difference between investing in a tint that lasts a lifetime and having to do get it redone in the future.


Cheap window film is often made quickly, with old technology and without much attention to a quality control department. This often results in bubbling on the surface of the tinting which can have a very negative impact on the overall appearance of a vehicle. These bubbles indicate that the adhesive has not properly attached itself to the surface of the window on which it is being applied, and it occurs due to a wide range of reasons.

Cheap window film will end up fading very fast, it might look great for the first few months and most will thinking they spent their hard earned money wisely. But in fact, the tinting will actually peel away from the window. This is something that happens over time, either because the tinting wasn’t applied properly, or because a lower quality material was used.


Poor quality tinting is rarely guaranteed by the manufacturer, and this is because these companies tend to have a good idea that their work isn’t going to last. This means that you need to seek out those companies that will put their money where their mouth is and provide a guarantee or warranty on the work that they do. Make sure you do your research. One more thing is to make sure you are having your film installed by a authorized dealer. A warranty is worth nothing unless that are recognized by the manufacturer and or distributor.


Global QDP 35% installed 4 years ago.

Premium quality window tinting doesn’t always have to be very expensive. We offer affordable solutions to home, car and office owners looking to coat their windows without the exorbitant costs that are usually associated.


People often assume that they are saving money by selecting a cheaper alternative, rather than premium window tinting, but this often comes back to haunt them in the future. The truth is that cheap window tinting simply does not last, which means that the entire job will only need to be redone the moment the tint starts to peel away. Ultimately, premium window tinting means paying just a bit more at the outset and saving a lot more money in the long run.


The price difference between cheap and premium window tinting might be glaringly obvious, but so are the results. In most instances, cheap window tinting will have a lifespan of about 2 years.


Here is a survey that was just recently done from installers and window film company owner all across the United States. Yes, we are more bias to Global Window Film, as we are an authorized dealer for them.


Data Pulled for WFR



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