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How can I speed up window tint drying on my car?
I just completed my first-ever DIY car project, tinting my windows. I know I’m not supposed to roll down my windows for a while, but how long do I wait? And how do I speed up the window tint drying process?
Matt Terzi · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congrats on tinting your windows! That first DIY car project is always so rewarding, and it only gets more fun from there!
Simply put, the best way to speed up window tin drying is to minimize moisture and cold and maximize dryness and warmth. Window tint is going to always dry faster in dry, warm weather than cold, damp weather. This means:
- Try parking in direct sunlight whenever it’s an option, and park indoors (if you can) when the sun isn’t shining
- Avoid car washes and rain when you can. Despite the tint going inside the window, moisture and humidity get trapped in the tint (those little bubbles are mostly from moisture).
- Don’t attempt to press bubbles out of the tint like you would with a phone’s screen protector. Those bubbles will evaporate in due time.
It’s going to take at least two to three days for your window tint to cure, though it’s strongly recommended you give it four or five days just to play it safe. Keep in mind it can take two or three weeks for a window tint to cure during the winter, which is why it’s always best to wait until summer to tint your windows.
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