PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Loans
Car Loan
Compare Car Loans with Jerry
Jerry's Expert Advice
Car Loan Guides
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
How do you tint your car windows?
What’s the best way to tint my car windows? My commute to work is always full of traffic and I feel like other drivers sometimes stare at me. I’d like to tint my windows so people can’t see me as clearly.
Joshua Levy · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Tinting is a great way to make your car feel more private. But every state has unique laws regulating window tint. Check your state’s tint laws before getting started.
Once you’ve done your research, you can buy your tint! While different tint-products will have different application methods, these are the general steps you should take to tint your car windows:
- Clean your windows as thoroughly as possible with soapy water.
- Dry the window and roll it back up.
- Spray the window with soapy water to help your tint stick to the window. Roll your tint over the window with the adhesive side is facing you. Do not remove the liner yet.
- Cut the tint into a workable size, leaving a few extra inches around the sides.
- Spray the tint with water to help it stick to the exterior window, and cut the tint to fit your window’s shape.
- Slightly lower your window and prep the interior by spraying it with water to help you apply the tint.
- Peel the liner halfway down and apply the tint to the top interior part of your window.
- Use a card to press down the tint and get rid of any bubbles.
- Roll up your window, remove the bottom half of the liner, and apply it as you did for the top half.
- Repeat process for each window.
Tinting can be a long and challenging process. Unfortunately, tint jobs can cost anywhere from $50 to $600—so it may be worth trying on your own.
If you’re already taking the time to tint your windows, take an extra minute to save on car insurance with
Jerry
. A licensed broker, the Jerry app can help you find and compare quotes from over 50 top providers in minutes. If you find a better plan, Jerry can help you buy new coverage and even help cancel your old policy!MORE: How to tint car windows
View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies
