Huddersfield’s Best Window Tinting Near You

No, in addition to car windows, the lights of a vehicle can also be tinted. Although it’s a less popular form of tinting, it actually holds some practical benefits, which we will share below:

Protecting your lights

Lights are often an overlooked aspect of people’s car when it comes to protection. But light tints can work as a protective layer, adding a level of protection against scratches and chips that can come as a result of general driving or road debris. 

In addition, like regular window tints, a tint applied to your lights provides a level of UV protection. This protects the lights from becoming yellow or hazy over time, which can typically happen as a result of direct exposure to sunlight. 

Reduced glare

This is subject to the tint applied, but a tinted headlight can help to reduce glare. This prevents oncoming drivers from becoming startled, especially in difficult driving conditions. This may be helpful for any drivers who frequently are told their lights are too bright. 

Aesthetics

Although not exactly a practical benefit, tinting your lights can provide a unique look to your vehicle that can compliment any other personalisation you may have already applied. 

Are there laws for headlight tints?

Yes. Much like regular window tinting laws, headlight tints also have specific restrictions applied to them. Ignoring these restrictions can lead to a failed MOT, police intervention, and removal of the tint/further repercussions. The restrictions are as follows:

1. Light tints must not reduce the output of light by more than 50%. This compromises road safety for the driver, pedestrians, and other road users. However, this can vary between vehicles, as some lights are more powerful than others.
2. A light tint can only be coloured in white or yellow. Any deviation from this is illegal. 
3. The vehicle’s lights must be clearly observable from a reasonable distance. Again, this will vary between vehicles, this means one vehicle might easily be seen with a 50% light tint, whilst another, possibly older vehicle could struggle to be seen from the exact same distance. 

So, now we know the basics about what can be tinted, how exactly do you go about it?

How do you book window tinting appointments with GoTints?

Booking a window tinting appointment with GoTints can be done in two ways. Option one is to click this link to begin the process of obtaining a quote, and booking an appointment if you’re happy with it. The second option is by contacting us directly via telephone or email which are available at the bottom of this blog. 

But what exactly does a window tinting appointment with a professional business look like?

What can I expect with a professional window tint appointment?

When dealing with experts such as GoTints, you can expect the following processes as part of a window tint appointment.

1. A consultation to understand your needs. (E.g, the kind of tint you want, it’s strength, which windows you want to be tinted).
2. An inspection of your windows/windscreens to see if there are any damages or issues that could affect the installation process. 
3. A Thorough clean of the windows on which the tint would be applied, removing contaminants and providing a more effective adhesion. This is followed by another inspection to see if there were any damages or issues being hidden by dust and dirt.
4. Protection is added to areas of the vehicle such as door panels and interiors if needed. 
5. The tint is prepared either via measuring the windows and manually cutting the tint, or using templated tints. The tint is then cut to match the specific dimensions of the window.
6. Slip solution is applied to the windows to allow the tint to be put in place accurately. A heat gun may also be used depending on the shape of the window. 
7. Once applied, the tint is then adhered onto the windows via a squeegee or similar device to ensure there are no air bubbles between the tint and window. 
8. The tint is left to dry naturally.
9. Any excess trim is removed. 
10. The tint then has a final observation before confirming its completion. 

Please note that processes may vary between tinting service providers.

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