The Mr. Tint Journal
Window tint, paint protection film, and ceramic coating tips, guides, and answers from the Mr. Tint team.
Every shop advertises 98 percent infrared rejection. Almost none will show you the TSER. A plain-English comparison of dyed, metalized, carbon, ceramic, and graphene film, and why California's 70 percent rule makes film quality matter more than darkness.
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San Jose saw a burglary spree of more than a hundred vehicles in two days this year, and nearly every break-in starts with someone looking through the glass. California lets you go as dark as you like behind the front seats. Here is how to use that, and what tint will not do.
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Forecasters expect above-normal fire activity across California this summer. Ash is abrasive when dry and corrosive once dew settles on it. Here is what it does to clear coat, the one thing never to do, and where ceramic coating and PPF genuinely help.
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Air conditioning is roughly 40 to 60 percent of a California home's summer electricity use, and your windows are where the heat gets in. What solar control film changes, what it does not, and how to tell whether your house is a good candidate.
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A Model 3's glass roof blocks UV, not infrared heat. Here is what ceramic window tint actually changes for San Jose drivers, what California's 70 percent rule allows, and why the roof is the upgrade owners forget.
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Stop road debris from ruining your ride. Learn how to prevent highway rock chips and protect new car paint using professional paint protection film.
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Evaluating the colored paint protection film cost? Learn if this dual-purpose premium film is worth the investment for your vehicle.
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Discover if ceramic coating for new cars is worth it. Our real-world cost guide breaks down actual value, pricing factors, and long-term paint protection.
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California has strict rules for automotive window tint, especially for front side windows and windshields. Learn what VLT means, which tint percentages are commonly used, what California law allows, and how San Jose drivers can choose a window tint that improves comfort, privacy, heat rejection, and UV protection.
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