Installing Ultimate IR Window Film

Once the exterior is protected, it’s time to kick things up a notch for the driving experience. For the VW ID Buzz, we applied our Ceramic Pro Ultimate IR Window Film to all windows.

This isn’t your average car tint. The Ultimate IR Window Film goes beyond aesthetics to deliver advanced heat rejection, reduced cabin glare, and UV protection for the ultimate in driving comfort. The cabin stays cooler, the interior stays protected from fading, and the passengers enjoy a more luxurious, peaceful ride.

Whether you’re stuck in rush-hour traffic or cruising down Route 66, this film raises the bar for style and performance.

Explaining Our Window Tint Installation Process

Window Film installation is a precision process. At our Elite Dealer in West Kansas City, we’re known for the quality of our tint – and expert installation. Noted below is the process we take for ALL window film jobs.

Step 1 – Inspect and Clean the Interior

Before installation, we thoroughly clean the interior of your car to ensure a dust-free environment. This helps prevent any contaminants from getting trapped between the film and the glass, resulting in a flawless application. We also inspect for any existing damage or imperfections that may affect the installation process.

Step 2 – Protect the Interior

Installing window film requires generous use of a “slip solution,” essentially a mix of soapy water. This solution allows the film to glide smoothly over the window’s surface, giving the technician the flexibility to position it precisely before securing it in place.

During the tacking process, excess water often spills onto the door panel. To prevent water damage, we take the precaution of applying a protective wrap beforehand, ensuring the process is both effective and safe.

Step 3 – Window Decontamination

Cleaning the exterior of your windows is an essential first step in our window tint installation process, but it doesn’t address the embedded debris on the glass. To guarantee a flawless bond for your ceramic window tint, we perform a meticulous glass detailing process on both the interior and exterior surfaces.

This process involves multiple steps and specialized products, ensuring a pristine finish and optimal adhesion.

Exterior Glass Cleaning

Shrinking is a crucial step in the process of installing window film. By applying heat, the film is carefully shrunk to achieve a precise, custom fit. This step is performed on the outside of the glass where the film will be applied.

To prevent any contamination during the process, we thoroughly clean the exterior surface using specialized cleaning pads and microfiber towels, ensuring it is spotless before the shrinking begins.

Interior Glass Cleaning

To ensure no debris gets trapped between the film and the glass, we thoroughly decontaminate the interior surface as well. This process creates an impeccably clean, flawless surface—perfectly prepared for the installation of ceramic tint.

Step 4 – Computer Cut Window Film

Not all automotive glass is created equal, with each vehicle featuring uniquely shaped windows. To guarantee a precise fit for every window tint installation, we use advanced computer-cut patterns tailored to each vehicle.

These patterns are carefully cut using a plotter, ensuring exceptional accuracy while minimizing film waste. This efficient process not only enhances quality but also helps us keep costs low—savings we’re proud to pass on to our clients.

Step 5 – Window Film Weeding

Computer cutting offers impressive precision, but it’s not always flawless. To achieve a perfect fit, professional window film installers perform a process called “weeding” before applying the film to the glass. This involves carefully removing any excess tint material from the edges and cutouts, ensuring seamless and precise installation.

This process ensures that only the intended sections of the tint remain on the window, much like peeling away the excess parts of a sticker to reveal the desired design. Weeding is essential for achieving a clean, precise finish, ensuring the tint not only looks professional but also functions effectively.

Some window tint installers cut the film directly on the automotive glass. We strongly discourage this practice, as it risks scratching the glass or, even worse, damaging the window trim.

Step 6 – Shrinking

Before applying the tint to the interior of the glass, our technicians carefully use a heat gun to shrink the film. This process ensures the window film fits perfectly, creating a tight, smooth, and flawless finish for a seamless installation.

Step 7 – Tacking the Film

During installation, tinters apply a generous amount of slip solution to position the film precisely on the glass. Once the alignment is perfect, they use a squeegee to secure the film in place. This process removes excess slip solution, activates the adhesive, and ensures a clean, seamless bond between the film and the glass.

Step 8 – Precision Fitting

Some windows have narrow, hard-to-reach areas that demand expert precision for a flawless installation. Our skilled technicians utilize specialized tools to carefully tuck the film into tight corners and crevices. This meticulous process minimizes the risk of tiny bubbles forming during the drying phase, ensuring a smooth and professional finish.

Step 9 – Final Wipe Down & Drying

Once the film installation is complete, our technicians carefully wipe down the entire door and interior sections to remove any residual liquid. The vehicle is then placed in a temperature-controlled environment for several hours, ensuring the adhesive begins to cure properly.

As part of our quality control process, our technicians conduct a thorough final inspection after the initial curing is complete. They carefully check for any imperfections, creases, or bubbles to ensure flawless results before returning the vehicle to our clients.

Explaining the Difference Between Ceramic Tint and Regular Tint

Tint isn’t just tint, and that old, bubbling low-quality tint from yesteryears doesn’t compare to today’s ultra-modern ceramic films. Here’s why our Ceramic Pro Window Film stands out from the crowd:

• Better Heat Rejection

Ceramic tint blocks up to 96% of infrared heat, keeping your cabin cooler than standard tint could even dream of.

• UV Protection

It’s not just about comfort—ceramic tint safeguards against harmful UV rays that can fade your interior and harm your skin. It’s basically sunscreen, but for your car.

• Crystal-Clear Clarity

With ceramic tint, you don’t sacrifice visibility for style. See the road ahead with stunning clarity.

• Long-Lasting Durability

Unlike regular tint that can fade, bubble, or peel over time, ceramic tint is a reliable performer season after season.

Whether it’s for protecting your interior or elevating your vehicle’s sleek appearance, ceramic tint is the gold standard—and it’s exactly what the VW ID Buzz deserves.