Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the vehicle. A complete car takes 2 to 4 hours. Full-sized trucks generally take an hour to an hour and a half. A set of front doors usually takes 30–45 minutes. If old aftermarket film has to be removed first, that can add anywhere from 30 minutes to half a day.

We recommend leaving your windows rolled up for at least 24 hours after installation. This allows the film to cure and adhere to the glass before the window is moved.

In most cases, yes — depending on how old the film is and whether a color-stable film was used.

Dark Side only installs window film on vehicles inside our clean, air-conditioned facility. This gives us complete control over the installation environment — and it's how you receive the highest quality job.

Yes. Factory tint is a pigment in the glass itself, so we can install window film directly over it. Aftermarket film also offers far more solar benefit: it rejects 99% of UV rays and 35–60% of heat depending on film level, while factory tint blocks only a portion of UV and a small amount of heat. Darkening factory glass also adds privacy for items stored in the back of your vehicle.

More than just an invisible bra for cars, Paint Protection Film helps protect your vehicle from scratches, dents, stains, and swirls caused by road debris, rocks, bug droppings, and other environmental elements. It's an 8-mil, clear polyurethane film — virtually invisible, with no change to your vehicle's color or design.