F A Q

1. Why Are We Better Than The Next Tint Shop?

As the owner of Diplomat Window Tinting I’ve seen it all, from cheap film to quantity over quality. We take the time to do the job right and use AAA products with a problem free guarantee.

2. Do I Offer Mobile Tinting?

Absolutely not.
Due to major particle contamination in open air and environment it will always lead to unsatisfactory tint job.

3. What Is Our Warranty?

Warranty on our workmanship & material for total satisfaction.

Regular Film 3 Year Warranty
Nano Ceramic Life Time Warranty
ULTRA+ Nano Ceramic Life Time Warranty
Mirror / Colored Films 1 Year Warranty
Tail / Head Light Film 1 Year Warranty
Clear UV Life Time Warranty

4. Shopping For Price?
  1. You get what you pay for.
  2. Cheap quality film or re-boxed film.
  3. Many mobile tinters are gone like the wind when warranty or problems arise.
  4. It will cost almost double what you paid to remove low grade film. Removing film from the rear window may cause the rear defroster lines not to work. Vehicles are investments, don’t cheap out on yours!
5. What is Ultra+ Nano-Ceramic?

Ultra+ has an 80% heat rejection, 90% Infrared rejection & 400% UVA UVB UVC and has a luxurious color. You’ll get the chills even in the hottest weather. Just like our slogans says “Enjoy The Sunshine Without The Heat”

6. What Is Nano-Ceramic?

Nano-Ceramic Film has a heat rejection of 60% and a 45% infrared rejection.
It has a unique color when looking out and has a stronger scratch resistant coating built into it.

7. What Is Regular Film?
Regular film is strictly for cosmetic purposes only. It will make the vehicle more hotter.
8. How Long Does The Installation Take?

We have the most advanced technology in the industry. A computer plot machine, that will cut out the kit for your vehicle to minimize time and to insure a 99% perfection fit and a scratch free guarantee. Install time can take anywhere from 1.5H – 2.5H.

9. After Installation

Do not clean the windows for 30 days. The windows will look blurry, bubbly and cloudy after the tint is applied and could take to 19 days for the window to cure.

10. When Can I Roll Down My Windows?

Don’t unroll for 3-5 days.

11. How Too Clean A Tinted Window?

Never clean tinted windows with Windex, Water / Vinegar or anything with Ammonia. If using glass cleaning products, it must say (tint safe) on the bottle. We also sell tint safe glass cleaner for $10 per jug.

12. What Shade % Do We Carry?

Dark to Light film.

(for blending shades together please look in gallery)

Legend

05% Limo
15% A Little Darker Than Factory Tint
20% Factory (What You Find On A Stock Vehicle)
35% Best Results For Cosmetic Look
50% Perfect For Driver / Passenger Front Windows
70% For Front Windshield
75% For Front Windshield
80% For Front Windshield

13. Is It illegal To Have The Windshield, Driver / Passenger Windows Tinted or Tail & Head Lights In The B.C. Motor Vehicle Act?

Yes, you cannot tint these by law. But talk to us for best suggestions.

14. What Are The Differences Between Bubbles and Particles Under The Film?

Bubbles are moisture trapped under the film and will disappear in time. Particles are specs of dirt or debris trapped under the film and will always be there. We do our best to prevent particles from happening with excessive cleaning. All of our water is treated and we use special tools with no lint paper towels.

15. What Is Dot Matrix?

Dot Matrix is a border that goes around the rear window and sometimes the quarter windows. Its black when there is no film on it and when film is applied it will look white or silver giving your whole window a unique look.

Can it be prevented? Yes it can, by scraping the dot matrix off with a razor, but it is not recommended.

16. Will Window Film Fade Or Purple?

Yes, all window film will fade or turn purple or brown, Unless it’s a Dyed Color Stable Film or Nano Ceramic film. Diplomat Window Tinting only uses Dyed Color Stable Film Or Nano Ceramic Film.

17. Diplomat Polarized Tail / Head Light Film

You’ll stand out with Diplomat’s Polarized Tail Light Tinting, which is instantly recognizable for its glossy and scratch-free look. This is a coloured 7mil film with self-healing properties, and it comes in OEM tinted appearance, which helps to deflect unwanted attention.

18. What Type Of Head Light & Tail Lights Does Everyone Else Offer?

Spray Tint – looks runny, to dark or to light, scratches easily, looks dull and blotchy.

Plasti Dip – has a matte / dull finish to it. It’s very noticeable and will cause un wanted attention.

Regular Head & Tail Light Tint, looks dull with no gloss and scratches easy.

19. What Is Dyed Color Stable Film?

Dyed film consists of the following 4 different layers.

  • Dyed Polyester Film
  • Mounting Adhesive
  • Scratch Resistant Hard Coat
  • 99% UV Rejection

Dyed films are non-reflective in a solid color, offering no reflection. Dyed film has no effect on any type of electronics installed in the vehicle. For the price you cannot beat the quality Dyed Film has to offer.

20. More Info About Metalized Film

Metalized film consists of the following 5 different layers. (We don’t use metalized film.)

  • Metalized Film
  • Mounting Adhesive
  • Laminated Adhesive
  • Scratch Resistant Hard Coat
  • 99% UV Ray Rejection?

Metalized film is coated with a thin sputtered layer of (25-30) different types of metal. Different metals are chosen to control and subtract specific bands of radiation (A, B & C) from the solar spectrum. With all these metals combined it gives a high reflective, glossy and a mirror effect look.
Metallized film gives a light bluish look from the inside. Outside will be a highly reflective look and pending on the shade you desire it will look black. Metallized film is desired for the glossy, mirrored look.

One of the attributes of metallized film is it can take extreme climate changes and will hold its specs longer than a dyed film would. When the film fades it will turn yellowish and clear.
Metallized film has extreme interference on electronic(s) built in and/or in the vehicle such as; cell phones, GPS, radar detectors, satellite radio and much more.

21. What Is Hybrid Film?

Hybrid film consists of the following 6 different layers.

  • Dyed Polyester Film
  • Metalized Film
  • Mounting Adhesive
  • Laminated Adhesive
  • Scratch Resistant Hard Coat
  • 99% UV Ray Rejection

Hybrid Film is a combined mixture of dyed and metal consisting primarily of titanium and aluminum. It produces a medium mirrored surface with great spec performances and has a blue shade when looking out.

Hybrid film is a new technology replacing the defects in metalized film. It is blended primarily to reduce the interference metalized film has with all electronics devices and still has a good source of heat rejection.

22. More Info About Nano Ceramic Film

Nano-Ceramic film consists of the following 5 different layers.

  • Nano Ceramic Technology
  • Mounting Adhesive
  • Laminated Adhesive
  • Scratch Resistant Hard Coat
  • 99% UV Ray Rejection

Enjoy the sunshine without the heat!

With my Nano Ceramic Coating Films they all provide excellent optical clarity with full natural colors. Reduce day and night time glare with extraordinary heat & infrared rejection even in the lightest shade. Nano Ceramic Film allows more visible light and reduces more solar & infrared heat than any other film on the market. It doesn’t interfere with any electronics you rely on in your vehicle. Let the film do all the work when it comes to the sun’s harmful UV Rays (A, B & C) the film has a built in SPF +1000. This will be all the protection you’ll ever need to hide behind. Your vehicle’s interior trim is protected and always looking new.

23. Can You Tint Plastic Wind Screens Or Plastic Motorcycle Helmets?

Unfortunately you cant. You’ll need to buy them pre-tinted.

Call Diplomat Window Tinting To Book Your Appointment!

604-782-8468 (TINT)