Iowa Window Tint Laws and Legal Limit

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Our customers ask us all the time, “What’s the legal limit for window tint in Iowa, and what exactly are the window tint laws for the state of Iowa?”

Legally you can’t have tint on your front door windows. The law states that your front door windows must read at least 70% visibility, and even thought your front windows look “clear”, the glass actually reads around 75% visibility. So legally you can’t put tint on your front door windows in Iowa.

Do people tint their front windows anyway? YES, it’s up to you.

 

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So to make things easier, we decided to add a page on our website (you’re on it right now) that describes exactly what the Iowa laws are for Window Tint, and whether or not you can get an exception from your doctor to have your window tint darker than the legal limit according to the Iowa Window Tint laws.

The first thing you need to know:

As of July 4th 2012, Iowa no longer grants exemptions for windows to be tinted beyond the legal limit due to medical conditions.

Second, the legal limit for window tint according to the Iowa Window Tint Law is that you must allow 70% of light to pass through your FRONT DOOR WINDOWS and WINDSHIELD (in other words, 70% visibility).

There is NO limit to how dark you can tint your rear door windows and back windshield.

You can tint your windshield down the the “AS1” line at the top of your windshield on the sides.

Keep in mind: A “clear” front door window or windshield (the way it comes from the factory with no tint on it) only allows about 75% of light or visibility because the glass is not completely “clear”.

So, adding any window tint at all will put your windows over the legal window tint limit.
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Serving central Iowa and Des Moines

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Presidential Detail on a Ford F350 (pics)

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Our Presidential Detail includes:

Full interior cleanup, leather conditioner & sealer, fabric protectant, complete exterior detail, clay bar, cut & scratch removal, high speed polish, wax, paint sealant, chrome and wheel polish… And way more!

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Keep Your Kids Happy and Safe in the Car

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Being a father I’ve learned a few things, and one of them is that if your child is uncomfortable or unhappy in the car, you’re in for a LONG and ANNOYING ride!

We’ve all been there; you’re on your way to the store, on the way home or on a road trip and your precious kids in the back seat aren’t acting so cute and sweet…

Over time (being the owner of a window tint shop) I’ve experienced first hand how much more comfortable (and peaceful) your kids will be after you’ve decided to keep the glare and heat of the sun out of their eyes and off of their skin!

In fact, my daughter can actually look out the window and enjoy the trees and sky as we drive, which is a miracle because she now keeps herself entertained so I don’t have to while I’m trying to drive us safely to our destination.

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Here’s a few facts for you, because let’s be honest, you’re probably not a window tint expert, but that’s okay!

  • The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends window tint as part of a comprehensive sun protection program. This recommendation often comes as a surprise because most people think only of outdoor sun safety when they think of skin cancer prevention, and don’t realize that the sun harms your skin just as much while you’re in your car as it does when you’re on the beach (even in the winter time)!
  • Many people buy window tint for aesthetic reasons but the main reason often cited by motorists opting for tinted windows is to block out the sun and keep their skin safe from UV Rays and Infrared Radiation.
  • The “factory tint” that comes stock on the back of minivans, SUVs and trucks blocks almost no UV, IR Radiation or Heat, so having high performance window tint installed is highly recommended both for the safety and comfort of the driver as well as passengers and children.

I think any smart parent can see that high performance window tint is considered a must if you’re at all concerned for the safety and comfort of your children (or if you crave a calm and peaceful car ride with your kids!)

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Give us a call for more information on our high performance window tint. We can answer all of your questions such as Pricing, Availability, How it works and more!

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How we turned “Farm Truck” to “Black Beauty”

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On Tuesday morning, we got a call from a gentleman almost an hour away. He said he was in need of an extreme buff and paint correction job, and would also like his interior cleaned. Luckily, he called the right place and we got him in right away (just a couple hours later) and got to work…

And it starts…

The Wash…

We pulled the truck into the wash bay and got to work soaking down the muddy exterior with our pre soak degreaser. This breaks down the mud and grime on the paint, in the wheels wells and on the door jambs.

After rinsing off all of the degreaser and mud, we scrubbed it top to bottom with our premium wash mitts, then rinsed off the soap.

The Interior…

First, we vacuum all of the loose gravel and trash on the carpet and seats. After that, we use our air compressor and blow out any gravel or trash under the seats, up under the dash and in between the seats and console, then we vacuum anything that blows out. We then soak the carpet and non fragile parts of the interior (seats, carpet, door panels etc) in a pre soak cleaner and then begin shampooing the carpet. After we got done shampooing, we cleaned every inch of the plastics (door panels, dash, cup holder etc) top to bottom including the headliner.

After everything is clean, we seal and condition the leather and plastics, apply fabric protectant on the carpet to prevent future staining and clean all of the windows.

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On to the paint…

First things first, we use clay bar, which when rubbed over the surface of the paint with a petrolium wax lubricant removes all oxidation, over spray, tree sap and other contaminants to prepare for buffing.

Now it’s time to buff. We started with a heavy grit cutting compound to work out the deeper scratches, and follow that with a medium compund. After the whole truck got a nice cut, we wrapped up the buffing with a smooth finishing cream to remove swirls and add a mirror finish to the clear coat.

Now that the paint and clear coat are contamination free, and silky smooth, we apply a very expensive paint sealant which protects the paint from being contaminated again for up to 12 months and also protects the paint from UV rays that can fade and destroy the base coat (sealant also helps prevent rust)

After the paint is sealed up nicely, we apply a 3-step specialty black dye petrolium wax that literally makes the black paint look like a puddle of black ink!

Icing on the cake…

Now that everything is pretty much done, we put a couple of vibrant air fresheners in the cup holders, mist a couple squirts of matching air freshener spray on the carpet and put protective floor matts on the floor so our customer doesn’t ruin our hard work on his way home.

The finished product (sorry for the short length, the customer was waiting in our waiting room and we didn’t want to take up much more of his time)

If you want your own vehicle to receive this luxury service, and you want to see your vehicle restored to (better) than it’s former glory and protected from the elements, click here to give us a call so we can find a service that fits your needs!