If you are going to the effort and expense of fitting tinting film to the windows of your home or car, you will want it to look good and last a long time. The presence of bubbles can detract from its appearance as well as cause it to malfunction over time.

There are a variety of reasons that bubbles may form in window tinting and they are all avoidable with the right knowhow. It is normal for small bubbles to occur directly after application but as the film dries and sets, it will tighten up and the bubbles will seal to the glass, disappearing. Bubbles that do not disappear soon after application or begin to appear over time can be caused by dirty installation. If the glass surface is not properly clean before the installation of the tinting film, dust, grease or smoke will become trapped in between the two surfaces, creating an air pocket that develops over a period of months or even years. As exposure to the sun causes the air pockets to expand, bubbles will appear.

Another way to minimise the risk of bubbles in window tinting film is to invest in high quality film, installed by a skilled window tinting professional. To tackle a precision job such as this yourself you are exposing the quality of the outcome to the possibility of bubbles, creases and other failings.