Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1
How do I pay for my service?

Answer
We accept cash, or credit cards. Checks not accepted.
Use our online payment tool.

Question 2
Why must I pay a deposit?

Answer
Once a client schedules an appointment, we turn away other potential clients for that day.

Our deposit policy is detailed here.

Question 3
Can you pick up and/or deliver my car?

Answer
Our insurance coverage does not cover us to pick up and deliver customer cars.

Question 4
Are you insured?

Answer
Yes. We carry Garage Liability, and Garage Keepers Liability coverage.

Question 5
Will Modern Tint remove my old window tint?

Answer
We remove old tint only if Modern Tint has been hired to install new tint in its place. We charge $100/hr to remove your old tint. Most removals take 1-2 hrs.

Question 6
How does Modern Tint classify my vehicle — as small, medium or large?

Answer
We identify vehicle size using the three categories below. Your car size + the film you choose determines your final price.

Standard: Coupe, sedan, small SUV, and trucks.

Large SUV: Anything the size of a Chevy Tahoe or bigger.

Luxury SUV w/ Long Windows: Escalade, Navigator, QX80, etc.

Question 8
What does your lifetime warranty cover?

Answer
Lifetime Warranty covers delamination, cracking, peeling, bubbling, and color change.

Terminology

VLT %:
VLT stands for Visible Light Transmission. This represents the amount of visible light that gets in through either the film or both the film and window combined. A lower VLT% (eg. 20%) means the darker the tint will be, and a higher % (eg. 50%) means the tint shade will be lighter.

The tint shade must not exceed (be darker than) the VLT % listed in the state tint law chart.

Windshield AS-1 Line:
The ‘AS-1 Line’ is 4 – 6 inches from the top of the windshield. This area is sometimes referred to as the “sun shade strip.”

Tennessee Tint Laws

The percentage of light allowed through your film and glass in Tennessee is specified in state law and summarized below.

Tint darkness for sedans, SUVs, and vans:

  • Windshield: Must allow more than 70% of light in; any darkness on AS-1 line.

  • Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.

  • Back Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.

  • Rear Window: Must allow more than 35% of light in.

Tint reflection for sedans, SUVs, and vans:

  • Front Side windows: No mirrored or metallic appearance.

  • Back Side windows: No mirrored or metallic appearance.