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The "Facebook Special": Don't Get Scammed by Driveway Tinters We see it every week. A customer comes in with bubbling, purple tint on a brand-new car. They are furious. They ask if we can fix it under warranty. I ask: "Did we install it?" They say: "No, I found a guy on Facebook who said he could do it for $140. Now his page is deleted and he blocked my number." Right now, Syracuse is flooded with "fly-by-night" tinters advertising on Facebook Marketplace. They use stock phot

"I'll just wait until summer to get my windows tinted." We hear this every day in November and December. And honestly? It’s a mistake. While everyone else is waiting for the first 80-degree day in July (when we are booked out for weeks), the smart drivers are getting tinted in the winter. Here is why. 1. The "Snow Blindness" Factor Syracuse winters aren't just cold; they are bright. When the sun hits that fresh snow on 690 or I-81, the glare is actually worse  than in the su

Why Your Truck Looks Unfinished Without It You just bought a new Silverado, F-150, or Tahoe. You walk around the back—it looks dark, sleek, and private. You walk around to the front driver’s side—and it looks like a fishbowl. The "Two Fronts" Problem: Manufacturers dye the rear glass of SUVs and trucks for privacy, but they leave the front two windows completely clear. This creates a disjointed, "unfinished" look. It’s like wearing a tuxedo jacket with gym shorts. The $100 F

You’ve seen the ads. "Blocks 99% of heat!" "Makes your car feel like an icebox!" "NASA technology!" Let’s cut through the noise. I’ve been tinting cars in Syracuse for 16 years, and I’m going to tell you the truth that other shops won't: Ceramic tint is not magic. The Reality Check: Does ceramic film reject more heat than standard film? Yes. Is it worth paying $800+ for a "brand name" sticker on your window? Absolutely not. Many shops use confusing numbers (like IR Rejection