Questions people ask us.
About cars, homes and buildings, our films, the free measure and the warranty.
Cars
How much does car window tinting cost?
The price depends on the car, the number of windows and the film. Send your make, model and year on WhatsApp and we send your window tint price the same day, without a visit.
Does smash and grab film stop a break-in?
It does not make glass unbreakable. When the window is hit, the film holds the broken glass in place, so it is slower and harder to get into the car. Keep bags and phones out of sight as well.
Does smash and grab film stop hijacking or car theft?
No. It does not stop someone who takes the whole car, and no film does. It stops the crime that happens most: a thief breaking a window to grab what is on the seat. The film holds the broken glass in place, so they cannot reach in fast.
What is nano ceramic car tint?
Ceramic tint uses tiny ceramic particles to stop the sun’s heat, without making the glass very dark. SolaMax is our nano ceramic car tint. It stops up to 94% of the heat you feel and 100% of UV, and it never turns purple.
Can I fit windscreen protection film?
Yes. We fit SolaMax in its lightest shade on the windscreen. It stops heat and UV, and you still see clearly. SolaMax has a 3-year warranty.
Will tint make it hard to see at night?
Lighter shades are easier to see through at night. If you drive a lot at night, choose Pro 35 or Pro 50 for the front side windows.
Do you do mobile window tinting?
Yes. Our installer comes to your home or office anywhere in Johannesburg and Gauteng. Send your suburb with your make and model.
Homes and buildings
How much does window tinting for homes cost?
The price depends on the size of the glass, the number of windows and the film you choose. We measure for free within 30 km of Randburg and give you a written quote the same day. Pay the deposit on the day and get 10% off.
Will the tint make my room dark?
Only if you want it dark. Each film comes in shades, and the shade name is the share of light it lets through, so a lower number is darker. Frosting lets the light through. You choose the look, and we explain how each shade performs.
Does window tint lower my electricity bill?
Less heat comes through the glass, so your aircon and fans work less. This also puts less load on an inverter and battery. How much you save depends on your home, so we do not promise a number.
Is mirror window film one way?
Only in the day. Mirror window film works when it is brighter outside than inside. At night, with your lights on, people can see in. Use blinds or curtains at night, or choose frosting for bathrooms and bedrooms.
I live in a complex or estate. Is that a problem?
Many body corporates and estates have rules about how windows look from outside, especially for mirror tint. Ask your trustees first. We can send you the film details to show them.
How long does the install take?
Most homes take one afternoon. Larger commercial jobs take 1 to 2 days.
Can I remove the film later? I rent.
Yes. Frosting comes off with no residue, so it suits rented homes and leased offices.
Do you fit safety film for windows?
Yes, on cars, homes and offices. Nanoshade Pro is our smash and grab film, and Clear Safety film comes in 2 mil, 4 mil, and 8 mil. Both hold broken glass in place.
Our films
Is window tint the same as solar window film?
Yes. Some people call it solar film or solar window film. We call it window tint. It stops the sun’s heat and UV at the glass.
What do VLT, IR and TSER mean?
VLT is the share of daylight that comes through the film, so a lower figure is darker. IR is the share of infrared the film stops: the heat you feel on your skin. TSER is the share of all the sun’s energy the film stops. Our specifications page lists them for every shade.
Which film should I choose?
It depends on what you want most: less heat, more privacy, a mirror look or safety. Send us a photo of your windows, or your car details, and we recommend a film.
Where do your figures come from?
From our spec sheet. Every figure on this website is copied from it, shade by shade.
Warranty
What does the warranty cover?
On cars: bubbling, peeling, crazing and lifting of the film. On homes and buildings: bubbling, peeling and discolouration. Our workmanship is guaranteed.
How long is the warranty?
CryptoCool and Nanoshade Pro have a 5-year warranty. SolaMax and Sola-X have a 3-year warranty. For mirror tint, frosting and decorative film, and Clear Safety, ask us and we confirm the warranty in your quote.
Do I need to register my warranty?
No. We register the warranty for you when we fit the film. For homes and buildings, you get the paperwork on the day.
How do I check or claim my warranty?
WhatsApp us or email info@nanoshade.co.za with your name and the date of your fitting. A photo of the problem helps.
Measure and quote
Is the measure and quote really free?
Yes, within 30 km of our office in Randburg. We measure, recommend a film and give you a written quote the same day. There is no obligation. If you are further away, WhatsApp us and we will tell you the options.
Why are there no prices on the website?
Every car and every window is different. We price cars from the make and model on WhatsApp, and homes and buildings after the free measure.
Are you a window tint installer near me?
Our office is at 204 Bram Fischer Drive, Kensington B, Randburg. Our own installers fit every car at your home or office, and we work across Johannesburg and Gauteng.
Your question is not here? Ask us on WhatsApp. We reply the same day.