Tint Warranty 101 — What's Actually Covered (and What's Not)

Buyer's GuideJanuary 16, 20265 min read

Lifetime warranty sounds great, but what does it really cover? Bubbling, peeling, fading, color change — here's the truth.

"Lifetime warranty" is the most overused phrase in the tint industry. Here's what to actually check.

What a real warranty covers

• Bubbling
• Peeling
• Cracking
• Fading or color change (purple)
• Adhesive failure
• Demetallization (for metallic films)

What it doesn't cover

• Damage from abrasive cleaning
• Glass breakage (not the film's fault)
• Defrost line damage from peeling tint yourself
• Cuts or scratches from objects

"Lifetime of the vehicle" vs "lifetime of the owner"

Big difference. Premium ceramic warranties usually transfer to a new owner if you sell the car. Cheap film warranties die the second you sign over the title.

Manufacturer vs installer

The manufacturer warrants the film. The installer warrants the install (bubbles from poor application, lifted edges). You want both.

How we handle it

Coastal Tint installs only manufacturer-warrantied film and stands behind every install for life. If anything goes wrong — we come to you and fix it.