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Install technique, aftercare, shop practice and what we see in the warehouse — one guide for every clip on the site, written for professional installers who stock Onyx Carbon, Ceramic and Ceramic+.

Full install · October 16, 2026 · 2 min The Onyx Founder Tints a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe With Ceramic+ Julio, founder of Onyx, installs Onyx Ceramic+ on a brand new 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe: 50% on the windshield and front doors, 5% in the back. Why we test our own film. Read → Install technique · October 15, 2026 · 2 min Dry Shrink vs Wet Shrink: Why We Dry Shrink Window Tint Why the Onyx team prefers dry shrinking window film over wet shrinking, where wet shrinking still has a place, and how to make the switch on back glass. Read → Film quality · October 14, 2026 · 2 min Why a Forgiving Window Film Matters in a Busy Bay What makes a window film forgiving for installers, how it saves a panel when you crease or misplace it, and why Onyx Ceramic+ handles mistakes well. Read → Install technique · October 13, 2026 · 2 min Using Gel for Edge Tack When the Bay Is Hot How the Onyx team uses gel to get window film to tack on the edges in California heat, when to reach for it instead of slip solution, and what it fixes. Read → Selling film · October 12, 2026 · 2 min Why Hybrid and EV Owners Are Your Best Ceramic Customers Efficient-car owners care about fuel and battery use, and air conditioning costs both. How to explain ceramic window film to hybrid and EV customers, and why they pay for it. Read → Running a shop · October 11, 2026 · 2 min Why Professional Window Tint Costs What It Costs Tools, supplies, software, a warehouse, staff and good film: what goes into the price of a professional tint job, and how to explain it to a customer who thinks it looks easy. Read → Finished install · October 10, 2026 · 2 min Santa Fe Walk-Around: 5% in the Back, 50% Ceramic Up Front The finished 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe: 5% on the rear glass for privacy and 50% Ceramic+ on the front. What the combination looks like and why it works on a family SUV. Read → Install technique · September 14, 2026 · 4 min The Top-Loading Window Tint Method, Step by Step How top-loading a door window cuts install time and contamination. Steps, mistakes to avoid, and which film to learn it on. Onyx Distribution, Lodi CA and Jarrell TX. Read → Install technique · September 9, 2026 · 4 min Dry-Shrinking a Back Glass: The Technique That Saves Rolls Dry shrinking back-glass window film without fingers or burn marks. Anchor points, heat pattern, the H-line method and gun settings for ceramic film. Onyx Distribution. Read → Install technique · September 4, 2026 · 3 min When to Shrink Windows Before Install (and When Not To) Which windows need heat shrinking before window tint goes on, which do not, the ten-second lay test, and a vehicle-by-vehicle guide. Onyx Distribution tint-shop guide. Read → Product · August 30, 2026 · 3 min Installing Onyx Ceramic+ 50%: A Full Walkthrough A complete install of Onyx Ceramic+ in the 50% shade: what the customer buys (95% IR rejection), how a light ceramic film handles, the install order, and stocking advice for shops. Read → Install technique · August 25, 2026 · 3 min Avoiding Dry Spots During Film Installation Why dry spots form under window film, how to prevent them with slip solution ratio and card technique, when one can be saved, and how film choice affects it. Onyx Distribution tint guide. Read → Install technique · August 20, 2026 · 3 min Prepping a Door Panel for Window Tint The prep that decides the install: felts, gaskets, glass edge, door card and the low-angle inspection. How the Onyx team preps a door before film goes on, with a checklist. Read → Install technique · August 15, 2026 · 3 min Cleaning Contamination in Gaskets Before You Tint Gaskets and felts are the biggest source of specks under window film. Where the dirt hides, the wrapped-card clean, the raise test, and what to do about old adhesive. From Onyx Distribution. Read → Aftercare · August 10, 2026 · 3 min Final Steps: Glass Cleaner and Conditioner After Tint What to clean freshly installed window tint with, what never to use, cure times by season, and how to hand the car back with an aftercare card. Onyx Distribution aftercare guide for tint shops. Read → Shop practice · August 5, 2026 · 3 min Blade Safety in Automotive Tinting How tint installers handle blades without cutting themselves or the car: snap-off vs plastic razors, cutting direction, defroster lines, gloves, and the shop habits that prevent injuries. Read → Aftercare · July 31, 2026 · 3 min The Hidden Dangers of Car Maintenance for Fresh Tint Everyday car care that ruins new window tint: ammonia cleaners, early window use, pressure washers, detail products, seat belts and stickers. What to tell customers, with an aftercare card outline. Read → Shop practice · July 26, 2026 · 3 min Why Accessible Tools Are Essential in a Tint Bay Tint bay layout for speed: where cards, blades, heat gun, sprayer and film live so an installer never breaks contact with the glass. The cart, the wall, film storage and one-order restocking. Read → Behind the scenes · July 21, 2026 · 3 min Inside the Onyx Warehouse: How Your Roll Is Stored and Shipped A look inside the Onyx Distribution warehouse in Lodi, California: roll storage, per-roll ID tracking, end-to-end inspection, two-warehouse routing and same-day shipping to tint shops nationwide. Read →