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Window Tinting at The Spokane Shop – 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Window Tinting at The Spokane Shop

This is a 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS.  It is obviously someone’s baby.  Someone’s pride and joy.  It recently graced the checkered floors of The Spokane Shop for custom window tint.  It just goes to show that Window Tinting is not only an upgrade for the newest and coolest cars on the market.  Window Tint offers cosmetic and practical benefits for any vehicle.  Young or old, functional or fancy, tinted windows offer a number of benefits for both vehicle and driver.

In this case, the owner of the ’86 Monte Carlo was looking add some style to the classic car and take advantage of the added protection.  Dark window tint adds a nice contrast to the white paint job and adds a new level of coolness to the luxury coupe.  In addition to the added aesthetics, the dark window tint adds protection from sunlight, heat, prying eyes, and potential vandalism.

Spokane Window Tinting from The Spokane Shop can reduce 60% of heat and block 40%-90% of sunlight during the hotter seasons of the year.  The inside of a car with tinted windows stays cooler than cars without it.  The driver of this ’86 Monte Carlo won’t have to waste as much time looking for a shady spot to park.  The tint itself provides the shade, keeping the car cool in addition to blocking 99% of harmful UV rays that can damage upholstery, personal items, and the passengers’ own skin!  Even this Monte Carlo, which has been subject to the harmful rays of the sun for over 25 years, will benefit from the protection of window tint.  It is never too late to start thinking about how to protect the interior of a vehicle.

Window tint does not only protect against sun damage.  It also enhances privacy for the vehicle owner.  Tinted windows are difficult to see through.  Car prowlers will not be able to see into a vehicle that has tinted windows as well as a vehicle without them.  The benefit is that, if a vehicle owner has valuable items in the vehicle which a thief would break into the car for, the thief will have a much harder time seeing in.  Additionally, the tint, which is actually a film applied to the inside of the window, makes the window shatter proof.  If a thief tries to break a window to get in, the film will keep it intact, making it much more difficult for the criminal.

The owner of the ’86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS left The Spokane Shop with a cool looking tint job and peace of mind.  The car looks better, is more comfortable, and is now better protected from the sun and potential thieves.

In addition to window tinting, The Spokane Shop offers a number of other vehicle upgrades which increase style and safety.  Some services include Detailing, Paint Protection Film, and Custom Graphics.  If you need your vehicle cleaned to straight-off-the-lot perfection, or if you need protection from rock chips, scratches, and bugs, or if you are looking to advertise on your vehicle with custom graphics, The Spokane Shop can do it with guaranteed satisfaction.

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Subaru Impreza: Detailing and Paint Protection at The Spokane Shop

Subaru Impreza: Detailing and Paint Protection at The Spokane Shop

Vehicle owners bring their vehicles in to The Spokane Shop for all kinds of reasons.  Some are looking to tint their windows, others to have it detailed, looking and smelling like new again, and some even get it fitted with Custom Graphics for their own business and advertising purposes.  Whether they are getting upgrades for style, protection, or whatever, they are always doing it because they care about their vehicles and see the value in keeping their property clean, safe, and marketable.

The owner of this Subaru Impreza previously had the experts at The Spokane Shop install Window Tinting on the front, back, and rear windows.  For weeks, the owner enjoyed a cooler vehicle—both aesthetically and climatically—and felt the relief of knowing the interior was protected from harmful rays of the sun.  The dark tint with the dark paint job made the car look sleeker and more fashionable than before, and the owner’s privacy has been increased because it is more difficult to see inside.  The owner of the Subaru has enjoyed the upgrade so much, and was so pleased by the quality of service and installation, that they called back to see what else The Spokane Shop offered.

The Subaru’s owner learned that there are more ways to prolong the life and value of a vehicle.  Before long, the Subaru was back on the checkered floor of The Spokane Shop for Detailing and Paint Protection Film.

For some of us, our cars are our babies, the thing we care for most.  That is why Detailing from The Spokane Shop is necessary. Basic Detailing is a thorough and inexpensive procedure that deeply cleans the interior and exterior of a vehicle.  A cleaner vehicle is less likely to end up needing more complicated body and engine work. This is simply because dirt and grime do not build up over time.  Also, with a cleaner car, you are more inclined to be proud of it, and take better care of it.  The Spokane Shop vacuums, polishes, and removes stains. The appropriate cleaning agents are used to assure safety and security for occupants of your automobile.  Vehicles leave The Spokane Shop looking like brand new cars.

The Subaru’s owner had basic detailing in addition to having paint protection film applied.  Paint Protection Film is a polyurethane film that is applied to areas of the vehicle that are often bombarded with debris.  Such areas include the hood, fenders, headlights, side mirrors, the full bumper, door cups etc.  With the protective film, the vehicle is protected against rock chips, minor bumps and scrapes, bug splatter that could damage paint, etc.

The Subaru Impreza is now a vehicle protected against the sun, continued wear and tear caused by lack of cleaning, and even paint damage.

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Mazda CX7 and Window Tinting at The Spokane Shop

Mazda CX7 and Window Tinting at The Spokane Shop

The Spokane Shop in Spokane, WA is an auto-detailing and window tinting business that offers products and services to increase the value, look, and safety of your vehicles.  Some of the products offered at The Spokane Shop are Paint Protection Film, Window Tint, and even Custom Graphics.  While these products all contribute to increasing the value of your vehicles by making them look better,  they can also increase safety for drivers and passengers.

Take this Mazda CX7, for instance.  The Mazda CX7 is a cool looking, comfortable, and functional vehicle that is great for anyone.  It is also a great family car, which is one of the reasons why it ended up in The Spokane Shop.  The owners brought in their Mazda for Spokane Window Tinting.  With tint on their windows, the owners’ children will be protected from the sun as they sit comfortably in their car seats in the back seat.  Many car owners who have children have listened to the pleadings of their children as the hot sun and glare irritated them in the back seat.  Window Tinting Spokane is a great way to guarantee loved ones have a comfortable and safe experience riding in your car.

Their experience will be comfortable AND safe because Window Tinting blocks 99% of harmful UV rays.  This means that the passengers in this newly tinted Mazda CX7 will be safe from sun damage to their skin and eyes if they happen to be exposed to it for an extended period of time such as on a family trip or even a drive across town on a hot, summer day.  Also, depending on the tint level, window tinting can block between 40% and 90% of sunlight so that the bright light won’t be so bothersome for passengers.

Window tint does not only protect passengers from exposure to heat and sunlight, it also protects personal belongings and the vehicle itself.  Many vehicles lose value due to interior damage caused by extended exposure to the sun.  Leather and fabric upholstery begin to fade, crack, and tear over time.  Dashboards may warp due to overexposure, as well.  The same is true for personal belongings that may be left in the vehicle.  A laptop, cell phone, or even clothes can be permanently damaged.  The benefits of having window tint applied to a vehicle’s windows really are worth it.  The vehicle’s resale value goes up in addition to increasing style and safety.

If it protection from sunlight you are looking for, then window tint from The Spokane Shop is well worth it.  All products and services are installed by an expert with years of experience.  Customers are always 100% satisfied, guaranteed.  The owners of this Mazda CX7 can now travel assured knowing that their belongings, passengers, and kiddos in the backseat are comfortable and protected.

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ClearBra Protection Film on the Subaru Impreza WRX

ClearBra Protection Film on the Subaru Impreza WRX.

The Spokane Shop was lucky enough to have a Subaru Impreza WRX come in for paint protection and window tint.  The WRX is sports car designed for going fast, expert maneuverability, and looking good.  The vehicle sports a turbocharged Subaru Boxer engine, sport-tuned suspension, performance brakes.  It is common for sports cars like the Subaru WRX, which tend to go do more than the average care does, to be more susceptible to normal wear-and-tear damage.  That is why this car ended up in The Spokane Shop, to protect against such damage.

A vehicle like the WRX needs protection that increases its look, life, and value.  One of the biggest problems a new car owner faces is paint damage.  The last thing an owner wants to happen is for the paint to chip off in the first weeks of rounding corners off-road or even around town.  So, how does one keep a paint job looking shiny and clean like the day it was rolling off the lot?  Not by waxing or polishing.  Automotive upgrade specialists at The Spokane Shop will upgrade a vehicle with Clear Bra paint protection film.  This product is made from a transparent urethane film that is extremely durable.  After it is applied, it is guaranteed to last and is maintenance free.   It won’t crack, chip, peel, or yellow over time.  The application process is very much like applying automotive window tint, and when done by professionals like those at The Spokane Shop, it is guaranteed to be effective.  The Clear Bra is applied to the front of the vehicle on high damage frequency areas, much like those leather or cloth clear bras you see on other vehicles.  The difference is, a Clear Bra is invisible and, in fact, enhances the look of the paint job, keeping it shiny and clean.  If it is the entire vehicle paint job you are looking for, or just specific sections, ask about Paint Protection Film.

Don’t stop there, though. The paint job is not all that needs protection.  There are also the driver, personal belongings, and the interior of the car such as upholstery to worry about.  Window Tinting from The Spokane Shop not only adds to the look of your vehicle, but protects your leather or cloth seats from fading, cracking, or peeling.  In addition, window tint reduces the glare from sunlight that is one of the leading causes of distraction while driving, and thus one of the causes of automobile collisions and accidents.  Not only that, but you will enhance your privacy.  No one wants unwanted people peering in at the driver, passengers, or belongings.  There are an assortment of styles and intensities to consider when looking for window tint.  Ask the professionals at The Spokane Shop about what will look best on your vehicle, what abides by the local window tint laws, and what meets any other needs you may have.

 

Semi-Truck Custom Graphics at The Spokane Shop

Semi-Truck Custom Graphics at The Spokane Shop

The Spokane Shop is known for its expert application of Spokane Window Tinting and Paint Protection Film.  But these are not the only products offered.  The Spokane Shop is also known for installing vehicle wraps and custom graphics for businesses and traditional customers.  The difficulty for local businesses is that advertising can be quite expensive.  Whether a business owner is looking to advertise in a paper or magazine, or even on a billboard, the truth is that it is just not cost effective.  The Spokane Shop offers affordable alternatives.  This semi-truck from Summit Trucking in Colbert, WA took advantage of The Spokane Shop’s Graphic Decal.

Custom Graphics and Graphic Decals are artwork designed by experts at The Spokane Shop according to the customers specified needs, wants, and expectations.  You have seen custom graphics before, on delivery vans, semi-trucks like the one shown here, and various other vehicles that are in the service of businesses.  The best thing about custom graphics at The Spokane Shop is that they are custom, which means one of a kind and designed according to the customer’s needs.

Another alternative is the Vehicle Wrap.  A vehicle wrap is a film that is applied to a personal or company vehicle.  Like custom graphic decals, the films are meant to meet specific preferences and are an excellent and affordable means of advertising.  Phonebook advertising is the next cheapest way to advertise, but even it costs between 1,300 and 3,000 dollars per year. A custom Vehicle Wrap from The Spokane Shop would last AT LEAST 5 YEARS for only $3,000.

Custom graphics are multi-functional.  They can be applied to cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, airplanes, busses, or whatever your company needs.  With custom designed wrapped vehicles, you can literally have a series of mobile billboards that are twice as effective and half as expensive as the other available options.  It will be reassuring to know that even when your personal vehicle is parked outside your house, and you are inside relaxing with your family, the advertising is still effective at no effort of yours.  The wraps are also laminated for durable protection.  Not only is your paint protected, but it is guaranteed that the custom wrap will last for years.

This semi-truck got more than a custom graphic decal.  It also took advantage of the Window Tinting products and services offered by The Spokane Shop.  Window tinting, in addition to the custom decal has made this truck a stylish, and functional vehicle as it represents the company and looks good doing so.  Your vehicles will look great while they display your business or product for the world to see.  While this is happening, you will also be saving on energy costs and protecting your interior and personal belongings from possible damage caused by harmful rays of the sun.

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Harley Davidson – Paint Protection Film

Paint Protection at The Spokane Shop

The Spokane Shop sees all kinds of vehicles in need of all kinds of services and upgrades.  Cars, old and new, trucks, buses, boats, and even personal airplanes have been upgraded at The Spokane Shop with Window Tinting, Detailing, 3M Clear Bra, 3M Paint Protection, Spray-In Liner, and Windshield Replacements  Recently, The Spokane Shop had the opportunity to add some necessary protection to this 2013 Harley Davidson Motorcycle.  There is no doubt that this this motorcycle is cool, fast, and flashy, but even something as cool as a Harley Davidson needs protection from potential damages caused by regular use.

And that’s why its owner brought it into The Spokane Shop.  This Harley has recently been outfitted with 3M Paint Protection Film.  While motorcycles are generally only driven on pavement and the occasional gravel road, there is still a risk of damaged paint from rock chips, bug splatter, parking lot mishaps, and minor bumps and scratches.  Paint protection film offered by and expertly applied by The Spokane Shop protects against all of the above mentioned risks.

Paint protection film is virtually invisible and does not change the original paint job or design of the vehicle.  Some have even said that paint protection film has made their vehicles look like they have been recently polished.  But the purpose of paint protection films isn’t usually cosmetic, it is practical.  As soon as a new vehicle is driven off the lot it is susceptible to depreciation in value caused by added mileage and use.  Rock chips and other paint damage decrease the value as well.  Paint protection film protects against those damages and maintains the value of the vehicle.  In fact, paint protection film may increase the resale value of a vehicle.

After paint protection film is applied, it does all the work for you, keeping dings and damage away from the paint job.  There is no need for additional maintenance or upkeep.  The film is applied to the areas of the vehicle that are most susceptible to damage such as the hood of a car, fenders, headlights, fog lights, full bumpers, door cups, and virtually anywhere there is paint on the vehicle.  This Harley Davidson is now protected from paint damage on its front fender, windscreen, gas tank, and storage compartments.  And, as these pictures show, the final products is a cool looking motorcycle that has maintained its factory design and paintjob with a completely undetectable application of paint protection film.

The Spokane Shop guarantees quality application of all of its products.  If it is paint protection you need for your car, truck, motorcycle, boat, airplane, or anything else, The Spokane Shop is the place.