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Spray-In Bedliners: How It’s Done — Prep, Gear & Technique

2 September, 2025 apsrustandtint 0 Comments Blog Truck Bedliner 10:23 am

Spray-In Bedliners: How It’s Done — Prep, Gear & Technique Great bedliners aren’t a product you buy — they’re a process you hire. Here’s the step-by-step workflow our customers should expect from a professional shop.

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Spray-In Bedliners The Players — LINE-X vs. The Field

29 August, 2025 apsrustandtint 0 Comments Blog Truck Bedliner 11:55 am

Spray-In Bedliners, The Players — LINE-X vs. The Field Not all spray-in liners use the same chemistry or process. Here’s a quick, practical guide to the major brands and what actually separates them. Quick takeaways

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Spray-In Bedliners, Part 1: From Drop-Ins to LINE-X

28 August, 2025 apsrustandtint 0 Comments Blog Truck Bedliner 12:43 pm

Spray-In Bedliners, Part 1: From Drop-Ins to LINE-X — A Short History Before spray-in bedliners became the gold standard for F-150, Silverado, Sierra, and Ram trucks, bed protection took a very different path. Here’s how

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Fall Car Care Playbook: Detail Now, Protect for Winter

26 August, 2025 apsrustandtint 0 Comments Blog Car Detailing Vehicle Undercoating 11:11 am

Fall Car Care Playbook: Detail Now, Protect for Winter (Fairfax 2025) Short version: Clean away summer crud now, then lock in gloss and guard against winter salt with ceramic coating and undercoating. Book in one

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AUTOMOTIVE PROTECTION SERVICES NAMED CARFAX TOP-RATED SERVICE CENTER

24 March, 2025 Simon Turner 0 Comments Blog 11:48 am

Top-Rated Service Award Based on Verified Customer Ratings FAIRFAX, Va., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Automotive Protection Services has earned the distinction of being named a 2024 CARFAX Top-Rated Service Center. This is the fifth

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7 Signs It's Time to Replace Your Car's Window Tint

7 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Car’s Window Tint

14 May, 2024 Simon Turner 0 Comments Blog Window Tint 7:18 am

Living in Fairfax, VA, where the summer months are sunny, hot, and humid, paying attention to the state of your car's window tint is crucial. Like any other vehicle feature, auto tint requires maintenance and

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Car Wash vs. Car Detailing

Car Wash vs. Car Detailing: What Sets Them Apart?

9 April, 2024 Simon Turner 0 Comments Blog 7:18 am

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of driving a clean car. Whether it’s the satisfaction of a gleaming exterior or the freshness of a spotless interior, maintaining a clean vehicle is a source of happiness.

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Car Detail Essentials: 12 Areas You’re Likely Forgetting

12 March, 2024 Simon Turner 0 Comments Blog Car Detailing 7:38 am

You’ve worked hard for hours washing your car, and as you step back to admire its clean lines and polished shine, you feel a sense of achievement. But are you sure you got all those

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Should You Detail Your Car in The Winter

Should You Detail Your Car in The Winter? (Yes, Here’s Why)

13 February, 2024 Simon Turner 0 Comments Blog Car Detailing 7:11 am

Winter is in full swing in Fairfax, VA, and you might be wondering: Is it a good time for car detailing? After all, with all the salt and slush on the roads, it’s just going

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Auto Detailing: Protecting Your Car From Winter’s Wrath With Undercoating

23 January, 2024 Simon Turner 0 Comments Blog Vehicle Undercoating 7:16 am

The predictions are in and they all call for a higher-than-normal snowfall this winter in the DMV. With the harsh winter conditions of Northern Virginia, it will be imperative to prepare your vehicle for the

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Winter Car Prep: Essential Tips & Checks from Fairfax, VA Auto Experts

12 December, 2023 Simon Turner 0 Comments Blog Car Detailing Rust Prevention 7:09 am

Winter Car Prep. With Northern Virginia’s harsh winter conditions on the horizon, it’s time to start preparing your vehicle for the challenges that cold weather, snow, and icy roads can bring. Automotive Protection Services, located

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How To Ceramic Coat Your Car: Everything You Need To Know

14 November, 2023 Simon Turner 0 Comments Blog 7:40 am

How To Ceramic Coat Your Car: Everything You Need To Know. Ceramic coating a car is one of the most sought-after protection methods in the automotive world today. This valuable treatment helps your car look

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Is Ceramic Coating Worth the Cost?

10 October, 2023 Simon Turner 0 Comments Blog Paint Protection Film 7:39 am

When protecting your vehicle’s paint, there are several options you can choose from. There is traditional waxing, paint protection films (PPF), and sealants to name a few. Choosing the best method can be overwhelming. However,

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Unlocking the Full Potential of Ceramic Car Coating – Comprehensive Maintenance Tips

12 September, 2023 Simon Turner 0 Comments Blog 7:19 am

Unlocking the Full Potential of Ceramic Car Coating: Ceramic coating has revolutionized the automobile care industry, offering unmatched vehicle protection and gloss. But like most quality investments, its longevity is determined by the care it

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Paint Protection Film vs. Ceramic Coating – A Comparison

25 August, 2023 Simon Turner 0 Comments Blog Paint Protection Film 4:00 pm

When it comes to protecting your vehicle’s paint and preserving its pristine appearance, there are two popular options: paint protection film and ceramic coating. Both offer excellent protection against the elements and everyday wear and

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Window Tinting in Fairfax, Virginia

Do you want to protect your vehicle’s interior from the sun’s damaging rays? Maybe you just want a little extra privacy when your car is parked, or while you’re on the road? No matter the reason, window tint is a great investment your vehicle. For the highest quality, most affordable window tinting in Fairfax, VA, call on Automotive Protection Services. We offer a wide variety of vehicle window tinting services, including sunroof tint, using state-of-the-art materials from 3M™ and SunTek, arguably the world’s leading expert in tint film. Our exceptional service and expert installation will help protect the investment you’ve made in your vehicle while providing maximum comfort, safety, and style. When you want the best automotive protection services in Fairfax, contact us to schedule service or request an estimate.

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3M™ Obsidian Series

When you want the big three – performance, durability and value – this is the option for you. Designed with patented 3M™ technology, this material blocks solar rays up to 44%, keeping you cool and protected. The Obsidian Series also blocks up to 99% of UV light – about the equivalent of SPF 1000 – and up to 91% of glare. You’ll be more comfortable and have a clearer view of the world. We have a range of Obsidian Series tint level options that block up to 92% of visible light. This film is non-metalized, too, so it won’t interfere with your electronics. These films require virtually no maintenance and come with a limited lifetime warranty.

Heat Rejection Indicator: Basic
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CXP™ Series

The SunTek CXP™ Series of non-reflective, rich black window films were engineered to meet today’s performance demands with non-metal, nano-hybrid carbon tint technology. Scientifically formulated to provide a non-reflective attractive appearance, the CXP™ Series is equipped with advanced protection from glare, solar heat, 99% of ultraviolet (UV) rays, and infrared rays. This metal-free film won’t interfere with GPS navigation, satellite radio, cell phones, or other electronic devices inside the vehicle. Like all of our SunTek Automotive Window Films, the CXP™ Series is backed by lifetime limited warranty against change in color, peeling, cracking, adhesive failure, and delamination.

Heat Rejection Indicator: Improved
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CeramicIR Series

The SunTek CeramicIR (CIR™) Series of glare-reducing window tint film is scientifically formulated to provide a non-reflective, attractive appearance with protection against change in color. The addition of ceramic technology enhances solar performance and infrared rejection with a 59% infrared radiation energy rejection (IRER). This metal-free film won’t interfere with GPS navigation, satellite radio, cell phones, or other electronic devices inside the vehicle. Available in a range of 9 darkness levels, passengers and interiors are protected from 99% of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Like all of our SunTek Automotive Window Films, the CIR™ Series is backed by lifetime limited warranty against change in color, peeling, cracking, adhesive failure, and delamination.

Heat Rejection Indicator: Excellent
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Evolve Series

SunkTek’s Evolve Series is their highest performing ceramic window tint. Featuring their proprietary HeatResist™ ceramic technology, Evolve blocks over 99% of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays protecting your car’s interior from fading, cracking and discoloration. By blocking up to 94% of infrared rays, your vehicle’s cabin will be significantly cooler while reducing the need for A/C, helping improve fuel efficiency or electric car range. As an added bonus, the Evolve Series window film provides an added layer of safety by reducing glare, increasing privacy, and protection from shattered glass. This metal-free film won’t interfere with GPS navigation, satellite radio, cell phones, or other electronic devices inside the vehicle. Like all of our SunTek Automotive Window Films, the Evolve Series is backed by lifetime limited warranty against change in color, peeling, cracking, adhesive failure, and delamination.

Heat Rejection Indicator: Superior
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Sun Roof Tint

You love your sunroof and the light, open feeling it provides. Unfortunately, the sun’s rays can cause your vehicle to heat up inside, causing you to become uncomfortable or even have to run the AC. Our high-quality 3M™ sunroof tint options are the ideal solution, filtering out the heat while still allowing you to enjoy the natural light. No matter how hot it may be outside, you’ll be cruising in cool comfort!

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Eye Brow

This car tint application places a horizontal strip of film across the top of your vehicle’s windshield – the eyebrow. Many vehicle makes and models come from the factory with eyebrow tint installed. However, factory installations are usually very light, if they exist at all. We can install any of our exceptional quality 3M™) tint films, to make your eyebrow tint as light or as dark as you’d like it.

Contact us for all of your automotive window tinting and paint protection needs. We provide comprehensive window tinting services to individual and commercial customers throughout the Fairfax, Virginia, area.

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Our applicator has been applying film for over 15 years. We do all of our application inside a paint booth to ensure that no dust or pollen is trapped between the window and the film. For a standard (All windows except the windshield) it takes him about 2 hours to install the film.

Our recommendation is to stay legal, that's 50% VLT in the front and 35% VLT in the rear(Commonwealth of Virginia). Call us for details about other localities.

Military and First Responders Discount: 10% (all initial services)

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  • We have a night drop slot and after hours pick-up options.
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FAQ's - Window Tint

1.) Where does the tint get applied, on the inside or the outside?

Window tint film is applied on the inside of the window, the film itself is fragile, weather and road conditions would destroy it over time, but on the interior of your vehicle, it is safe.

2.) I see window tint which has turned purple, and tint with bubbles, when will that happen to mine?

It should not happen to your window tint. bubbles are an indication that the film was installed improperly. Purple window tint is an indication that the film is of poor quality, and has been broken down by the sun's rays. A high-quality window film will stand the test of time - it will not change color or fade.

3.) I want tint that is legal everywhere - can I do that?

There is not a single national standard for window tint - in our area, for example, Virginia, Maryland, and the District all have laws that vary a bit from one another. The best advice is to look up the laws where you anticipate your vehicle will be, where it will be registered, and choose the level tint based on that locality.  If you need window tint for a medical condition, such as eyesight, or skin conditions, apply for a waiver through your state's Department of Motor Vehicles. This will afford you more flexibility when choosing your film percentage.

4.) Will I fail my state safety inspection if my window tint is too dark?

It depends where you're having your vehicle inspected - it also depends where the film was applied - let me explain. In Virginia for example, a safety inspector will not inspect for the side windows but will inspect the windshield - if you've installed an "eyebrow" below the AS-1 line then you could fail. Same with the rear window, if you've covered the third brake light.  Other states, like New York, are more strict and do meter the side window to ensure compliance with tint values.

5.) I don't want my car to be so hot in the summertime, I should get dark window tint then, yes?

You don't need dark window tint to reduce the heat - ceramic window tint, that blocks infrared rays from the sun will accomplish that goal. In fact, if your only objective is to reduce how hot your car feels in the summertime then a ceramic window tint that is nearly clear will do the trick without changing the overall appearance of your vehicle.

6.) My neighbor told me window tint was illegal on the windshield - is that true?

Your neighbor is right some of the time - there are ways to install window tint on a windshield without breaking the law - let me explain. There are two ways folks install film on their windshield. First, they install film on the whole windshield - in order to be legal, it must be a very light film, nearly clear, depending on locality 70% - 80% VLT the reason for this is that a dark film would reflect light into oncoming traffic and cause a road hazard. The other way folks install window film on their windshields is an 'Eye-Brow" or strip across the top of the windshield. So long as that strip is not below the
AS-1 line (marks found on the edges of your windshield) then it's legal - and that strip can be as dark as you like, even 5% VLT - the purpose is to block the sun in your eyes during either a late afternoon or early morning drive.

7.) I bought a used car with dark window tint, can I just peel it off?

You can try, we don't recommend it. Usually what will happen is the adhesive will remain stuck to the window, which is then hard to remove. We recommend allowing us to use our tools, like our steamer, to relax the film and properly the film along with all the adhesive.

8.) How much does it cost to apply window tint to my car?

Cost for the application of window tint film depends on several factors, the type of film you choose, how many windows you're applying it to, and type of vehicle (some vehicles have more windows). To get an accurate quote for your make and model please call our shop or fill out our quote request form