Frequently asked questions

Films and brands

Which films does Offshore install?

For paint protection film and automotive window film, ProLayers: clear PPF, matte PPF, black PPF and ProLayers window film in several shades. ProLayers is an independent film manufacturer. Read more on the ProLayers brand page.

Do you install XPEL, STEK or other PPF brands?

The standard PPF on every job is ProLayers. For a full-color, color-shift or specialty finish outside the ProLayers range, the film is chosen for that project and quoted separately. The brands page lists what goes on and why.

What vinyl goes on a wrap?

Cast vinyl from 3M, Avery Dennison, KPMF and Cheetah Wrap, chosen by color and finish for the project. Colored and specialty-finish PPF is quoted separately from vinyl; the vinyl wrap vs colored PPF comparison explains the trade.

What ceramic coating do you use?

FEYNLAB coatings, applied after a decontamination wash and the level of paint correction the package calls for. See ceramic coating for the 2-year, 5-year and 10-year tiers.

Paint protection film

Which coverages are offered?

Impact zone (partial hood, front bumper, mirrors), full front (hood, fenders, bumper, mirrors, A-pillars), track pack (full front plus rockers and door edges) and full body. The PPF page maps each one.

How much does PPF cost?

Impact zone from $1,495.98, full front from $2,249, track pack from $2,995.89, full body from $6,499.89. Exotics and collector cars are quoted individually after inspection.

Does PPF change how the paint looks?

Clear ProLayers film is meant to disappear on gloss paint. Matte film turns any color into a satin finish, and black film is a true color change on the panels it covers. Ask to see a sample on your car before you commit.

How long does PPF take?

It depends on the vehicle, paint prep, finish and coverage, so the schedule is confirmed with your written quote. Full-body coverage needs the car longest, because every panel is prepped and edge-finished separately.

Window tint

Which tint tiers are there?

Three ProLayers tiers: V6 Comfort (carbon), V10 Ceramic IR, and V16 Ceramic IR MAX. V10 is the featured tier, because Hawaii keeps the front windows light and the ceramic film does the heat work the shade cannot. The ceramic tint page explains the difference.

What tint is legal in Hawaii?

Front side windows must let at least 35% of visible light through, measured through film and glass together, with a 6% tolerance at inspection. Rear side windows and back glass can be any shade on sedans, vans, minivans, trucks and buses with mirrors on both sides; for SUVs, coupes and hatchbacks the shop confirms the rear shade for your body style. The windshield may carry a strip down to the AS-1 line, and clear windshield film is allowed. No mirrored film, no red, yellow, amber or blue film, and no film over the third brake light on 2013 and newer vehicles. Full detail on the Hawaii window tint law page.

Do I get a tint certificate?

Yes. Hawaii law requires the installer to give the owner a certificate that the film complies, and it stays in the vehicle. Offshore gives one with every vehicle install.

My car was shipped from the mainland. Is the tint legal?

Often not on the front windows. Many mainland states allow darker fronts than Hawaii does. The shop meters the glass, replaces the front film if it reads too dark, and gives you the Hawaii certificate. See shipped your car to Maui?.

How long does tint take?

Sedans 1.5 to 2 hours, trucks 2 to 2.5, full-size three-row SUVs up to 3.5. Removing old tint adds 30 to 60 minutes. The tint timing page breaks it down by vehicle class.

Can I roll the windows down right away?

No. Leave them up for 3 to 5 days while the film cures. A little haze or a few water pockets in the first days are normal and clear on their own.

Ceramic coating and correction

What does ceramic coating cost?

The 2-year coating starts from $499, 5-year from $999 and 10-year from $1,499 on a sedan; trucks and SUVs carry a surcharge from $100. Paint correction, when the paint needs it, starts from $299 for a single stage.

Is a coating the same as PPF?

No. A coating is a chemical layer that makes paint easier to wash and resists UV and chemical staining. PPF is a physical urethane layer that absorbs rock chips. Many cars get both; the PPF vs ceramic coating comparison covers when each makes sense.

Wraps and chrome delete

How much is a full wrap?

Full color change from $3,999 for a compact to mid-size car, with trucks and SUVs priced above that. Partial wraps start from $1,999 and chrome delete from $499. See vehicle wraps.

How long does a wrap take?

Most full wraps are finished in 3 business days. Chrome delete is usually same-day.

Does a wrap damage the paint?

Cast vinyl removed within its service life comes off clean from factory paint. Resprayed or already failing paint is the exception, and the shop checks for it before quoting.

Homes and businesses

Do you tint homes, condos and offices?

Yes. Offshore films homes, condos, vacation rentals, offices and storefronts for heat and glare, UV that fades floors and furniture, privacy and decorative looks, and safety film that holds broken glass together. These jobs are priced after a site visit and measure. Start at home and commercial window film.

Quotes, scheduling and payment

How do I get a quote?

Use the quote form with the year, make, model, service and coverage. Tint quotes are instant through the estimator. PPF, coating and wrap quotes may need a look at the paint first, and the number is then fixed in writing.

Do you offer same-day service?

Tint is often same-day with a morning drop-off. PPF, coating and wrap slots are scheduled around prep time, so request a quote first and the shop confirms a date with it.

How do I pay?

The shop confirms your price and takes the deposit when it confirms your booking. Online card payment is not open yet; when it opens, Affirm will be offered for automotive work. See financing.

What warranty applies?

Film, vinyl and coating carry the manufacturer’s written warranty for the product installed; Offshore covers the workmanship. The terms, exclusions and claim steps are on the warranty page and repeated in your quote.

Where are you and when are you open?

430 Hookahi St, Wailuku, HI 96793, about 8 minutes from Kahului. Monday 7 to 3, Tuesday 7 to 7, Wednesday and Thursday 7 to 5, Friday 7 to 6 and Saturday 8 to 12, Hawaii time; closed Sunday. Call (808) 707-7064, email info@offshoretint.com or send the quote form.

Do you take cars from across the island?

Yes. Customers drive in from Kihei and Wailea (about 25 to 35 minutes), Upcountry, Paia and Haiku, and West Maui (about 45 minutes to an hour). Cars shipped from the mainland come in to have the front tint metered; the shipped to Maui page explains how that works.