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Automotive tinting specifics

Rough Cut

Rough cut is the first oversized cut of film from roll stock — bigger than the final panel — to give the installer room to position before final trimming.

A rough cut is usually 20–50 mm larger than the final glass shape. The installer heat-shrinks and positions the film with the extra margin, then trims to the final edge.

Rough cutting is a standard part of custom-cutting film by hand to fit each pane. The oversized margin gives the installer room to align the film cleanly before trimming to the glass.

At Infratint, every panel is custom-cut by hand to fit the vehicle's exact glass. Skilled blade work along the edge is what produces a tight, factory-clean line that follows the curve of each window.