Yes, this is completely normal and temporary. For the first few days after your windows are tinted they might appear cloudy or bubbly, and you may see little water pockets forming underneath the film. The amount of time before your new tint will be totally dry and smooth is determined by the amount of sunlight it gets. This time frame can range from 3 days up to a few weeks in extreme cases.

After the tint is installed on your windows, you should wait at least one week before cleaning them. This is so you don’t risk pulling the tint loose before it has a chance to fully stick to your glass. Clean the windows with a soft microfiber towel and any non-ammonia.

The short answer is on the inside. At times, depending on the curvature of the glass, the film may be laid on the outside of the window to shrink the film with a heat gun. This is done precisely for the film to your window before it is installed as usual on the inside.