Because "The Sun Was in My Eyes" is a Terrible Way to Meet Us
By Sara & Brandon, Collision Management at Nelson Auto | Published 5-5-26
If you've ever climbed into your truck in July and felt like you were entering a pre-heated air fryer, this is for you.
Between Brandon's "I'm too old to be this sweaty" mood and Sara's refusal to squint for three months straight, we've decided window tinting is the MVP of a Minnesota summer. We see the messy side of driving every day in the collision center, and honestly, we'd rather see you for a cool upgrade than a smashed bumper.
Why We're Fans (And Why You Should Be Too)
Stop the "Branding Iron" Effect: We've all done it-sat down on hot leather or grabbed a seatbelt buckle that felt like it was forged in the fires of Mordor. Professional tint blocks up to 60% of that solar heat.
SPF 50 for Your Interior: Sara hates seeing a beautiful interior get "sun-bleached" and cracked. Tint blocks 99% of UV rays, so your dash doesn't end up looking like a dried-out lake bed.
The "Squint-Free" Safety Feature: Brandon sees a lot of crunched front ends every summer. Why? Because the sun was so bright the driver couldn't see the car in front of them stopping. Squinting is not a safety feature; tint is like putting a permanent pair of polarized Ray-Bans on your truck.
FAQs (The Straight Talk)
"Will I be able to see at night?"
Yes. We aren't trying to turn your windshield into a blackout curtain. We find the "Goldilocks" level-dark enough to kill the glare, light enough to see the curb at the Dairy Queen drive-thru at 9:00 PM.
"Can't I just buy a $20 kit online?"
You could... if you want your truck to look like it has a purple skin disease. Those DIY kits bubble and peel. We do it right the first time, with a warranty that actually exists.
Keep Your Cool (And Your Bumper)
Don't spend another summer sticking to your seat or fighting the sun for a view of the road. Swing by the Nelson Auto Collision Center and let's get you tinted. We'll keep you cool, keep your car looking sharp, and hopefully, keep you from ever needing Sara or Brandon to fix your frame.
Stop by or call us today 218-998-2885. Let's beat the heat!