Window Tinting- What Do You Need To Know?

Uneeb KhanDecember 28, 2022096 views

Window tinting is the process of coating a vehicle’s window. The coating helps to darken the glass window to prevent the entry of U.V. rays into the car.

Window tinting film is also helpful in maintaining the temperature of the vehicle. It is available in many materials and shades, allowing the lower transmission of light rays. The professionals have done this process in less time, depending on the number of windows in vehicles.

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Reasons to do window tinting.

Make your passengers feel more comfortable.
It offers you good privacy and protection.
It gives your car a hot look but makes you feel cool
Window tinting improves the fuel efficiency of your car
Cruising in your car will be more enjoyable

What window tinting materials can you use?

To apply window tinting on your vehicle window, you should first know what material is best. We have put together different materials to determine what’s best for your vehicle. So, let’s have a look at them.

Ceramics

Window tints made from ceramics absorb the maximum light and U.V. rays. The material is also helpful in bringing maximum visibility.

Why choose ceramics?

The material resists fading.
Improves the car value
It is best to prevent glares
Less penetration of heat
Good at absorbing U.V. rays

Metallic window tint

The material looks like metal. The material bonds to the window and block the U.V. rays. Moreover, it makes the window shatterproof and prevents scratches on it.

Why choose metallic window tint?

The best window tinting material to maintain the temperature of the vehicle by keeping the heat and cold out
Durable material and protects your vehicle’s windshield
Block the U.V. rays of the sun and helps in resisting fading

Dyed films

The window film brings an excellent adhesive layer of tint and a polyester topcoat. Between these layers, there is a dye that makes this window tint more effective.

Why choose dyed film?

One of the least expensive window tint
Prevents the entry of solar heat in your car by absorbing U.V. rays
It offers a dark appearance to your glass and reduces the threshold of high light in your car
Good protection against interference with electronics

Carbon tint

Another window tinting material is carbon tint. The coating film offers you a matte finish on your window.

Why choose carbon tint?

It has good durability and proves to be a long-lasting material
It acts as a temperature barrier and keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer
It offers a black appearance and does not give a mirror look
Prevents the entry of U.V. rays into your car

Hybride window tint

Are you looking for a tint that contains both metallic or dyed materials? Now you can get a two-in-one window tint. Hybride window tint is a combination of metallic and dyed films.

Why choose hybrid window tint?

Gives you vehicle widow a dark and crips look
It has long durability and is less expensive compared to metallic tint.
Prevents the entry of glares, heat, and U.V. rays into the car

Benefits of car window tinting

Protects you from harsh sunburn by preventing the absorption of U.V. rays
It offers you a high level of privacy as no one can see inside your car even after passing by you
Protects your window glass from shattering. It also saves you from injuries caused by tiny shards of glass.
It gives your vehicle an elegant and streamlined look
The window tinting material improves your comfort

Necessary steps to remove the window tint

Window tinting removal is an easy process and requires standard tools. A high-power hair dryer, a heat gun, and a new razor blade are used mainly to remove window tinting. Along with these instruments, here are some steps in which you have to do this removal procedure.

Lose the tinting material

The first and foremost step is to remove the window film from its edges using a razor blade.

Removal of the tint

When the tint is loose enough that you can quickly grasp it in your hand, gently pull out the material away from the glass. To smoothen the process, use the heating gun to weaken the adhesive.

Scrap out the glue

After removing the window tinting film, use the scraper to scrap off the remaining glue on the window.

Clean the glass

‘To clean the glass, you can use glass cleaner. After it, use paper or a cloth to wipe the window and clean it.

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