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How Does Window Tint Work?
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How Window Tint Works
When making a modification to your vehicle, you should ask questions to be certain you want to move forward with the service. Before you schedule a window tinting appointment, you may wonder how window tinting works and why you would benefit from it.
In short, window tinting is the application of a thin layer of film to a vehicle’s windows. The material of the film can vary, but it all typically works the same. The film absorbs and reflects harmful light rays, while allowing non-harmful light rays to pass through. There are many reasons people want window tint on their vehicle, whether it’s purely for the aesthetic or the privacy, window tint provides benefits that appeal to everyone.
The Science Behind Window Tinting
While window tint comes with a plethora of benefits, the primary goal is to block harmful ultraviolet rays. The film is designed to reflect, absorb, radiate, and transmit these harmful light rays. This is possible through a coat of metal particles, also known as ‘sputter coating’.
Along with blocking harmful ultraviolet rays, the film is also designed to provide heat in the winter and cool air in the summer. The heat from the sun is absorbed by the film, allowing for a warmer car when driving in cold temperatures. Additionally, during the hot summer months, the film reflects the sun, allowing for a cooler car when driving in hot temperatures. This is possible by only radiating a certain amount of light, creating the perfect temperature cabin throughout each season.
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) is how the amount of light is measured. VLT measures the visible light waves that are transmitted through the film material. VLT is measured through a percentage, which showcases how much visible light is able to shine through your car, as well as how dark the tint appears (35% tint is relatively dark, as only 35% of light is emitted).
Why Every Vehicle Should Have a Window Tint
When living in a state like Minnesota, we experience extremely cold winters and hot summers, making window tints very valuable. Window tint provides comfortability throughout each season, ensuring the outside weather conditions don’t affect the inside of your vehicle.
Window tint also provides more all-around safety. From shattered glass prevention during an accident to decreasing the possibility of skin cancer, window tint covers all of your concerns and more. The glare reduction also improves driver visibility, especially at night, resulting in less eye strain and decreasing the possibility of an accident caused by oncoming headlights.
Window tints are beneficial for everyone. Besides the well known privacy and security window tinting provides, it also offers protection from the sun, prevention of shattering glass, glare reduction, and so forth. We compiled a list of the automotive window tint benefits with further details.
Conclusion - How Does Window Tint Work?
Installing window tint to your vehicle is extremely valuable. Not only does it provide an aesthetic appearance, but it also increases your safety and comfortability.
With over 20 years of experience, our team at Tint Pros Platinum Auto Wraps will guide you through the process and ensure all your goals are met. If you are interested in receiving a quote, give us a call at 763-312-6137.
