5 Car Window Tints and The Truth Behind Them
Window tints are some of the vehicle upgrades that may still confuse car owners everywhere, especially new owners. And across the Internet, there are various facts and opinions about window tints that may not necessarily be true – they m...
Window tints are some of the vehicle upgrades that may still confuse car owners everywhere, especially new owners. And across the Internet, there are various facts and opinions about window tints that may not necessarily be true – they may be founded on myths that ought to be cleared lest they leave you in confusion.
Here are the top five myths that surround window myths and what you need to know about them, which will help you when you decide on whether to get your car windows tinted.
The Myth: Window tinting is a style, not a necessity
The Truth:
This myth actually stems from the fact that not all cars or vehicles are tinted. Some car owners prefer their windows as tint-free as possible, which gives the impression that those who want their windows tinted are aiming for style rather than functionality.
There’s more to window tinting than just the luxury of looks, privacy, and comfort. Window tints are also beneficial to your health. They can significantly reduce the glare coming in your vehicle – enabling you to see better while driving – and can protect you from harmful UV rays that put you at high risk of skin cancer.
With the reduced amount of sunlight that enters your vehicle, you are also essentially protecting the interior from damage and fading due to sun exposure. This can save you a lot on repairs of your dashboard and upholstery.
Window tints can also help with the overall temperate of your vehicle. It reduces the amount of heat that your car takes when parked, so the time and energy spent by your car to get cooled (especially on a hot day) is decreased – thus maintaining your car’s air-conditioning system and improving your car’s efficiency.
The Myth: Window tints will reduce visibility or will make my car too dark
The Truth:
Window tints have varying degree of shade that they can provide, but none have the power to actually block all the light coming into your car – thus, you will still have ample visibility even with tinted windows. Some window tints are also “invisible” – that is, they provide a barrier against excessive glare and UV rays, but they do not darken the car too much.
When having your windows tinted, you have the option of selecting how dark you want the windows to be. Plus, there are laws that allow window tints to go up to a certain level only, which means that, by law, you won’t be experiencing excessive shade or darkness in your car.
The Myth: Car window tinting is a waste of money with how fast they can lose their quality
The Truth:
No window tints are completely impervious to decreasing quality over time, but unless you have a bad DIY job of tinting your car windows or have it done by someone who is not professionally trained, you’ll enjoy them for years before you see the first signs of wearing down. A vast majority (if not all kinds) of window tint films do fade, bubble, or degrade over time due to different factors, but proper maintenance and care will make sure that you won’t need to have them replaced frequently. Purpling or bubbling is also natural.
The Myth: You can prevent windows from breaking with window tint
The Truth:
While this myth may be something we actually want to be true, it unfortunately isn’t still a reality nowadays. Window tints are designed to filter UV rays and prevent theft by increasing privacy, but they still do not have the capacity to prevent your windows from shattering when hit with a strong enough force. This still depends on the strength of the window glass in withstanding pressure or impact. What window tints can do is help reduce the potential glass fragments from scattering – provided that the film stays intact.
The Myth: Window tints are typically expensive
The Truth:
Not so! Window tints have varying prices based on the product, company, and quality, but they don’t necessarily have to be a big investment. In fact, they may even cost less than your expectations! And any investment you make on window tints is worth the benefits you reap – health, maintenance, privacy, and the like.