How Car Security Window Film Provide Protection

Your car may be one of the important investment you will have in your life. That’s why you want to safeguard your investment no matter what. One way to make your car secure is by installing a security window film to provide protection. The great thing about such tints is that you don’t have to just place them in windows since you can place them on doors, patios and verandas too.

The adhesive of window film serves as good protection from broken glass. There is also less chance that the glass breaks causing more harm to the victim. Window tinting also holds the glass from shattering during in an event of an accident or extreme weather conditions. It can also provide better protection from possible explosions and bomb blasts.

Home tinting come in a variety of choices and colours such as clear, dark, frosted and reflective. To know what tint best suit you, ask a tinting specialist for recommendations.

Aside from providing security to your car, window tints are also known to reduce the amount of sunlight that enters the car. Sun heat contains harmful UV rays that can damage your skin and also your interior furnishings. This can also reduce sun glare and can help reduce the heat that is coming in thus making your car interior cooler.
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Automotive Window Films – How Does Window Tinting Protect Your Kids?

car window tinting collingwood parkDo you know that children mostly benefit when you place car window tints on your car? Children’s eyes are also vulnerable to the dangers of UV radiation and because of that, they should also be protected at all times.

But how does tinting your car’s windows provides protection to kids?

Do you know that millions of Australian children and also getting high levels of ultraviolet rays from the sun when they are inside their vehicles? Although the levels of radiation are not as high when kids are indoors, it is also known that UV rays flow freely through normal unprotected window glass.

Also, children are more at risk of vision damage because their ocular lenses are still unable to filter UV, which will make the radiation reach their retina easily and can cause damage to them not like adults. Children who are in danger because of this radiation are at risk of blurry vision or even cataracts.

When inside a moving vehicle, children are more likely to seat near windows as they are attracted by what is going on outside and the sunlight. Children are at risk of UV radiation damage especially when they are in a car with no window tinting.

Parents who are especially concerned with their children should consider getting a window tint for their vehicles since this can block up to 99 percent of UV rays without harming the visibility of your vehicle. Also, car windows are not the only place you should consider window tint since you can have them in your house. Once done, you are giving more protection to your kids which will make you more at ease.…

DIY Car Window Tinting – How To Prevent Window Tint Bubbles

car window tinting coalfallsIf you love your car, you only want the best for your vehicle every time. This is the same when you when you find unsightly bubbles popping up on the tint of your car windows. But can you fix this yourself or just let these bubbles be?

Why do they happen?

Bubbles sometimes happen, especially after the application process. Since some droplets of water get trapped in between the window and the film. Bubbles should also happen within two weeks after application since if they don’t this could mean a poor application.

Other reasons why bubbles can happen is when dirt and debris entered the window before application. This can prevent the adhesive from sticking. Bubbles can also occur when the tint is breaking down or the adhesive is failing.

How to prevent window tint bubbles

The best course of action when it comes to tint bubbles is to prevent them from developing in the first place. Here are some ways you can do this:

Choose quality film for your windows. Make sure that you only choose high-quality tint for your vehicle windows since this will lessen the chances of having bubbles.

Have your films installed by a tint professional. Choose only professional car window tinting installers to do the job for you since this will lessen the chances of having permanent bubbles on your window screens.

Proper cleaning. Once the installation is done, make sure to only use recommended products for cleaning as the wrong products which contain ammonia can damage the film and adhesive. Only use products that are labelled ‘for use on tinted windows’ or just use plain soap and water.

 Follow these tips to remove air bubbles in window tint and you will have a great looking vehicle for years.…

How Dark Can Your Car Tint Be?

car window tinting woodendHow dark can you really get your car tinted? That is one question most of you have when you are considering to car window tint your vehicle. Of course, you really have to consider the film you will place on your vehicle as you do not want to break the law.

Each state in Australia adhere to different tinting laws and if you are not careful, your car may be stopped and will be handed a ticket. Another problem that you have to consider is if you ended up having an illegal tint, which could stop you from registering your vehicle.

If you ended up in an accident and the insurance company saw that the contributing factor for the incident is because of the illegal tint, this may make your vehicle insurance null and void. All because you were not able to comply with the tinting regulations.

Following the law:

The allowed visual light transmission or VLT that is allowed in Australia is a minimum of 35%, which does not include the front windscreen. The front side, back side, and rear windows have an allowed of more than 35% VLT while the windshield is not allowed to have a tint except on the uppermost corner with only 10% VLT.

You also need to familiarize the vehicle design codes to help you classify your vehicle which are NA, NB, NC, MD, and ME. These categories are placed on your vehicle’s compliance plate which can be found next to the driver’s seat or in the engine bay.

If your vehicle is truck, an SUV or van, check your compliance plate to make sure that you are allowed to have darker car window tint. In any case, make sure to check the law regarding window tinting so that you can be confident to drive your vehicle and enjoy benefits of a tinted car.…