Why Do People Tint Their Car Window?
* It Reduces Glare
* It Offers Privacy
* It Shields You from UV Rays
* It Helps Keep You Safe
* It Makes Your Car More Energy Efficient
* It Helps Keep You Cool Inside Your Car
* It Helps Protect Your Car's Interior
* It Makes Your Vehicle look Stylish
The shades available in automotive window film are the most important to select. The shades you choose give your vehicle its overall look and its new appearance when the installation job is complete.Â
The film’s Darkness is measured by Visible Light Transmission (VLT). VLT means how much light the film allows to pass through the glass window. The lower the number (film reference number,) the darker the film, hence the more privacy you get when sitting inside your vehicle.Â
Most film manufacturers follow a standard Percentage of VLT. These specifications are listed further down on this page and may vary a percentage or two depending on the brand of window film selected.Â
One of the Main Reasons People Tint Their Car Windows...
Is to reduce glare from the sun’s blinding rays. Window film also works great at filtering out the sun’s damaging skin cancer-causing rays.
Window film can also reduce the glare from another car’s headlights. And we all know how annoying and distracting that can be.
If you live or drive up to the snow, a car tint can keep the sun from reflecting against ice and snow, as well.
Filtering the light could benefit your vision during a drive. You’ll find that by applying window film to your vehicle’s windows, you won’t need that expensive extra pair of polarized sunglasses for driving anymore. That means your eyes won’t get so tired.
Although polarized lenses could reduce glare from oncoming traffic, they don’t necessarily help night driving and could do more harm than good. The filter placed on polarized lenses prevents some light from hitting the eye, creating a dimmer view when wearing them.
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Adding window film to your vehicle windows will help reduce eye strain. That means reducing your need to squint while you’re on the road.
That all leads to safer driving.
You don’t want to notice obstacles in the road until it’s too late because the sun’s rays, or bright headlights blinded your vision, do we?
In addition to filtering sunlight and headlights, window tint can also filter out the heat.
When selecting your window tint for your vehicle, or home, make sure it has the best thermal heat protection on the market. These filters will minimize how much solar heat can enter through that glass.
XPELâą Window Films can help insulate your windows against excessive heat and cold so that you can enjoy the beauty of natural light in comfort all year round.Â
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Why Apply Window Film?
Our top-of-the-line window films are highly effective in reducing Heat Rejection, Glare, and UV rays. Not only does our window tint help keep your car cooler during the summer, but it will also save and protect the interior from the harmful rays of the hot sun which cause fading and cracking of your interior.
We are an XPEL-authorized dealer for your Automotive, Commercial, and Residential window tinting needs. Â
Computer Cut
We offer Computer Cut Window Film applications using Xpel patterns and computer software which means a perfectly cut film edge for your vehicle’s window dimensions every time, on 80,000+ patterns.
Are you looking for that factory-tinted glass look?
We do our best not to leave a gap on the top edge of the roll-down windows for those who own a vehicle with frame-less windows, such as a Tesla, Ford Mustang, Audi A8, etc.
Window Film is by far the most popular aftermarket method available.
Window film is an economical way to protect yourself from glare and the sun’s harmful rays.
A thin tinted polymer or ceramic film is applied very carefully to the specially prepared automotive, residential, or commercial glass.
Select a Shade
Selecting the shade of film for your vehicle is an essential step. It gives your car its overall look and new appearance when the job is complete.
Our automotive window film installers will be happy to help you select the best shade of film for your vehicle and your needs. They consider the exterior color of your vehicle’s paint, along with the interior of your upholstery, to achieve that overall look.
Shade 5%
Also named Limo tint. This is the recommended shade for optimum privacy; however, nighttime driving can present an issue when backing up your vehicle down a darkened street or alleyway. Visibility viewing out your back window can be impaired because of the dark tint (Less light transmission), so it is recommended you use your vehicle side minors and caution when backing up.
Shade 15%
Medium shade. This shade gives your car more of an elegant look. It is a solid tinted look. This shade allows spectators to view inside your vehicle but gives your car an overall classy look.
Shade 20%
Medium shade. This is also a shade that gives your car more of an elegant look. It has a solid tinted look. This shade allows spectators to view inside your vehicle but gives your car an overall classy look.
Shade 30%
Light Shade. Choosing this shade on the rear half of your vehicle will give your windows an accented look, a more professional look. Although this shade is not legal for the front windows in many states, it is the most popular shade chosen for the driver and passenger windows.
Shade 35%
Light Shade. This shade on the rear half of your vehicle will also give your windows an accented look, a more professional look. Although this shade is also not legal for the front roll-up windows in many states. However, it is one of the most popular shades chosen for the driver and passenger windows.
Shade 50%
Very Light shade. This shade is most popular for people who do not wish to view shaded glass on their windows but require tinted film for the U.V protection.
Shade 70%
Ultra Light Film Shade. Each State has its own laws as regards what shade of window film is legally allowed for the driver and passenger windows. Conduct a search on Google for your local Highway Patrol website for recommended shade. Your local tint shop should also be knowledgeable on what film shade is legally allowed for your vehicle front windows in your particular state.
AUTOMOTIVE WINDOW FILM
Car window tint is amazing in that it adds both aesthetic style and practical value to your vehicle.
The ultraviolet rays from the sun lead to excessive heat, glare, premature interior aging, and discoloring. Window tint adds a protective layer of security to your vehicle’s windows and prevents wandering eyes from looking inside your vehicle windows.
XPEL Automotive window film keeps your vehicle interior, your skin, and your belongings safe while adding beautiful aesthetic value to your car.
We use XPEL Prime films because of the warranty they offer. We carry XPEL Prime Color Stable (CS), XR & XR Plus.
Window film not only allows for more temperate control inside your vehicle but also improves safety.
Tempered glass is much harder to break when window film is applied. Tempered glass will not shatter into a million pieces when attached to window film. In the event of an attempt to break a window, the glass fragments adhere to the film, which makes the glass much harder to crack, therefore causing less damage, shattered glass in the event of a broken window or a car accident.
With the benefit of glare reduction from the installation of window film, on your windshield and side windows, youâll have less distraction while driving. This results in a much safer, more enjoyable ride due to less glare resulting in a safer drive.
Car tint also helps prevent premature fading and aging of your vehicle’s interior. Whether your interior is plastics or leather, youâll be better protected from the harmful effects of the sunâs rays by applying window film. It also acts as an anti-aging measure as it blocks the harmful rays that cause skin cancer and sunspots on your arms or face.
CALIFORNIA LAWS ON WINDOW TINTING
Youâre probably wondering how much tint is legally allowed on your car. In regards to the windshield, the top four inches can be coated with non-reflective tint. The front side windows need to let in 70% of light and the rear window and back side windows can be as dark as youâd like them to be.
PRIME CS âą
Safety And Color Stability Like Never Before
Protect yourself from 99% harmful cancer-causing UV rays & achieve the privacy you desire with PRIME CS âą, the most color stable window tint film around.
The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends PRIME CS âą Window Tint as an effective UV protectant.
Benefits & Features
Reduces Glare
PRIME CS reduces the sun's glare, enhancing visibility and reducing eyestrain
Keeps You Comfortable
PRIME CS window films block solar heat radiation to keep your vehicle at a comfortable temperature and improve fuel efficiency.
UV Ray Protection
PRIME CS provides SPF 500 protection that effectively blocks over 99% of harmful UV rays that can lead to numerous skin cancers, premature aging and skin cell damage.
Crystal Clear Signal
PRIME CS contains no metalized particles ensuring that it does not interfere with radio, cellular, or Bluetooth signals.
Looks Good
The black or neutral charcoal color in our PRIME CS window films remains the same over the years and never fades or turns purple.
Utilizing a nano-ceramic construction, PRIME XR maintains the same flawless appearance and clarity throughout the years. Blocking up to 88% infrared heat rejection, PRIME XR will provide you with the level of performance you expect from a top-of-the-line automotive window tint without breaking the bank.
Extreme Performance, Exceptional Quality
The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends PRIME XR âą Window Tint as an effective UV protectant.
Benefits & Features
XPEL PRIME XR BLACK WINDOW FILM
Ceramic Particle Technology
PRIME XR contains ceramic particles that filter out the sun's infrared radiation â making them more effective than traditional metallized or dyed films.
Superior Heat Rejection
Our ceramic particle technology blocks the vast majority of the sun's heat-causing infrared radiation â keeping your interior cool and improving fuel efficiency.
UV Ray Protection
PRIME XR provides SPF 1,000 protection that effectively blocks over 99% of harmful Ultraviolet rays that can lead to numerous skin cancers, premature aging and skin cell damage.
Greater Clarity
In the past, keeping cool meant darker shades. The ceramic technology in PRIME XR allows us to provide the highest performance without sacrificing clarity and color.
Crystal Clear Signal
Our nano-ceramic particle technology does not interfere with radio, cellular, and Bluetooth signals like traditional metallized films.
Offering 98% infrared heat rejection thanks to multi-layer nanoparticle technology, PRIME XR PLUS âą combines a cool look with extreme performance. Let PRIME XR PLUS keep you comfortable and protected no matter the weather.
The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends PRIME XR PLUS âą Window Tint as an effective UV protectant.
Benefits & Features
Ceramic Particle Technology
Contains a proprietary blend of ceramic particles to act as a solid barrier to infrared heat while maintaining the ease of install in a 1.5 mil construction.
Superior Heat Rejection
Our multilayer nano-ceramic particle technology blocks up to 98% of the infrared heat.
UV Ray Protection
PRIME XR PLUS provides SPF 1,000 protection that effectively blocks over 99% of harmful UV rays that can lead to numerous skin cancers, premature aging and skin cell damage.
Greater Clarity
In the past, keeping cool meant choosing a darker shade of tint. The multi-layer nano construction in PRIME XR PLUS provides ultra-high performance without reducing outbound visibility.
Crystal Clear Signal
In a digital world, clear communication is key. PRIME XR PLUS construction will not interfere with radio, cellular, or Bluetooth signals.
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