If you’d love to have tinted windows in your car but are concerned about things you’ve heard about tinting, don’t worry. There are a lot of car window tinting myths floating around, and we’re here to set the record straight.
Car Window Tinting Myths
1 – Window Tint Will Eventually Bubble and Peel
Window tinting today uses very high-quality, durable layers of film that feature advanced technology. Modern window film is designed for years of superior performance without bubbling, peeling, or warping when installed by a reputable professional like Auto Trim Design. If you’ve seen cars with warped, bubbled, or peeling window film, it was installed by someone who didn’t know what they were doing, an inferior product was used, or both. Most dependable window tinting professionals will offer a warranty that guarantees your window tinting won’t fail. Auto Trim Design is a member of the 3M™ automotive film dealer network. That means the 3M™ films we install at Auto Trim Design, from our economy film right up to our highest-end films, are backed by a lifetime warranty.
2 – Window Tinting Is Illegal
Every state can have its own window tinting laws, but these laws don’t ban window tinting. In fact, many cars are sold with factory window tint. State laws simply regulate how dark the tint can be. Window tinting is measured based on the percentage of light that can pass through each type of car window. In Maryland, for example, both the factory glass tint and window film combined must allow more than 35% of light in. Additionally, only the top five inches of the front windshield can be tinted.
3 – Window Tinting Is Only for Looks
The perception that window tinting is only for aesthetic purposes is one of the biggest myths about window film. Quite frankly, nothing could be further from the truth. Improving the look of your car is just one of the important benefits of window tinting. High-quality 3M™ automotive film, for instance, adds an extra layer of protection to your car windows, shielding the glass from minor dings. The security variety of auto tint also holds glass shards in place if windows shatter to reduce the chance of injuries from flying glass. In addition, window film blocks a significant portion of the sun’s infrared, visible light, and UV rays. This keeps your car more comfortable, prevents blinding glare, and protects your car’s dashboard and upholstery from sun damage and fading.
4 – Window Film Will Make My Car Too Dark
Car window tint only blocks a portion of the visible light passing through your car’s windows, so it won’t interfere with your ability to see the road and your surroundings. It still allows a good percentage of the sun’s natural light to filter into your car. However, it blocks out a lot of the heat-generating sun rays to improve comfort. Choose from many shades and varieties when selecting the right film for you. You can customize how dark the tint is based on your personal preference and your state’s regulations about window tinting. At Auto Trim Design, we love working with customers to help them select the right film for their needs.
5 – Window Tinting Will Lower the Value of My Car
Unless you have a DIY tint job, this simply is not true. In fact, professional window tinting can increase the resale value of your car. That’s because it keeps your car’s interior looking newer for longer. That’s because it keeps your car’s interior looking newer for longer, protecting your dash from sun damage and upholstery from fading. Also, many car buyers are looking for cars with tinted windows.
So there you have it! We’ve debunked five of the most common car window tinting myths. As long as you entrust your vehicle to an experienced and reputable installer like Auto Trim Design, you’re guaranteed a tint job that will continue providing you a host of benefits for as long as you own your vehicle.
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