Window Tinting – Advantages of Automotive Window Tinting
- Brendan Verwey
- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min read
Advantages of Automotive Window Tinting
Your vehicle is a prized possession, and a lot of time and money is spent having the vehicle regularly maintained. But have you spared a thought to your car’s windows? You may think of tinting as aesthetic appeal for your vehicle. Well, you couldn’t be more wrong. The many practical reasons for window tinting far outweigh the cosmetic enhancements.
Insulation is More than Just Comfort
The interior of your vehicle is just as important as the exterior. Over time, the upholstery takes a knock from the sun, leaving it cracked or faded. Parking your vehicle in the sun over a prolonged period of time can leave sunspot damage and even if your dashboard and steering wheel aren’t directly exposed to sunlight, they can get damaged. Tinting prevents the full force of the sun from penetrating the interior of the vehicle, thereby safeguarding it.
Sunblock for the Interior
Solar heat gets absorbed into a vehicle and builds up. Standard windows offer a minimal amount of protection from the heat, whereas protective film can maximise protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays, providing much-needed respite on those hot, sunny days. The added benefit is that not only does this protect your car from the sun, but it protects you as well.
A Bubble of Protection and Privacy
Prying eyes whilst stopping at robots or even in parking areas can be avoided by tinting your windows. Protective film adds a degree of privacy not only for yourself and passengers but also for your belongings. You can rest a little easier whilst out shopping knowing that your vehicle has limited interior visibility. As most burglaries happened under cover of darkness, your interior is protected from would-be thieves wanting to help themselves to your stereo system and more at night.
A Layer of Additional Protection
At busy intersections, you are always fully alert and on the lookout for anything suspicious as they are high crime spots. Window tinting is a deterrent to would-be thieves as it makes it difficult for them to shatter the glass and easily snatch any loose belongings on the seats.
Tinting is designed to keep glass from shattering when an object hits it. The materials used for tinting create a barrier on top of the windows, adding an additional layer of protection. In the event of an accident, the driver and passengers are protected from flying glass shards.
We at Electronic Fitment Centre would like to help you protect your investment by protecting your windows. We offer SunTek Window Film, which is made to the highest standards and can be installed in a matter of hours. When it comes to accessorising your vehicle, contact us.
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