http://articles.polarizedsunvisor.com/rss.xml A blog about polarizedsunvisor.com daily 365 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://articles.polarizedsunvisor.com/?a=35309 <p>by Gregg Hall </p><p>Window tint is a very popular accessory for cars, especially in areas where the temperatures can be hot and oppressive. While some people have window tint applied for cosmetic reasons the main reason for having it is to protect the interior from sun damage and to keep the inside of the vehicle cooler. <br /><br />Window tint film is made of polyester with a thin layer of substances that create the shade of the tint. These substances consist of various dyes and metals as well in some cases. The window film is bonded to the glass with very powerful glues, much better than when tint first came out years ago.<br /><br />One of the biggest myths in the window tint industry is that having dark tinted windows will impede your ability to drive at night. While this is certainly a possibility if one disobeyed the law and placed dark limo tint on every window, it is not true if the tint is applied properly. In most states in the U.S. you can only have the darkest window tint on the rear windows. The window tint is applied to reduce glare and will not interfere with your night driving ability.<br /><br />Another big myth is the thought that the window tint is placed on the outside. If you think about it, this wouldn't even be practical. With objects hitting your windows all the time the film would quickly become damaged and be useless.<br /><br />Normal windows that don't have tint applied to them only reflect about 5% of the visible light while transmitting 90% into the vehicle. Another 5% is absorbed by the glass. In contrast when tint is applied to your automobile's windows as much as the visible light transmitted can be as low as 15% and the light reflected may be as high as 30% or more. Just by looking at these numbers it is easy to see how window tint works to keep out the sun's damaging rays.<br /><br />Quality window tint film also blocks the harmful and dangerous UV rays that not only are the rays that cause cancer, but are also the most damaging to your car's interior. In addition these films also keep out the infra red rays that are the source of heat build up in your car. The exact amount of light reflected and heat kept out depends upon the tint that you choose. Before choosing window tint for your vehicle check the local laws in your area, some cities even have municipal ordinances that super cede state laws.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about Car Sun Visors at <a href="http://www.polarizedsunvisor.com/">http://www.polarizedsunvisor.com</a></p> 2006-08-03T00:39-04:00 http://articles.polarizedsunvisor.com/?a=35308 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>If you live in a hot climate like the Southwest or in Florida, where I live, it is almost unheard of to own a vehicle without window tint. Actually, window tint is one of the best investments you can add to your vehicle to protect sun damage as well as keep out the heat and make you more comfortable.<br /><br />The window films that are offered today have come a long way from when they were first introduced. The old films would easily bubble and peel, creating an unsightly mess. Today, you cannot even tell that it is a film, the window tint looks like a part of the glass.<br /><br />The whole reason that window tint was invented in the first place was to protect interiors from sun damage and heat. It is easy to see how quickly the sun can damage and discolor things. If you have a room in your home that gets a lot of sun, just remove a picture or painting from the wall and you will see the difference in the color that has resulted from sun exposure. Having protective window tint in your car works the same way, protecting your car's interior from fading and breaking down. <br /><br />Adding the film to the windows of your vehicle will also cause the air conditioner not to have to work as hard and the vehicle will cool faster after being left out in the sun than it would if you didn't have the tint. <br /><br />Automobiles are expensive these days with the average new car now over $20,000, it makes sense to protect your investment and make it last as long as possible. Tinting your windows will keep your dashboard from cracking, protect your console, and make it much cooler on hot summer days.<br /><br />Window tint also has another added feature in safety. Adding the film to your windows makes them shatter resistant in case of an accident or from something hitting your window. For the same reason it is made almost impossible for a thief to pull a robbery of your vehicle by smashing the glass because there will be no hole for him to be able to access.<br /><br />This can also help during hurricanes where you may not have a place to get your vehicle out of the weather. The addition of the film makes the windows stronger and in the event that they are struck by something they will be held together by the film.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about auto sun visors at <a href="http://www.polarizedsunvisor.com/">http://www.polarizedsunvisor.com</a></p> 2006-08-03T00:36-04:00