3 Reasons to Tint Your Luxury Vehicle
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When you close your eyes and think of a luxury vehicle, what do you picture? Chances are, among other details, the windows are darkened. That’s because when you think of “luxury,” your thoughts might lead you toward things such as privacy, beauty, comfort, and style. But do you dare let a stranger touch your luxury vehicle and change what the factory has done?
A recent article in The Intelligent Driver written by Zeid Nasser took on this topic in an article entitled Tips for Tinting Your Luxury Car’s Windows. Below, we’ll outline a couple of points he discussed that should address any hesitations you may have.
Performance Benefits of Tinting– The article details that in addition to looks, there are performance benefits associated with window tint.
“With window tinting for your luxury car, you can extend the life of your car’s interior, reduce the overall amount of heat inside the car, reduce glare, increase security, improve the look of your car, and increase the efficiency of your car’s air conditioning.”
Most window films block 99% of UV rays, and some also reflect infrared heat (which prevents it from turning your vehicle into a greenhouse). These features are vital for keeping the cabin cool and comfortable, while protecting your skin as well.
Types of Car Tint– Window tint can be made from several different types of materials. One of those types is a metal-based film. The article mentions that this can be a problem in a few different ways, so it may be best to avoid these.
“If you have a luxury car with electronics such as satellite radio, navigation, or advanced keyless entry systems, you’re probably going to want to go with ceramic tinting. Metallic tint has been known to interfere with the electronics in a luxury car, so in most cases it’s simply not worth taking the chance.”
Ceramic-based films are made from ceramic particles that are infused into a polyester film. These particles are what rejects heat AND glare! And as an added bonus, ceramic tint is resistant to fading, which helps it to last on your vehicle for decades (longer than most people keep their vehicles, luxury or not).
You also have your standard polyester films that are dyed, which still offer UV protection and privacy, but the heat rejection properties may vary. Deciding which window film is best for your luxury vehicle is something the tint shop or installer can help you decide, should you need any assistance.
Check The Tint Laws In Your Area– The article mentions that it is important that you understand the laws pertaining to automotive window tint in your area. There are typically laws that dictate what windows, or portions of windows, can have film applied to them, and exactly how dark that window film can be. For a quick check of the current window tint laws throughout the United States and Canada, visit the page located HERE.
We hope that you found this summary useful, and you can take away the knowledge necessary to make decisions regarding your own luxury vehicle. If you would like more information, click HERE or contact us by calling (210) 863-1633. Find out why Jays Detailing is the San Antonio, Texas area #1 source for automotive window tinting.
