5 things to consider when choosing car window tinting film.
The automotive window tinting market in Vietnam currently offers a wide variety of types, models, and brands. So how can consumers differentiate and choose the most suitable window tinting for their beloved car?
FirstlyMost importantly, the film's thermal insulation capability is demonstrated by its total solar energy rejection index. Infrared radiation accounts for more than half of the solar energy emitted. Good thermal insulation films should have an index of 45% or higher.
Automotive window tinting films come in a wide variety of types, designs, and brands. Photo: TL |
MondayThis refers to the ability to block ultraviolet (UV) rays. Ultraviolet radiation is a component of sunlight that can cause sunburn, dryness, darkening, premature aging, and potentially skin cancer. The sun emits three types of ultraviolet rays: UV-A (wavelength 300-380 nm), UV-B (wavelength 280-300 nm), and UV-C (wavelength 200-280 nm). After passing through the ozone layer, only UV-A and UV-B reach the Earth and directly affect the skin. Most good quality car window tinting films today can block up to 99.9% of ultraviolet rays.
TuesdayThis refers to the ability to reduce glare. With cars that don't have window tinting or have low-quality tinting, drivers are easily blinded by glare when driving in sunny weather, compromising safety. Conversely, good quality window tinting with a glare reduction rate of 20% or higher will help limit this phenomenon, allowing drivers to drive more comfortably and safely.
You should choose window tinting film that is suitable for your car. Photo: TL |
Wednesday,Window tinting needs to ensure visibility for the driver, especially at night. This is assessed by the light transmission rate. Good window tinting products should be able to distinguish between the types of rays to block (UV, IR) and those to block (light). For side and rear windows, the light transmission rate can be as low as 20% to enhance heat insulation (blocking solar energy).
ThursdayThe manufacturing technology is also a decisive factor in whether a heat-insulating film can simultaneously meet the above requirements. A popular and long-used method is metal-coated film. With this technology, the film surface is usually dyed and coated with metal to enhance light reflection and heat absorption. As a result, metal-coated film provides immediate heat insulation.
Window tinting is widely used in cars to protect the interior and health. Photo: TL |
Furthermore, because it uses metal, this type of window film obstructs and interferes with electromagnetic waves, affecting the operation of magnetic card readers, devices using phone signals, Wi-Fi, GPS, etc. Metal-coated films also oxidize over time, leading to corrosion of the glass surface and reducing the car's aesthetics. A simple way to identify films containing metal is by the mirror-like effect under light.
