Our intent is not to scare you – we need the sun! However, prolonged exposure to the sun can be dangerous.
Unfortunately, time in your vehicle is often a period of exposure to the sun, especially since we don’t think to put sunscreen on in a car!
Thankfully, protection from the sun is where XPEL window tint stands head and shoulders above the competition.
It reduces UV exposure by up to 99.9%, is considered a medical-grade window tint, and is the only window tint with an SPF rating!
If that’s not enough, Dr. Amir Khoshnevis, doctor of optometry, says that XPEL is the best medical window tint in the industry.
The Skin Cancer Foundation even recommends XPEL PRIME XR & XR Plus Window Tint as an effective UV protectant.
Like we already mentioned, the ceramic particle technology used in the window tint at Sun Stoppers blocks the vast majority of the sun’s heat-causing infrared radiation.
That means the cabin of your vehicle will remain much cooler, even when your car is sitting in the sun without the AC running. You’ll be able to jump in your car and go without suffocating from the stifling air!
Running the AC in your vehicle hurts your fuel economy. A Consumer Report study noted as temperatures climb and air conditioners were run, gas mileage took an apparent dip.
Why not stay comfortable and boost your gas mileage simultaneously?
window tint keeps your car cool and improves gas mileage
6 – Window Tint Reduces Sun Glare For Safer Driving
It doesn’t matter how beautiful your vehicle is – it can all disappear in a moment of horror if you are involved in a vehicle accident.
No one thinks they will be the ones to be involved in an accident, but of course, this is not true.
Even the best drivers are susceptible to mistakes – especially if their vision is limited. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what bright sun glare does to us.
In fact, one recent study has shown that serious car accidents increase by 16% when it’s sunny, and glare is present.
Remember, we started by asking: is window tint a worthwhile investment?
Now, think about it: If window tint saves you even one minor accident, it has paid itself off at that moment alone!
Even if you don’t wreck your vehicle, you may suffer from migraines, dry eyes, and swelling inside your eyes when dealing with sun glare for too long.
Window TintingThankfully, applying a window tint can dramatically reduce the amount of glare you have to deal with.
In the past, blocking sun glare meant you had to get a dark shade of window tint – sometimes an illegal shade or a shade so dark that visibility was difficult.
However, the ceramic technology in XPEL PRIME XR & XR Plus allows us to provide the highest performance without sacrificing clarity and color.
XPEL’s nano-ceramic particle technology does not interfere with radio, cellular, and Bluetooth signals like traditional metalized films.
That means you can be safe and connected while you drive!
PRO TIP: Window tint can increase the miles you get with each charge if you drive a Tesla. Learn more about it in our blog: Protecting Your Tesla: Everything You Need To Know.
By now, you might be reaching for your phone to make an appointment with a “window tint dealer near me.”
By now, you might be reaching for your phone to make an appointment with a “window tint dealer near me.”
But first, let’s cover a few things you should make sure to consider before tinting your vehicle windows.
It’s tempting to get a 5% “limo tint” on your vehicle. After all, why not go for 100% privacy?
The main reason is that extremely dark window tints can interfere with your vision, especially at night. We highly recommend choosing a window tint that protects you and offers privacy but doesn’t limit your vision.
If you have questions about how dark you should go with your window tint, don’t hesitate to contact us at Sun Stoppers. We’re always happy to help!
Almost every state has laws on how dark you can tint your windows. This is primarily because dark window tints obscure the driver’s field of vision and keeps law enforcement from seeing inside your vehicle.
Also, keep in mind that window tint laws don’t just vary by state but also by vehicle.
Some vehicles, such as limos, can have darker windows than standard cars. Even different windows on the same car have individual tinting laws.
For example, in Florida, the front side windows of a car can have 35% VLT, while the back side windows and rear windows only require 15% VLT.
If you aren’t sure about the legal tints in your state, visit www.tinting-laws.com. It is worth your time and effort to avoid being pulled over and fined!