Understanding tint percentages

 When it comes to getting your windows tinted you will come across tint percentages and wonder how dark or light would you like to go on your home , office or vehicle. Window film is measured by VLT- Vissible light transmission. The vissible light transmission levels are measured in percentages meaning the darker the film the lower the percentage for example 5% (aka limo) only lets in 5% of light and 50% letting in 50% of light .factory clear glass will meter out to be anywhere from 70% to 80% VLT.  Percentages of tint can vary depending On the particular brand manufacturer that is being used . So in at nutshell the lower the percentage the darker the film and the higher the percentage the lighter the film.

Ceramic window film

If you are looking to get your windows tinted on your home or vehicle you might have come across the term ceramic tint . Well what are the differences between a regular high performance film and ceramic film. Keeping it simple (HEAT REJECTION). Ceramic film can depending on manufacture block out up to 70% of solar inferred radiation and up to 50% of heat coming through the glass. Ceramic window film is of the most highest quality of window films available on the market today , also the most expensive.  Ceramic film is fairly new to the industry but has proven itself to be highly effective in the reduction of heat and increased reliability. Ceramic window film also performs highly efficient without hindering electronics like gps, cell phone and antenna compared to its predecessor metalized film.

Tesla Model 3

Congratulations you finally received your Tesla Model 3. Tesla’s is by far leading the pack when it comes to innovative design concepts and making there vehicles futuristic and sleek . As you may have noticed the Tesla Model 3 comes with a massive back window starting from the trunk to practically over the driver and passengers seats and not to mention the massive sunroof directly over head . Window tinting might be something to look into for your model 3 . Window tinting can enhance the esthetic look of your vehicle while also providing privacy , UV protection and comfort for your daily drives . When getting your model 3  tinted you want to make sure that (A) you have qualified installer , that won’t fry your electronics (B)quality name brand material (C) a one piece back window installation. 

Do to the size of the back window on the model 3 it requires an oversized film roll ,so that it can be done in one piece . That being said it can be pricey to tint. The Tesla Model 3 requires more time for heat shrinking and also has frameless roll up glass that rolls up and down when you open and close the doors and requires more patience to insure a quality install . All of are installs are done in one piece we also file and shave all the top edges of that the roll up glass and with the model 3 having frameless door glass a factory top edge is the way to go . 

UV Rays

Accordding to a study done by Harvard Health Watch, an average American spends 101 minutes per day driving. Over time this adds up to  countless hours of  exposure to UV rays.

UV radiation, Ultraviolet radiation, are invisible light rays of energy produced by the sun. These invisible light rays can burn the skin and cause skin cancer. UV radiation is made up of basically three types of rays

ultraviolet A (UVA) the aging ray, ultraviolet B (UVB) burning ray, and ultraviolet C (UVC) cancer ray.

 Applying window film to your vehicle can significantly reduce the heat and glare and enhance the style and appearance to your daily drive.