Car window tints actually offer a range of safety and health benefits for drivers and passengers. Window tints improve visibility by reducing glare, making for a safer driving experience for both passengers and drivers. Additionally, car window tint safety includes helping to block UV rays to protect car interiors as well as the skin of drivers and passengers alike.
People Are Asking About Car Window Tint Safety
We’re hearing more and more customers noting safety in addition to cosmetic appeal as a major reason they come to us to tint their car windows. Our window tints filter out over 95% of UV radiation from the sun. This is important for limiting sun exposure and reducing skin cancer risks. The films also reject up to 60% of solar heat that builds up inside a car. 3M’s Ceramic IR series is an excellent choice for drivers looking to combat the negative effects of the sun while driving and can keep your car’s interior cooler to help you stay more alert and prevent heat-related illnesses and dehydration.
High Quality Car Tints Provide UV Protection
Car window tint provides an important layer of protection against UV rays from the sun. Exposure to UV radiation is one of the leading causes of skin cancer. Without proper protection, the sun’s harmful rays can damage skin cells, leading to premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, sunspots, and in worst cases, melanoma and other skin cancers.
Window tint acts as a shield against UVB and UVA rays. Studies have shown that using window tint can help prevent UV damage that occurs during everyday driving. For people who spend any amount of time driving in the sunlight, having tint on the side and rear windows is highly recommended as a safeguard. Trucker tans may look cool, but they can come with some heavy consequences further down the road.
Some key safety benefits of UV protection from car window tint:
– Lowers risk of developing skin cancer and melanoma from UV radiation
– Prevents discoloration, wrinkles, and leathering of the skin over time
– Protects eyes from damage caused by UV rays entering the vehicle
– Provides protection for children and passengers in addition to the driver
– Increases visibility for driver by reducing glare
– Protects passengers and valuables inside the vehicle from prying eyes
Consult with one of our qualified window tint installers to select the best UV blocking film for your vehicle. We carry and install the best automotive window films from 3M, which come in varying hues and shades so you can tailor your tint to your unique preferences. And don’t forget to use sunscreen on any exposed skin when driving! Window tint works hand in hand with other sun safety practices.
Window Tint So Effective, The Skin Cancer Foundation Endorses It
The Skin Cancer Foundation, the leading skin cancer prevention organization, has endorsed certain window films that block UV rays. To receive the Seal of Recommendation, window films must transmit less than 1% of UV rays. This rigorous standard ensures that approved window tints, like many of the 3M selections we offer, provide exceptional protection against skin damage and skin cancer risk.
The Foundation subjects window films to thorough independent testing to verify their UV blocking capabilities. Only films that meet the high standards are awarded the Seal of Recommendation. Drivers who install these endorsed window tints can feel confident that they are receiving maximum protection.
The Foundation notes that window films are an important safeguard against UV exposure since car windows allow a significant amount of harmful rays inside. Cumulative, unprotected exposure, like that that happens often inside vehicles, can lead to more skin troubles in the future, even if you’re not getting burned in your car. Window tints provide constant protection whenever driving, helping prevent premature skin aging and reducing lifetime skin cancer risk.
Tinted Windows Keep Car Interiors Cooler and Safer
Car window tints provide substantial benefits for temperature regulation and fuel efficiency. The films work by reflecting infrared rays from sunlight before they can heat up the interior of the vehicle. This can make the car’s cabin feel significantly cooler, reducing reliance on air conditioning.
The impact on fuel efficiency can be significant as well. Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine to operate the compressor, which burns additional fuel. By keeping the interior cooler, window tints allow the A/C to be used less frequently. Some estimates indicate a 5-15% improvement in miles per gallon from adding tint, saving money at the gas pump. The reduced emissions are also better for the environment.
Managing Temperatures for A Safer Ride
Lower temperatures inside a cars can help prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke. These illnesses occur when the body cannot properly cool itself, leading to symptoms like dizziness, nausea, and fainting. Elderly people, infants, and those with health conditions are at higher risk.
By keeping car interiors cooler, window tint provides protection against dangerously high temperatures. This is especially important on hot sunny days. Tinted windows can literally be lifesavers for vulnerable passengers.
Overall, the temperature reduction properties of automotive window tints provides major benefits for comfort, safety, fuel efficiency, and the environment. The one-time investment can pay dividends for the lifetime of the vehicle.
Investing In Your Car Safety Never Looked So Good
Of course, all of these safety features are icing on the cake when you see how great your car or truck will look when it has a clean, professional tint. Talk to one of our car window tint installation experts to discuss the right balance of protection and visual look for your vehicle.We look forward to seeing you at our Delaware location to upgrade your vehicle with automotive window tint!
Professional Window Tinting is a family-run and woman-owned business, proudly serving the MD, DE, PA, and NJ region for over 30 years. To get your free quote on commercial, residential, or automotive solar window film, give us a call at (302) 456-3456 or fill out a form online.
