Does rain affect newly applied car window film?
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Rain does not affect newly applied car window film. The purposes of car window film are: 1. To reduce sunlight exposure and ensure safety; 2. To block UV rays, prevent skin damage, and reduce aging of car interiors; 3. To protect privacy and ensure safe driving performance; 4. To compensate for the loss of air conditioning cooling capacity, lower the interior temperature, and reduce air conditioning energy consumption; 5. To prevent secondary injuries to passengers caused by accidental glass breakage. Precautions after applying car window film include: 1. Do not vigorously wipe or clean the inside of the glass, and avoid directing cold or warm air from the air conditioning toward the glass; 2. Do not attach suction cups to the filmed glass; 3. When replacing annual inspection stickers, do not stick them directly onto the film.
I recently had window tinting applied to my car, and it rained that very night, which made me quite worried. The next day, I noticed some small bubbles under the film, affecting its appearance. The technician had mentioned that newly applied tint requires 48 hours to fully cure, and water infiltration could lead to poor adhesion or bubbling. I recommend checking the weather forecast before tinting and choosing a sunny day, or parking the car in a garage to avoid rain. If it does rain, don't wipe the windows with a cloth—let them dry naturally to prevent worsening the issue. If bubbles become severe later on, you'll need to return to the shop for repairs, which won't cost much. Regularly inspect and clean your windows to extend the film's lifespan.
