How long does it take to apply film to a new car?
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It takes about four hours. There are four types of car films: 1. Coating and composite process film: Used to block strong sunlight, it basically does not have a heat insulation effect. It was called sun paper or tea paper in the early days. 2. Dyed film: Uses deep dyeing techniques with added heat absorbers to absorb infrared rays from sunlight, achieving a heat insulation effect. However, it also absorbs visible light, resulting in insufficient visible light transmittance. 3. Vacuum thermal evaporation film: Uses a vacuum thermal evaporation process to evaporate an aluminum layer onto the substrate, achieving a heat insulation effect. It has long-lasting heat insulation but low clarity, affecting visual comfort. 4. Metal magnetron sputtering film: Utilizes the principles of electric and magnetic fields to uniformly sputter metal particles at high speed and force. Products made with magnetron sputtering technology have excellent metal texture and stable heat insulation performance.
I recently bought a new car and was quite curious about the window tinting process. Generally, professional shops take between two to four hours to tint the entire vehicle, depending on the size of the car. Smaller cars like sedans might only take one or two hours, while SUVs or vans with more and larger windows can take up to three hours. The type of film also affects the duration—standard films are quicker to apply, whereas premium ceramic films require more meticulous handling and thus take longer. After tinting, there's a 24-hour drying period during which you shouldn't roll down the windows or wash the car to prevent bubbling or peeling. Last time I got my car tinted, it took three hours, but scheduling an appointment in advance saved me some waiting time. All in all, tinting a new car is worthwhile—it protects the interior from UV damage and enhances driving privacy. This small time investment ensures a long-term, worry-free driving experience.
