Is the car film provided by 4S shops for the entire car or just the windows?
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The film provided by 4S shops is generally window film. Introduction to car film: Car window tinting involves applying a thin film material to the front and rear windshields, side windows, and sunroof of a vehicle. This film is also known as solar film or heat insulation film. Functions of car film: Its primary purposes are blocking ultraviolet rays, reducing heat transmission, preventing injuries from shattered glass, reducing glare, and protecting personal privacy through the one-way visibility feature of solar films. Thickness of car film: Automotive heat insulation films typically have a thickness of about 1.5 mil. Mil is an imperial unit where 1 mil equals one-thousandth of an inch, or 0.0254mm.
Last year when I bargained for my new SUV at the 4S shop, the salesperson offered 'full car film' as a gift. I initially thought it included body wrap, but it turned out to only cover the glass: heat-insulating films for the windshield, side windows, and rear windshield. Glass films are standard freebies—low-cost yet practical, providing UV protection and heat insulation, but offering zero protection for the car body. 4S shops rarely give away full-body films like color-change or scratch-resistant wraps for free, as materials and labor are too expensive. I also inquired about the details and found the gifted film was average in quality, with a dark tint that worked fine in summer but reduced visibility in winter. It's best to clearly specify the type in writing during negotiations to avoid misunderstandings. I recommend new owners take photos of the films immediately after installation for warranty purposes in case of issues.
