Is the More Transparent the Car Film, the Better?
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Car film is not necessarily better the more transparent it is. The more transparent the film, the better the visibility under normal weather conditions, but the heat insulation and shading effects decrease. The purposes of car film are: 1. To reduce sunlight exposure and ensure safety; 2. To block ultraviolet rays, prevent skin damage, and reduce the 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 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 the annual inspection sticker, do not stick it directly onto the film.
Car window tint isn't necessarily better when it's more transparent. As someone who frequently commutes long distances, I've found that clear films do provide excellent visibility while driving, especially at night or when passing through tunnels. Being able to clearly see the road and surrounding vehicles is crucial for reducing rear-end collision risks. However, with high light transmittance, the car interior becomes like a steamer in summer - poor heat insulation aside, direct sunlight damages skin due to insufficient UV protection. Therefore, I recommend choosing medium-transparency films, such as those with around 70% light transmittance. This achieves both safety visibility and effective heat insulation - killing two birds with one stone. Some brands now offer nano-technology composite films that maintain good transparency without trapping heat, improving energy efficiency and fuel economy, making them more cost-effective for long-term use.
