Should the Front Windshield of a Car Be Tinted?
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Applying tint film to the front windshield of a car serves several purposes: 1. It blocks a significant amount of heat caused by infrared rays; 2. It reduces skin damage from UV rays and slows down the aging of the car's interior; 3. It effectively diminishes glaring and dazzling light. The tint film should be applied on the inside of the front windshield for the following reasons: 1. It avoids exposure to wind and rain, thereby extending its lifespan; 2. During use, it won't be subject to external scratches or peeling at the edges; 3. In the event of an accident, the film applied on the inside can hold shattered glass fragments together, preventing secondary injuries to the driver and passengers from broken glass pieces, thereby enhancing their safety.
I think windshield tinting really depends on your needs. Last time I took a long road trip without tint, my arms got painfully sunburned. After installing heat-rejection film, the difference was night and day. The windshield is the main UV radiation hotspot - quality film blocks over 90% of UV rays, protecting both skin and interior. But you must choose high-clarity film with at least 70% light transmittance, otherwise night driving becomes dangerously like wearing sunglasses. Tinting also provides shatter protection by holding broken glass together. Beware of cheap dyed films though - they bubble within two years and become safety hazards. I've seen many customers at auto shops wasting money replacing low-quality tints.
