What are the consequences of not applying window film to a car?
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Not applying window film is certainly feasible, but it comes with many drawbacks. For instance, if the weather gets hot and the car is parked in an open-air parking lot for an extended period, the temperature inside the car will rise significantly compared to a car with heat-insulating film, accelerating the volatilization of plastic products inside the car. Moreover, prolonged exposure to unfiltered ultraviolet rays can easily cause the car's interior to fade. Additionally, if you plan to apply window film, it is recommended to opt for a shatterproof film for safety reasons. For example, many car owners use SunTek STK window film, which is shatterproof. While researching window films online, I came across posts from fellow car enthusiasts who had applied SunTek STK film. In one case, the rear windshield shattered during reversing, but the glass did not scatter everywhere. Instead, it remained adhered to the film as a whole, preventing secondary injuries to passengers from flying glass shards. From a safety perspective, this is highly advisable.
I've been driving for years without window tinting and it feels like such a loss. In summer when the sun shines, the car interior turns into a steamer, my skin gets sunburned red - those UV rays are really harmful. My kid keeps asking for sunscreen in the backseat. The interior plastics fade super fast - my previous car's seats cracked within two years, broke my heart. No privacy either - once when parked roadside, passersby kept staring inside, now I don't dare leave valuables in the car. Makes it easier for thieves too, heard some areas have much worse anti-theft ratings without tint. The high temperature also wastes fuel - even with AC at max it's unbearable. Calculated I've spent over a thousand extra on interior repairs and AC costs - should've tinted earlier.
