What are the disadvantages of not applying film to a car?
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The disadvantages of not applying film to a car include: 1. Safety risks - when the glass breaks, the film holds it together to prevent shards from flying and causing injury; 2. Poor anti-theft protection - thieves with tools can shatter the glass within five seconds; 3. Inability to neutralize ultraviolet rays from sunlight; 4. Glare - exposure to blinding glare can cause blurred vision and distraction; 5. Poor privacy. Car window film is a thin layer applied to the front and rear windshields, side windows, and sunroof. This film, also known as solar film or heat-insulating film, utilizes its one-way transparency to protect personal privacy, reduce damage to interior items and passengers caused by UV exposure, lower the car's interior temperature through physical reflection, decrease the use of air conditioning, and save costs.
Last time I went out with friends, not having window tint on the car was really miserable. Driving in the summer heat with direct sunlight coming in, the driver's seat got so hot it was unbearable to sit on. Even with the AC at full blast, it cooled down slowly and fuel consumption increased. What's worse, there was no barrier against UV rays—my arms got sunburned and peeled during long drives. Everything inside the car was clearly visible from outside, making me nervous even when stepping out briefly to buy water, fearing a break-in. Once on the highway, a rock kicked up by the car ahead hit the windshield—if I had tint, it might have held the glass together, but without it, shards flew everywhere, which was extremely dangerous. I also noticed the dashboard started fading and cracking after two years of sun exposure, and the mechanic said such deterioration is mostly caused by prolonged sunlight exposure.
