How long does vinyl tint last?
This is a tricky question, because there are a lot of factors especially once it is installed. The vinyl films themselves will last anywhere from 3 to 7 years depending on the environment.
Can you use vinyl tint on car windows?
Drivers looking for quick, inexpensive ways to update or customize their vehicles have plenty of options. One simple mod that makes a statement is custom vinyl tinting for windows and windshields. Not only does tinting looks sleek, but it also cuts down on damage caused by heat and the sun’s UV rays.
Is all window tinting the same?
Each window tint film is different in its own way by offering different levels of variable light transmitted, IR heat rejection as well as UV rejection. The below are the two window film options, depending on what you’re wanting.
What percent tint should I get?
If privacy is your purpose for tinting, a 20% tint is an excellent choice. You can see through windows with a 20% tint if you’re up close, but it’s still difficult. A 5% is the darkest tint you can get, and you can’t see through 5% tinted car windows at all. In most states, a 5% tint is illegal.
Do you need rtint for smoke tint film?
Rtint™ Smoke Tint Film is a 38% VLT shade vinyl wrap that’s not optically clear because it’s intended to smoke out your vehicle’s lights. If you want to tint out auto or architectural glass or plexi-glass you’ll want to use our Rtint™ window films instead.
What’s the tint film on a fog light?
Tint film is an adhesive layer commonly applied to a vehicle’s headlights, tail lights and fog lights. If you are looking to customize your vehicle, tint film comes in a variety of shades, colors and qualities, depending on your specific needs.
What kind of film is blue smoke tint?
Blue Smoke Tint Film is a 30% VLT shade wrapping film that’s optically clear and designed especially for headlight, tail light and fog light tinting purpose. This unique, 3-ply film features a liner, a PSA tinted blue film and a protective layer for worry free installation.
How are dyes and plasticizers mixed to make vinyl film?
Plasticizers, PVC and pigments (dyes) are mixed together until a homogenous mix known as organosol is formed. The mix is the cast or measured out onto a moving matrix called the casting sheet where it is subsequently processed through a number of different ovens where the solvents that liquefied the mix are evaporated.