Your auto glass tinting options
When looking for the right auto glass tinting for your car, there are a few options you need to keep in mind. First, the regulations for how dark auto glass tinting can vary from state to state. While the distributors and installers in your area are probably familiar with the local legal requirements, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the state laws before you make a decision about the lightness or darkness you want.
Another consideration for auto glass tinting is metallization. Metalized glass tinting is very effective at reflecting heat away from the interior of the car. The heat is absorbed at the surface of the glass, and the flow of air from the car's motion draws the heat off. In addition, the density of the metalized tint sharply reduces glare. Under some circumstances, metalized tinting can interfere with cell phone reception. But if the reduction of heat, glare and fading ultraviolet rays is your main motivation, consider metalized tinting.
Whether you're interested in the darkest possible tint to protect the interior of your car, or looking for something unique in a color that will make your vehicle stand out, one thing is definite - you need to be aware of the quality of the materials and installation. High quality auto glass tinting will usually come with a lifetime warranty, for as long as you own the vehicle. Even though you may be confident in the quality of the material, unless it is professionally installed, it won't be what you expected.
A quality resource
Where do you go to get the best materials and installation? A lot of places will perform installations, but not all of them will do the job right. To get the windows you want in your car, talk to the experts at Enpro. Enpro distributes Madico films, the industry leader in window films for vehicle applications. We carry both metalized and non-metalized films, in a broad range of colors. Once you've determined the materials you want, our experienced staff can refer you to a dealer or installer in your area. As a founding member of the International Window Film Association, Enpro understands what it takes to install window tint correctly and how important it is to follow the standards.
