How Does Window Film Work?

Tint is created when tinting film is bonded onto a piece of window glass. Tinting film is usually made out of clear polyester film with a very thin and even layer of tinting agents such as dyes and/or metals deposited onto the film. A common misconception is that window tint is dark, and night-time driving is impossible when a car is tinted. The truth is that there are films of ANY darkness that suits your preferences. Also, unlike sunglasses that do impair your ability to drive at night, tinting film is designed to reduce glare and not impede night-time driving. State window tint laws also protect consumers against illegal tint that may put them in harm's way during night-time driving. Another misconception is that window tint is bonded onto the outer surface of auto glass. Window tint is applied on the inner surface which also protects the film itself from flying debris outside the car. Once tinting film is applied to a window, the characteristics of how visible light comes into ...  more

Tint is created when tinting film is bonded onto a piece of window glass. Tinting film is usually made out of clear polyester film with a very thin and even layer of tinting agents such as dyes and/or metals deposited onto the film.  more

LLumar window film increases the solar reflection (not necessarily visible reflection) and solar absorption of the glass. LLumar have been precision coated with metals. These metallic films are designed to increase the solar energy reflection of the glass and some of the absorption. All LLumar Films are protected with Scratch Resistant coating for long term durability and appearance.  more

Tint is created when tinting film is bonded onto a piece of window glass. Tinting film is usually made out of clear polyester film with a very thin and even layer of tinting agents such as dyes and/or metals deposited onto the film. A common misconception is that window tint is dark, and night-time driving is impossible when a car is tinted. The truth is that there are films of ANY darkness to suit your preference. Also, unlike sunglasses that do impair your ability to drive at night, tinting film is designed to reduce glare and not to impede night-time driving. State window tint laws also protect consumers against illegal tint that may put them in harm's way during night-time driving.  more