Automotive Privacy Tinted Glass In A Car – Stay Safe & Protected

Assortment of materials and shades are available for a car window tinting in the market special traits. Some car tints are straightforward means they are transparent, few are outlined for visual improvement and some of them give infrared security with predominant clarity. In the guide below we will give a detailed outline or review about privacy window tint film.

What is Automotive Privacy Tinted Glass?

Privacy tinted glass film is utilized to give you protection for hiding valuables inside your car’s cabin. It makes it delicate for anyone outside to peer into the vehicle. The position of sequestration depends on the darkness of the colored film applied. The darker it is, the lower the exterior world can see the interior. For the past few years, all the new vehicles that came from the factory came with a factory tinted glass on it.

Is Tinted Glass Legal In Dubai?

According to the traffic laws in Dubai, tinting on your vehicle is only allowed up to 50% to the rear windscreen and to the side windows. But you cannot apply any tint on your front windscreen. This rule of Car tinting in Dubai was passed in 20217. Before that, the legal percentage for using tint in Dubai was just 30%. These rules do not apply on taxis or trucks in Dubai. Decision behind allowing the 50% tint was because of the extreme hot weather in Dubai. If you violate these rules, you will be heavily charged with a fine.

Benefits of Privacy Tinted Glass

There are many benefits of privacy tinted glass and some of them are as given below:

• Privacy and Security
• UV Protection and Interior Preservation
• Glare Reduction
• Heat Reduction
• Shatter Resistance
• Customization
• Energy Efficiency

Privacy and Security

Privacy and security are of utmost importance in our vehicles and car window tinting is a great way to improve both aspects while adding a bit of style to your car. Window tint provides limited access to viewing your car’s interior and provides you privacy. This is especially useful for people who often carry valuables in the car or simply prefer to hide their activities from prying eyes.

UV Protection and Interior Preservation

UV radiation can cause damage to vehicle interiors, fading colors and deteriorating materials over time. Proper car window tinting can mitigate these risks by blocking UV radiation and providing a protective barrier. Window tints use built-in UV-blocking technology to protect skin and regulate temperature, preventing excessive wear and tear. This leads to increased durability and safety of vehicle interior surfaces. Investing in car window tinting can also save on costly repairs or replacements.

Glare Reduction

One way window tinting reduces glare is by filtering the light. Window tinting is designed to filter out a significant amount of visible light, reducing the intensity of sunlight entering your vehicle. This allows you to see better even in the brightest times of the day. High-quality tints also often have anti-reflective properties that help minimize reflections while driving. It is more useful for night driving.

Heat Reduction

High-quality window tint films aim to reflect a significant amount of incoming heat, reducing the heating effect inside your vehicle. This effectively blocks most of the heat entering the vehicle through the windows, creating a cooler interior environment. Tinted windows do more than just keep out the heat; they also help in insulating, keeping warmth inside your car during the colder months.”

Shatter Resistance

Unfortunately, when an accident occurs, window glass can shatter into sharp parts, causing injury to passengers. However, tinted windows are shatterproof, holding the glass in place upon impact and reducing the risk of injury from flying glass pieces. This provides an additional safety feature in the event of a crash.

Customization

Window tinting provides you the benefit of transforming your car’s appearance from ordinary to aesthetic. It can completely alter the look of your vehicle, giving it an aggressive and attractive edge. With a variety of shades available in the market, you can customize your car’s look to reflect your personal style. Choose the shade that best suits your vehicle and desires to make a statement on the road.

Energy Efficiency

Tinted windows may reduce the amount of light entering a vehicle, but the impact on fuel efficiency is minimal at best. In a long time frame if we talk about the gas money and fuel efficiency, window tint has some positive impact on it.

Maintenance and Care for Tinted Windows

Proper maintenance and care of your vehicle is important to maintain the life and appearance of your tinted windows.

1.   Cleaning

• Use a piece of soft cloth like microfiber to protect your tint film from scratching.
  • Use some cleaning liquid but make sure that it does not contain ammonia or any other violation chemical because it can damage your glass.
  • Try to wet your rubbing cloth with cleaning liquid first for cleaning the window tint instead of applying liquid directly on the tint.

2.   Avoiding Damage

• Try not to use the products or things like hard liquids, brush etc that can damage your tint
  • Use caution when loading and unloading items with sharp edges near tinted windows to avoid accidental cuts or scratches.
  • Make sure that your windows border and sealing are cleaned if not it may damage your tint while lowering and raising the window.

Cost of Tinting

In Dubai, the cost of applying privacy tint to car windows varies based on several factors, including the type of tint, the size of your vehicle, and the service provider. Generally, for a standard sedan, you can expect to pay between AED 500 and AED 1,200. For larger vehicles like SUVs, the price can range from AED 1,500 to AED 3,000, especially if you’re opting for premium brands like 3M Crystalline Window Film, Llumar, or Hüper Optik.

Note: Please remember that these values are approximate and can fluctuate depending on the exact specifications and market conditions​

Required Tools

Tools are the basic thing for installing anything. Here are the list of some tools that is used for the installation of car window glass tint as below:

• Tint Film: The first requirement for the tinted window is tint film itself. Select any tint film that you want to install.
• Soapy Water: Soapy water is necessary for cleaning the window before tint installation.
• Spray Bottle: Spray bottle will be used for spraying soapy water on the glass to clean the dirt before installation of tint film
• Cutting Knife or Blade: Knife or blade will be used for the cutting of tint film in the exact dimensions of your window. Ensure that the knife or blade is sharp enough for clear and perfect cut, it will give professional look to your work
• Smart Thin Card (Like ATM): Thin card is used during the installation of tint film on windows to make the installation smooth and remove the bubbles that occur during the installation.
• Heat Gun: Heat gun is not necessary for all the tints. But in some cases glass is not straight, there can be many curves in it, to do a smooth and accurate tint we will use a heat gun specially for the tinting of sharp edges.
• Measuring Tape: Before any process you need to measure the exact dimensions of the window for cutting the tint film.

Steps For Installing Window Tint

We ensure a smooth and professional tint installation process for your vehicle at Car Garage In UAE. Here’s a step-by-step guide to how we install window tint to achieve the perfect finish:

1.   Prepare the Windows

• First, clean all the windows from both inside and outside. Use glass cleaner liquid or soapy water for cleaning
• Ensure that all the windows are dried after cleaning before moving to next step

2.   Measuring & Cutting of Film

After 1st step, now measure the exact dimensions of the window that you want to tint but make sure to leave the extra film around the edges for ensuring the proper coverage. You can use a blade for cutting off tint.

3.   Apply the Tint Film

How to apply tint film, here are the following steps:

• Spray soapy water on the window it will help you to press the film at exact place and will prevent the film from sticking is prematurely
• Peel off the protective film of the tinted film
• Start applying from the upside of the window at inner side and allow the excess sheet to hang over
• Use a thin card to press the film from the center to onward on the window. This will remove the bubbles and make the tint smooth.
• Try to smooth the entire surface of window

4.   Heat Shrinking for Curved Back Windows

Rear windows are curved and for that shrinking technique is very important to achieve a perfect fit and this will happen by the heat gun:

• Use fabric softener of a thin layer to keep the window tint in place while you heat to remove wrinkles and bubbles to make the tint smooth.
• Start from center to onward, gently heat the film with heat gun
• Gently press the film into the curved direction of the window with a thin card or use your hand, when heat makes it soft.
• Do this process till film is properly sticked to the window screen

5.   Trim Excess Film

After all this, get a sharp blade or knife and cut the extra film hanging on the windows. Make sure that the blade is sharp enough to make the cuts clear and smooth.

6.   Final Touches

After applying tint, get a microfiber cloth and start cleaning the applied tint and clear the remaining bubbles or moisture from the film. Make sure that the edges are sticked properly.

7.   Allow Drying Time

Tint takes time to make itself mature and adhere to the window glass. Try not to roll your window for a few times until the tint makes itself very mature because it can interrupt his process of curing.Car window tinting can be a satisfying DIY project when done right. With the right preparation, materials, and careful attention to detail, you can achieve a professional finish that provides privacy, UV protection, and sophisticated style. Be sure to check local regulations regarding window tint restrictions, and always consider safety and visibility when choosing the level of tint for your vehicle. Enjoy the benefits of your newly tinted windows, including our professionally heat-shrunk arched rear windows.