Tint is the process of bonding tinting film to 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 ceramic, 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 many films of any darkness available to suit your preferences. Another misconception is that the darker the tint the more heat it blocks. Thanks to new technology such as nano-ceramic, films don’t have to be dark to block a huge amount of heat. The darker the film the more light it will block. 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 the car changes. Normal auto glass without tint reflects around 5% of visible light (known as VLR%), absorbs another 5% (known as VLA%), and transmits 90% of visible light (known as VLT%) into the car.
Depending on the type and quality of tinting film applied to a window, these percentages change dramatically. Some tint are more reflective, and others absorb more light. The number you will most commonly see is the VLT% (Visible Light Transmittance). VLT% tells you how much visible light is allowed to shine into the car, and also indirectly how dark the tint looks. There are also other factors that determine how dark the film will look, such as the color of the interior and exterior.
Tinting film doesn’t just block visible light. It also blocks harmful cancer-causing ultra-violet (UV-A and UV-B) rays as well as infra-red (IR) rays that cause heat to build up in your car; however, how effective a film is in blocking these rays depends on the type of film, the manufacturer, and the quality of installation.
We at Sun Shield Window Tint understand that tinting is a complicated subject, and we aim to help you find the right tint for your car based on your needs. Please use our Car Tint Price Quote Request or call us at (281) 748 – 5660 to get a tinting recommendation.
Posted 1 year, 1 month ago at 12:34 pm. Add a comment
Ceramic films utilize the latest technology to create the world’s first nano-ceramic solar control films. Employing advanced techniques and enhanced process control, fine ceramic coatings are deposited onto ultra clear films to produce a high performance heat, glare and ultra-violet barrier.
Ceramic Performance
Ceramic films are 100% metal-free, 100% dye-free and will not demetallize or fade. Unlike dyed or metallized films, spectrally tuned ceramic films offer superb heat rejection properties without compromising visibility, have low reflectivity and will not appear shiny. A natural view is maintained both day and night.
Warranty of Confidence
Stringently tested for ultra-violet and weather degradation, Ceramic films come with a scratch-resistant hardcoat that conforms to the internationally recognised ECE 43 abrasion test. nano-ceramic films also come with a 10-year product warranty against blistering, bubbling, cracking, delaminating, fading, demetallising, discoloring or peeling.
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For ultimate cost-effective comfort and solar protection in your vehicles, at work, at home or at sea, choose Ceramic films, the smarter choice. Sun Shield Window Tint can assist you with any tinting project. Call us today! (281) 748 – 5660 or Contact us via web
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Superb durability – resistance to salt-content environment
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High ultra-violet rejection > 99% UV rejection
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Scratch resistant hardcoat
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Benefits
10-year product warranty – no demetallisation and discoloration
Increases comfort � cooler interior
Reduces glare and fading to interior upholstery
Saves energy by reducing fuel/electricity consumption
Minimises interferences with GPS systems and cellular phone
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Increases safety with improved glass shatter-resistance
Enhance overall aesthetics with a soft natural shade
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Solar Gard blocks up to 99 percent of damaging ultraviolet light and rejects as much as 66 percent of uncomfortable solar heat, you can experience these substantial benefits:
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Solar Gard Performance Series films are a family of films with industry-leading color stability, unprecedented clarity, and excellent UV and solar heat rejection.
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Posted 1 year, 5 months ago at 2:21 pm. Add a comment
How to Pick a Window Tint Shade for your Vehicle
Choosing the right shade and window film for your car is important because automotive tinting can be expensive and not easily removed. Once it’s on your car, you’re stuck with the window tint until you pay for it to be remove, so be sure it’s the shade you want. Take your time and follow these steps when you pick a window tint shade.
Things to Consider
Choose a colored window tint if you want to go for the fancy look. Sun Shield Window Tint can customize your window tinting shade to match your car. Consider the color of your vehicle’s interior and exterior as those two items effect the appears the window tinting film. Dark interiors and exteriors will make the window tinting film appear darker than light interiors and exteriors.
Pick a dark window tinting shade to maximum privacy. Remember the darker the window tint the more light it blocks(not heat). Caution limo window tinting (05%) may obstruct your night vision.
Always select a car window tinting shade that is legal. Police don’t hesitate to give tickets for window tint that’s too dark. Tints, like limousine tint, in the front windows of your automotive . A Sun Shield Window Tint representative can tell you if the shade you want is legal in your area.
Get a strip on the top of your windshield that matches the tint on the rest of the car. This strip works like a sunshade to keep the sun out of your eyes while driving, and it also has a sporty look to it.
Posted 1 year, 6 months ago at 6:17 pm. Add a comment
Once the window film has been installed, it’s very common to see a slight haziness and/or small water ripples/pockets. This is a normal part of the adhesive bonding process called “curing”. You shouldn’t roll your windows down for at least 48 hrs depending on the weather conditions. Although the weather is a factor in the curing process it doesn’t impact the installation process nor does it interefere with it. The curing process is slow because the moisture between the film and glass must evaporate through the film after the installation is completed.
Care and Maintenance
The window film should not be clean or touch during the “curing” progress, once the film is dry and cured, it’s then safe for the film to be cleaned and the windows can be safely rolled down. The best cleaner is a damp towel and a dry towel. You may also clean the film surface with any normal strength glass cleaner. Products with amonia will not damage the film however caution should be used, if used in an unreasonable quantity or if the film is left to soak in it the amonia will cause the life expectancy of the film to decrease.
Don’t Roll your windows down for the next 48 hours
Don’t use any abrasive cleaners, industrial strength glass cleaners and/or any other window cleaning tools that may scratch the window film. Remember the surface of the film is coated with a scratch resistant it’s not scratch proof coating.
If you have other questions or concerns, give Sun Shield Window Tint a call (281) 748 – 5660. Our Master technicians will be gladly to assist you and answer any question you may have.
Posted 1 year, 6 months ago at 9:47 pm. Add a comment
For years we have been protecting Houstonians from the scorching heat with our automotive window tinting service. We understand that in a fast pace environment, sometimes there’s barely enough time for yourself. That’s why if you aren’t able to come to our location we will come to you.
Yes Houston, Sun Shield Window Tint has a mobile auto tinting unit. Get your vehicle tinted in the comfort of your home. To Virtually Tint and get an idea of how your vehicle may look Houston automotive window tint.
** Mobile Auto Window Tinting Hours **
Monday – Saturday 8 a.m – 7 p.m.
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$30 service call fee
Sun Shield Window Tint Requirements
For our unit to come out to your home and get high quality work the following must be met:
Must Have a Garage or closed room big enough for vehicle to be fit
Vehicle doors must be able to open inside garage or closed room
MUST CONFIRM APPOINTMENT
Note: Warranty will remain as LIFTIME if applicable.
Posted 1 year, 7 months ago at 5:23 pm. Add a comment
What is causing my window tint to streak and scratch?
All car doors have a weather strip seals on either side of the window glass. These weather-strips touch the window creating a seal to help keep dirt, water and noise from entering your door panel and vehicle. After taking a close look, you should notice the inside seal has a fuzzy layer of felt applied to it.
This is true for most vehicles, however certain makes and models don’t have a felt layer on the window canal of the door. Their manufacturers neglected to put this felt on the inside seal of the window. This inside window seal is made of hard plastic. With no felt applied to it, this hard weather strip will start to collect dirt and dust which in turn rubs against your vertical lines and scratches.
Streaks & Scratches
This looks cosmetically bad and it destroys the window film causing you to have to return to the tint shop and re-tint the car all over again. Fortunately there is a solution to this problem, simply install the felt layer on your window canal, Call us today (281) 748 – 5660 and we can order a strip of felt specifically for your vehicle or order here.
Before you get your auto tinted, find out if your vehicle is one of those whose manufacturer neglected to put this felt on the inside seal of the window. You can contact Sun Shield Window Tint and one of our representative can help you answer this question and others you may have. Also remember you can virtually tint your vehicle here
Posted 1 year, 8 months ago at 11:39 pm. Add a comment
Always select a car window tinting shade that is 
