Keep Your Car Cool with Window Tinting
The heat here in Texas is infamous. In fact, the UV index in Austin is well beyond what’s considered safe more often than not. The average UV index is 5 or higher from March to October, meaning Austinites need to protect themselves from sun damage for a full three quarters of the year. During the summer, it gets up to a staggering average UV index of 9 or higher. To stay safe in these conditions, you need to know how to keep cool.
Even if you have time-honed tricks for staying cool at home or outdoors, you might not realize how important it is to keep your vehicle sun-safe. UV overexposure puts your health and belongings at risk, and excess heat can make you sick. With high-quality window films, like those we install at Turbo Tint of South Austin, you can enjoy a sunny day no matter what the Texas weather has in store!
How Much Heat Can Tint Block?
It’s important to keep the laws and regulations around window tint in mind when you’re considering your options. Generally, these laws have to do with the tint’s visible light transmission level, or VLT. Lower VLT numbers appear darker and block more light – for instance, window tint with a VLT of 100% would be impossible to see through. When you select your window tint, you’ll want to find the best possible balance of visibility and light protection for your needs. Texas law states that front window tint on SUVs must have a VLT of 25% or higher, and the window tint on sedans and passenger vehicles has to be 25% or higher on front and side windows. That may seem pretty low if you aren’t familiar with window tint, but take our word for it: you’ll still enjoy industry-leading heat protection. Turbo Tint exclusively uses film that blocks UV and IR radiation. Our films can block up to 99% of UV rays and reduce up to 62% of solar heat, providing unbeatable protection for your vehicle’s interiors and a cooler inside environment for you.The Effects of UV Exposure On Your Car’s Interior
While you might be vigilant about keeping your skin protected while you’re outdoors, and you might even know that your skin can still experience UV damage while you’re indoors, however, you may not know that your belongings are just as vulnerable. Parking in a shady spot or a garage isn’t always possible, and when you park in direct line of the sun, your vehicle’s interiors can be severely damaged by UV and infrared rays. Higher interior temperatures go beyond making your vehicle uncomfortable to dry out interior plastics and leather. If your vehicle’s seats are upholstered, excess sun causes the fabric to fade. Adding insult to injury, heat, and sunlight can break down the bonds that hold the fabric together and cause tears. Window tint blocks UV rays to protect your vehicles – and any precious thing that may be inside of it.Where Else Can Window Tint Be Useful?
Your home or commercial property can benefit from window tint just as much as your vehicle does! Architectural window films come in a wide range of stylish options, like frosted glass, and can help your property stand up to the Austin heat. There’s no home or business that couldn’t use a little extra glare reduction, privacy, and energy efficiency.Austin residents trust Turbo Tint for our reliable and friendly customer service. With each project we do together, you can expect:
- Hassle-free, online purchasing and scheduling
- One-hour installation for automotive tint
- Professionally trained installers
- Accurate, computer-cut patterns
- Lifetime warranty
Our services are sure to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. For a cooler, safer vehicle, contact Turbo Tint of South Austin today!