Summers in India, as any Indian knows, can be hot! Nothing is more complex than getting into a car and sitting in the sun for hours. Even if you crank up the air conditioning or park in the shade, your car can quickly turn into a steamy sauna that is difficult to drive.
So, how are you going to keep your cool? Automotive Window Film could be the solution to your problems! Here at Shree Vinayaga Stickers, our customers often ask if window film can help reduce heat in their cars. And the answer is yes.
How Does Film Keep Heat Out?
A window film can be a barrier between your vehicle’s interior and the sun’s heat. Polyester is the primary material used in window tinting. Other kinds of film have a thin layer of coloured dye and metal pieces that line the top level of the film.
These layers absorb thermal energy from the sun, including ultraviolet (UV) and infrared radiation, preventing your car from overheating while allowing some light to pass through. Window films can filter nearly 80% of dangerous UV rays! This may help to reduce your chance of developing skin cancer. Window films using nano-carbon ceramic technology absorb UV radiation and heat effectively.
Why Should You Care About Keeping Heat Out?
Hot temperatures inside your vehicle can lead to health issues as well as premature deterioration of the interior. As you can see, windows cover a considerable portion of a vehicle’s surface area. Windows not only let light in but also absorb the heat that comes with it.
As a result, the indoor temperature might rise by more than 19 degrees in 10 to 15 minutes. After a few hours, the heat can exceed the outside temperature by up to 10 degrees. Entering a car with high inside temperatures can cause dehydration, heat stroke, and cellular disintegration.
These conditions may not cause symptoms but might begin when your body temperature hits 40 degrees. Another hidden danger is associated with high indoor temperatures. The majority of car interiors are made of plastic. Heat and man-made materials are a deadly combination. Toxins can be released into the air when plastic is heated.
When exposed to long periods of high heat, the plastic components of your interior can emit Benzene gas. This chemical molecule has long-term health consequences for humans. Benzene is carcinogenic, causing anaemia, immune deficiencies, and potentially cancer. The good news is that you can help avoid these adverse effects by tinting your vehicle’s windows to reduce heat absorption.
How Much Heat Does Window Tint Reduce?
By redirecting the sun’s rays, automotive window tint offers a barrier between your car’s interior and the sun. This reduces the amount of heat in your cabin while also preventing glare. While the degree of heat reduction varies per vehicle, standard window film generally decreases heat by 35% to 45%. Premium tints can reject up to 80% of the heat.
Ceramic coatings can reduce heat even more effectively. The carbon particles in the tint effectively absorb infrared light, which is one of the leading causes of high temperatures in your vehicle.
How To Pick The Right Film?
The light transmittance ratings of a window tint, including the VLT%, VLR%, and VLA%, indicate its success. The VLT% on the label denotes the amount of visible light transmitted through the tint. The VLR% represents how much light is reflected off the tint, whereas the VLA% indicates how much light is absorbed by the tint.
Imagine a vehicle that does not have any window tinting. This vehicle will transmit around 90% of the visible light from the sun. As a result, its VLT% will be 90. The VLA% and VLR% of the same untinted windows will be five. As a result, the vehicle has little to no cooling capabilities.
Keep Your Car Cool
A hot car interior is not only tricky, but it can also be harmful to your health. Excessive heat in a vehicle can induce heat stroke, dehydration, and the release of hazardous chemicals in many plastic car components. With automotive window film, your car won’t just look fantastic but also calm. Contact us and get the right window film solutions.
