Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Window Film
Window films constitute a wide family of protective, thin-film products that serve a variety of useful purposes. Most are intended for application to glass surfaces and are made from the highest quality, optically clear polyester films, treated, coated, and laminated in various ways through vacuum metalizing, sputtering coating, chemical dyeing or pigmentation. Special adhesives and scratch-resistant coatings make the films extremely durable and bond well to glass and other materials. There is a wide variety of films that are used for automotive, architectural, and residential applications to control the suns heat, glare, and ultra-violet light, or provide color and pattern decoration. Others are used to make glass safer and more secure, or to invisibly protect auto paint from stone chips and abrasion.
Q: How Much Does The Typical Job Cost?
The cost of solar or security will vary with the thickness, type of material, square footage of the job, size or the vehicle, and the market location. Your dealer should provide you with an estimate at no charge
Q: How Long Does It Take To Install Film On My Car?
It all depends on the number of windows that need tint as well as the type of car. As long as you use a qualified, professional window film installer, the job will usually take anywhere from 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
Q: Is Automotive Window Film Installed On The Inside Or The Outside Of The Glass?
Window film is always applied to the inside of the automotive glass. Installers simply use the outside of the window to cut and heat shrink the window film for a proper fit.
Q: What Film Is Legal For My Car?
Laws pertaining to how dark you can tint your car windows vary from state to state and country to country. Check your state or country where your car is registered to find out applicable tint laws. Go to www.iwfa.com for the latest automotive tint laws.
Q: Will Window Film Stop All Interior Fading?
No. Window film will not completely eliminate fading from occurring. Depending on the type of window film that is applied, window film can reduce fading by up to 70%. It is important to note there are multiple causes for fading – UV Rays, solar heat and visible light and window film can combat all these threats.
Q: Will Window Film Damage My Residential Dual Pane Windows?
As long as your professional installer uses the right type of window film, your dual pane windows should not be affected. A professional installer can provide you with “how to avoid glass breakage” support material from their dealers.
Q: How Do Safety and Security Films Work?
In both automotive and architectural applications, the film, which is available in a variety of thicknesses and tints, is generally applied to the interior of the glass, though specialized exterior films are available. In the event of an impact or explosion, the film serves to reduce the likelihood of glass breakage, but where shattering does occur they firmly hold the pieces safely in place. The films have an exceptionally strong, energy-absorbing mounting adhesive, and are composed of polyester film layers that are extremely high in tensile and break strength.