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The Benefits Of Vehicle Window Tinting

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Many people associate tinted automobile windows with the rich and famous, people who often desire a high degree of privacy for their fashionable lifestyle. However, even "ordinary" people can benefit from tinted windows. If you own a car, you may want to invest in the process. Far from being a frivolous luxury, car window tinting offers many advantages, including important health benefits.

Health Benefits

Dermatologists have long observed that Americans have more skin damage on the left side of their faces than they do on the right. This phenomenon is caused by harmful UV rays penetrating the driver's side window. The damage, which is reflected in wrinkles, sags, and brown spots, can lead to skin cancer. In fact, 90% of all skin cancers are caused by this UV radiation. Auto glass coating, whether tinted or clear, has been found to reduce up to 93% of cell death caused by UV radiation.

Eyes also suffer from UV rays. Over-exposure to the sun increases your chances of suffering from eye conditions such as cataracts and macular degeneration. Wearing quality sunglasses is recommended, but adding window coating to your windshield also aids in preventing serious eye damage. 

Other Benefits

Window glass coating also protects your car's interior from sun damage. Since it blocks up to 99% of harmful UV rays, glass coating prevents fading of your car's upholstery, dashboard, and trim. Your car will look newer longer, which helps it keep a higher resale value. Tinting your windows also reduces the heat in your vehicle by providing up to 63% of "solar energy rejection." 

Privacy

Some people do choose window tinting to provide privacy and keep their possessions out of sight of potential thieves. Different states have their own laws pertaining to this practice, so before you have the process done on your vehicle, check the local regulations. For instance, in Illinois, the side windows and rear window of sedans must admit more than 35% of the sunlight. The windshield must have non-reflective tint on only the top six inches of the windshield. All states allow clear coating, however. 

If you own a motor vehicle that does not have glass coating, consider having the process done. Your car will benefit, but more importantly, so will your health. You can protect the skin and eyes of your entire family from dangerous UV rays while keeping your car interior looking new. Check your state's laws, and then seek out a local expert for an estimate before making your decision. 

For more information, contact SML Window Tint or a similar company.


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