Is ceramic window
tint worth it?
With Central Valley temperatures regularly climbing into the triple digits, window tint is about much more than making your vehicle look better.
Quality automotive window film can reduce heat, block harmful UV rays, cut glare and make your vehicle more comfortable year round. At Best Auto Glass & Window Tint in Visalia, California, window tinting has become one of our specialties, with experienced installers and premium film options.
What is ceramic window tint?
Ceramic window tint is a premium film designed to provide excellent heat rejection without relying on an extremely dark shade.
That means you do not have to make your windows very dark to get the benefit of a high-quality film. Depending on the film selected, ceramic technology performs significantly better than basic dyed window films.
Why it makes sense here
Anyone who has left a vehicle sitting outside during a Visalia summer knows how quickly the interior heats up. Good film reduces the solar energy coming through the glass, which is what actually makes the cabin more comfortable.
Window tint can also help:
- Reduce interior heat
- Block harmful UV rays
- Reduce glare while driving
- Add privacy
- Protect interior materials from sun exposure
- Improve the overall appearance of your vehicle
Do not forget the windshield
One area customers sometimes overlook is the windshield. It is one of the largest pieces of glass on the vehicle, so a significant amount of heat and sunlight comes through it.
Depending on California tint law and the film being installed, a nearly clear premium film may be an option if you are mainly after heat and UV protection rather than a noticeably darker windshield. We will explain the options and the restrictions before anything goes on.
Factory privacy glass is not window film
Many SUVs and trucks come from the factory with darker rear glass. Although it looks tinted, factory privacy glass and professionally installed window film are not necessarily doing the same job.
Customers who want greater heat rejection and UV protection often add premium film over compatible factory privacy glass. That also gives more consistent performance between the front and rear of the vehicle.
Installation matters as much as film
The quality of the film is only part of a good tint job. Installation plays a major role in both the finished appearance and how the film holds up over time.
At Best Auto Glass & Window Tint, our experienced tint installers focus on clean installation, proper film preparation and attention to detail. We carry premium options including STEK and ULTRAFIT, so we can recommend different films depending on the vehicle and what you want to achieve.
Not just vehicles
Window film is not limited to cars. We also provide residential and commercial window tinting for comfort, privacy, glare reduction and solar control in homes and businesses.
Vehicle, home, office, storefront or commercial building, we can work out which film makes the most sense for the application.
Best Auto Glass & Window Tint has served Visalia and the Central Valley since 2003. See Window Tint or Residential & Commercial Tint.
