Car Window Films

We all know how much we hate to enter a car that has been out in the sun for a long time. A car window shade can save you from this pain. They are a cheap and simple fix to the problem humanity has been facing since the age of horse carriages.

If there is a baby inside the car, you don’t want the sun glaring on its face. Or when you are feeding it and need a little more privacy inside the car, tinted windows are not an option in most places as they are illegal. Car window tints are completely banned in some countries’ and in others, there are limits to how much you can tint it. Car window tints are the perfect solution in such cases. They will keep your car cooler, protect you from glare and UV rays, and gives you the privacy that you need. This article will tell you everything that you need to know about them before you go about purchasing one.

A guide to car window film

If you go to a store or search online for window shades, you will see shades that are not very different from each other. This might give you an impression that all the window shades are the same, and all you need is to purchase one. But there are a few things to consider before you buy. Here we have listed the types of window shades and their pros and cons. This will help you make an informed decision on which type of sunshade to buy. We will also tell you other ways you can follow to keep the inside of your car from reaching scorching temperatures.

Different types of window shades

There aren’t too many different types of window shades available in the market. Because all they do is to block the sun from heating the car, the difference is in the level of protection they provide, the mounting mechanism and ease of use. You can choose between collapsible shades, static cling shades, door frame sunshades, and roller shades. Collapsible shades are the cheapest of them all. They are made of thin cloth and can be folded to fit inside a pouch. Static cling is also cheap, but they are easier to use than the collapsible ones. Door frame shades go inside the gap between the door panel. The benefit of them is that you can roll the window glass even when the shades are on. Roller shades, on the other hand, use suction cups or clips to cling on top of the car window.

Benefits of car window tint

There are a few reasons why people prefer to cover the window glass with shades. The primary reason is to stop the inside of the car from heating up and stop the glare from their faces. Some places do not allow tinted car windows. In those cases, window shades can reduce the visibility to the car from the outside. Saving your car interior, including the upholstery and car seat, from fading is an indirect benefit of using window shades. Also, if there is a baby inside the car, a shade can keep it safe from direct sunlight. If the shade is of high quality, it will protect you from harmful radiation like UV rays as well.

Drawbacks of window shades

Although not substantial, window shades do have some disadvantages. Firstly, putting them on the window and taking them off every time can become a chore. After a while, sunshades can end up unused and forgotten in the car trunk. Cheaper shades start to fall off the window as its suction cup loses dexterity. Another alarming thing about cheap sunshades is the material that goes into its making. It is a health hazard when the cheap plastics heat up and release toxic chemicals into the air. And finally, when a crash happens, there is a potential chance that the sunshades that are heavy and rigid might cause injury to passengers.

Tips for dealing with a hot car

Apart from using a window shade, there are a few things you can follow to keep the temperature inside the car at a comfortable level. First and foremost, whenever you park, look for a shaded area under a tree or near a tall building. And when you enter a car that has been in the sun, open all the windows and let out the hot air inside the car before turning on the air conditioner. This will help to bring down the temperature faster. If you haven’t already, turning on all the AC vents, including the floor vents will cool the car faster. And if the car is hotter than the outside air, you can change the AC settings to take in fresh air from outside rather than recirculating the air.