If you’re a new-car buyer, you will have noticed the back windows are much darker than the front. That’s because cars are coming off the production line with privacy glass. Because of the darkness of the glass, many owners only ask us to tint the front windows, thinking the back ones are already tinted. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. If you want maximum comfort in summer, it’s still a good idea to have all the windows tinted, including the privacy glass, and here’s why.
Privacy glass is made by dying the glass. The dye has minimal heat absorption capabilities and only cuts out a fraction of UVA rays. Privacy glass cuts out light and glare but very little heat. It has similar thermal properties to the clear-glass front windows, which means your car will be really hot when you first get into it in summer, and the air conditioning will use more energy to do its thing. It will also allow harmful UVA rays into the car. So, although many people don’t realise it, tinting these windows still has significant benefits. But what about the darkness of the windows, because privacy glass is often already at the maximum darkness allowable by law (20%)?
Every year, window films are becoming more sophisticated, which means there are more products available for more uses. One such product we recommend for your factory-tinted rear windows is Enersun’s UV Shield film. This film won’t add darkness to the rear windows as it’s fairly light, but it will cut out 30% of heat and 99% of UVA rays. It will also keep the glass from spraying everywhere if the window breaks, which is a great safety feature.
As great as privacy glass looks, and as much as it hides what’s in your car from outside observers, it provides no other benefit and living in such a hot climate, us Aussies need extra protection. So, when we tint your front windows, don’t forget to ask us about tinting the rear privacy glass too. You’ll reap the benefits of a cooler car that is safer and gives the passengers maximum protection from harmful UVA rays. We’re the sole supplier of Enersun window film, all of which is made in the US and is the highest quality on the market, backed by both a Solartint Lifetime Warranty and a manufacturer’s warranty.
So when you’re looking at getting your new car’s windows tinted, call Solartint Caringbah on 02 9525 3766 and ask about films for your privacy glass. We’re always here to help.
