You may be familiar with auto window tinting, but to many people, the process of choosing a tint and having it installed is a mystery. However, the process is relatively simple and has a few important considerations you’ll want to factor in.  Below are a few benefits of tinting and a guide to choosing the right application for your vehicle.

Why You Should Invest in Auto Window Tinting

If you live in a region that has hot summers, window tints go a long way in regulating your car’s internal temperature, so it isn’t scorching every time you get in it. The same sun that heats your car has dangerous UV rays, and a tint prevents them from reaching your skin and damaging it. It also makes your vehicle more private, and in an accident, can hold glass shards together to prevent passenger injury.

How to Choose a Tint

Before you can choose a tint, you need to understand the available types. Clear tints block UV rays and keep your car cool, but don’t noticeably change the view from your car. Light tints provide the same benefits, with an additional reduction in glare. Medium shades are a great option if you’re looking to increase your car’s privacy. The last category is limo tints, which provide superior privacy and sunblock capability, but may not meet every state’s legal requirements.

The most important factor is making sure you’re staying within legal bounds. Each state has individual regulations on tint darkness and reflection level. Work with a professional that provides legal tinting to ensure you don’t run afoul of law enforcement and wind up with a fine.

When you’re ready to tint your vehicle and get the benefits described above, turn to the professionals at Bi-State Glass Coatings. For over three decades, they’ve served drivers, businesses, and homeowners throughout Granite City, IL, with high-quality tinting services. To learn more about their offerings, visit them online, and call them at (618) 451-7346 for a complementary auto window tinting project consultation.