Window tinting your auto glass is an excellent way to add style and practicality to your vehicle. Tinting is available in a variety of different varieties, making it easy to suit to your automobile’s aesthetic and functional needs. Below is a helpful guide to window tinting and how to select the right percentage for your car or truck.

What to Know About Tinting Auto Glass

What is window tinting?

Window tinting is a thin film that, when applied to auto glass, blocks out excessive light and UV rays. Your technician will custom-cut the film to fit your windows, applying it with a heat gun to contour it smoothly to your auto glass.

What are the benefits?

Tinted windows reduce glare from the sun, preventing your vision from becoming impaired on the roads, which potentially keeps you out of accidents and collisions. Tinting also makes it more difficult to see inside of your vehicle, making break-ins less likely. Since tinting blocks UV rays, you won’t have to worry about your upholstery fading.

What are the different percentages?

Window tinting for auto glass is available in percentages of 10% to 90%. The percentage refers to how much visibility the film allows. For instance, 50% tinting blocks about half of the sunlight and offers medium coverage. 20% tinting, on the other hand, is much darker and allows minimum visibility from the outside. 

How do I choose a percentage for my vehicle?

Look into local laws about window tinting, since percentages of 10% or less may be illegal in your area. From there, window tinting percentages depend on your personal preferences. Darker tinting looks sleek from the outside and provides more protection, but lighter tinting is often more budget-friendly.

When you’re ready to reap the benefits of tinted windows, get in touch with Capital Auto Glass. They offer auto glass tinting, repairs, and replacements to drivers throughout Lincoln, NE. Call (402) 421-6653 to book an appointment for tinting and request an estimate. Visit the website to learn more about specials on windshield replacements and auto glass repairs.