vehicle

window tinting

Applying window tint to automotive glass produces a richer distinctive appearance, dramatically enhancing the look of any type of vehicle. evolve use only the finest films that produce a finish that is hard to distinguish from factory glass.

The benefits of window tinting include:

• heat reduction up to a 60% heat reduction can be achieved compared to untreated glass. Window films will help your vehicle cool more rapidly, even after hours in the blazing sun by reflecting the unbearable heat out of your vehicle.

• reduce fading using film will block 99% of the sun's harmful ultra violet (UV) rays. This, together with the heat reduction will help reduce the fading of seats and carpets. It prolongs the life of all rubber, wood, vinyl and leather inside your vehicle. It also helps to protect your dashboard, mobile, audio equipment and speakers.

• protection from UV rays films block 99% of the sun's UV rays, which are the principal cause of skin cancer and premature skin aging. The stick-on screens and blinds that are often used only limit the direct sunlight - the harmful solar rays still get through. Parents will know children become restless and agitated when they are too hot in a car and film is an ideal way of helping to keep children cool.

• reduce glare and driver fatigue Film reduces potentially dangerous glare from the sun, headlights and reflective surfaces. The reduction of this glare can actually make driving safer. Sun strips on the front windscreen are also useful, especially in the winter to spring months, whilst the sun is low on the horizon.

• increase safety and security Film also helps hold together broken glass if shattered in an accident. However, it will not trap occupants in a car as it is easy (and a lot safer) to push the glass outwards once it has broken. In contrast, it is difficult to push broken glass inwards, as a thief would, if they were trying to break into your vehicle.

• increase privacy window tinting provides an increased level of privacy from the prying eyes of thieves.

the law on window tinting

vehicle and operator services agency (VOSA) legal statement

Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 as amended specify the minimum levels of light that must pass through the windscreen and front side windows.

The limitations are:

• motor vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1985
• the light transmitted through the windscreen must be at least 75%
• the front side windows must allow at least 70% of light to be transmitted through them

If the glass is tinted to a point whereby it lets through less light, the vehicle does not meet legal requirements