What is Privacy Tint on Auto Glass?

WAYNE, N.J. - Nov. 7, 2019 - PRLog -- HttpsEven though summer may be in the rearview mirror, Autumn sun can still be strong. Here are a few things to consider about privacy or tinted glass and UV protection in your vehicle when traveling this Fall.

Factory tint that is standard on the rear half of many new vehicles is known as privacy glass. This is a special type of glass that has been darkened at the factory by an automotive company. Instead of using a window film, the glass itself is dyed with pigment.The special tint is installed to provide passengers privacy and conceals personal items from outsiders. The tint also functions to help dissipate the heat outside, making your car's interior cooler and helping your air conditioning run more efficiently.

So does the darked glass protect you and your passengers from harmful rays? While glass blocks UVB rays pretty well, it doesn't block all UVA rays. Windshields are treated to shield drivers from some UVA, but side, back and sunroof windows usually aren't.

Tinting film can be applied to your windows giving them a darker shading. This tint can further protect from harmful rays, however, there are a few factors to consider. In some cases, tinted windows may develop air bubbles between the glass and the tinting film if the installation is not done properly. You will also need to check if your state prohibits applying tint film to vehicle windows.

So ultimately, when you're in your car, you should protect yourself and your family from that sunlight shining through the glass. htpps://www.autoglassnj.com