When it comes to car window tinting, some people are under the false assumption that it is simply used to enhance the attractiveness of the vehicle. The reality is that car window tints will provide you with an assortment of functionalities depending on the type of film that you choose. This is why it would be prudent to familiarise yourself with the different options that are available to you so you can make an informed decision on which type of film would best suit your particular needs as a motorist. Below are some of the different types of films you could consider when contemplating car window tinting.

Dyed films

This type of film is made of three layers of film. The exterior layer is the polyester coat that acts as a protective coating for your car windows. The inner coating is a dyed layer of film. The interior layer is an adhesive layer that is used to stick the film onto the windows. This type of window tinting is beneficial in several ways. Firstly, the polyester coating would decrease the risk of your car windows from developing scratches and other forms of superficial damage. Secondly, the dyed film function to block the ultraviolet rays of the sun.

However, it does not offer you complete protection from UV rays but it does decrease your exposure to them. This, in turn, means that your car's upholstery will not be at risk of premature fading or cracking due to the direct exposure to ultraviolet rays. It should be noted that the dyed window film will not block out the ambient heat of the sun. Therefore, this would not be the right type of window tinting film for you if you are looking to make your windows more energy efficient.

Metalised films

This type of film has small pieces of metal incorporated into it. It is made of several layers to provide different types of protection for your car.  These pieces of metal function to reflect the sun's rays, which in turn will decrease the amount of radiant heat that penetrates your vehicle. Metallised film will also have an ultraviolet resistant layer, which functions to decrease your exposure to these harmful rays.

The ultraviolet resistance in metallised films tends to be higher than that of dyed window films. Lastly, the several layers that make up the metallised film also function to strengthen your windows. By having metallised film in place, it becomes much harder to shatter your car's windows.