This post is important for you if you are researching for window film! We are stating facts & answer for “The Billion Dollar Question”: How long window tint last for cars? Especially in our “hot” country Malaysia.
1. Quality Affect How Long Window Tint Last
Window tint films is available in different of styles, strengths, and price points. Some are extremely long-lasting, some window tint last over a decade in harsh environments, while others may only last a year or two. The main one if the quality that determines how long window tint last.
Standard window tint films have a five-year lifetime and are reasonably priced. High-quality tints made of polyester, metal, or ceramic are more expensive but last longer. Cheap window tints may have to be replaced every one to two years.
2. Installation Process
The second major factor of how long window tint last is the installation process or should we say the skill of the window tinting installer.
The window tinting film adheres to your car’s windows directly, if the installation did not done right, air bubbles and wrinkles trapped in the film may weaken the adhesion as time goes by. This will cause the tint to fade more quickly and reducing it’s lifetime.
Our Shield Smith installer team are well trained professional detailer, they’ll ensure the film fits perfectly and adheres well to the windows, so that it will last is long as possible. Also, our team don’t like to do the same job TWICE.
3. Expose Under Sun for Long Period
Car window tint will degrade over time when exposed to direct UV rays from the sun and varying temperatures for long period of time. Lower-grade tints are more susceptible to sun and extreme heat degradation.
While in Shield Smith, our Divine Series Window Film has the features of fast heat dissipation within 1 minute only. This window film are made of unique fusion of both Sputtered & Nano-Ceramic technology, whereby this technology will increases not only the performance durability, but also colour & base material.
4. Maintain & Protecting Steps
Maintaining the window film in clean condition helps to prolong the lifespan of your car window film. There are small dust particles that will trapped and sticked on the window.
As you roll your window up and down, the dust particles may scratch your window tint from the inside, air may penetrate through the scratches and cause air bubble.
The best solution for this is regular cleaning the window. Hopefully these 4 points able to provide you an insight on how long window tint last.
If you need more advice before getting your car tinted, contact us @ +6011-1023 8989
