Does Car Tint Really Keep Your Car Cool?

We’ve all been there, getting into a car that’s been sitting in the sun and feeling that burning heat. But did you know tint can reduce the heat inside your car? At Extreme Clean we’re not just about making your car look cool we’re about keeping it cool too with our Ceramic and Carbon window tints. Let’s get into the science behind how tint helps beat the heat.

Tint’s Heat Busting Power

First off: does tint really reduce heat? The answer is YES! Here’s how it works:

1. Sunray Blockage: Window tinting acts as a barrier between the sun and your car’s interior. It blocks sunrays which in turn lowers the overall temperature of the vehicle.
2. Heat Rejection: Good quality window films can reject up to 80% of incoming solar heat. So your car stays cooler even on the hottest of days.
3. UV Ray Protection: Window tints don’t just block heat they also protect you and your car’s interior from UV rays.

The Science Behind the Cool

Window tint’s heat reducing magic comes down to its composition and how it interacts with light:

1. Film Composition: Most automotive window tints are made of polyester. At Extreme Clean we use Geo Shield’s advanced films that have carbon or ceramic particles for better heat rejection.
2. Light Interaction: It works by absorbing, reflecting and transmitting light in specific ways:
   • VLT% (Visible Light Transmission): This is how much visible light passes through the tint.
   • VLA% (Visible Light Absorption): This is how much light is absorbed by the tint.
   • VLR% (Visible Light Reflection): This is how much light is reflected back from the surface.
3. Infrared Rejection: Advanced tints like our ceramic options can reject nearly 100% of infrared rays - the main source of heat from the sun.

The Cool Numbers: How Well Does Tint Work?

Scientific studies have proven it can make a big difference:

• A study by M.A. Jasni and F.M. Nasir found tinted windows can reduce interior air temperature by up to 8 degrees Celsius (14.4°F).
• Our top of the line tints can keep your car’s interior up to 20 degrees cooler than untinted windows.

Why Keeping Your Car Cool Matters

Reducing heat in your car isn’t just about comfort it’s about health and safety too:

1. Health Protection: Excessive heat can cause dehydration and heat stroke. By keeping your car cool it helps protect you and your passengers.
2. Interior Preservation: Heat and UV rays can cause your car’s interior to fade, crack and deteriorate over time. It helps preserve your vehicle’s interior and maintain its value.
3. Reduced Toxic Emissions: Did you know heated plastic can release harmful toxins like Benzene? By keeping your car cool window tint helps reduce the release of these nasty compounds.

Which Tint is the Coolest

At Extreme Clean we have three types of Geo Shield tints each with its own heat reducing superpowers:

1. Dyed Tint: Our most affordable option, good heat reduction and looks sleek.
2. Carbon Tint: Better heat rejection and matte finish.
3. Ceramic Tint: The ultimate in heat reduction, blocks up to 99% of UV rays and best infrared rejection.

When choosing your tint look for a low Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) for maximum heat reduction.

The Cool End

Window tinting is more than just a style upgrade it’s a practical solution to keep your car cool, comfortable and protected. Now that you know the science behind window tint you can make an informed decision for your vehicle.

Ready to beat the heat and protect your ride? Contact Extreme Clean today for a free quote on our GeoShield window tints. Stay cool, Little Rock!

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