A car window tint refers to installing a thin film to your car window to block out UV rays from the sun.
This often darkens the surface of the window and finishes with a sleek look.
What is a Car Window Tint?
Benefits of Car Window Tinting
Types of Window Tints Available for Cars
This type of film has a dyed layer lying in between the outer protective layer and the adhesive.
✓ Can achieve dark effect while still being affordable
☓ Over time, the colour may fade and layers may separate
This film comes with 3 distinct layers in between the outer layer and adhesive. Each of them serves a specific purpose.
- Top protective layer: prevents scratches
- Inner layer: blocks out UV rays
- Bottom layer: darkens window and reflects heat
✓ Durable
☓ More expensive
☓ May interfere with transmission signals for GPS, radio and other electronics
This film is a combination of the 2 aforementioned tints, with both the dyed and metalised layers in between the adhesive and top protective layer.
The price is in between the dyed and metalised tints.
✓ Durable
✓ Doesn’t interfere with transmission signals
✓ Reduces glare and blocks out heat
Being one of the most recent inventions, this film has a thin ceramic layer between the protective and adhesive layers.
✓ Blocks UV rays and glare
✓ Not reflective
☓ Very expensive
Equipped with a matte finish, carbon tints offer a stylish appearance.
✓ Shatter-resistant
✓ Fade-resistant
✓ Blocks out light and heat well
☓ Very expensive
Crystalline films are clear and do not alter the appearance of your car window.
✓ Visibility when driving in low-light conditions
✓ Affordable and durable
✓ Rejects more heat than darker films
☓ Less privacy
Process of Tinting Car Windows
Regulations for Car Window Tinting in Singapore
According to the regulations set by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), your window tint has to adhere to these requirements:
- Front windscreen and 2 front size windows: ≥ 70% of light can pass through
- Rear windscreen and 2 rear side windows: ≥ 25% of light can pass through
- Front windscreen should not interfere with ERP signals
- International standards for safety glass must be met
At New Age Polish, we ensure that your vehicle’s modifications comply with the law.
Why Choose New Age Polish?
As a certified car grooming specialist, our team at New Age Polish has seen many cases and we are able to complete your project with precision and quality.
We understand that every customer has unique needs and preferences. Therefore, we strive to offer you tailored recommendations based on what you need and like.