Purchasing a vehicle is a major investment. Window tinting can keep your prized possession safe from many hazards. The most important function of tinting the windows in your car or truck is blocking out 99% of ultraviolet rays, protecting you from skin cancer. Tinting the windows in your automobile also keeps your interior looking new by reducing the chance of the upholstery becoming faded or cracked.
Security is another major factor in installing window film in your vehicle. Having tinted windows in your car can lower the chances of criminals seeing into your vehicle so they are less likely to break into it. If a window in your vehicle does get broken the window film will hold the glass in place in most cases.
Another reason to have window tint on the windows in your vehicle is the increased cost of fuel. The air condition is working extremely intense when you do not have any window film. Tinting the windows in your vehicle will allow you to run the air conditioning at a lower level, which saves you money in fuel expense.
We only use Carbon window tint here at Kool Rides Custom detailing.
Using Carbon Window Tint has the added benefits:
Carbon-dyed construction provides a great look that will not fade.
No metal layers that may interfere with cell phones, radio, or navigation system signals.
Provides excellent optical clarity while reducing day and nighttime glare.
Improved solar energy rejection.
Backed by a Lifetime Warranty that protects against peeling, cracking, adhesive failure, and fading including installation errors.
6 Reasons to Tint Your Car
There are many reasons to tint your car from protecting against health concerns, safety and privacy reasons, as well as preserving your investment in your car. Listed below are some of the top reasons that people tint their cars:
Avoid Overheating Your car's interior can be 60% cooler during those hot summer days with proper tinting.
Protect Your Skin Harmful UV rays from the sun can cause skin cancer. Tinting your car can block 99% of these damaging rays.
Accident Protection In an auto accident, tinting can help shattered glass hold together, protecting the occupants of the car.
Safer Driving Tinting reduces dangerous glare from the sun, snow, and other headlights, helping you drive safely.
Enhanced Privacy Tinting protects your privacy and contents within a car. What a burglar can't see, he won't steal.
Prevent Cracking and Fading Harmful UV rays and heat cause car upholstery to crack and fade. Car tint is sunscreen for your car.
Colorado Window Tint Law
Colorado Tint Law Enacted: 1995
How dark can window tint be in Colorado?
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Colorado, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
Windshield
Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.
Front Side Windows
Must allow more than 27% of light in.
Back Side Windows
Must allow more than 27% of light in.
Rear Window
Must allow more than 27% of light in.
How reflective can the tint be in Colorado?
Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.
Front Side Windows
No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Back Side Windows
No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Other Colorado rules and regulations
Restricted Colors
The tint color(s) of RED AMBER are not legal by state law.
Side Mirrors
Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
Certificate Requirements
Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
Sticker Requirements
State law recommends but does not require stickers to identify legal tinting.