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What is the warranty or life span of the automotive films?
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The effective life span of window film depends on the types of film, glass, and
climate. There are documented cases of film lasting 12 to 22 years or more in
some instances. This should not, however, be assumed to be the normal expected
life of Automotive Window Films. In Canada, most professional grade films should
last over ten years. SUN-GARD Automotive Window Films are warranted for 5 years
for dyed films and lifetime for metallized films of the vehicle’s original
owner.
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What do the professionals recommend?
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Professionals recommend the Metallized Automotive Window Films because they
offer extra protection for both you and the product. The extra protection means
the film will last longer and stand up to the damaging sun’s rays longer.
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How dark are automotive films?
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Automotive Films are available in four main shades or approximate light
transmissions: 50%, 35%, 20% and 5%. These numbers correspond to how much light
the film allows in. 5% or “limo” tint is the darkest shade allowing only 5%
of the light to pass into the vehicle.
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Will it help my air-conditioning unit in my vehicle?
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Applying SUN-GARD Automotive Window Films to your vehicle will help reduce heat
gain into your driving compartment. This will subsequently help your
air-conditioning unit from continuously pumping out cool air at a maximum
setting. Therefore, once a comfort level is reached by your vehicle’s
air-conditioning unit, maintaining that comfort level will not be as difficult.
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Does automotive film stop fading of my interior vehicle?
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No window film can stop fading, but Sun-Gard Automotive Window Films will help reduce the fading process. With
SUN-GARD Films, less than 5% of damaging UV Rays are transmitted, and varying degrees of heat and visible light are blocked helping slow the fading process as well.
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Does automotive film provide extra protection if the window is broken?
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Automotive glass, except for the windshield, is tempered. Meaning, when it breaks, it breaks into hundreds of little pieces. When
SUN-GARD is applied to this type of glass, it holds the little pieces together. This lessens the possibility of human injury and interior damage if you are in an accident and makes clean up quite easy.
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How is the film protected from scratches caused by keys and rings, etc.?
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Automotive Window Films are protected with a durable scratch resistant coating constructed of silicone. This coating is designed to protect the film from normal wear and tear, as well as regular cleaning, when done with a paper towel or soft cloth and mild soapy water.
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Will automotive films make it difficult for me to see at night?
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Depending on what your personal preference is, and what percentage tint you apply, your visibility will be reduced in varying degrees. It is not recommended that one put the darkest percentage window tint on the rear windows of your vehicle if you engage in a lot of night driving. However, darker tints help cut the glare of headlights approaching from behind.
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How is automotive film applied? How long does it take?
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Automotive glass is curved. Since Automotive Window Films are flat, putting film
on auto glass is like trying to wrap a basketball with a sheet of paper and not
getting any wrinkles. Professional installers have developed various methods of
installation including stretching, seaming or piecing, heat-molding to combat
this problem. All these methods have proven successful and guarantee a form
fitted application. Installing window films takes approximately 2 hours,
depending on the complexity of the vehicle’s curved glass, but installers will
often ask to keep the vehicle for the day.
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What
are the laws of automotive window tinting?
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The laws regarding window film vary from province to province. The following are a summation of the laws in each province:
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British Columbia
- No film is permitted on the driver’s compartment, right and left. Any
film may be installed on the side windows behind the driver. Any film may be
applied to the rear window, provided the vehicle has 2 exterior rear view
mirrors.
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Alberta
- Same as British Columbia.
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Saskatchewan
- Same as British Columbia.
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Manitoba
- For driver’s compartment, right and left, the minimum visible light
transmittance, net, is 50%. The maximum visible light transmittance, net, is
35%. For windows behind the driver’s compartment, the minimum Visible
Light Transmittance, net, is 35%. Where film is installed behind the driver’s
compartment, 2 external rear view mirrors are required. The net figures that
are allowed are enforced at plus or minus 5%.
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Ontario
- For the driver’s compartment, right and left, no film can be installed
that would substantially obscure visibility from the exterior. Behind the
driver’s compartment, any film can be installed.
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Quebec
- For the driver’s compartment, right and left, the minimum Visible Light
Transmittance is 70% on automotive net basis. Any film may be installed
behind the driver’s compartment, provided the vehicle is outfitted with 2
exterior rear view mirrors.
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New Brunswick
- Same as Ontario.
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Prince Edward Island
- Same as British Columbia.
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Nova Scotia
- No film is permitted on any glazing surface.
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Newfoundland
- Same as Ontario.
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NOTE:
Laws vary from province to province and may change at any time. Courage Distributing recommends you call your local Authorized
SUN-GARD Dealer for the most current regulations in your province.
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