What 98% UV Protection Really Does
UV rejection is not about looks. It is about your skin and your interior.
Almost every quality film we install rejects up to 98% of ultraviolet light. That number gets printed on spec sheets and then ignored, which is a shame, because it is the most useful thing a film does.
UV is the part of sunlight that ages things. On an interior, it is why dashboards crack, why black leather turns grey and stiff, and why a red car's door cards fade unevenly on the driver's side. Cars spend most of their life parked facing the same direction, so the damage is never symmetrical — one side goes first.
On people, it is simpler. If you commute, one arm and one side of your face get far more exposure than the other. Side glass on most vehicles blocks very little UVA on its own. Film closes that gap across the whole cabin.
The important detail: UV rejection is not tied to darkness. A nearly clear 70% ceramic film blocks essentially the same UV as a 5% limo film. If you want protection but your job or your taste rules out a dark car, you are not out of options.
For anyone with kids in the back, a leather interior they want to keep, or a long daily drive, UV is the reason to tint even if you never wanted the look.
Thinking about tinting?
We tint cars, homes, and businesses across Ottawa. Tell us what you need and we will give you a straight answer and a real number.
