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Diagram showing sun damage. Half of a face is sunburned, other half shows signs of aging. Labels show effects of UVA/UVB rays.
By admin January 27, 2022
“The benefits of installing window film go beyond protecting one’s skin and household items, as it also can reduce energy costs.” While it’s understood that taking sun safety precautions is important outside, few people realize they can sustain sun damage indoors, too. While both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from the sun can […] The post Window Film: Sun protection for your health and your home appeared first on South Bay Tinting.
Blue Ford F-150 pickup truck parked indoors, metallic finish, with a landscape backdrop.
By admin January 25, 2022
A common misconception with the purchase of a new car is that the “tinted” windows will provide you and your car’s interior from damaging UV rays. This glass is typically dyed glass and provides only privacy.  Solar glass is a step up from the clear automotive glass and has visible light transmission (VLT) varying from […] The post Privacy glass vs Aftermarket tint appeared first on South Bay Tinting.
Interior car view, looking out tinted window at tropical landscape with palm trees and water.
By admin January 6, 2022
Crystalline line rejects 99.9 percent of UV radiation and 90 to 97 percent of infrared radiation. While window tint is nothing new, 3M’s Crystalline films are several shades lighter than your average window tint — almost clear, in fact — and are claimed to reflect just as much energy if not more. According to Jon […] The post Block Heat and UV Rays without dark tint appeared first on South Bay Tinting.