Consult with your Johnson Window Films' professional to stay within legal boundaries. Many countries allow window film on the entire car as long as they meet certain light transmission standards. The amount of allowable light transmission varies depending on state laws. In the U.S., window film is prohibited on the front windshield but permissible on the rear side windows and back windshield. Reality: Laws vary from state to state, and country to country. Myth – All Automotive Window Film is illegal Security level window film is designed to reduce injury and damage by holding glass together after it breaks. If a hurricane can rip open a roof, it only makes sense it can destroy a glass window as well. In addition, "hurricane proof" is a complete misnomer. No window film can stop a bullet on standard glass. Most installed glass is 1/8-inch to ¼-inch thick in general. The tests used to promote these claims are often conducted using ½-inch thick glass and multi-layers of security film-both uncommon situations. Reality: Many companies claim that security window film will protect glass from such extreme forces such as hurricanes and even bullets. Myth – Security Film is bullet resistant and hurricane proof This is due to Visual Acuity where the human eye adjusts to the amount of light it is receiving, enabling you to see outside, even when the light transmission has been reduced. Reality: Although a dark or reflective film may reduce the view from the outside looking into a car, home or office, the same is not true when looking from the inside out. Window film is an effective solution to reduce fading in comparison to untreated glass. It cannot eliminate 100% of the deteriorating effects of the sun. Reality: While window film does a tremendous job in reducing the amount of fading caused by harmful UV rays (blocking 99% or more), solar heat (cutting up to 82%), and visible light. Myth – Window Film will stop fading of interior furnishings 100% Remember, the surface of the film is coated with a scratch resistant not scratchproof coating. Do not use any abrasive cleaners, industrial strength glass cleaners and/or any other window cleaning tools that may scratch the window film. Products with ammonia will not damage the film if used in reasonable quantities and if the film is not left to soak in it. You may also clean the film surface with any normal strength glass cleaner. Clean the window and then squeegee dry with overlapping strokes in the same way you would clean the outside of your car windows. The best cleaner is a simple solution of water and a small amount of soap. Once the film is dry and cured, it is then safe for the film to be cleaned. Sputtered and heavy security films take the longest to dry and will take longer for any hazy appearance to disappear. The curing process is slow because the remaining water used in installation must evaporate through the film. Depending on the film type and weather conditions, it may take up to 30 days for the film to be fully cured. This is a normal part of the adhesive bonding process called "curing". Once window film has been installed, it is very common to see a slight haziness and/or small water pockets. Many commercial building owners choose our removable anti-graffiti film to protect their glass from damages caused by graffiti and glass etching.Ĭheck with your local Johnson Window Films' professional to find the style suitable for your needs. Glass is expensive to replace after being damaged by taggers or other kinds of vandalism. While they cannot entirely stop someone from breaking through glass, the thickness of the film makes it more difficult and time consuming to breach the glass. Our Trident Protective films are available to help prevent vandalism and theft. Safety film effectively holds broken glass together, greatly reducing the chance of injury. In certain installations Window film can also provide additional privacy.Īccidents involving glass can create dangerous situations, especially in residential homes with children. There are a variety of window film shades or colors that can enhance and complement the design of a home or office. Window films ability to reject UV rays helps to protect your skin and eyes from damage and slows fading of interior furnishings, carpets, artwork and other valuable belongings. Additionally it reduces up to 99% of harmful UV rays which reduces the long term fading of the interior and protects your skin and eyes from damage. Window film provides a more comfortable driving experience by reducing glare and the rejection of solar heat. By minimizing heat, window film can reduce HVAC costs and increase comfort in your car, home and office. Window film is used in a variety of ways to control the negative effects of the sun such as heat, glare, UV damage and fading.
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