Learn About Auto Window Tint Friday, March 1, 2019 Window Tint (NAPSA)—Automotive window films, ortint, offer a variety ofbenefits, such as reduced exposure to the sun's harmful UV rays, a cooler interior by rejecting up to 55 percent of the sun’s heat, reduced glare and more safety for the occupants. Window films may hold glass frag- mentstogetherthatcanresult from shattered window, reduce premature cracking andfading ofthe car's interior, and pre- vent99 percentofthe sun's UV raysfrom. damaging your skin andeyes through the normal unprotected glass found in side fe It can be a bright idea to havetinted film applied to your car windows. andrear windows ofvehicles. Throughout North America, automo- tive window film is measuredobjectively by Visible Light Transmittance stan- dards, or the percentageoflight passing through glass, and subjectively whether a driver can be seen from the outside looking in, explains the nonprofit International Window Film Association. Governmentauthorities regulate how dark window tints can be, so you have to make sure your vehicle complies. If in doubt, you can visit www.iwfa.com andclick the “State Law Chart”tab listed under “News & Events.’ You can find a free automotive tint booklet at https:// iwfa.com/consumers/Literature. --- PHOTOS --- File: 20191107-134052-20191107-134052-86758.pdf.jpg --- FILES --- File: 20191107-134052-86758.pdf