Five Benefits Of Getting Your Boat’s Windshield Professionally Tinted
You’ve had your car windows tinted and love the advantages. Now you’re thinking of tinting the windows on your boat. The following includes information on marine window tinting and the benefits of the practice, along with an explanation on why you should let a professional do the work.
Benefits of Window Tinting
Blocks UV Radiation
You’re already out on the water, which increases the amount of UV radiation you are subjected to. The surface of a lake, river or calm ocean acts like a giant mirror, giving you a double dose of sunlight. If you’ve ever been out on the water on a cloudy day and still come back with a painful sunburn, it’s because of that reflective property. Blocking UV radiation helps protects your skin and eyes.
Reduces Fatigue and Glare
If you’ve ever piloted a boat, you probably know how tired your eyes feel after staring at the water for extended periods, even with sunglasses. Window tinting reduces the glare off the water and lessens eye fatigue. Your passengers, whether they are on deck or in the cabin, will also notice the difference.
Strengthens the Glass
Boat windshields are often made of high-impact acrylic plastic, just like that on motorcycles. Newer models may have laminated safety glass, like you find on most cars. Both can still shatter if hit by rocks or other objects, particularly if you are caught out in a storm.. The tinted window film puts another layer of protection over the windshield and the other windows on your boat. It helps to hold the window together in case of breakage, keeping water out of the cabin.
Reduces Interior Temperatures
Window tinting also reduces the amount of heat that gets into your boat’s cabin. This means if you have air conditioning you’ll run it less often. Even on a smaller craft, your passengers will be more comfortable. Unlike with a car, sometimes cracking a window on a boat isn’t an option.
The film also protects your interior furnishings from sun damage. Your upholstery, floor coverings and window treatments won’t fade or dry out as quickly. Even a water-friendly furniture covering such as vinyl tends to dry out and crack when exposed to sunlight.
Provides Security
Tinting you windows also keeps passersby from looking into your boat while docked. The saying “out of sight, out of mind” says it all. Don’t tempt the criminals by displaying your wares, and you’re less likely to get robbed. Even if you have a determined thief, the window film makes it nearly impossible to break into your boat. Alarm systems may deter some, but not being able to gain access makes most crooks look for an easier target.
Why You Should Leave Window Tinting to the Professionals
It takes skill to install window tinting properly. Think back to when you put decals on your favourite bicycle or wagon. Wasn’t it annoying when the decal didn’t go on smoothly and had little air bubbles stuck underneath it? You had to try and rip it off and do it again or just live with the bubbles.
Now, imagine you have one giant decal that you want to install on a piece of glass. Without the proper technique and equipment, you’ll have even more bubbles to deal with. Remember how difficult it was to try and take off the decal to fix it? Window tinting film is even more temperamental.
Letting a professional install your window tinting is the wiser choice. First, these companies use a better grade of film than you can usually find at your local hardware store. Second, a professional can get that boat windshield covered without those annoying bubbles, creases or wrinkles. Lastly, the work is guaranteed. If you find an issue you can take your boat back for a correction or a complete redo.
