Security tint improves the durability and strength of the car window which will give you more time to react in the event of a break-in.
Here are some helpful tips on choosing the suitable thickness of security tint for your vehicle.
All you need to know about the thickness of security tint
2 mils:
Commonly used for front and rear windscreen. It prevents light diffusion (wavy effect) due to tint thickness.
4 to 7 mils:
It will NOT prevent glass from breaking, but it WILL require more force to break the window. 4 to 7 mils is commonly used for side windscreen to deter thieves from entering.
Installing a Solar Security Tint at your side windscreen reduces the risks of injury from flying glass at the event of an accident or vandalism.
The tint acts as a barrier to prevent glass from breaking free (known as glass fragment retention/shatter resistance).
If you’re looking for protection from scratches and break-ins, 4 to 7 mils works perfectly fine.
Any thicker than that is unnecessary (and more costly too).
8 to 12 mils:
If you live in an area prone to natural disasters, a thicker security tint will be a better choice.
Any security tints in the range of 8 to 12 mils offers protection during earthquakes, hurricanes and bomb blasts.
It prevents glass from shattering when objects hit the widow during strong winds.
That being said, this does not prevent glass from breaking but it will stop it from shattering which can be dangerous during extreme weather.
The Protecting People First Foundation found that during a horrific hurricane in Florida, windows installed with 8 and 12 mil security tint were not damage.
While others were badly damage. Those who had security tints managed to prevent thieves from breaking in the following days.
A thinner film is mainly used in lower threat environments while a thicker film protects from severe impacts.
Depending on the level of protection you require, SAFEty tint will guarantee to keep your valuables, your children, your wife, and your dog SAFE!
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