Faq Categories: Window Tint

CAN YOU USE CLEAR FILM ON ALL THE WINDOWS OF A VEHICLE?

Clear film can be used on all windows (except the front windscreen).  The Cancer Council Endorsed UV Clear film is the perfect solution for those who do not want a coloured film but want to achieve protection against harmful UV rays.  UV Clear has been independently tested by ARPANSA and is rated at UPF 50+ […]
MotorOne Marketing
January 29, 2021

WHY CAN’T FILM BE APPLIED TO THE FRONT WINDSCREEN

No. Films cannot be applied to the windscreen, however, the good news is that the windscreen on all new vehicles is made from laminated glass. Laminated glass delivers very high UV protection – it blocks out the majority of both UVA and UVB rays.
wmit
October 20, 2019

What is the purpose for using clear window film?

Clear film is often applied over privacy glass. Given that privacy glass is usually quite dark (and may have a measured VLT as low as 20-25%) it is not legal to apply a coloured film over this. Application of a clear film can deliver the maximum protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays. The MotorOne […]
wmit
October 20, 2019

A FRIEND HAS TOLD ME THAT IF I APPLY WINDOW FILM ON MY NEW VEHICLE, MY CAR RADIO AND POSSIBLY OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES MAY NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHY WOULD THIS OCCUR?

The construction of window films can vary.  The most common type of window film is what is referred to as a ‘metalised film’.  This type of film has been used for some time as it provides very good heat rejection properties, however, metalised films are a known cause for what is known as electromagnetic interference […]
wmit
January 28, 2019

YOUR BROCHURE REFERS TO CANCER COUNCIL WINDOW FILMS HAVING A UPF RATING OF 50+. I HAVE HEARD OF SPF BUT NOT UPF. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE

Sunscreens and lotions are usually measured using Sun Protection Factor (or SPF). Items such as shade sails, umbrellas and some clothing (and window films) can be marketed showing Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF).  In order to market any product that displays a UPF rating, the product must have undergone testing with ARPANSA.  Cancer Council is a […]
wmit
January 28, 2019

One of my colleagues has described window films as ‘environmentally friendly”’. What do they mean by this?

Window films are often described as being ‘environmentally friendly’. There are a number of reasons why this is so. The patented manufacturing process minimises impact on our environment. High Performance Films provide excellent heat rejection which means that the air conditioner in the vehicle works more efficiently, therefore contributing to improved fuel efficiency – all […]
wmit
January 28, 2019