Does Window Tint Block UV Rays in Calgary? Protecting Your Skin

We often think of window tint for looking cool or staying cool. But its most important function might be health. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends window tint as part of a comprehensive skin care program.

The "Trucker's Tan" Danger for Calgary Drivers

Have you noticed that your left arm gets darker than your right? Or that truck drivers often show significantly more skin aging on the left side of their face?

This is because while factory glass blocks UVB (the rays that cause immediate sunburn), it does a poor job blocking UVA rays. UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin, causing premature aging, wrinkles, and increasing the risk of melanoma.

Saving Your Car Interior in Calgary

It's not just your skin. UV radiation destroys car interiors.

• Dashboards: UV causes vinyl to dry out and crack over time.
• Leather: UV breaks down the collagen in leather seats, causing them to stiffen and tear.
• Fabric: UV bleaches colors, turning black seats gray.

You Don't Need "Dark" for UV Safety

The UV-blocking properties of window tint come from the adhesive and the polyester layers, not the dye.

This means a virtually clear XPEL Prime XR 70% film offers the exact same UV protection (99.9%) as a pitch-black 5% Limo tint. You can protect your family without compromising night visibility or attracting police attention.