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Suffering in an uncomfortably hot vehicle? Window tinting blocks up to 70% of infrared heat, making driving miserable. With nano-ceramic films reflecting away solar radiation, interiors stay cooler even without blasting the AC, saving fuel.
Beyond heat reduction, tints cut glare for safer driving, prevent fading, protect skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays, add privacy, enhance style, and make valuables less visible. They even keep glass intact in collisions. We deliver affordable precision installations of advanced films that sustain performance for years. We also offer paint protection film and car branding services.
Benefits of Window Tinting
Window tinting has rapidly grown in popularity amongst Dubai car owners seeking relief from unrelenting heat and sunlight glare. The right window film or tint can make driving considerably more comfortable while protecting passengers and interiors. Installing window film or tint on car glass offers numerous advantages:
Reduced Heat and Glare
Quality window tint blocks upwards of 60% of solar infrared and heat that would normally penetrate untinted windows. This keeps interiors much cooler, reducing car AC running times. Glare reduction also improves visibility and eye comfort.
UV Ray Protection
Solar UV rays catalyze cracks, fading, and deterioration of car interiors over the years. Window film containing metals reflects over 99% of UV, preventing damage. They also protect the skin against sun exposure.
Privacy and Aesthetic Appeal
Dark-tinted windows restrict outside visibility. So, this hides occupants and valuables left inside unattended vehicles in Dubai. In addition, from subtle light smoke tints to sleek blackouts, custom films allow personalization of any car’s appearance.
Shatterproof
Tint film applied using the precision cutting tools and techniques of professional installers keeps the glass intact rather than shatter during collisions.
Types of Window Tint
- Dyed (Non-Reflective) Tint
- Carbon Tint
- Ceramic Tint
- Metallized Tint
Dyed (Non-Reflective) Tint
The traditional tint option utilizes dyed vinyl sheets. Depending on quality, it has good value but is prone to purple discoloration, bubbling, and peeling after 1-5 years.
Carbon Tint
Nano-scale carbon particles suspended within non-metal films absorb more light waves. It resists fading with moderate heat rejection.
Ceramic Tint
It is an ultimate heat-rejecting film that uses integrated micro-ceramic particles or metallic nano-particles. Unparalleled IR ray blocking (up to 97%) and 8-15 year performance. However, these tints are slightly expensive.
Metalized Tint
It is rarely used to block radio/phone/GPS signals. Metalized tints are made by depositing a thin layer of aluminum between tint layers to reflect heat.
Tint types differ in heat/UV rejection, transparency, longevity, price, etc. Ceramic offers the longest performance, radioactive particle protection, and heat resistance due to infrared ray deflection. Carbon strikes an affordable balance with decent heat, glare, and UV protection.
Dubai Window Tint Regulations
Dubai enforces rather strict legal limits on aftermarket automotive window tint darkness and opacity:
Window | Allowed Light Transmission Reduction |
Front Windshield | No aftermarket tint of any kind is allowed |
Front Side Windows | Must allow over 70% of light transmission (30% opacity) |
Rear Windshield | Must allow over 70% of light transmission (30% opacity) |
Rear Passenger Windows | Any opacity allowed |
The government mandates tint films do not block vehicle window stickers like registration, manufacturing symbols, etc. Exceeding these specifications risks immediate removal plus 10,000 AED fines or 30-day impoundment. Cobra Car Wrapping Dubai is a professional tint installer. Our team always refuses to violate legal limits when it comes to tinting and car detailing.
Average Window Tint Prices
Being an established market, Dubai enjoys very competitive pricing among the many specialized tint shops with quoting transparency. Average prices to tint cars range:
- Small Cars & Sedans – 500 to 1,200 AED
- SUVs, Minivans, Mid-Size Vehicles – 1,000 to 1,800 AED
- Luxury Vehicles – 1,500 to 3,000 AED
- Vehicle Type – Contoured luxury models require more custom preparation
- Glass Area– SUVs have far more windows/glass than coupes
- Specialty Films – Ceramic or color shift tints average 30-50% higher cost
- Additional Services – add-ons like waterproofing, lifetime warranty, etc.
Caring for Tinted Windows
To sustain the performance and cosmetics of window films:- Use microfiber cloths with alcohol/ammonia-free cleaners only
- Avoid wiping films completely dry to curtail scratches
- Inspect for cracks, bubbles, or purple discoloration
- Seek removal and reapplication of peeling outdated tint
- Get professional ceramic coatings over film every 2 years
- Seek window tint replacement after 8-12 years for newer technologies
- Advanced Software Modeling – Precision pre-cut templates
- Heat Guns – Contour application around curves
- Blades & Squeegees– Wrinkle and bubble-free