September 2021

Everyone who has installed window film into their home has been exceptionally pleased. We know that and so do our customers. However, we still hear people question the quality of window tint.

Indy Tint is here to debunk the 5 myths of window film.

1. Window Film ages badly

If you have seen discolored and warped window tint, let us inform you that the window film was not installed professionally. Many people DIY window film and it gets improperly installed. However, Indy Tint will use all of the right tools to professionally install window film to your home or office and it will last for decades.

2. Tinted Windows are too Dark

That is ultimately up to you! If you want your window film to appear dark, you can choose that. However, from the inside, it is just as bright in your home and it only appears dark from the exterior. That means you have secure privacy.

3. Tint is all for show, it doesn’t work

Window tint is very classy and stylish however, it protects up to 99% of harmful UV rays that can damage your furnishings and protect your eyes from glare.

4. Window film is Burglar Proof

Although we wish it was, window tint is not magic. It isn’t burglar-proof, but it does give you extra privacy and a protective layer on the glass to protect it from shattering as easily.

5. Tinting ruins your windows

No! All you need is Indy Tint to install window film into your home professionally and we will have your windows lasting for years.

If you have any other questions about potentially adding window film to your home, were here to answer them.

Indy Tint knows that glass breaks. But how exactly does glass randomly break?

There are a few different types of stressors that can lead to glass breaking. Including:

• Tensile Stress: caused by anything trying to stretch the glass.
• Thermal Stress: caused by extreme temperatures that cause thermal expansion and contraction.
• Impact Stress: caused my outside sources. For example, hail, stones, rocks or even balls from children.
• Mechanical Flexing Stress: caused by high winds cause extreme pressures which causes the glass to shatter.
• Twisting Stress: caused by building settling or from the window frame sagging.

Luckily, when applying window film to your glass, thermal stress is the only kind of stress you would need to worry about. However, even with window film, the amount of sunlight on it does very little to increase that kind of stressor.

Window film is an added protective layer to your glass. Meaning, it will help avoid any kind of breakage. Even from your children hitting the window or a burglar trying to break in. The extra layer helps as a defensive mechanism.