You’ve probably heard of tinting your car windows, but headlight and taillight tinting may be a little less familiar. Anyone can see the benefit of cool, dark car windows that protect the driver and passengers from heat, glare, and sunburn. But why should you consider headlight and taillight tinting?
What Is It For?
There are three main reasons to consider headlight and taillight tinting:
- Improve the aesthetic appearance of your vehicle.
- Protect the headlights from wear and tear by dirt and debris.
- Reduce nighttime glare and improve visibility during severe weather.
How Does It Work?
Headlight and taillight tinting is accomplished through applying a tinted film to your car’s headlights and taillights. The amount of tint used in this film will determine how much the light from your car’s headlights and taillights will be reduced. Because of its adhesive nature, another possible benefit of adding headlight tinting is preventing glass shatter during collisions.
Is There a Downside?
While you may already be on board with headlight and taillight tinting, there are a few more details you should be aware of. First, any type of tinting will reduce the amount of light from your car’s headlights. For this reason, it’s crucial to choose a tint that will not darken your lights too much and create an unsafe driving situation. It also is not legal to drive a vehicle with tinted headlights in certain states, so if you do tint your headlights, check state laws carefully before you travel. The quality of the film is also an important consideration, since low-quality films can bubble or fade with time.
Headlight and taillight tinting can be a great choice, but because of these complications, it’s always crucial to get in touch with a professional to make sure your tinting is correctly applied and all local legal regulations are followed.