As a mobile auto detailer serving San Diego County, we understand how important it is to keep your car in top condition. While regular detailing helps maintain your vehicle's appearance, window tinting offers several additional benefits. Here are five compelling reasons you should consider tinting your car windows.
The sun’s rays can be harsh, especially in sunny San Diego. Over time, exposure to direct sunlight can cause your car's interior to fade and deteriorate. Leather, cloth, or vinyl seats can become discolored and cracked. A quality window tint acts as a barrier against UV rays, reducing the amount of sunlight that enters your car and helping preserve the interior.
By blocking up to 99% of harmful UV rays, window tinting significantly extends the lifespan of your car’s interior. This protection is particularly valuable for leather seats, dashboards, and other surfaces that are prone to sun damage. Investing in window tinting can save you money on repairs and replacements down the road.
San Diego’s climate is known for its warmth, and while this is great for fun at the beach, it can make your car unbearably hot. Window tinting helps regulate the temperature inside your vehicle by blocking a significant amount of solar heat. This means you’ll spend less time cooling your car with the air conditioner, leading to improved fuel efficiency and a more comfortable ride.
Reducing the heat inside your car not only makes driving more pleasant but also protects you from the discomfort of hot seats and surfaces. High-quality window tinting can block up to 65% of the solar heat, making a noticeable difference during those scorching summer days. No more burnt thighs on hot seats!
Beyond protecting your car's interior, window tinting also safeguards your health. Prolonged exposure to UV radiation can lead to skin cancer and other health issues. When you’re driving, your skin is exposed to these harmful rays, even if your windows are rolled up.
Window tinting can block up to 99% of UV rays, providing an extra layer of protection for you and your passengers. This is especially important if you spend a lot of time on the road. By reducing your UV exposure, you lower your risk of skin damage or even cancer!
Driving in San Diego often means dealing with bright sunlight and glare, which can be both annoying and dangerous. Glare from the sun or headlights at night can impair your vision, increasing the risk of accidents. Window tinting reduces glare, providing a clearer view of the road and enhancing your overall driving safety.
By minimizing glare, tinted windows allow you to drive more comfortably and with greater confidence. You won’t have to squint or strain your eyes as much, reducing fatigue and making your journeys safer. Whether you're navigating the busy streets of downtown San Diego or cruising along the coast, reduced glare improves your driving experience.
Tinted windows provide an added layer of privacy and security. Without tinting, anyone can see inside your car, which can be a security risk if you have valuables inside. Tinted windows obscure the view, making it harder for potential thieves to spot anything worth stealing.
In addition to privacy, window tinting also enhances your safety in case of an accident. The tint film can hold shattered glass together, preventing it from scattering and reducing the risk of injury from flying glass shards. This added strength and protection can be crucial in the event of a collision.
While there are DIY window tinting kits available, achieving a professional result can be challenging. At SD Select, we offer expert window tinting services that ensure a perfect finish. Our skilled technicians use high-quality materials and precise techniques to apply the tint smoothly and evenly.
Professional installation not only looks better but also ensures that the tint adheres properly and lasts longer. We understand the legal regulations for window tinting in California and can help you choose the right tint level that complies with state laws.
Tinting your car windows is more than just an aesthetic upgrade; it’s a practical investment that enhances your car’s comfort, safety, and longevity. From protecting your interior and reducing heat to safeguarding your health and improving driving safety, the benefits of window tinting are clear.
If you're in San Diego County and considering window tinting, contact SD Select for professional, mobile auto detailing and tinting services. Our team is ready to help you enjoy all the advantages that tinted windows have to offer.
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Perfection & Protection.
Frustrated with everything that the car wash leaves behind?
Does your paint not shine like it used to?
In love with your car and want to preserve your investment for the long term?
That is why we are here. Not only do we leave you with flawless results, but we make sure that your paint, leather, and other materials are protected for years to come. We will treat your car (and you) like one of our own.
The shampoo and hot water extraction is the best possible care for your FABRIC seats.
We will bathe your seats in thick foam shampoo, agitate it with a fabric brush attachment on a drill, and then extract all the grime, dirt, stains and contaminant from the seats with hot water at 210ºF. If your seats need a refresh, this is as good as it gets. Because the service takes 45 minutes on average, and only a small percent of vehicles need it we charge extra for it. Don't worry - its only $50 extra. Totally worth it.
Do you have any little scrapes and scratches that bother you?
We can handle it.. to an extent. We are polishing experts - so if the scratch isn't too deep, we can get it out. Ever heard of "The Fingernail Test", this is a great way to know if your scratches are fixable. If you feel the scratch will your fingernail and you can feel a groove in the paint, it it probably a little bit too deep ~in the sections where the groove is~
A clay bar is exactly what it sounds like, a little ball of malleable puddy.
This is used in the decontamination phase of the detail to prepare your paint for protection. Clay Bar Detailing is essential for preparing your vehicle's paint for protection by ensuring it is free of contaminants.
Every exterior detail has 3 phases: 1. Wash 2. Decontaminate 3. Protect. The decontamination stage is responsible for removing from the paint everything that doesn't come off from the wash.
Remember when you bought your car and the paint was smooth to the touch? That is the goal of this stage. Remove all the crusty junk that is stuck to you paint. This way, when we apply sealant (protection) to your paint it will adhere to the paint itself, rather than the junk sitting on the surface. This will give the sealant its longest possible useful life.
For the same reason that you get an oil change. Engines are expensive to replace (8-15K) so we take good care of them. So is your paint - the average paint job costing around $5,000. If you don't protect your paint with some type of ceramic, wax, or sealant, your paint WILL fail.
In San Diego, our biggest enemy is the sun, or the salt if you live near the beach. Next time you are in a big parking lot, look around at the hoods of the vehicles. You will notice around 1/6 vehicles have completely delaminated clear coat.
That means the paint looks like dead skin on the surface and you could peel it off with you fingers. Not pretty. There is a simple solution to ensure your vehicle never ends up like this. Exterior Detailing. Bonus points for a ceramic coating with is the best protection possible.
