A chameleon tinting provides a degree of privacy and style for your car. It can be chosen to create a lighter or darker shade than the original color and should reflect the same level of quality as replacement window film that you can find in most Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz & Porsche showrooms.
These tints feature unrivaled optical clarity and can easily be customized with varying degrees of darkness. This sort of tinting is usually done during the last stage of assembly at the production line, so any damage cannot be repaired. Consult with your dealer before having this type of tint professionally applied to ensure that it will not interfere with any existing equipment such as sensors, antenna, rearview mirror; defroster; wiper blade squeegee, etc.
Here are some of the most important things to consider when you’re shopping for chameleon tints:
- The type of chameleon tinting film used. Many lesser-quality films can trap moisture and harm your interior fabric over time. When done properly, the color-changing film should not be detectable from outside or inside the vehicle, which is why it’s very important to deal with a professional installer who knows how to use higher quality products that will stand up to constant usage and UV rays without color change or getting scratched during installation. Look for manufacturers such as 3M, Llumar & Hüper Optik because they have perfected their formulas over many years and know exactly what needs to be done at the factory level before they ship the film to you.
- The amount of reflection in the rear window tint. There should be no distortion when you look out through it, and any creases or waves will cause a distorting effect which is quite distracting when driving at night, especially if the glasses have been made from cheaper materials.
- Adhesion quality so that they can withstand constant reverse application, heat from your car’s interior, and sunlight without coming off easily or fading in color quickly with time. Cheaper films may stick well on clean glass but not stand up to washing & waxing over periods of time, causing them to fade in color, bubble up or even peel off completely! It’s also important to deal only with an installer who understands what needs to be done when installing these films to ensure a proper job.
- The lifespan of the film in your vehicle. Generally, chameleon tints last for up to 3-5 years before they need renewing or replacement if you choose high-quality tint from a reputable installer who has been properly trained and licensed according to industry standards. However, many people end up renewing their film much sooner due to fading caused by UV rays, especially in tropical climates where sunlight is more intense all year round. Ask your technician about preventing this sort of damage during installation because a smudged tint can affect visibility and make it look like your car’s brake lights are always on! If you have an older tint that is dull in color but doesn’t peel off, it’s always preferable to have it removed and replaced with a new unblemished film.
- The amount of color change. Most films won’t alter the color drastically, but that doesn’t mean you should choose one that does because it can give your car an odd appearance, especially at night or during times where you’re driving through tunnels & weather conditions that cause reflections! It’s also unwise to opt for darker shades unless you own a black car since most people find these sorts of tints quite hard to see out-of-doors as well as looking too dark from the inside even on overcast days. Chameleon tints are made to create lighter shades, usually between 20%-50% visible light transmission (VLT), which is still enough to make your ride stand out but not so dark that it looks like you’re driving through a tunnel!
