Once you have window film, you can clean your windows just like you do now. After your installation, you will need to wait the specified amount of time to clean the windows (normally two to four weeks). Then, you can use Windex or any other glass cleaner with a soft cloth or even papertowels. The exception is automotive window tint as it cannot be cleaned with ammonia products.

While all of our films have a scratch resistant coating, your warranty does not cover scratches. The window film can be scratched by sharp objects. Because of this, we do not recommend using a squeegee to clean as they often have metal edges that can lead to scratches.

Solar Tint has assisted several museums in protecting their artwork. Recently, I read an article about protecting artwork and glazing. Here is an excerpt: “Although art cannot be enjoyed without light, it is important to be aware of that light can cause permanent damage to artworks. Heat and light accelerate fading and discoloration of paper, but the amount of destruction depends on the intensity and duration of exposure to these elements. Invisible ultraviolet rays from sunlight and fluorescent lighting cause the most damage. Once fading occurs, there is no way to restore colors. The photochemical reaction of light with environmental factors creates real hazards to art objects. Light reacts with oxygen, ozone, moisture and pollutants in the air to break up cellulose molecules, a process which causes embrittlement, and sometimes discoloration in organic supports. The light that can harm paper can also cause the fading of organic design materials such as dyes and pigments in paints, pastels, inks and crayons. All light can be damaging but the amount of damage depends on the intensity and duration of exposure. Daylight which filters through window glass contains ultraviolet radiation, the agent most damaging to artwork due to its ability to fade pigments rapidly. Ultraviolet radiation is also present in fluorescent light. One way to reduce the effect of light on artworks is through the use of effective glazing. Deterioration of artworks through light damage cannot be stopped but it can be slowed through the use of UV filtered glazing. All glazing has different characteristics and it is the responsibility of the framer to be aware of these. It is important customers have an understanding of the damage light can cause and that there is glazing which can slow the rate of deterioration.” Obviously, if light damages artwork, it also can fade the rest of your interior furnishings and floorings. Solar Tint window films can help slow the rate of deterioration from light by reducing UV by at least 99%, heat and glare.

With gas at unbelievably high prices (and forecasted to only get worse), it is on all of our minds. We all are hearing just how bad the SUVs and all vehicles are for our Earth. Did you know that while our vehicles in this country consume 30% of fuel resources, buildings consume the exact same amount? It has become important for us all to save energy not just for our planet but also for our own pockets.

Solar Tint window film is one of the improvements buildings can make to save energy and money. There are several incentive and rebate programs available. Call us for more information and a free energy analysis.

In August 2006, President Bill Clinton built on his commitment to preserve the environment and launched the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI). The mission of CCI is to “fight against climate change in practical, measurable and significant ways” by making energy savings technologies affordable and accessible to cities around the world.

“Climate change is a global issue that we must address immediately if we are to reverse its catastrophic effects,” said President Clinton. “I am pleased that the US Conference of Mayors and many businesses are working with my foundation to supply energy efficient and clean energy products. By offering these products at a discounted rate, we can ensure that more cities and citizens have access to them and that the market for clean energy technology will grow. Together, I hope that we can have a measurable impact on greenhouse gas emissions around the world.”

3M, a world leader in window films for four decades and recipient of the first patent for window films in 1966, joined the CCI in 2007. 3M agreed to sell its energy saving window film to 40 of the world’s largest cities (C40) at greater volumes and reduced costs, in order to help buildings cut back on the energy they consume and associated carbon dioxide emissions. 3M window films are a perfect fit with the Initiative because they have advanced technology that block the heat penetrating windows therefore resulting in less stress on air-conditioning systems and lower overall energy costs. 3M’s Prestige series has an added benefit of allowing natural light through (daylighting) thus lowering lighting costs.