When it comes to enhancing your driving experience, reducing glare on the road is essential for safety and comfort. At 3M, we understand the importance of this, which is why we offer the solution of a glare strip, exclusively available in our 3M Obsidian Film. We will dive into the purpose of a glare strip, why we offer it only in our darkest shade (5%), and why it’s not practical in our Ceramic or Crystalline films.
Understanding the Glare Strip
First things first, let’s clarify what a glare strip is and why it is a valuable addition to your vehicle’s window film. A glare strip is a narrow strip of window tint film applied to the top portion of your windshield. Its primary purpose is to reduce glare from the sun or headlights, making your driving experience safer and more comfortable.
Glare can be a major annoyance when you’re on the road. It not only hampers visibility but can also cause eye strain and discomfort. This is where the importance of a glare strip comes into play. By reducing the intensity of incoming light, glare strips enhance your ability to see clearly, especially during sunrise, sunset, or when facing oncoming traffic with bright headlights.
Why Only 3M Obsidian for Glare Strips?
The key to a highly effective glare strip is choosing the right shade, and that is where our Obsidian film comes into play. Obsidian holds our darkest shade, with an impressive 5% VLT, which means it blocks out 95% of the glare. This level of darkness is ideal for glare reduction, as it significantly minimizes the amount of light entering your vehicle.
The Obsidian glare strip is a testament to our commitment to providing innovative solutions that prioritize both safety and comfort on the road. We’ve designed it specifically to tackle the glare problem, ensuring that you have a clear and unobstructed view while driving.
The Glare vs. Heat Reduction Dilemma
Now, let’s address why the Obsidian glare strip makes perfect sense while using it in our Ceramic or Crystalline films does not. The key difference lies in the film’s primary purpose. Glare reduction and heat rejection serve distinct purposes when it comes to window tinting.
A glare strip is primarily designed for glare reduction, as the name suggests. It is all about enhancing visibility and reducing discomfort caused by blinding sunrays or headlights while driving. Obsidian 5% excels in this regard by blocking out a significant portion of the visible light spectrum.
On the other hand, Ceramic and Crystalline films prioritize heat rejection as their main objective. These films are engineered to reduce heat and UV rays from penetrating your vehicle’s interior, thereby providing enhanced comfort and energy efficiency. However, they typically come in larger roll sizes, typically 24 inches or more.
Why It Doesn’t Make Sense in Ceramic or Crystalline Films
Here is why the practicality issue arises when considering a glare strip in Ceramic or Crystalline films. Since these films are designed for heat rejection, using them for a glare strip would be inefficient and costly. Imagine cutting a 10-inch strip of a premium film from a 24-inch or wider roll. Not only does this lead to unnecessary wastage of film, but it also results in higher costs for the consumer, as you’re essentially paying for more film than you actually need.
In essence, using Ceramic or Crystalline films for glare reduction is like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. It is not cost-effective, and it doesn’t serve the specific purpose of enhancing visibility while driving, which is the core objective of a glare strip.
When it comes to reducing glare while driving, the glare strip done in a Obsidian is the optimal choice. Its 5% shade provides exceptional glare reduction without compromising your vehicle’s aesthetics or your wallet. Remember, the key to an effective glare strip is choosing the right shade, and our Obsidian film is tailored precisely for this purpose. So, if you’re looking to enhance your driving experience in Las Vegas, by reducing glare, look no further than a glare strip option. It is the perfect shade for a safer, more comfortable journey on the road.
