How XPEL Window Film on Windshields Maximizes Interior Comfort and UV Protection

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How XPEL Window Film on Windshields Maximizes Interior Comfort and UV Protection

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Shielding Your Windshield with Window Film

Most of us spend considerable time inside our cars during the work week. That amount of time adds up when you include weekends, road trips, running errands, and other occasions requiring you to drive. Spending time behind the wheel means being exposed to the sun’s UVA and UVB rays through a vehicle’s windows, including the windshield.

While the factory windshield provides some UV protection within its laminated construction, front side windows usually carry a lighter percentage of tint than the rear and back windows. There are significant benefits to having a windshield treated with XPEL window film, but it’s essential to understand what kind of sun protection your vehicle’s windshield already provides. And how PRIME XR PLUS window film can enhance the quality of a car’s interior while helping to improve its overall efficiency.

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How Applying XPEL PRIME XR PLUS to Your Car's Windshield Helps Improves Interior Quality

We’ve all had to step into a car or truck after it’s been sitting in a parking lot all day under the sun. Feeling the wave of furnace-like heat hit you in the face the moment you open the door. Being careful not to touch any exposed metal ready to burn the skin. Rushing to turn down the windows and crank up the AC to get the heat out of the car. Yet, still having to wait a considerable amount of time before you can feel comfortable again. A solution to this help you beat the Arizona sun is having XPEL PRIME XR PLUS window film on your vehicle’s windshield.

Besides a panoramic sunroof, the windshield is typically the largest window in a vehicle that is not tinted. Meaning it lets in the most amount of heat. PRIME XR PLUS offers an optically clear film to deflect up to 96% of infrared heat. Reducing the amount of infrared heat helps your vehicle’s interior stay cooler during high temperatures. It also makes it easier for the air conditioning system to cool down the interior faster.

Your vehicle’s air conditioning system will also not need to work as hard to maintain the desired temperature as the outside heat coming in is reduced thanks to the properties in XPEL window film.

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Besides a panoramic sunroof, the windshield is typically the largest window in a vehicle that is not tinted. Meaning it lets in the most amount of heat. PRIME XR PLUS offers an optically clear film to deflect up to 96% of infrared heat. Reducing the amount of infrared heat helps your vehicle’s interior stay cooler during high temperatures. It also makes it easier for the air conditioning system to cool down the interior faster.

Your vehicle’s air conditioning system will also not need to work as hard to maintain the desired temperature as the outside heat coming in is reduced thanks to the properties in XPEL window film.

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How a Windshield Prevents You from Getting Sunburned

Two kinds of glass are used in vehicles for specific purposes and unique construction. Tempered glass is created by heating a piece of glass and then cooling it down rapidly. This process gives the glass a better resistance to impacts and is commonly featured inside and rear windows for its durability. Anyone who’s ever tried to punch through a car’s side window like on TV and in movies, we’ll tell you how strong tempered glass can be.

Windshields use laminated glass. This method involves a layered process of two pieces of glass with a transparent plastic film sandwiched in the middle. In the event of an accident, the plastic film holds the shattered glass together to prevent shards of glass from hitting the front passengers.

This safety film also protects against UVA and UVB rays. More significantly, UVB rays, which is why you can drive all day with the sun beating down on your face, hands, and arms without getting burned, but UVA rays can still penetrate through. UVA rays are the ones that damage your skin and increase the risk of developing skin cancer.

 

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Being Exposed to Harmful UV Rays While Driving

When you drive past a car dealership, you’ll notice that modern SUVs, trucks, and sedans come from the factory with dark rear and back windows. However, front-side windows, sunroofs, and windshields are often left untreated.

According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, ultraviolet rays can very much penetrate through your car’s glass windows, increasing your risk of skin damage and skin cancer. Particularly the left side of our bodies, which is in constant exposure to the sun through side windows with no UV protection. Having quality window film on your car is a matter of safety and improving privacy and interior comfort.

Privacy Without Compromise

Technology in window film for cars has advanced milestones in recent years. The old “darker is better” way of thinking is no longer relevant regarding privacy. It used to be that if you wanted privacy from the outside world, you needed “limo tint,” which came with the drawback of being unable to see at night and the possible legal trouble of having dark window tint depending on state law.

With PRIME XR PLUS window film, you get performance without compromise. You can have the aesthetic and privacy of dark window film without affecting outward visibility. Plus, the added peace of mind that whether you get 5 percent or 70 percent tint on your car, its UV and infrared heat-blocking performance remains at an industry-leading standard.

Is Windshield Film Legal in My State?

It varies from state to state. Some states only allow the top five inches of a windshield. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the general rule is tint on a windshield is allowed, under the condition that at least 70 percent of outdoor light enters the vehicle. However, XPEL’s windshield film is optically clear to meet any state law concerning window film application on vehicle windshields. 

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2023 GMC Yukon Denali Goes Dark with XPEL STEALTH PPF & PRIME XR Window Tint

2023 GMC Yukon Denali with XPEL STEALTH PPF & PRIME XR Window Tint

2023 GMC Yukon Denali Goes Dark with XPEL STEALTH PPF & PRIME XR Window Tint

2023 GMC Yukon Denali with XPEL STEALTH PPF & PRIME XR Window Tint


2023 GMC Yukon Denali

The 2023 GMC Yukon Denali is a top shelf full-size SUV. It offers three rows of spacious leather-wrapped luxury, cutting-edge technology, and a sleek exterior design. However, owning a black GMC Yukon Denali can be a hassle to keep clean. To help reduce the stress, this GMC Denali wears full XPEL satin finish STEALTH PPF. In addition, its glass has been treated with PRIME XR PLUS window tint. The practical benefit of having these products on the luxury SUV is a new look with industry leading protection against paint damage and harmful UV rays.

2023 GMC Yukon Denali with XPEL STEALTH PPF & PRIME XR Window Tint

XPEL satin finish STEALTH PPF offers a dual-purpose role of protecting a vehicle’s clearcoat while changing its appearance. This self-healing film helps preserve a vehicle’s exterior paint against scratches, chips, and other debris. However, STEALTH PPF covers a vehicle’s glossy clear coat in a satin finish. As a result, this 2023 Yukon Denali left our install shop wearing a sleek, understated look with the peace of mind of providing unparalleled protection.

In addition to STEALTH PPF, PRIME XR PLUS window tint offers interior protection for the GMC Yukon Denali. Window tint enhances the vehicle’s appearance and provides several practical benefits. PRIME XR PLUS is a high-performance window tint that blocks up to 98% of infrared heat and 99.9% of harmful UV rays.

This helps keep the interior of the Yukon Denali cooler and protects the vehicle’s upholstery from fading and cracking under direct sun exposure. In addition, PRIME XR PLUS window tint provides enhanced privacy and security, making it harder for outsiders to see inside the vehicle.

2023 GMC Yukon Denali with XPEL STEALTH PPF & PRIME XR Window Tint

XPEL Ceramic Coating & PPF

XPEL ceramic coating‘s hydrophobic properties make it difficult for elements like rain and mud to slick on. Moreover, when it comes time for a car wash, the ceramic coating reduces the need for scrubbing and elbow grease. Instead, pollutants and grime wash off without removing the high gloss shine.

 

ULTIMATE PLUS paint protection film is transparent and seemingly unnoticeable. It acts as a barrier between your vehicle’s paintwork and potential damage. In addition, its self-healing properties mean light damage to the film vanishes when exposed to direct sunlight. As a result, surface areas protected with PPF maintain a deep-gloss shine and no unsightly swirl marks. 

2023 GMC Yukon Denali with XPEL STEALTH PPF & PRIME XR Window Tint

New Look and Quality Paint Protection in One with XPEL STEALTH PPF

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New Porsche 718 GT4 RS Protected with ULTIMATE PLUS PPF 10 MIL

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New Porsche 718 GT4 RS Gets Track Ready with XPEL ULTIMATE PLUS PPF 10 MIL

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2023 Porsche 718 GT4 RS

An extraordinary Porsche visited our install shop this week. This 2023 Porsche 718 GT4 RS is a 493 horsepower track seeking missile on wheels. Developed using parts from its larger sibling, the 911 GT3, this new Porsche 718 GT4 RS has all the bells and whistles. We loved having it at our shop, providing visual simulation while we worked. The owner plans on using this GT4 RS for what it was built to do, meaning hunt for the apex at the local track. So, we protected this new street legal racer with full XPEL ULTIMATE PLUS PPF 10MIL and followed it up with full FUSION PLUS ceramic coating.

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With ULTIMATE PLUS 10 MIL, the higher-grade thickness of the film provides extra strength paint protection. It will help protect the Porsche’s high-risk areas like the hood, front splitter, headlights, and carbon fiber components. ULTIMATE PLUS 10 MIL is the strongest film XPEL provides. As a result, it’s an ideal film for protecting vehicles against road debris. It’s a popular PPF option for track day and off-road enthusiasts alike, as it can also help safeguard bumpers, fenders, and front grilles during all-terrain driving.

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Once the PPF was applied, we treated the Porsche’s blue and black accented paint with FUSION PLUS ceramic coating. The coating’s hydrophobic properties will enhance the paint’s color depth, help repel water, and prevent contaminants from etching. A benefit to have when it comes time to wash and clean the car after a day at the track.

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EXTRA STRENGTH ULTIMATE PLUS PPF 10 MIL

XPEL ULTIMATE PLUS PPF 10 MIL is a premium, high-performing protective film that provides maximum protection to a vehicle’s paintwork. What sets it apart from standard PPF is its thickness – 10 mils, or approximately 0.25mm – which makes it one of the thickest and most durable PPFs available. This thickness enables it to absorb impacts and resist damage from rocks, road debris, and other hazards that can cause scratches, dings, and chips on a vehicle’s paint.

The ULTIMATE PLUS PPF 10 MIL is also designed with a self-healing topcoat that can repair minor scratches and swirl marks on its own, ensuring that the film maintains its clear, glossy appearance over time.

Protect Your Vehicle with ULTIMATE PLUS 10 MIL, the Strongest PPF Around

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2021 Mustang Shelby GT350R Protected with XPEL PPF & Window Tint

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2021 Mustang Shelby GT350R Protected with XPEL PPF & Window Tint

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2021 Mustang Shelby GT350R

The 2021 Shelby Mustang GT350R is an instant classic. Its 526 horsepower Voodoo a 5.2-liter flat-plane crank V8 engine, track-focused suspension, and sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires make the Shelby GT350R a force to be reckoned with on the track and street. However, before this GT350R could hit either one, it needed to be protected with XPEL PPF and window tint.

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We treated the famed Shelby GT350R with a full front ‘clear bra’ using self-healing ULTIMATE PLUS PPF and tinted its rear and side glass with UV protective PRIME XR PLUS window film. While the PPF works to prevent damage to the Mustang’s front end, PRIME XR PLUS will help keep harmful UV rays and uncomfortable infrared heat out of the interior.

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PRIME XR Plus window tint is designed to protect interiors against 99 percent of harmful UV rays. Moreover, XPEL tint helps increase interior comfort by deflecting 98 percent of infrared heat. Besides giving a vehicle an enhanced look, the dark tint does not affect outward visibility inside the vehicle. 

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ULTIMATE PLUS paint protection film is transparent and seemingly unnoticeable. It acts as a barrier between your vehicle’s paintwork and potential damage. In addition, its self-healing properties mean light damage to the film vanishes when exposed to direct sunlight. As a result, surface areas protected with PPF maintain a deep-gloss shine and no unsightly swirl marks. 

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2023 Genesis GV80 Gains Style & Protection with Full STEALTH PPF

2023 Genesis GV80 full stealth ppf

2023 Genesis GV80 Gains Style & Protection with Full STEALTH PPF

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2023 Genesis GV80 AWD

Silver has a way of standing out in the scenic backdrop of the Arizona landscape. The contrast of its metallic hue against the iconic shades of orange, red, brown, and purple. This new Genesis GV80 SUV is a prime example. When it arrived at our installation shop, it sported a lush, glossy silver paintwork. After fitting the SUV with full XPEL STEALTH PPF, its appearance changed. It now wears a slick satin finish that adds another level of premium to its contemporary design.

2023 Genesis GV80 full stealth ppf

 

Our expertly trained XPEL installers applied STEALTH PPF to the entire exterior of the Genesis GV80. From the roof to the bumper, each panel on the vehicle received a tailored cut piece of satin finish PPF. Applying PPF one section at a time makes the process more efficient by not wasting material. In addition, it makes replacing worn or damaged PPF easier and cost effective. But more importantly, it allows the PPF to blend seamlessly with the vehicle’s bodywork for virtually unnoticeable results.

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This Genesis GV80 looks like it left the factory with a satin finish paint option. But, best of all, its original gloss paintwork is protected and preserved under the layer of PPF. Besides offering a new look, STEALTH PPF provides the same industry leading protection as ULTIMATE PLUS PPF. It helps protect surfaces against sun damage, paint chipping, and chemical pollutants like bird droppings and road tar.

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XPEL Window Film, Ceramic Coating & PPF

PRIME XR Plus window tint is designed to protect interiors against 99 percent of harmful UV rays. Moreover, XPEL tint helps increase interior comfort by deflecting 98 percent of infrared heat. Besides giving a vehicle an enhanced look, the dark tint does not affect outward visibility inside the vehicle. 

XPEL ceramic coating‘s hydrophobic properties make it difficult for elements like rain and mud to slick on. Moreover, when it comes time for a car wash, the ceramic coating reduces the need for scrubbing and elbow grease. Instead, pollutants and grime wash off without removing the high gloss shine.

 

ULTIMATE PLUS paint protection film is transparent and seemingly unnoticeable. It acts as a barrier between your vehicle’s paintwork and potential damage. In addition, its self-healing properties mean light damage to the film vanishes when exposed to direct sunlight. As a result, surface areas protected with PPF maintain a deep-gloss shine and no unsightly swirl marks. 

2023 Genesis GV80 full stealth ppf

Give Your Vehicle a New Look and Quality Paint Protection in One with XPEL PPF

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2022 Porsche Macan Gets Hydrophobic with FUSION PLUS Ceramic Coating

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2022 Porsche Macan Gets Hydrophobic with FUSION PLUS Ceramic Coating

Porsche Macan fusion plus ceramic coating

2022 Porsche Macan

Among all the small pleasures in life, few measure to having a clean vehicle. Seeing your car reflect the surroundings with a mirror shine can turn a frown upside. But maintaining a car clean in today’s unpredictable world can be easier said than done – without help. Routine car washes and Sunday morning detailing used to be the only ways to keep a vehicle clean. Now, XPEL FUSION PLUS ™ ceramic coating offers a solution to lowering the labor of car washing while enhancing the shine.  

Porsche Macan fusion plus ceramic coating

This 2022 Porsche Macan sports SUV came to us to have its paint and glass protected with FUSION PLUS ceramic coating. The hydrophobic properties in XPEL ceramic coating create a slick surface for pollutants like rain, bugs, and mud from sticking to the paint. In addition, when applied to a vehicle’s windshield, raindrops fall and slide off for better visibility. 

Porsche Macan fusion plus ceramic coating

Lastly, the Porsche’s paint, wheels, and glass received a layer of FUSION PLUS ™ ceramic coating. As a result, the entire exterior is protected in a hydrophobic layer to help enhance a car’s shine while making it easier to clean. 

Porsche Macan fusion plus ceramic coating

PRIME XR Plus window tint is designed to protect interiors against 99 percent of harmful UV rays. Moreover, XPEL tint helps increase interior comfort by deflecting 98 percent of infrared heat. Besides giving a vehicle an enhanced look, the dark tint does not affect outward visibility inside the vehicle. 

XPEL ceramic coating‘s hydrophobic properties make it difficult for elements like rain and mud to slick on. Moreover, when it comes time for a car wash, the ceramic coating reduces the need for scrubbing and elbow grease. Instead, pollutants and grime wash off without removing the high gloss shine.

 

ULTIMATE PLUS paint protection film is transparent and seemingly unnoticeable. It acts as a barrier between your vehicle’s paintwork and potential damage. In addition, its self-healing properties mean light damage to the film vanishes when exposed to direct sunlight. As a result, surface areas protected with PPF maintain a deep-gloss shine and no unsightly swirl marks. 

Porsche Macan fusion plus ceramic coating

Need to Protect Your SUV from Unwanted Scratches and Swirl Marks? XPEL Scottsdale Can Help

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Porsche 911 Turbo S Protected with XPEL PPF, Window Tint & Ceramic Coating

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2022 Porsche 911 Turbo S

The Arizona climate is ideal for keeping rust away from your vehicle. However, the same benefits translate poorly to a car’s paint and upholstery. One doesn’t have to drive far in Scottsdale to see a vehicle suffering from sun damage. Clear coat flaking off, paint color fading into a corrosive brown, and interior dashboards cracking under the heat. However, XPEL PPF and window tint can help prevent wear and tear on a car from sun exposure. 

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This stunning Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo S received a triple paint protection service. First, we started by applying PRIME XR PLUS ™ window tint to all its glass. Then, we used ULTIMATE PLUS ™ PPF on the entire exterior, including the headlights and rear wing. 

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Lastly, the Porsche’s paint, wheels, and glass received a layer of FUSION PLUS ™ ceramic coating. As a result, the entire exterior is protected in a hydrophobic layer to help enhance a car’s shine while making it easier to clean. 

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PRIME XR Plus window tint is designed to protect interiors against 99 percent of harmful UV rays. Moreover, XPEL tint helps increase interior comfort by deflecting 98 percent of infrared heat. Besides giving a vehicle an enhanced look, the dark tint does not affect outward visibility inside the vehicle. 

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XPEL ceramic coating‘s hydrophobic properties make it difficult for elements like rain and mud to slick on. Moreover, when it comes time for a car wash, the ceramic coating reduces the need for scrubbing and elbow grease. Instead, pollutants and grime wash off without removing the high gloss shine.

 

ULTIMATE PLUS paint protection film is transparent and seemingly unnoticeable. It acts as a barrier between your vehicle’s paintwork and potential damage. In addition, its self-healing properties mean light damage to the film vanishes when exposed to direct sunlight. As a result, surface areas protected with PPF maintain a deep-gloss shine and no unsightly swirl marks. 

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Need to Protect Your Porsche Against the Sun? XPEL Can Help

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