Once you have decided on the type of film you want to have installed on your car, you will need to select the tinting shade. Tastes differ and films come in an enormous spectrum of shades, offering from 0 to 100% dimming.



Most drivers opt for films offering 60 to 80% dimming at the rear of the vehicle, in line with the factory glass tinting offers. These tints offer the maximum “shade” effect in the sunny period while, on the other hand, not causing visibility issues on cloudy days or at night. However, this only pertains to quality films like Llumar films, which allow for high transparency of visible light while simultaneously reflecting harmful solar radiation.

Regardless which shade you pick among the quality films, the degree of heat and UV protection is almost identical in light as in darker films. Many believe that only darker tints protect from heat and UV radiation, which was true at the beginning, when the production of car tints began in nineteen seventies using dye technology. In higher quality films, such as metal, aluminium or ceramic-based films which are currently on the market, a high level of heat and UV protection is achieved even with completely transparent films.

In terms of driver level windows, the recommended shade is 30% dimming. This dimming level is in line with the legislation, i.e. the Rulebook on Classification of Motor and Tow Vehicles and Technical Conditions for Vehicles in Traffic, which came into force in April 2012. According to this rulebook, all glass surfaces behind the post (rear side windows and rear windshield) can be subsequently dimmed without limitation, while driver-level glass windows can be dimmed up to 30%. In vehicles with factory-tinted windows, the lightest shade of Llumar films (which offers the same heat and UV protection as the darker shades) completely matches the legislative framework of up to 30% dimming.

Due to climate change, tinted glass has become a part of the necessary equipment for all drivers. Even associations of dermatologists world wide and the Skin Cancer Foundation recommend these films as part of the protection program from harmful solar radiation.

In addition to heat protection, the films enhance the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle so it is no wonder that many leading car manufacturers showcase their new models with tinted glasses in their advertisements.