Should I try Llumar clear film next?

[Guest nichole87]

Hello,

I had Johnson clear film put on my windshield last winter because to help help protect my skin. I still feel like I'm getting uv rays because my face and hands are darker. I couldn't find a tint shop that had a UV meter to confirm this but I'm pretty sure that's what's happening. Should I try Llumar next?

Any information would be appreciated!

Thank you!

[blade]

well the windshield laminate blocks the majority of UV rays anyway. so any film put on will basically eliminate UV rays. i don't thinking switching films is gonna make a difference.

[The ///Man]

You could try the UV Shield Llumar that blocks 99.9% UV as opposed to most films, 99%.

[blade]

llumar's air blue 80 would give you more heat rejection.

[Guest ORIGINAL]

Maybe you could post some pics of your face and hands, before and after to see if the film is faulty or the problem is somewhere else

[Fiveofeen]

I find it so discouraging that so few shops will invest the money to purchase a UV meter.

They are money in the bank! Selling on UV is a huge market we are all missing out on right now, think of the amount of money spent on skin care and the amount damage UV exposure does to the body. Right now most people seek window film for privacy, looks or heat rejection. There are so many people out there who would gladly get window film if they only knew what it was capable of doing.

[blade]

but...when it comes to a windshield application like this it doesn't really make much sense to me. the laminate blocks most of the UV anyway. i totally understand what you're saying Tim and agree 100%. but with windshield application....not so much.

[vquestfilms.com]

I find it so discouraging that so few shops will invest the money to purchase a UV meter.

They are money in the bank! Selling on UV is a huge market we are all missing out on right now, think of the amount of money spent on skin care and the amount damage UV exposure does to the body. Right now most people seek window film for privacy, looks or heat rejection. There are so many people out there who would gladly get window film if they only knew what it was capable of doing.

I understand that UV inhibitors won´t last too long, they also don´t filter all the UV rays, so personally I don´t push UV as a priority since I don´t want clients get false impression

That is correct. They are actually UV absorbers. An inhibitor is what they use in personal care products like sunscreens. Absorbers wear out in time depending on where they are located in the film structure. I'm sure the same is true with windshield laminates but I have never seen any published data on how long they hold up.

[jh812]

Think of it this way though how many dashboards have you seen that were all cracked up? I don't know if that is from the uv rays or the heat but none the less some film would have to help.

[TintWizard]

llumar's air blue 80 would give you more heat rejection.

I have this on my windshield , this stuff rocks You wouldnt even know it's on , it's totally safe for night driving , 99.9% uv , it does make a difference . A great sell to anyone with or afraid of skin cancer, with the bonus of over 40% heat rejection. For what it's worth, this stuff is an easy upsell for anyone with a sunroof...you can actually enjoy the sun coming in without the sun beating the craap out of you.