What Are the Most Popular Colors and Shades for Car Window Tinting?

Wells PPF & WF Blogger • November 3, 2021

Are you weighing up which color and shade you want your car window tinting? This guide will talk you through the most popular options.

Car Window Tinting

Do you know that drivers in the U.S. have recorded a higher skin cancer rate on their left sides due to exposure to UV rays while driving?


This may seem like a dramatic statement because let’s face it, how can you get burnt while driving your car? It is not the sunburn itself that causes problems - it is the UV rays that pass through the glass that cause skin cancers and premature aging.


Luckily, there is a simple solution to this worrying statistic, and that is car window tinting. If this is something you would like to consider investing in, keep reading to find out more about window tinting. 

Reasons for Car Window Tinting

There are several reasons that people invest in car window tints. While the most obvious is to lower the risk of skin cancer caused by UV rays, there are other reasons why:


  • Aesthetics
  • Comfort
  • Privacy and security


Tinted windows just appeal to some people; they are a way to ensure that their car stands out from all the others around it. Along with the aesthetics comes the comfort - during the summer months, tint helps keep the interior of your car cool and you along with it.


Having the sun streaming into your car for hours at a time can also take its toll on the interior of your vehicle. This will result in faded and brittle upholstery and other materials due to sun damage. 

Other Window Tinting 

Some home and business owners are opting for the tinted window route on their residential or commercial properties as well as their vehicles. Tinted windows offer several benefits in your home and business spaces, including:


  • Energy efficiency due to control of how much warmth comes in
  • Protection on the interior furniture and finishings
  • Employee comfort due to less glare
  • Safety and security 
  • Added privacy
  • Uniform look from the outside


With so many practical and aesthetic benefits, it's clear to see why window tinting is so prevalent. 

Tinting Your Windows

There are several shades and tints you can go with if you have decided to do your windows. Just remember to check your state's laws regarding tinting before you move ahead with the job.


Tinting can also be done as a DIY project if you have some patience and take a lot of care with it. You can buy precut kits or rolls of less expensive film and give a more generous margin for errors if they happen. 


Remember that cheaper is not always better when it comes to tinting. The less expensive options can fade and change color with time, and while they may look great, they lose their effectiveness after a while. 


Some films have ceramic particles, some have carbon or metals. The ceramic option is the most expensive, but it is also the most effective and durable choice. The top colors when it comes to tints are black, grey, charcoal, bronze, and gold.

Tinted Windows

Whether you are considering car window tinting or looking into options for your properties, the benefits are all the same: comfort, aesthetics, privacy, and security. A worthwhile investment no matter the reason.


If you would like more information on tinting your windows or the most suitable colors to opt for, contact us today and our friendly team at Wells Paint Protection and Window Film will answer your questions. 

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