Adding a marine tint to your boat or yacht can greatly enhance not only the aesthetics of your vessel but also its performance. With the right window tint, you can block out solar energy, harmful UV rays, and dangerous infrared rays. By reducing their ability to penetrate, you can decrease the speed of fading of your boat’s interior furnishings, keep the internal climate’s sustained level, improve your optics to lessen eye fatigue, and also protect yourself from the damaging effects of sun exposure.
Because there are so many brand options to be explored, it can be difficult to narrow down which tint is ideal for you. There are so many variations on performance specs and levels of intensity for each tint type, as well as restrictions within your locale to be considered and more. Here are five tips for navigating the tinting landscape.
Knowing Your Options
Get to know your options. You can start by exploring your solar marine tint options online and familiarizing yourself with the various tinting brands, reading reviews, and looking at photos to gauge whether or not the specific tint will suit your style. Once you have a rough idea of which tints meet your needs, search for a dealer who can give you an in-person glimpse at the tint of interest.
Studying and Understanding Your State’s Laws
Understand your state’s laws. While surveying your options, keep in mind that each state has its own regulations and restrictions on the permissible tinting level. Most states only legislate the boat’s windshield or captain’s cabin windows, but an authorized dealer within your state will know specifically which tints are off-limits.
Check the Performance Specs
Explore performance specs. Search for performance specifications for the marine tints and brands you are interested in to see how their varying levels of intensity will impact the performance of the tint. Look at reflectivity, UV blockage, infrared blockage, and solar energy filtering.
Ceramic Tint Might Be a Good Option
Consider going with a ceramic-based tint. The Huper Optik nano-ceramic tint is a great option for those seeking a tint that is of high performance, durable, and guaranteed not to discolor and will not disrupt signal strength. Because boats see some of the harshest weather conditions and are exposed to salt from the ocean, it’s important to opt for the most durable tint on the market to ensure longevity.
Let a Pro Do It
Have a pro install your tint. There is an option for installing your tint independently, but having a pro install ensures there are no flaws, especially on your boat’s curved windows. The best tinting brands have unique application technologies that require special tools, and a DIY tint will have nowhere near the same standards for quality of performance.
We are happy to provide you with our expert advice and assist you in tackling your tinting project! Consult with us today to begin your marine tint search process!