Landtek Instruments Window Tint Meter Visual Light Transmission 30mm Tester

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The Inspector 2 is accurate within plus or minus 2% and is not affected by humidity or stray light. The person who inspects your tint should write a brief affidavit stating that they inspected your tint and found it met the requirements of the law. The affidavit should also explain how they inspected the tint and what authority they have to complete such an inspection.

It’s important to determine which side of the film has the adhesive. Do not remove the adhesive liner. In this step you’re not installing the tint, you’re using the outside of the glass as a template. Starting at the passenger front-side window: You can measure the tint percentage of a window by using a tint meter. This will calculate the visible light transmitted.

It works on Roll down Windows only!Place it on the window and within 1 second you will have the exact measurement of the VLT. Car window tint measuring devices work by measuring the visible light transmission of automotive glass as well as flat glass. Most tint meters today are portable and compact, making it easy to transport around if you need to frequently test various vehicles. Thoroughly clean around the window trim, seals, gaskets and any nooks and crannies that could be hiding dirt or grime. Completely dry the glass with the squeegee and dry microfiber cloths. Wrap a cloth around your squeegee to dry under the window trim and seals. Size the Tint Film Hiring a less-than-reputable installation company, or one that doesn’t specialize in residential window tinting. Think about your motivation, safety and above all your state’s tint laws before choosing the type and VLT percentage.

Install window tint in a clean, dry, shaded, dust-free area — working in a garage is best. Be patient and don’t rush. Carefully follow all steps to do the job properly. It may take 30 minutes or longer to correctly install window film on each side window. This window tint is characterized by carbon content which improves its durability. The “color stable” refers to the long-lasting dyes used in the process. Ceramic Tint Working during night time or in dark places too! No need to worry about its usage only in the daytime or sunlight! Pro tip: A heat gun can help remove air bubbles, excess water and stretch the film to properly fit curved windows. Don’t get too close or keep the heat gun on one section too long. Too much heat can damage the film. Its Auto calibration feature activates every time it is used. No need to worry about a wrong reading.

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In a metalized tint, metals are applied evenly to a transparent polyester film. The type of metal applied during a metalized tint will influence the color and performance of the final product. Shading Coefficient With a warranty of 1 year you can return the product at any time if anything unexpected happens with it! Large spray bottle full of soapy water — you’ll need at least a gallon, so premix two tablespoons of dish detergent with a gallon of warm water; With the adhesive side facing you, leaving plenty of overhang, completely cover the entire outside of the window.

It depends on your solar exposure. “The more sun that comes through the windows, the more energy savings from the film,” says Faith. “So South, West and East windows are the first ones to film.”Car window tint testers are extremely accurate often calculating anywhere from within 1 percent of the light transmittance to within a tenth of a percentage point depending on the exact model you use. The accuracy comes from measuring the visible light transmittance (ie light transmittance), infrared rejection rate, and ultraviolet rejection rate of automobile glass. Through measurement, the tint test can display the transmission degree percentage of the car glass film as light passes through it. How do you use a tint meter? Tint Meter Inspector 2 with its two piece measurement device has the ability to measure all car windows , not just roll down windows. But wait: Are you having visions of a peeling, bubbling mess on a car window? Don’t worry. Today’s home tint isn’t like what came on that sweet early ’80s sedan.