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Summer is well and truly here and with it warnings of high UV exposure. Automotive glass will only reject around 60% of UV rays and that includes the darkened privacy glass found on the rear windows many new vehicles.

Having a good quality reverse camera installed into your vehicle is almost a must these days. Not only can it prevent those annoying car park accidents, it provides peace of mind when there are children around.

It is now legal in Queensland to have the rear windows in your passenger car tinted to 20% providing the vehicle has 2 external side view mirrors.

Good quality window tint can stop 99% of UVA and UVB rays and depending on the type of film can offer a SPF value similar to sunscreens. Ask any truckie and they will tell you how well window tint stops their right arm from being burnt.

Mastertint offers a range of vehicle protection packages to keep your car looking like new with little effort. We can apply window tint to keep heat and UV out of the car and off your skin, protecting you and your loved ones from sunburn.

At Mastertint we take protection seriously. Not only do we offer window tint, paint protection and fabric and leather protection, we also offer a range of in-car black box recorders.

Having your home windows tinted is often an overlooked aspect of improving your home. Residential window films are often more durable and can reject more heat and glare than automotive films.

It is common these days to find more and more vehicles with leather or PU leather seats and trims. This adds a great look to the car, but if not cared for properly leather upholstery can soon begin to dry out, discolour and even crack. It doesn’t matter if you have genuine leather seats or synthetic leather; we recommend both have a leather protection product applied and sooner the better.

Old and bubbled window tint can be a problem on a vehicle. It can affect vision and may be need to be removed to pass a road worthy. Removing old window tint can be a challenge so we have listed some tips to help make it easier.

There are different factors to consider here, but the short answer is yes. All quality paint protection products protect the vehicles paint from fading and oxidising. They also protect the paint from industrial fallout and allow dirt, bugs and other contaminates to be easily washed away.

The hotter months are behind us, but the sun’s rays still shine through with substantial UV. Many people hold off on tinting their new car until the warmer months come around, but window tint not only provides heat rejection it also offers 99% UV reduction too.

Purchasing a new car can be a big decision with factors such as make and model, features and quality. Another important factor is re-sale value. Some cars hold their value better than others, but it is important to look after your new car to keep it looking brand new for as long as possible. This is where car protection products can be of great value.

Those hot Gold Coast summers are perfect for relaxing by the beach or in a pool, but it’s a different story when it comes to driving. Even with the air-con cranked up at full volume, driving in the sun can still expose you to harmful UV rays and unpleasant glare. Not to mention the feeling of returning to your car that’s been sitting out in the sun all day – you might as well be climbing into an oven sometimes!

Give your home or office the full Mastertint treatment and you can save on air-con and heating bills while increasing your privacy and security 24 hours a day, 365 days a week.

Summer is almost here and the heat can already be felt. Don’t put up with the hot sun burning your arm and face while driving to work or the beach this summer.

A Mastertint window film can stop up to 99% of UV rays and up to 83% heat from the sun from entering your car, helping keep you cool and safe during your daily commutes and longer trips.