Topic overview
Fade reduction window film
Window film blocks most UV and can reduce visible light and heat — all contributors to fading. It reduces fading; it doesn't stop it.
Key points
- UV is only one cause of fading.
- Films that also cut visible light help more.
- Shades and rotation still matter.
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