Windshield Skin Super Stretch
Easy to Install
At a Glance
99% UV Blocking
Self-Healing
Hydrophobic
Impact-Resistant
Optically Clear
Windshield Skin Super Stretch is available in 8-mil and 12-mil thicknesses.
Super Stretch SS8 | Super Stretch XP12 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Material Construction | TPU (Urethane) | TPU (Urethane) | |
Thickness | 8 mils | 12 mils | |
# of Layers | 1 | 1 | |
Optical Clarity | 98% | 98% | |
Visible Light Transmission | 96% | 95% | |
Heat Shrinking Required | No | No | |
Training Required | No | No | |
Warranty | Yes | Yes | |
Average Installation Time | 20 Minues | 20 Minutes |
How Do Urethane Films Compare to Polyester?
Urethane-based windshield protection films offer one major advantage over their polyester counterparts - ease of installation.
ATPU films are much easier to install than PET as they require no heat shrinking and just lay into place. The average installation time of a urethane installation is 20 minutes per windshield as compared to up to two hours for polyester.
However, polyester films offer better impact resistance and optical clarity.
Mil for mil, PET-based films offer better impact resistance when compared to ATPU-based films. That translates into more protection for the windshield. To offer a similar level of protection with a urethane-based film, the thickness of the material needs to be increased. For example, the protection afforded by a 4-mil thick PET film can be achieved by an 8-mil or thicker ATPU film.
A polyester film tends to offer better optical clarity than a urethane-based film of the same thickness. As ATPU-based windshield protection films tend to be thicker than their PET-based counterparts, the disparity in optical clarity is further increased.
Side by Side Comparison
Urethane/ATPU | Polyester/PET | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Product Name | Super Stretch | Peel-Away | |
Thickness | 8 or 12 mils | 2, 4, or 6 mils | |
# of Layers | 1 | 1, 2, or 3 | |
Average Installation Time | +++ | + | |
Impact Resistance | ++ | +++ | |
Optical Clarity | ++ | +++ |
Getting Started with Windshield Skin
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*Please contact the manufacturer of your vehicle to verify that the addition of windshield protection film does not interfere with any onboard systems such as anti-collision, lane departure, auto pilot, etc.
**Please check with all local, state, and federal laws regarding the legality of the application of windshield protection film to your vehicle.
***Windshield protection film is temporary in nature and clarity will diminish over time. Remove the film as soon as visibility is compromised.
