What is all the talk and difference between metallic and non-metallic films?
• A: Non metallic films were the first technology of films introduced into the market some 30+ years ago. Non metallic films of this area were made up of a dyed component to give the film its colored and dark look. As time past the problems with this process became obvious. Similar to a shirt left on the cloths line for years at a time the dyed component of the film would also be affected by the harsh Australian sun and UV rays. This would cause the film color to fade over time. The Adhesive technology back then was also effect and would sometimes break down and cause that bubbling effect. Traditionally the warranty given on this first range of films was 1 -5yrs. In the late eighties and early nineties the introduction of a metal layer into window films and the advances in window film adhesive technology began to take hold. The introduction of metallic films became known as a higher quality alternative both from a performance and long lasting point of view. The metal content would enab
