The science of vehicular safety has been evolving since the dawn of the automobile. We take seat belts, anti-lock brakes and air bags for granted these days, but each of these technologies was born from the persistent desire to reduce accident fatalities and injuries on the road. If we look at virtually any vehicle today, it is furnished with an abundance of mechanisms aimed to heighten safety – from automatic headlamps to traction control to lane departure systems. These driver-assistance technologies enhance convenience but also save lives.
“Do it Yourself” commonly known as DIY, is the method of building, modifying or repairing something without the help of experts or professionals. There are various motivations for the DIY approach to projects including financial benefits, lack of product availability or the need for customization. For someone skilled in a particular craft, such as automotive repair for example, garage-based tinkering can often save you money and be categorized as a hobby to some extent. However, fixing an engine is not like decorating your own gingerbread house – you will need specialized tools, extensive knowledge of the engine you intend to work on, and time - possibly a LOT of time.
Window film is a thin laminate film coating that can be installed on the interior of glass surfaces in automobiles, boats and buildings. Many different types of films are available from a variety of manufacturers, with polyester being among the most common. It provides transparency, tensile strength, retains its shape with minimal shrinkage over time, and is able to accept a variety of surface-applied or embedded substances such as pigments, dyes, ultraviolet inhibitors, and more.