Automotive tinting specifics
Rain Sensor Window
The rain sensor window is the small unfilmed area on the windscreen behind the rearview mirror that allows the rain sensor to detect moisture and trigger automatic wipers.
Rain sensors use an infrared beam to detect water droplets on the windscreen. The sensor reads through a clear glass area, often combined with the ambient light sensor in a single housing.
Aftermarket film over the rain sensor area can cause false readings: wipers triggering in dry conditions, or failing to trigger in rain. Cutting the film accurately to fit leaves a precise opening around the sensor; Infratint custom-cuts each panel by hand to clear it cleanly.
In Singapore tropical conditions where automatic wipers see heavy use, preserving rain sensor function matters more than in cooler markets.
