Riverstyx Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Simple question: Would UV protection film on a window help protect cigars from sunlight? Or is it useless? Longer question: I have cigars in a walk-in humidor with glass french doors. There is another window to the outside of the house that is closed most of the time; however, there are times I'd like to open it, which would potentially cause sunlight to reach my french doors and hence precious cigars. Will UV protection on the walk-in humidor french doors do anything to protect them? Would it do a lot to protect them? Any other solutions? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Why not just apply the film and not worry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cayman17 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Light and heat damage wine, so I would apply the film for peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverstyx Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 30 minutes ago, BrightonCorgi said: Why not just apply the film and not worry? I'm worried that if I apply the film I still have to worry! My precious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverstyx Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 28 minutes ago, Cayman17 said: Light and heat damage wine, so I would apply the film for peace of mind. So the heat is not a problem (it has its own cooling unit). I'm just wondering if it's actual light or is it the UV rays that light gives off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesKPolkEsq Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Flavor molecular structures are mostly poly-cyclic hydrocarbons, which are particularly susceptible to UV light. You should be keeping them in the dark for maximum longevity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBird55 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Just keep them in the boxes they came in, closed. No worries 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandboy Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 30 minutes ago, Riverstyx said: I'm worried that if I apply the film I still have to worry! This has “The Worry Song” by Joe Walsh written all over it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cayman17 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 34 minutes ago, Riverstyx said: So the heat is not a problem (it has its own cooling unit). I'm just wondering if it's actual light or is it the UV rays that light gives off? I was referring to sunlight so yes, I would be concerned about uv rays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby07 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I’ve never heard of light hurting a cigar, and I’ve never seen a discussion about it anywhere. I’m sure if it were a problem somebody would have mentioned it on some web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MD Puffer Posted May 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2019 I’ve found that changing the cigars into ash permanently protects them from UV light. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Think about what sunlight can do to a deck or siding of a house. Car paint. Interior furnishings through windows. I'd never considered it because I don't store my cigars (or wine) that way. I think you are right to be concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverstyx Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 Perhaps I’ll just cover the cigars in sunscreen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 17 hours ago, Riverstyx said: Perhaps I’ll just cover the cigars in sunscreen. SPF 5000 If you can't or don't want to move the humidor, and if it wouldn't spoil the look or decor, some double sided cloth mounted inside the doors - light facing out, dark facing in. I've heard of sun grown wrappers, but never sun aged wrappers - maybe you're on to something.... Or maybe.... ©®™C45! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dageshi Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Visited one of the high end stores in london, think it was Davidoff or Dunhill. I remember they had the cigars out in a display with examples of each next to each other for reference. And they were all bleached and anemic looking because each display had its own florescent light directly above it. So yeah, direct sunlight for long periods would definitely be a bad idea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 You're not keeping the cigars in their boxes closed? Or are you selling singles on display? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMcLean68 Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 I have definitely in the past seen pictures of old cigars stored for a long time in a humidor, where the parts of cigars exposed to light for very long periods have had their wrappers bleached by UV, in only the areas exposed to light. If I could find a link I would put it here, but I can't seem to find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booyaa Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 I'm worried that if I apply the film I still have to worry! My precious!Oddest thing I have read in a long time!!Sent from my Swift 2 Plus using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsubtown Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Classic style over function. Get some NCs and put Cuban bands on them. Let the sun eat those up while your CC are safely behind the cigar shield of Gurkas or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverstyx Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 13 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said: You're not keeping the cigars in their boxes closed? Or are you selling singles on display? I will likely keep some boxes open for display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby07 Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 36 minutes ago, Riverstyx said: I will likely keep some boxes open for display. Light does affect things, but it takes a LONG time. I’d imagine that your display cigars will be smoked before that happens, unless you’re setting up a museum. And your original post says your window will be closed most of the time. Unless there are other factors that you haven’t described, it seems that logically and intuitively you have nothing to worry about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJRPorter Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Use the film or tint or whatever it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BuzzArd Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 My guy tells me that the ones I buy from him in these boxes all have UV protective “glass” preinstalled. He advises me to only buy from him to avoid any UV related issues.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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