Standard vs ceramic tintThree films, one decision
The choice is usually budget and heat. Carbon sits between dyed film and ceramic. The service pages are where you ask for a film.
| Standard dye | Carbon | Ceramic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat | Modest | Better than dye | Strongest of the three |
| UV | Some, product dependent | Some, product dependent | The usual reason people ask about UV film |
| Fade | Dye can turn purple | Color holds longer | Color holds longer |
| Night view | Darker shades look darker from inside too | Matte, even | Often clearer from the driver’s seat at a similar VLT |
| Signals | Non-metallic | Non-metallic | Non-metallic |
| Price tier | Lowest | Middle | Highest |
Who each film is for
Choose standard dyed film when the car will not stay with you and the goal is a darker cabin at the lowest tier. Choose carbon film when you want the color to stay put and you do not need the strongest heat rejection. Choose ceramic when the car sits in the sun and you want infrared performance.
Types of car window tint that are not on the menu
Polarized car tint, in the sunglasses sense, is not a product sold here. Window film is not polarized lenses. Mirror tint, chrome tint, and reflective film are not offered. Texas also limits front-window reflectance to 25%. A brand-name series such as a specific 3M ceramic line is not claimed; the quote names the film that will be installed.
Shade is a second choice
Film type does not pick the percentage. A ceramic 5% and a dyed 5% are both too dark for Texas front doors. Read car tint percentages after you pick the film, then ask for a quote.