Window Tint Buying Guide

Which Type of Window Tint is Right for You?

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If you’re considering which window tint is best for your car, you have a few options to choose from, including dyed, carbon, and ceramic tint. All are extremely high quality, but each type has its own advantage, so it is important to understand the differences and choose the one that’s right for you. Let’s break down the pros and cons of each type.

Before we begin, let’s make this simple and understand all the benefits that they share, then go over advantages and disadvantages. All three types of films that we offer have 99% UV rejection and a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer, as well as various shades to choose from. So no matter what you choose, you will have a quality film, precise installation, warranty, sun protection, and the privacy you desire.

Dyed window tint

Our dyed Pro Classic window tint is the most affordable option, and it’s the baseline of what any quality window tint film should include. You can take your style up a notch if your car is looking a little boring while getting the benefits of UV protection, privacy, and a lifetime warranty. It also will reduce glare; however, it will not help with virtually any heat issues you are experiencing.

 If you’re the type of person who does not mind the heat from the sun on your skin or hot interior and just want that classic tinted look without having to worry about bubbling, peeling, or fading, for an affordable price then this is a great option for you. It is available in 5, 15, 20, and 35 percent, but if you’re interested in being able to get in a colder car and not have to crank the A/C just to survive, keep reading.

Carbon Window Tint

Our NanoCarbon window tint is a step up from our dyed tint that provides heat rejection (IR rejection) as well as UV protection and all of the other benefits we went over. This type of tint does not get its color from colored dyes like a standard film would; it gets its color from nano carbon particles infused into the film, giving it a true black color. These particles not only make the tint darker but also stop heat from passing through, so the more concentrated the carbon particles, the darker the tint and the more heat it stops. 

This makes it an affordable premium option, especially if you’re interested in a lot of privacy, because our 5% carbon tint offers an impressive 77% IR heat rejection. This is extremely comparable performance to our Premium ProNano Ceramic Tint for a more affordable price. However, it will also have the same effect in reverse, so if you were interested in a more medium shade like 20%, the performance drops off significantly to 57% IR heat rejection, and only 44% IR heat rejection if you had your eyes on a 35% shade of tint. But if you know the feeling of an oven-hot car on a summer day, you would know that any level of heat rejection is worth it. This tint is available in 5, 15, 20, 35, and 50%, and is a great mid-level option.

Ceramic Window Tint

Ceramic window tint is the most advanced type of tint available and offers the highest level of heat rejection and UV protection. It uses a layer of ceramic technology infused into the tint and can block up to 96% of IR heat from the sun. Since ceramic tint does not use the shade or darkness of the tint to stop heat from passing through, you are able to get the benefit of impressive heat rejection even with a clear tint film. So whether you are someone who has no interest in privacy or someone who wants protection on their windshield but does not want to sacrifice their visibility, ceramic tint is a great option for you. It is the most durable and offers the highest clarity to ensure visibility is never compromised. 

There truly is no going wrong with ceramic tint if any of these benefits are valuable to you, your passengers, or the interior of your car. The fact that its advanced technology offers the best performance out of any tint on the market and it has all the benefits of other quality tint with a lifetime warranty makes it a smart one-time investment for anyone. Especially if you live in a hot climate and want to not only stay comfortable in your car but also protect the dash from cracking, seats from fading, and steering wheel from melting. Of course, all of these great benefits do come with a higher price tag, but if you want the best of the best when it comes to tint, there really is no option other than ceramic tint. We offer ceramic tint in 5, 15, 20, 35, 50, and 70% to suit your preferred level of privacy. It’s important to note that there may be professional shops that carry ceramic, but it is not only a higher cost to you but also the installer, so if there is an affordable 'ceramic' option, it likely is not a true quality ceramic film.

Choosing the Right Tint for Your Needs

When choosing between tint films, consider your budget, the level of performance you're looking for, and the aesthetic you're aiming for. Dyed tint is a good budget-friendly option if you're seeking a cosmetic upgrade. However, if you want heat reduction, consider carbon or ceramic tint.

No matter which type of tint you choose, ensure it is installed by a licensed and insured professional to guarantee the job is done correctly and safely. Many high-quality tint film manufacturers offer a lifetime warranty if the installer is certified to install and sell their tint film, so choosing the right shop is a worthwhile investment. With the right tint, you can enhance the appearance of your vehicle, stay cool and comfortable, and protect both your health and your vehicle from the harmful effects of UV and IR rays.

Understanding Tint Shades

Tint shades are measured in percentages and if they are confusing to you then this should make them pretty simple. To put it simply the lower the number the darker the tint. The percentage represents the amount of light that passes through the film so a 5% tint film only allows 5% of light to pass through and blocks 95% of light. One thing to keep in mind is that your glass is not 100% clear and is actually closer to 70-80% so when a tint film is installed it will actually be slightly darker shade than that tint itself. For example a 35% tint installed on clear (70%) glass will meter about 25%. If you are curious about tint laws in your state here is a link to vehicle tint laws by state.