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Different Kinds of Tint

When choosing what’s best for you, you’ll want to explore the five different types of window tint available

Ceramic

Ceramic window tint will cost you more. This type of film brings maximum visibility, as it absorbs UV rays and high levels of light.

  • Pros
  • Cons

Pros

  • Blocks UV light.
  • Resists fading.
  • Ceramic tinting improves the car value.
  • No heat gets through the windows.
  • Resists fading.
  • Prevents glare.
  • Shatterproof.

Cons

  • Expensive.
  • Less privacy.

Carbon Tint

When you apply carbon tint, you’ll get a matte finish on your windows.

  • Pros
  • Cons

Pros

  • Durable and long-lasting.
  • Protects the car’s interior from harmful UV rays.
  • Prevents fading.
  • Keeps you warm in winter, cool in summer.
  • No “mirror” look.
  • Provides black appearance.

Cons

  • A bit more expensive than dyed and metallic tints.

 

Metallic Window Tint

This type of tint has the look of metal. It bonds to your windows and helps make them shatterproof while blocking UV rays and preventing scratches.

  • Pros
  • Cons

Pros

  • Works durably to protect your windshield.
  • Resists fading.
  • Blocks UV rays and glare.
  • Keeps the heat out in summer and the cold in winter.

Cons

  • Interferes with mobile phone technology, radio signals, and tire pressure monitoring systems.
  • Costs more than dyed film.
  • Gives off a shiny, metallic appearance.

Hybrid Window Tint

When you desire a tint that’s both metallic and dyed, this hybrid makes an ideal match.

  • Pros
  • Cons

Pros 

  • Blocks UV rays, heat, and glare from the sun and headlights.
  • Provides a dark, yet crisp look.
  • No reflective appearance.
  • Durable yet less expensive than metallic tint.
  • No interior fading.

Cons

  • A bit more expensive than dyed tint.

 

Dyed Film

Dyed window tint brings an adhesive layer of film with a polyester topcoat with dye between both.

  • Pros
  • Cons

Pros 

  • Costs less and is the least expensive option.
  • Absorbs solar heat so it never enters your car.
  • Provides a dark appearance.
  • Protects against interference with any electronics.

Cons

  • Fades over time.
  • Give off a bubble appearance when not installed properly.
  • Layers can separate.
  • Blocking properties are not as effective as other window tints.