Ceramic vs carbon vs dyed tint: which should you choose?
Dyed, carbon and ceramic are the three common types of car window film. They differ in how they're made, how they look and how they handle heat; we help you choose.
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What is dyed tint?
Dyed film gets its color from dye in its layers. It darkens the glass and cuts glare, and it is the simplest of the three types.
What is carbon tint?
Carbon film uses carbon particles in its layers instead of dye. That gives it a dark, matte look.
What is ceramic tint?
Ceramic film uses ceramic particles and is made for heat control. In XPEL's spec sheet, its ceramic film rejects more solar energy than its non-ceramic film at the same shade.
For example, XPEL lists 71% total solar energy rejected for its ceramic XR PLUS film at the 5% shade and 45% for its non-ceramic CS Black film at the same shade. Other makers publish their own numbers for their own films.
Which lasts longest?
That depends on the film maker and the product line, not only on the type. Ask us which film you are getting before any work starts.
Which one should you choose?
Choose ceramic if heat is the main reason, and dyed or carbon if you mainly want shade, privacy or a darker look. We help you decide at the car.
Sources
- Film maker: XPEL, PRIME Specification Sheet, USA, rev. R0523 (opened )
XPEL is named only as a published source of film data; it is not a statement about the film we fit.
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