Does window tint help with heat in a car?
Yes. Window film cuts the sun's energy coming through the glass; XPEL's published specs show its films rejecting about a quarter to over two-thirds of it, with ceramic films at the top, and blocking 99% of UV.
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How much heat does tint block?
It depends on the film. At the 5% to 35% shades, XPEL's spec sheet lists total solar energy rejected from 36% for its CS Black film at the 35% shade up to 71% for its ceramic XR PLUS film at the 5% shade.
Does darker mean cooler?
Only partly. Within one film line a darker shade rejects more, but the film type counts too: XPEL lists its 35% ceramic film (59%) above its 5% non-ceramic film (45%).
Is ceramic film better for heat?
In XPEL's spec sheet, yes: at the same 5% shade its ceramic XR PLUS film rejects 71% of solar energy, its XR Black film 66% and its non-ceramic CS Black film 45%.
Does tint block UV?
XPEL lists 99% UV rejection for every film in its PRIME line. Other makers publish their own numbers, so check the sheet for the film you choose.
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.
Questions
Questions people ask
Which film do you suggest for heat?
Ceramic, if heat is the main reason. Our ceramic tint page has the details.
Do you fit heat film on windshields?
No. Tennessee law limits film on the windshield, so we don't fit film on windshields. See our windshield page.
Does window film help with heat at home too?
Home window film is used to cut heat as well. See our home window tinting page.
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