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Car Window Tinting: 4 Different Types Need To Know

  • 2023.04.08
  • Martin. C

Automotive window tint perform best to prevent glare, improve beautiful appearance, block UV rays, block solar radiation, and effectively improve the interior environment of the vehicle. In order to understand the ceramic tint, which is a curious film, let's find out about the four typical types of window tint.

 

Dyed Window Tint

 

Dyed window tint Film do not contain metal and are considered non-reflective. The downside is that they have a limited lifetime. Because it is a film coated with a simple combination of organic dye and polyester, which has color fading properties, it can be easily faded and discolored by exposure to UV rays for only a few months. It is also a common feature of Dyed Films. The only advantage is that the price is the cheapest.

If your vehicle is only going to be used for 1-2 years, or if you plan to operate your vehicle in a cool state at a low cost, it may not be a bad idea to consider installing Dyed Tint Film.

 

Cross-sectional structure of the three-layered Dyed Film

 

 

Metalized Window Tint

 

This high functional type usually consists of a thin piece of colored dye film and metalized film. The metal used in this type is usually aluminum. This type of film is based on a polyester layer, but can also be classified into several grades by adding new layers by vacuum deposition, sputtering, and electron beam coating.

The advantage of the metal tint film is that it has a solar cut-off function to help improve the interior temperature of the vehicle. However, the limitation is that a metal film alone cannot be expected to block the entire near-infrared rays such as ceramic tint films. It should not be overlooked that using excessive metal film fragments to block heat can cause radio waves to smartphones or other electronic devices. In other words, the window film production technology so far has to satisfy the limited solar heat blocking efficiency of metal tints.

It is known as the most popular version of the film installed in cars over the past 25 years because it is not expensive due to the popular basic film mechanism.

 

Metal-Window tint Film-Construction of the film monolayer drawing

 

 

Carbon Window Tint

 

Carbon tint window film is coated with inorganic materials that do not change color. Everyone took it for granted that Windows Tinting would turn purple years after it was installed. However, carbon window tint marked a turning point in the tint film in that there are few color discoloration even a few years after tint installation.

Cabon tint film overcomes the limitations of dyed film and can realize various colors. The use of carbon-processed pigments was able to provide a richer and more diverse color of one-sided brown hue. In addition, the metal layer is coated with carbon pieces or It can also be combined with another ingredient, sputtered film.

Disadvantages are low heat rejection and haze. Looking at the carbon film IR rejection rates, it varies depending on the VLT, but most show a solar rejection of 30-40%. However, these exponential rate numbers may be a marketing gimmick.

In fact, most drivers may think that it does little to improve the interior temperature of their cars.

Another disadvantage is that after tinting is installed, the sunlight may appear slightly blurry when the glass is illuminated from a square. This may seem so because of the structural size of the carbon particles.

Film durability, anti-glare, privacy protection, if you look at these film selection criteria, there seems to be no big problem even if carbon ceramic tint is classified as a more advanced and stable Dyed Tint Film.

 

Cabon-Window tint Film-Construction of the film monolayer drawing

 

 

Ceramic Window Tint

 

It has not been long since ceramic Tint was introduced to compensate for the shortcomings of the structure and performance of the Cabon film.It is a structure in which a layer fused with high purity, high density ceramic is coated on polyester. Ceramic TintUnlike the original dye processing method, the film structure and material can be continuously upgradedIt is attracting attention as a window film of the future.

Ceramic Tint is classified as non-metallic Nano Ceramic Window Tint and metallic Reflexive Ceramic Window Tint. It consists of various combinations and is divided into subdivided grades according to performance and installation price, which has the advantage of a wide range of choices for consumers.

A typical advantage is that the average solar shielding performance remains significantly higher than that of dide, metal, and sputtering. In addition, consumers evaluate that the upward leveling visibility of Reflexive Ceramic Window Tint has advanced to a level that surpasses the existing Sputtering Film. According to an analysis by Google Keyword Planner, the spread of potential customers is increasing through "ceramic tint" and extended search word analysis. Given the expected increase in demand for products that can contribute to energy conservation and carbon emissions, it is clear that ceramic tinting films will play a very positive role for humanity.

 

Ceramics-Window tint Film-Construction of the film monolayer drawing

 

 

To make a good choice

Now that you understand the different types of window tint, I hope it helped you which one is suitable for vehicle glass. For your information, even if it's the same type of film, the installation price may vary slightly depending on the film brand, the quality of the material, and the technical level of the tinter. I am looking forward to finding the perfect window tint film for you.