Dyed Window Tint: 2 STARS 

 

 

Advantages

 

 

1. Dyed film produces the darkest effect and it's non-reflective.

2. This type of film does not block radio waves, so it won't interfere with AM in glass antenas.

3. It reduces fading from sunlight.

4. This film blocks unwanted glare from headlights and other bright lights.

5. In general, this type of film is the most cost effective.

 

 

 

Disadvantages 

 

 

1. Dyed film can end up with an unattractive bubbled appearance.

2. According to Tinteks, this option does not block as much heat as other products.

3. This type of film can delaminate, which means the layers can separate from one another.

4. Over time, the UV rays of the sun can break down the dye, causing it to turn from a deep black to a purple color.

 

METALLIZED: THIS FILM IS ILLEGAL IN CARS AND IS LIGHT REFLECTIVE. THIS IS A FILM FOR COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL.

 

 

 

Advantages

 

 

1. It is very effective at blocking heat, since it reflects the heat before it enters the car.

2. It also blocks glare very efficiently.

3. Metallized tinting film is extremely durable.

 

 

 

Disadvantages

 

 

1. This type of film can interfere with radio signal. In addition to in glass antennas, the film can decrease your cell phone signal, stop your tire pressure monitoring system from working properly.

2. Metalized film hase a very shiny appearance, due to the metal content.

3. This type of film costs more than the dyed option, since the metal makes it more expensive.

 

 

 

Hybrid Tinting Film: 3 STARS

 

 

 

 

Advantages

 

 

1. It blocks heat very effectively due to the reflective metal content.

2. This film blocks glare and UV rays.

3. Because of the metalized layer, most hybrid films reduce fading.

4. The metalized layer increases the durability of the film.

5. Because less metal is used, this film doesn't interfere with cell phones and radio signal.

6. Less metal content means that the film isn't as reflective, allowing it to provide the esthetic many people enjoy.

7. It is less costly then metalized film.

 

 

Disadvantages

 

  1.  This type of product is more costly            than dyed film.

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  2.  This film is not black and is not        

       refective mirrore like.This film has a

       gray tone.

 

 

 

 

Carbon Window Film: 4 STARS

 

 

 

Advantage

 

1. This type of film is black in its nature. 

2. Is a color stable.

3. Cut heat up to a 57 %.

4. No interference with any type of signal.

5. It blocks UV rays and glare.

 

 

 

Disadvantage

 

1. This type of product is more costly than Hybrid window film

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ceramic Film: 5 STARS

 

 

 

Advantages

 

1. This type of film is very effective at blacking heat,  even at light percentages of visibility.

2. It blocks UV rays and light glare.

3. It does not fade.

4. It allows radio signal to pass throught it.

 

 

Disadvantages

 

1. The main disadvantage of ceramic film is that it can be very costly.