THERE ARE DIFFERENTS TYPES OF WINDOW FILMS, LET'S SEE THE
PROS AND CONS...
 

 Dyed 1 PLY Film                  

                         

 Dyed 2 PLY Film                  

 

Advantages

 

 

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

2. This type of film does not block radio waves.

3. It reduces fading from sunlight.

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

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

 

 

 

Disadvantages 

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1. The dyed film can end 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 purple color.

 

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METALLIZED Film                

 

 

 

Advantages

 

 

1. It is very effective at blocking heat since it reflects the heat before it enters your boat.

2. It also blocks glare very efficiently.

3. Metalized tinting film is extremely durable.

 

 

 

Disadvantages

 

 

1. This type of film can interfere with radio signal

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

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

 

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Hybrid  Film                      

 

 

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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 signals.

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

7. It is less costly than 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 reflective mirror-like. This film has a gray tone.

 

 

 

 

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Carbon Film                     

 

 

 

Advantage

 

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

2. It is color stable.

3. Reduce heat up to 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 film and metallic film.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ceramic Film                    

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Advantages

 

1. This type of film is very effective at blocking heat,  even at light percentages of visibility (CLEAR).

2. It blocks UV rays and light glare.

3. It does not fade.

4. It allows radio signals to pass through it.

5. Ceramic film isn't as reflective as metalized options.

 

 

Disadvantages

 

  1.  Is not deep black

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

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