Standard Window Films – Shades range from 5% (being the darkest) to 55% (being the lightest). These films have an average total solar heat rejection of 40%. Standard films have a “black” appearance and have a lifetime manufacturer warranty.

 

Ceramic Window Films – Ceramic film has the same heat rejection as metalized films without the possibility of interfering with your electronics. Shades range from 5% (being the darkest) to 80% (being the lightest). Ceramic films also have a “black” appearance and have a lifetime manufacturer warranty. Ceramic films have an average heat rejection of 55% and most commonly used by people who are looking to cut down the heat.

 

3M Crystalline Window Films  –    If you are looking for the best film for performance then 3M Crystalline is the film you are looking for. Crystalline Automotive Window Films feature a proprietary, multilayer optical film technology that combines over 200 layers in a film that is thinner than a Post-it® Note. This unique technology is the reason a clear film can reject more heat than darker films, without changing your car’s appearance.   Solar heat comes from two primary sources, the visible light you can see and the infrared light you can feel. Crystalline window films reject up to 97% of the sun’s heat-producing infrared light and blocks up to 60% of the heat coming through your windows.