3M Crystalline Automotive Window Film Compared To Ceramic Window Films

Shopping around for the best window tint can be challenge, with so many different options available on the market today. Prospective buyers searching online can rapidly discover many different window film brands and tint types and often become overwhelmed by an abundance of choice.

Most readers have come across the terms "Ceramic window film", a buzzword in window tinting right now. Ceramic technology essentially blocks more overall heat from the sun than traditional dyed or metallized window films and does so without interfering with cellular or GPS signals like metallized films are known to do.

Ceramic window tint is excellent for keeping vehicles cooler, as it repels solar rays instead of absorbing them like traditional dyed films have been found to do.

Also, high exposure panes of glass on vehicles like sunroofs must be tinted with a ceramic film or something similar in action which repels solar heat as traditional dyed/metallized films will continue get hotter over time which can result in stress fractures, or at worst, complete failure of either the film or the glass itself.

Pro Tint of Florida, a well-known establishment in Central Florida, has selected 3M to be their exclusive supplier of window films for a number of reasons, but it all boils down to their product line offering the best performance across the board, paired with a robust lifetime manufacturer's warranty. 3M Crystalline is universally known as the gold standard for heat rejection, plain and simple.

3M Crystalline - A Scientific Breakthrough That Outperforms Ceramic Films

3M Crystalline is unlike any other automotive window film available today in that it is made of over 200 metal-free nano-layers of polyester, yet is thinner than a Post-it Note. These nano-layers allow Crystalline to block out 97%+ of the sun’s infrared heat in order to keep the vehicle’s cabin cool without blocking more than 80% of visible light. Many ceramic window films come close at 90-95% infrared heat rejection, but have to block 95% of visible light in order to achieve these results.

Lighter shades of tint that reject more heat sounds appealing, does it not? It can be a great fit for the family car that transports kids and pets, K-9 law enforcement, or any driver that seeks maximum protection from harmful UV rays without sacrificing nighttime visibility.

Superior infrared heat rejection while allowing more visible light to enter the vehicle is one of the biggest advantages to using 3M Crystalline. Drivers who frequently cross state lines may also benefit from this as well, as cars with 5% ceramic tint all around may not be welcomed in certain jurisdictions, especially in the Northeast US.

A vehicle tinted to 20% may not be subject to as much scrutiny, though this is largely dependent on local laws and regulations. Pro Tint of Florida's experts always recommend drivers conduct research on their destination's tint regulations during the planning stages as to avoid any unwelcome traffic stops. This process should also include checking tint laws for states that are being driven through along the way.

In summary, 3M Crystalline is ideal for the consumer who wants the best in technology and performance without having to "black out" their windows to achieve maximum heat rejection potential. It's also backed by a comprehensive lifetime manufacturer's warranty like all 3M automotive window films.

Features and Benefits of 3M Crystalline Automotive Window Film:

• 99.9% UV rejection is equivalent to Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 1700+, which protects occupants and precious cargo from the sun’s harmful radiation
• Reduced glare increases visibility
• Blocks up to 97% of the sun’s infrared rays and reduces incoming heat through the glass by up to 60%
• Visible light transmission reduced from as much as 90% all the way down to 40%
• Metal free design eliminates interference to cell phone, GPS, and satellite radio signals
• Lifetime manufacturer’s warranty against bubbling, peeling, blistering or purpling
• Proprietary multi-layer nanotechnology combines 200 layers of optical film into one super thin sheet, which allows a clear film to reject more heat than darker films
• Light tint options maintain your vehicle’s original appearance with all the benefits of darker tint
• Added safety, security and privacy for driver and all occupants