What is Ceramic Tint?

By now, you've probably heard of window tinting. Window tinting is extremely popular and can really add a lot to the look and feel of your new or used vehicle. While many people are familiar with regular window tinting, they may not have heard of ceramic tint. So, what is ceramic tint and why would you want to make the investment to have this service done to your vehicle? We'll answer that question and more in this article!

What's the Difference Between Regular Window Tint and Ceramic Tint?

Standard window tint is seen on many vehicles these days. Many newer vehicles even come with windows already tinted and many times people like to increase the darker look of their vehicle's windows. This service is fairly wallet-friendly, as well as common. While standard window tint is functional, typically it is desired for aesthetics and privacy only. Standard window tint can also protect the interior of your car or truck and keep it cool in the blazing summer heat.

Ceramic tint takes it a step further with its maximized heat reflection properties and look. Ceramic window tint uses a certain ceramic particle that is neither metallic nor conductive. This type of tint does not have carbon, metal, or dyes and has many properties that cannot be seen but can definitely be felt! Ceramic tint has no interference with your electronic devices since it contains no metal and provides maximum rejection of solar and infrared rays and glare. This tint does usually come at a higher price point, but is typically thought of as more of an investment into your car and even your skin! Ceramic tint is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation as it can block harmful rays that hit your skin! Pretty impressive, right?!

How is It Made?

Ceramic tint is made in several ways. Let's take a look at the options:

Crystalline: This film is infused with Crystalline, which is more transparent but has greater heat resistance than many other films available. Another plus to this type of tint is that it's very effective in blocking ultraviolet rays. This tint is chosen when heat resistance is the main goal, rather than privacy.

Dyed: This dye is used on the inside of the material used in liquid form and is dependent on how dark someone wants their tint. Dyed tint is great for a sharp look on your vehicle, but isn't as effective at blocking the sun's rays.

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Carbon: One of the newer window tints available right now is carbon color stable. This tint is a dye film that's also infused with carbon materials, making it strong and long-lasting. This lessens the chances of discoloration within your window tint.

Metalized: Metalized window tint does just what the name implies--uses metallic flakes to assist the tint in blocking the sun's harmful rays. These rays are typically what's responsible for cracked leather and dashboards and discoloration within the interior.

Hybrid: Just as you probably guessed, hybrid film is a combination of metalized and dye. It has all the benefits of both, mainly the fact that it can block UV rays.

Conclusion

Now that you know the basics of ceramic tint, it's up to you to choose which type of tint you ultimately go with. It's important to always do your research when it comes to both the type of tint you'd like and who you get to install it. If you want the job done right, give Cutting Edge Window Tinting a call for a quote today!

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