Difference between ceramic and regular window tint
Mon, 07 Dec 2020 08:30:09 GMT
Widow tints help block UV rays, thus protecting your car’s interior or valuables at homes such as furniture, paintings, upholstery, and much more from discoloration and fading. Window tint also helps to increase security and privacy. If you are thinking of tinting your home or car windows, the chances are that you have narrowed down your list to two types of window tints: Ceramic window tint and regular window tint. Although they perform the same function, these two types of tints differ in many ways. This article will tell you the differences between a ceramic window and regular window tint and their pros and cons to help you make an informed decision.
What is a ceramic window tint? Ceramic window tint is a type of tint that is imbued with small ceramic bases nano-particles. This means that the film is not dyed nor made of metal, as is the case with other window films. The ceramic-based nano-particles that it is made of are super small and invisible by the naked eyes. That is why ceramic window tint is usually very clear and has better visibility both during the day and night.
Ceramic window films reject the sun’s glare UV rays and heat by reflecting the sun. Besides being very visible, they come in different shades, meaning you can choose the shade that meets your needs. For instance, if you want to increase the level of security and privacy, you can select a film with a darker shade. Also, because the ceramic film does not have metal, as is the case with metallic window film, this type of film does not interfere with cell tower reception or gadget Wi-Fi.
Pros of ceramic window tint
- It is durable
- It is metal-free
- It is shatterproof
- Glare resistance
- It blocks infrared light.
- Its block UV rays
- Improved visibility
- They are costly compared to other types of window tints
- It is very affordable compared to other types of window tint
- Very effective at reducing solar heat and adding privacy
- Available in different shades
- Dyed sheets are usually covered with a scratch-resistant coating
- They are mostly color stable
- It increases thermal stress on the glass in which it is applied.
- Not durable. You have to retint it regularly.