Choose the Best Type of Window Tint & Install it at Tinting Chicago

4 main types of window tints

1. Carbon window tint film — recommended

This type of automotive window tint delivers great results in blocking UV rays and heat. That’s why here at Tinting Chicago we chose it as one of the key products to work with. 

• Carbon window tints look darker and have a matte finish, giving your car a luxurious look.
•  The carbon content of the film blocks about 40% of the harmful infrared light and is very effective in blocking heat. 
• Unlike dyed film, carbon film will not fade with time. 
• Carbon films don’t contain metal, so there is absolutely no interference with cellular, radio, or Wi-Fi signals. 

2. Ceramic film — highly recommended!

These are the highest quality window tint films, and also the most expensive on the market. But we are sure they are worth it! Ceramic film appeared on the market quite recently but has already proven its superiority in terms of protective properties and durability.

It contains ceramic particles that provide only top-quality results:

• Reduction of the solar heat from 45% to 50% 
• Allows for maximum visibility both during the day and at night
• No interference with radio, cellular, GPS, or Wi-Fi signals 
• Resistance to glare and fading
• Reinforcement of windows (makes them shatter-proof)
• Blockage up to 99% of UV rays

Ceramic films are the result of extensive manufacturer research and a true technological breakthrough on the market. The product that we use are the pinnacle of what the industry can offer today.

3. Dyed film — not recommended

Dyed films are the cheapest of all and much less functional than the other choices. Mostly they are used simply for their darker appearance and do not provide any protective properties. 

• The dye additives in the film layer next to the adhesive block the sunlight. 
• From the outside, the dyed film looks opaque, providing some privacy while still allowing visibility from the inside. 
• The heat-reduction properties of the dyed film aren’t high. That is why at Tinting Chicago we don’t use these films at all!

4. Metalized car window tint — not recommended

Like the dyed window films, metalized tints keep the interior of the car darker but in this case by reflecting the heat away. This is done by using very small metallic particles — invisible to the naked eye — embedded in one of its layers. 

• The metallic additives strengthen the window as well, making it shatter-resistant. 
• Unlike the dyed films, they have a shiny, scratch-resistant outside surface.
• However there is one huge drawback of metalized films — their metallic additives severely interfere with cell, Wi-Fi, and GPS transmission. 

That is why Tinting Chicago doesn’t use metallic films in its work and never recommends them to clients.