Carbon film
Carbon holds its colour — it will not go purple the way old dyed films do — and it cuts glare well. It rejects a useful amount of heat, though not as much as ceramic at the same shade, and it never interferes with phone signal or a toll tag.
It is the sensible choice when you want a darker look and a film that lasts, without paying for the top tier.
Nano-ceramic film
Ceramic rejects more heat for the same visible darkness. That is the part that matters here: you can run a lighter, more legal-looking film and still keep the cabin far more bearable, because the film is blocking infrared rather than simply being dark.
It costs more. In a climate where the car sits in direct sun most of the year, most of our customers decide it is worth it.
Stop comparing 'percentages' — compare VLT
A shop saying '30% tint' might mean 30% of light gets through, or 30% darkness. Those are opposites, and it is the single most common way people end up with a film they did not want.
Ask for VLT — visible light transmission. VLT 70 is nearly clear; VLT 50 is a noticeable shade that still stays easy to see through at night. We fit 50 and above, and we meter it in front of you, so you know exactly what is on your glass.
How to decide in one minute
If your priority is heat and you keep the car for years, choose ceramic. If your priority is looks and colour stability at a lower price, carbon does the job honestly.
Either way, ask to see the meter reading before you drive away — that is the only way to know what is actually on your glass.