Ceramic & Carbon Window Tint Comparison in Portland, Oregon | AAA Window Tinting Co.
We install high-quality SolarFX carbon and ceramic window films so you can choose the level of performance that fits your needs. Below is a comparison showing heat rejection (IRR), total solar energy rejection (TSER), and other key performance specs to help you decide.
The primary difference between each series is the level of heat rejection (IRR) each one provides.
The primary difference between each series is the level of heat rejection (IRR) each one provides.
Vintage - Dyed Window Tint - Privacy Only - Minimal heat blocking
Automotive Window Film is a deep dyed 2-ply, 1.5 Mil polyester film that will provide minimal color fade over time and will hold up beautifully in any climate. A tried-and-true film with a rich, black tone. Lifetime Warranty. Lifetime Warranty covers excessive color change, adhesive failure, peeling, bubbling and delamination. |
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R-CFX - Carbon Window Tint -Privacy + Good heat blocking
Helpful Tip: A true carbon window tint should provide noticeable heat rejection — typically in the 45–55% infrared (IRR) range, along with significantly higher total solar energy rejection (TSER) than basic dyed films. Not all “carbon” films perform the same, and some offer little improvement over dyed tint. If you’re unsure, ask to have the film tested with a meter so you can see the performance for yourself.
Automotive Window Film features a beautiful black finish that blocks 99% of the sun’s harmful UV rays, helps reduce glare from the sun and works at protecting your interior from the damaging effects of the sun. This carbon window film offers great heat rejection and is designed to never change colors or fade while providing great optical clarity. Lifetime Warranty covers excessive color change, adhesive failure, peeling, bubbling and delamination. |
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Most customers choose our ceramic options for superior comfort and heat reduction — especially in Portland’s summer sun.
Ceramic Window Tint -IRFX- Better heat blocking
Automotive IR Blocking Film that delivers 62% IR rejection! Utilizing our proprietary IR technology, the IRFX Series makes your car feel cooler and look cooler on those hot days. Color stable film with rich, black tone, great optical clarity with no distortion, unmatched scratch-resistant coating, 99% Ultraviolet A/B Rejection and our Premium Lifetime Warranty. |
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Ceramic Window Tint -FX3- Best heat blocking
A beautiful black film that utilizes a proprietary, non-metalized, ceramic material that is designed specifically to reject heat. Not only does this film block up to 86% IR, it also blocks 99% of the sun’s harmful Ultraviolet A/B rays. This cutting edge technology is built into the 2-ply, 1.5Mil Color-Stable polyester. The Black FX3 excels at keeping vehicles cooler, helps reduce the damaging effects of the sun on your interior, and will not interfere with today’s electronics. Black FX3 carries our Premium lifetime warranty. |
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We have advanced window tint meters, and a heat lamp display so you can see real performance before making your decision.
Use our tint simulator to preview how different shades will look on your vehicle.
Use our tint simulator to preview how different shades will look on your vehicle.
Understanding Window Tint Performance Terms (Visit our FAQ for detailed information on these specs)
- VLT- Visible light transmission. How dark the tint is. The lower the number the darker the tint will be.
- TSER- Total solar energy rejection. This one number is the best indicator of how window tint will perform.
- IRR- Infrared Rejection. This indicates how much heat rejection the window tint will provide. The higher the number, the higher the heat rejection.
- UVR- Ultraviolet Rejection - This indicates how much of the suns ultraviolet rays the window tint will reject.
- GR- Glare reduction.
- VLR- Visible light reflectance
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