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Carbon vs ceramic vs nano ceramic tint.

Carbon, ceramic and nano ceramic are three grades of window film. Carbon is chosen for looks and starts at $220 for a full car, ceramic adds heat rejection from $320, and nano ceramic rejects the most heat from $420. Windshields are priced separately.

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What's the difference between carbon, ceramic and nano ceramic tint?

All three darken the glass and cut glare. The difference is what's in the film and how much heat it keeps out. Shade, meaning how dark the film is, is a separate choice from the grade, so any of the three can be fitted at a legal shade.

Window tint films at Krispy AutoWorks (prices before CT sales tax)
FilmBest forFull car (no windshield)Windshield
CarbonLooks and privacy$220$80
CeramicHeat rejection$320$100
Nano ceramicThe most heat rejection$420$130

Which tint should I choose?

  • Mostly about the look and privacy: carbon.
  • Want a cooler cabin and less glare on summer drives: ceramic.
  • The car sits in the sun, or you want the best film available: nano ceramic.

Not sure? We'll show you the films on your glass at the consultation before anything is cut.

Can old tint be removed first?

Yes. Old, purple or bubbling tint is stripped cleanly before the new film goes on.

When can I roll the windows down?

Leave them up for three to four days while the film cures. Small haze or water spots clear on their own.

Sources

  1. Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-99g-2, Allowable levels of light transmittance

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Window Tinting

If heat is the main concern, yes: ceramic is the grade chosen for a cooler cabin, while carbon is chosen mainly for its look.

No. Darkness is the shade you pick; the grade decides how much heat the film rejects. Nano ceramic rejects the most heat.

At Krispy AutoWorks a full car without the windshield is $220 in carbon, $320 in ceramic, $420 in nano ceramic, before 6.35% CT sales tax.

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