What Are the Types of Car Window Films?

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DeStephanie
07/25/25 6:01am
There are 6 types of car window films: 1. Dyed Film: The lowest-grade car film, characterized by being thin, non-insulating, and prone to fading; 2. Coated Printed Film: A foreign technology, generally thicker with better insulation but slightly poorer visibility; 3. Standard Metal Film: Made by spraying metal (usually aluminum, iron, etc.) onto a colorless base film layer; 4. Nano-Ceramic Film: Based on nano-titanium nitride, produced through a combination of magnetron sputtering and metal nitriding technology, durable, corrosion-resistant, and non-interfering with electromagnetic signals; 5. Precious Metal Film: Sprayed with precious metals like chromium, titanium, or platinum onto a colorless base film layer; 6. Magnetron Sputtered Film: Made by stacking 240 layers of polyester film via multi-layer extrusion technology, resulting in an insulating film only 0.05mm thick, featuring high visible light transmittance, excellent insulation, long lifespan, and no electromagnetic signal interference.
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CarterMarie
08/10/25 6:00pm
I have a good understanding of car films, mainly for a more comfortable driving experience in summer. There are various types of car films: heat-insulating films can reflect heat, reducing high temperatures inside the car; UV protection films absorb harmful UV rays, protecting skin and interior; privacy films enhance security with darker designs, preventing prying eyes; safety explosion-proof films strengthen glass toughness, preventing shattering and injury in accidents; decorative films like colored reflective or patterned films add personality to your car's appearance. When choosing a film, I recommend considering light transmittance—some countries require at least 70% for the windshield—as well as material durability and professional installation, as DIY can lead to bubbles. In summary, regular replacement can save on air conditioning costs and is quite cost-effective.
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