How Dark Is Too Dark in Texas? Understanding Legal Tint in San Antonio
Window tint is a cost-effective way to enhance the appearance of your vehicle, provide UV protection, create privacy and reduce heat and glare. Tint also makes your window more resilient to break-ins and reduces glass shatter in the event of an accident.
Daddy’s uses 3M Color-Stable, 3M Ceramic IR and XPEL window films. After using different brands and different grades of window film throughout the years, we have found none compare to these film’s performance, quality and value. If you put on a poor quality “cheap” window film to save money, you will likely end up spending two to three times as much when you have to have it redone after the “cheap” film turns purple, bubbles and or fades to clear. A billionaire once said “I am not rich enough to buy cheap products”
Not All Window Tint Is the Same!
Several brands of window films are available to consumers: 3M, SunGuard, Sun-Tek, Madico, Wincos, Formula One, Johnson, and XPEL to name a few. In addition to the numerous brands of window film, each brand also offers many grades of film: Color-dyed, Metalized, Carbon and Ceramic. Based on our research and experience using window films since 1988, 3M Color Stable, 3M Ceramic IR and XPEL XR are absolutely the way to go!
The following is an explanation of the different grades of the 3M films we offer. 3M’s pricing is based on the performance, technology and warranties of their different films. With 3M you DO get what you pay for. Don’t be fooled just by hearing the 3M name, the different qualities within the 3M brand really do make a difference.
Daddy’s offers 3M Color Stable and 3M ceramic IR films and this is why….
3M Color Stable window film is constructed with a patented Nano-Carbon technology. This means the film derives it’s color from carbon material which never fades and protects against infrared rays. 3M Color Stable is a true black film that does not have the “mirror look” that the metalized films have. 3M Color Stable’s best heat rejection is 57% and comes with a Nationwide Lifetime Warranty that guarantees the film will NEVER fade or turn purple. Pricing for this film starts at $299 for a passenger car.
3M Ceramic IR film is our TOP OF THE LINE window film with the BEST HEAT REJECTION!! This film is on par with competitor’s top films which are priced much higher. 3M ceramic IR is a nano-ceramic film that will not interfere with mobile phone or GPS signals, it rejects up to 66% of total solar energy and provides 95% infrared rejection. This film will reduce the heat on your skin for optimal comfort. The Ceramic IR film rejects 99.9% of UV light which earns it the Skin Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation. Prices for this film on a 4 door vehicle starts at $479 and is backed by a 3M nationwide warranty which guarantees the film will not fade, will not lose performance and will not turn purple.
We also offer:
3M Ceramic IR Clear Automotive Window Film for your Windshield
3M Ceramic IR Window Film the ability to reflect up to 95% of the sun’s heat producing infrared rays and 51% of total solar energy with high visible light transmission resulting in a clear film that will not interfere with visibility in any driving condition. The 3M Ceramic IR Window Film has a UV blockage performance of 99.9% and a total SPF (skin protection factor) that exceeds 1700! Not only will your interior will be protected, but more importantly, you and your passengers will be guarded against sunburn, premature aging and risks associated with skin cancer. This film is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. Pricing for windshield applications starts at $269.
