Ceramic vs. Carbon Window Tint
Both look the same at the same shade. The difference is how much heat comes through.
Carbon and ceramic are the two films Titan cuts. Neither one has metal in it, and both block 99% of UV. The real difference is infrared, the part of sunlight that makes a car hot. Ceramic film has nano-ceramic particles that block much more of it.
| Carbon | Ceramic | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Matte black | Matte black, very clear from inside |
| UV blocked | 99% | 99% |
| Heat (infrared) rejection | Moderate | High |
| Signal interference | None | None |
| Full car (sedan) | $65 | $143 |
| Full car (SUV/truck) | $80 | $163 |
Pick ceramic if
- You live somewhere hot, or your car sits outside all day
- You want a lighter shade but still want heat blocked
- You’re tinting a windshield
- You plan to keep the vehicle for years
Pick carbon if
- You mostly want privacy and the tinted look
- You’re on a budget or tinting a second vehicle
- It’s your first install and you want to practice on cheaper film
Shop ceramic kits or carbon kits.
Questions
If heat bothers you, yes. It’s the one difference you feel every sunny day. If you only want the look, carbon does the job.
Not really. At the same shade they look nearly identical from outside.
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