Side by side
What is carbon tint?
Carbon film uses carbon particles to block UV and some infrared heat. It has a deep matte-black look, won't fade or turn purple like cheap dyed film, and costs less than ceramic — a great value for everyday drivers who want a quality, lasting tint.
What is ceramic tint?
Ceramic film uses nano-ceramic particles that block the most infrared heat and 99% of UV while staying optically clear. There's no metal, so it never interferes with GPS or phone signals, and no dye to break down — so it stays put for years. It's the premium tier, backed for life.
Feel the difference
Put a heat lamp behind each film and hold your hand on the other side. Under ceramic, far less heat comes through than carbon or dyed — that's the infrared rejection you feel on a hot Florida day. See our demo on Instagram @blackcrowntint.
Illustrative — relative infrared heat rejection by film type.
By budget & use
Choose ceramic if…
- You want the coolest cabin in the Florida heat.
- You keep your car for years and want lifetime coverage.
- You want max clarity and zero signal interference.
Choose carbon if…
- •You want a quality film at a friendlier price.
- •You mostly care about the look and solid UV protection.
- •It's a shorter-term car you won't keep for years.