AN INSTALLER'S INDEPENDENT FILM GUIDE
I compare the claims, keep the test conditions attached and tell you what the brochure leaves out—whether you buy tint or install it.
INDEPENDENT · NO PAY-TO-RANK
Trust begins with disclosure.REVIEWED AUGUST 1, 2026 · SOURCES ATTACHEDONE RECORD · TWO WAYS IN
The evidence stays the same. I change the explanation and the next useful step.
Start with heat, clarity, privacy and budget. Compare the films first; find an installer when you are ready.
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Commercial disclosure: Mr. Window Tint may later earn revenue from film sales. Supply agreements are not active and cannot change an evidence status.THE FILM COMPARISON
Choose three films for a clean side-by-side view. The $–$$$$ marker shows relative market position—not an installed-price quote. The complete research table remains below.
Pick any three. We show the claims, missing fields and test basis before any future availability or sales information.
Maximum heat rejection with lighter, factory-friendly shades.
LLumar's strongest mainstream ceramic heat package.
XPEL's maximum heat-rejection line.
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| Compare | Brand / film family | Relative tier | Construction | Why it exists | Published VLTs | TSER | IRER | Headline IR | Test condition | Disclosure | Receipt |
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3M Automotive Window Film Crystalline CR BLK3M · Flagship | $$$$Flagship | 200+ layer optical + ceramic | Maximum heat rejection with lighter, factory-friendly shades. | 15 · 30 · 35 · 40 · 50 · 60 · 70 · 80 | 32–62% | 48–70% | 95–98% IRR | 6 mm clear · ANSI/NFRC 200 · IRER 780–2500 nm; IRR 900–1000 nm film-only | Fully publishedShade-level TSER and IRER plus glass, method and wavelength are stated | 3M TDS · May 2024 | |
| $Value | Color-stable dyed | Affordable privacy and style; heat performance is secondary. | 05 · 15 · 20 · 30 · 35 · 40 · 50 | 28–44% | 22% | 28–29% SIRR | 6 mm clear · NFRC guidelines · IRER/SIRR 780–2500 nm | Fully publishedShade-level TSER and IRER plus glass, method and wavelength are stated | LLumar L1748 · Aug 2025 | |
| $$Midrange | Metallized + dyed | Reflective heat rejection for buyers who accept metal in the construction. | 05 · 15 · 20 · 30 · 35 · 40 · 50 | 35–61% | 29–54% | 37–68% SIRR | 6 mm clear · NFRC guidelines · IRER/SIRR 780–2500 nm | Fully publishedShade-level TSER and IRER plus glass, method and wavelength are stated | LLumar L1748 · Aug 2025 | |
| $$$Premium | Ceramic | Ceramic heat control without electronic interference. | 05 · 15 · 25 · 30 · 35 · 40 · 50 | 43–58% | 47–50% | 66–72% SIRR | 6 mm clear · NFRC guidelines · IRER/SIRR 780–2500 nm | Fully publishedShade-level TSER and IRER plus glass, method and wavelength are stated | LLumar L1748 · Aug 2025 | |
| $$$$Flagship | Infrared-rejecting nano-ceramic | LLumar's strongest mainstream ceramic heat package. | 05 · 15 · 25 · 30 · 35 · 40 · 50 | 50–62% | 59–61% | 85–88% SIRR | 6 mm clear · NFRC guidelines · IRER/SIRR 780–2500 nm | Fully publishedShade-level TSER and IRER plus glass, method and wavelength are stated | LLumar L1748 · Aug 2025 | |
| $$$Premium | Clear ceramic | Windshield-friendly heat and UV protection with minimal darkening. | 80 · 90 | 30–43% | 40–60% | 57–86% SIRR | 6 mm clear · NFRC guidelines · IRER/SIRR 780–2500 nm | Fully publishedShade-level TSER and IRER plus glass, method and wavelength are stated | LLumar L1748 · Aug 2025 | |
| $$$Specialty | Clear UV film | UV protection where preserving visible light is the priority. | 85 | 20% | 22% | 29% SIRR | 6 mm clear · NFRC guidelines · IRER/SIRR 780–2500 nm | Fully publishedShade-level TSER and IRER plus glass, method and wavelength are stated | LLumar L1748 · Aug 2025 | |
 | $$$$Flagship | HeatResist nano-ceramic | SunTek's highest published IR performance. | 5 · 15 · 20 · 30 · 35 · 45 · 50 · 70 | 50–65% | 64–65% | 93–94% SIRR | 6 mm clear · NFRC guidelines · IRER/SIRR 780–2500 nm | Fully publishedShade-level TSER and IRER plus glass, method and wavelength are stated | SunTek specs · Apr 2024 | |
| $$$Premium | Ceramic | Broad shade range and strong ceramic performance below Evolve. | 5 · 15 · 20 · 30 · 40 · 50 · 60 · 70 · 80 | 42–62% | 58–60% | 83–86% SIRR | 6 mm clear · NFRC guidelines · IRER/SIRR 780–2500 nm | Fully publishedShade-level TSER and IRER plus glass, method and wavelength are stated | SunTek specs · Apr 2024 | |
| $$Midrange | Nano-hybrid carbon | Carbon color stability with better IR performance than basic carbon. | 5 · 18 · 25 · 35 · 45 · 55 · 70 · 80 | 40–60% | 54–56% | 76–79% SIRR | 6 mm clear · NFRC guidelines · IRER/SIRR 780–2500 nm | Fully publishedShade-level TSER and IRER plus glass, method and wavelength are stated | SunTek specs · Apr 2024 | |
| $$$Specialty | Clear ceramic | Near-clear windshield protection against UV and some infrared energy. | 90 | 30% | 40% | 57% SIRR | 6 mm clear · NFRC guidelines · IRER/SIRR 780–2500 nm | Fully publishedShade-level TSER and IRER plus glass, method and wavelength are stated | SunTek specs · Apr 2024 | |
XPEL PRIME XR PLUSXPEL · Flagship | $$$$Flagship | Multilayer nano-ceramic | XPEL's maximum heat-rejection line. | 5 · 15 · 20 · 30 · 35 · 45 · 55 · 70 | 52–71% | 67–70% | 92–96% at 1025 nm | 3 mm glass · EN 410 · IRER 780–2500 nm; IR at 1025 nm | Fully publishedShade-level TSER and IRER plus glass, method and wavelength are stated | XPEL PRIME R0523 | |
XPEL PRIME XR BLACKXPEL · Premium | $$$Premium | Nano-ceramic | Strong ceramic performance with a black appearance below XR PLUS. | 5 · 15 · 20 · 30 · 35 · 45 · 55 · 70 | 49–66% | 58–64% | 78–85% at 1025 nm | 3 mm glass · EN 410 · IRER 780–2500 nm; IR at 1025 nm | Fully publishedShade-level TSER and IRER plus glass, method and wavelength are stated | XPEL PRIME R0523 | |
XPEL PRIME XR BLUEXPEL · Specialty | $$$Specialty | Clear blue ceramic | Light windshield shades with higher IR performance than dyed film. | 70 · 80 | 42–47% | 55–64% | 73–85% at 1025 nm | 3 mm glass · EN 410 · IRER 780–2500 nm; IR at 1025 nm | Fully publishedShade-level TSER and IRER plus glass, method and wavelength are stated | XPEL PRIME R0523 | |
XPEL PRIME HP BLACKXPEL · Mid | $$Midrange | Hybrid metal/dye | Traditional heat rejection at a lower price than ceramic. | 5 · 15 · 20 · 35 · 50 | 36–59% | 25% | 32% at 1025 nm | 3 mm glass · EN 410 · IRER 780–2500 nm; IR at 1025 nm | Fully publishedShade-level TSER and IRER plus glass, method and wavelength are stated | XPEL PRIME R0523 | |
XPEL PRIME CS BLACKXPEL · Entry | $Value | Color-stable dyed | Style and privacy with XPEL's dealer network, not premium heat rejection. | 5 · 15 · 20 · 30 · 35 · 43 · 50 · 55 · 70 · 88 | 24–45% | 11–32% | 12–35% at 1025 nm | 3 mm glass · EN 410 · IRER 780–2500 nm; IR at 1025 nm | Fully publishedShade-level TSER and IRER plus glass, method and wavelength are stated | XPEL PRIME R0523 | |
3M Automotive Window Film Ceramic IR3M · Premium | $$$Premium | Nano-ceramic | Strong ceramic heat performance below Crystalline pricing. | Multiple shades | Up to 66% | IRER+ up to 67% | Up to 95% IR | Headline values on 3M product page; full condition table not linked here | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | 3M product catalog | |
3M Automotive Window Film Obsidian3M · Entry | $Value | Infused dyed polyester | Style, privacy and fade resistance at the accessible end of 3M. | 5 · 15 · 25 · 30 · 35 · 50 | 28–44% | 25% | 8–9% IRR | 6 mm clear · ANSI/NFRC 200 | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | 3M TDS · Sep 2024 | |
 | $$$$Flagship | Nano-ceramic IRP | ASWF's highest heat and infrared performance family. | DX 40 · DX 70 · DHR 45 · DHR 75 | 52–64% | 75–86% | 88–95% IRR | Manufacturer sheet; IR columns 780–2500 nm and 900–1000 nm where shown | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | ASWF automotive specs | |
| $Value | Dyed non-metalized | Neutral black appearance at the budget end. | 5 · 15 · 20 · 35 · 50 | 34–45% | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Manufacturer sheet; IR columns 780–2500 nm and 900–1000 nm where shown | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | ASWF automotive specs | |
| $Value | Dyed non-metalized | Charcoal alternative to Classic Pro Black. | 5 · 15 · 20 · 35 · 50 | 34–45% | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Manufacturer sheet; IR columns 780–2500 nm and 900–1000 nm where shown | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | ASWF automotive specs | |
 | $$$$Flagship | Three-layer ceramic | Elite heat rejection with Autobahn's broad warranty package. | 5 · 15 · 22 · 33 · 40 · 56 · 70 | Up to 71% | Not disclosed | Up to 93% at 1025 nm | Headline IRR reported at 1025 nm; glass/method not stated on article | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | Autobahn i3 · Jul 2026 | |
GeoShield Apex UltraGeoShield · Flagship | $$$$Flagship | Dual-layer super ceramic | Maximum GeoShield IR claim, clarity and luxury positioning. | 5 · 15 · 20 · 35 · 40 · 50 · 70 | 49–70% | Not disclosed | 95% IR (all shades) | Public comparison table; lab method not stated | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | GeoShield product comparison | |
GeoShield Pro NanoGeoShield · Premium | $$$Premium | Dyed ceramic | High heat rejection with installer-friendly shrinking and deep black color. | 5 · 15 · 20 · 35 · 40 · 50 · 70 | 49–66% | Not disclosed | 76–83% IR | Public comparison table; lab method not stated | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | GeoShield product comparison | |
GeoShield C2 CeramicGeoShield · Premium | $$$Premium | Carbon-pigmented ceramic | The performance/value sweet spot in GeoShield's catalog. | 5 · 15 · 20 · 35 · 40 · 50 · 75 | 35–63% | Not disclosed | 71–85% IR | Public comparison table; lab method not stated | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | GeoShield product comparison | |
GeoShield C2 CarbonGeoShield · Mid | $$Midrange | Carbon | Fade-resistant color and moderate heat below ceramic pricing. | 2 · 5 · 15 · 20 · 35 · 40 · 50 | 33–65% | Not disclosed | 34–83% IR | Public comparison table; lab method not stated | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | GeoShield product comparison | |
GeoShield Pro ClassicGeoShield · Entry | $Value | Dyed | Budget styling and privacy; not sold as a solar-performance film. | 5 · 15 · 20 · 35 · 40 · 50 | 30–42% | Not disclosed | Not applicable | Public comparison table; lab method not stated | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | GeoShield product comparison | |
 | $$$Premium | Ceramic | Metal-free color-stable ceramic with broad shade coverage. | 05 · 20 · 30 · 38 · 42 · 46 · 50 · 70 | 49–66% | Not disclosed | 76–88% at 1025 nm | Technical sheet labels NIR blocking at 1025 nm; full method not stated in table | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | Global premium specs | |
| $$$Premium | Spectrally selective | Lighter shades with strong single-point NIR blocking. | 40 · 50 · 70 · 80 | 40–58% | Not disclosed | 76–92% at 1025 nm | Not disclosed by manufacturer | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | Global premium specs | |
 | $$$Premium | Nano-ceramic | Ceramic heat rejection from clear through darker shades. | 30 · 40 · 50 · 60 · 70 | 32–61% | Not disclosed | 47–85% NIR | 6 mm clear · ASTM/ANSI/NFRC; manufacturer labels NIR 780–2500 nm | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | Johnson auto specs | |
 | $$Midrange | Metallized + dyed | Factory-matching black with traditional high-performance construction. | 05 · 15 · 20 · 30 · 35 · 45 | 42–60% | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 6 mm clear · ASTM/ANSI/NFRC | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | Johnson auto specs | |
| $Value | Color-stable non-reflective | Signal-safe charcoal styling and value. | 05 · 20 · 35 · 50 | 31–43% | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 6 mm clear · ASTM/ANSI/NFRC | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | Johnson auto specs | |
 | $$Midrange | Carbon | Affordable carbon performance and factory-matching color. | 10 · 20 · 30 · 40 · 50 | 35–42% | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 6 mm clear · ASTM/ANSI/NFRC | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | Johnson auto specs | |
STEK LUNARAY SMART+STEK · Premium | $$$Premium | Nano-ceramic with tungsten | Full-range published ceramic data with broad shade choices. | 05 · 15 · 20 · 35 · 45 · 70 | 44–59% | 55–63% | 70–87% SIRR | IRER/SIRR 780–2500 nm; glass/method not stated on page | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | STEK SMART+ data | |
| $$Midrange | Carbon | Stable non-reflective black where price matters more than ceramic heat control. | 5 · 18 · 25 · 35 · 38 · 45 · 55 · 70 · 85 | 27–46% | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 6 mm clear · NFRC guidelines · IRER/SIRR 780–2500 nm | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | SunTek specs · Apr 2024 | |
| $$$Specialty | Nichrome metallized | Distinct reflective appearance and high solar rejection. | 10 · 20 · 35 · 50 · 65 | 33–64% | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 6 mm clear · NFRC guidelines · IRER/SIRR 780–2500 nm | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | SunTek specs · Apr 2024 | |
| $$Midrange | Metal + dye | Traditional economical heat rejection in charcoal, bronze and blue. | 5 · 15 · 20 · 30 · 35 · 40 · 50 · 55 + colors | 31–54% | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 6 mm clear · NFRC guidelines · IRER/SIRR 780–2500 nm | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | SunTek specs · Apr 2024 | |
| $Value | Dyed charcoal | Economical privacy with more shade choices than Standard. | 5 · 15 · 20 · 35 · 40 · 50 · 88 | 22–44% | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 6 mm clear · NFRC guidelines · IRER/SIRR 780–2500 nm | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | SunTek specs · Apr 2024 | |
| $Value | Dyed charcoal | The basic appearance-and-privacy product. | 5 · 20 · 35 · 40 · 50 · 70 | 25–44% | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 6 mm clear · NFRC guidelines · IRER/SIRR 780–2500 nm | LimitedUseful data is published, but a material condition is missing | SunTek specs · Apr 2024 | |
FlexFilm NanoflexFlexFilm · Flagship | $$$$Flagship | Multilayer ceramic + carbon | FlexFilm's maximum heat-insulation product. | 5 · 15 · 20 · 35 · 50 · 70 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Up to 98% IR | Wavelength, glass and lab method not disclosed on public pages | Claim onlyA performance claim appears without enough public context | FlexFilm official product pages | |
FlexFilm PanaflexFlexFilm · Premium | $$$Premium | Ceramic + carbon | Entry ceramic and FlexFilm's mainstream performance choice. | 5 · 15 · 20 · 30 · 35 · 40 · 50 · 70 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Up to 89% IR | Wavelength, glass and lab method not disclosed on public pages | Claim onlyA performance claim appears without enough public context | FlexFilm official product pages | |
FlexFilm TerraflexFlexFilm · Mid | $$Midrange | Carbon | Fade-proof carbon with more heat rejection than basic dyed film. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Up to 67% IR | Wavelength, glass and lab method not disclosed on public pages | Claim onlyA performance claim appears without enough public context | FlexFilm official product pages | |
 | $$$$Flagship | Nano-ceramic + IR layer | KAVACA's maximum heat-rejection window tint. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Up to 96% IR | Wavelength, glass and lab method not disclosed on public page | Claim onlyA performance claim appears without enough public context | KAVACA official catalog | |
 | $$Midrange | Nano-carbon + IR materials | Color-stable carbon option below Ceramic IR. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Up to 95% IR | Wavelength, glass and lab method not disclosed on public page | Claim onlyA performance claim appears without enough public context | KAVACA official catalog | |
 | $$$$Flagship | Next-generation ceramic | Solar Gard's maximum ceramic heat rejection and true-black appearance.Public overview does not identify this headline claim as IRER. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Up to 93% IR | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Claim onlyA performance claim appears without enough public context | Solar Gard current auto catalog | |
| $$$Premium | Ceramic | Premium ceramic heat rejection below XenithIR. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Up to 88% IR | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Claim onlyA performance claim appears without enough public context | Solar Gard current auto catalog | |
| $$Midrange | Carbon | Signal-safe factory-black color and mid-tier heat control. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Up to 80% IR | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Claim onlyA performance claim appears without enough public context | Solar Gard current auto catalog | |
STEK LUNARAY NEX+STEK · Flagship | $$$$Flagship | Graphene-infused ceramic | STEK's maximum heat-rejection automotive tint. | 05 · 15 · 20 · 35 · 45 · 70 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Up to 98% IR | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Claim onlyA performance claim appears without enough public context | STEK LUNARAY catalog | |
3M Automotive Window Film Color Stable3M · Mid | $$Midrange | Nano-carbon polyester | Stable charcoal color without a metallic layer. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | 3M product catalog | |
3M Automotive Window Film FX-PM3M · Mid | $$Midrange | Metallized | Traditional reflective heat control where signal tradeoffs are acceptable. | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | 3M product catalog | |
3M Automotive Window Film FX-HP3M · Mid | $$Midrange | Hybrid metal/dye | Stronger heat rejection than basic dyed film at an older-school price point. | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | 3M product catalog | |
3M Automotive Window Film Black Chrome3M · Specialty | $$$Specialty | Metallized | A reflective appearance and solar control for buyers who want the look. | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | 3M product catalog | |
| $$$Premium | Nano-ceramic IRP | Ceramic heat rejection below Dimension. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Manufacturer sheet; IR columns 780–2500 nm and 900–1000 nm where shown | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | ASWF automotive specs | |
| $$$Premium | Carbon + IR coating | Carbon appearance with a higher IR package. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Manufacturer sheet; IR columns 780–2500 nm and 900–1000 nm where shown | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | ASWF automotive specs | |
| $$$Premium | Carbon infrared | Signal-safe carbon aimed at infrared comfort. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Manufacturer sheet; IR columns 780–2500 nm and 900–1000 nm where shown | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | ASWF automotive specs | |
| $$Midrange | Carbon | Higher-tier carbon color stability without ceramic pricing. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Manufacturer sheet; IR columns 780–2500 nm and 900–1000 nm where shown | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | ASWF automotive specs | |
| $$Midrange | Carbon | Carbon styling and heat control for the value tier. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Manufacturer sheet; IR columns 780–2500 nm and 900–1000 nm where shown | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | ASWF automotive specs | |
| $$$Specialty | Carbon safety film | Tint plus thicker glass-retention construction. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Manufacturer sheet; IR columns 780–2500 nm and 900–1000 nm where shown | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | ASWF automotive specs | |
| $$Midrange | Sputtered high performance | Metallic solar rejection using multi-stack sputtering. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Manufacturer sheet; IR columns 780–2500 nm and 900–1000 nm where shown | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | ASWF automotive specs | |
| $Value | Dyed non-metalized | Straightforward privacy, UV and basic heat control. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Manufacturer sheet; IR columns 780–2500 nm and 900–1000 nm where shown | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | ASWF automotive specs | |
| $Value | Dyed | Low-cost black styling and privacy. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Manufacturer sheet; IR columns 780–2500 nm and 900–1000 nm where shown | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | ASWF current catalog | |
| $Value | Dyed | Low-cost charcoal styling and privacy. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Manufacturer sheet; IR columns 780–2500 nm and 900–1000 nm where shown | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | ASWF current catalog | |
| $$$$Flagship | Multilayer ceramic | Autobahn's newest maximum-performance ceramic line. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Autobahn dealer resources | |
| $$$Premium | Ceramic | Ceramic heat control at the middle of Autobahn's lineup. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Autobahn dealer resources | |
| $Value | Color-stable dyed | Appearance, privacy and Autobahn warranty at the entry tier. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Autobahn dealer resources | |
FlexFilm RetroflexFlexFilm · Entry | $Value | Dyed | Low-cost appearance and privacy. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Wavelength, glass and lab method not disclosed on public pages | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | FlexFilm official product pages | |
| $$$$Flagship | Concentrated nano-ceramic | Maximum FormulaOne heat rejection and transferable premium warranty. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | LLumar FormulaOne catalog | |
| $$$Premium | Nano-ceramic | High heat rejection with a sleek, low-reflective appearance. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | LLumar FormulaOne catalog | |
| $$Midrange | Metallized | Reflective heat rejection for buyers who do not need a signal-safe ceramic. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | LLumar FormulaOne catalog | |
| $Value | Deep-dyed | FormulaOne warranty and dealer experience when style and price lead. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | LLumar FormulaOne catalog | |
| $$$$Flagship | Infrared ceramic | Global's top named infrared line. | Not disclosed on catalog | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Global current catalog | |
| $$$Premium | Infrared ceramic | High-IR option below IR Supreme. | Not disclosed on catalog | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Global current catalog | |
| $$Midrange | Metallized high performance | Traditional reflective heat rejection. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Global current catalog | |
| $Value | Non-reflective dyed | Fast-drying charcoal appearance and privacy. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Global current catalog | |
| $Value | Non-reflective dyed | Basic quick-dry styling at the entry tier. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Global current catalog | |
 | $$$Specialty | Not clearly disclosed | Included to make the missing public automotive lineup visible—not to pretend the gap is a product.The public viewer mixes Traditional, Fusion, Exterior, Ceramic, Therm-X and Select without a clear current automotive technical catalog. | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Hüper Optik public film viewer | |
 | $$$$Flagship | Multilayer nano-ceramic | Johnson's newest top ceramic family. | Not disclosed on overview | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Johnson current auto catalog | |
| $$$Premium | Ceramic | A newer ceramic line positioned for heat rejection and style. | Not disclosed on overview | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Johnson current auto catalog | |
| $$$Specialty | Two-ply dyed for plastic | Tint for plexiglass on off-road and farm vehicles. | 10 · 20 · 43 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Johnson current auto catalog | |
 | $$$$Flagship | Infrared / nano-ceramic | Madico's highest-performance automotive heat-control family. | Not disclosed on overview | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Madico current auto catalog | |
 | $$$Premium | Nano-ceramic | Signal-safe ceramic performance in a black appearance. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Madico current auto catalog | |
 | $$Midrange | Solution-dyed high performance | Higher solar control without moving to nano-ceramic. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Madico current auto catalog | |
 | $Value | Solution-dyed non-reflective | Stable black styling and privacy. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Madico current auto catalog | |
Madico CharcoolMadico · Mid | $$Midrange | Extrusion-dyed | Durable color built into the polyester rather than surface-coated dye. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Madico current auto catalog | |
Madico GP MaxMadico · Mid | $$Midrange | Not disclosed | A current catalog option whose public overview does not explain the construction. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Madico current auto catalog | |
Madico OnyxMadico · Entry | $Value | Solution-dyed | Color-stable appearance and value. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Madico current auto catalog | |
Madico ShadowMadico · Entry | $Value | Not disclosed | An appearance-and-privacy line with limited public technical detail. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Madico current auto catalog | |
 | $$$$Flagship | Nano carbon ceramic | New Phantom II top-line heat performance. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Rayno official catalog | |
| $$$Premium | Nano carbon ceramic | New Phantom II step-down performance family. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Rayno official catalog | |
| $$$$Flagship | Nano carbon ceramic | Established Phantom family's highest heat-rejection tier. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Rayno Phantom table | |
| $$$Premium | Nano carbon ceramic | Balanced Phantom performance and price. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Rayno Phantom table | |
| $$Midrange | Nano carbon ceramic | Entry point to the Phantom ceramic construction. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Rayno Phantom table | |
| $$Midrange | Nano-carbon | Color-stable, signal-safe carbon performance. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Rayno official catalog | |
| $$$Specialty | Clear ceramic | Light windshield shades for heat and UV protection. | 70 · 90 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Rayno official catalog | |
| $$$Specialty | Security film | Glass retention and security rather than maximum solar performance. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Rayno official catalog | |
| $Value | Non-reflective dyed | Everyday style, glare and UV control with a five-year color warranty. | Multiple shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Solar Gard current auto catalog | |
| $$Midrange | Metallized | Classic gray reflective heat control. | 4 shades | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | Solar Gard current auto catalog | |
STEK LUNARAY ACTION+STEK · Mid | $$Midrange | Nano-carbon | Never-fading carbon style with basic heat rejection. | 05 · 15 · 20 · 35 · 50 · 80 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed by manufacturer | Not publishedNo useful current public performance figures were found | STEK LUNARAY catalog |
THE OWNERSHIP & MANUFACTURING MAP
Known relationships begin with the manufacturer and cascade to the brand. When the maker is undisclosed, the chain begins at the brand—with the gap plainly marked.
Controlled by Eastman Chemical Company
Ownership and manufacturing relationship confirmed in Eastman brand materials. Shared parent does not prove identical film.
THE INDUSTRY RECORD
Company records establish facts. Reddit, TintDude and installer groups help us find questions worth reporting, but never serve as proof on their own.
Madico, MaxPro and Nexfil publicly describe private-label or OEM work. Global Hi-Tech says it manufactures for other leading brands. ASWF is one corroborated example in a much wider market.
Open industry ledgerA company may formulate, commission, distribute or warranty a film without coating it. Until the manufacturing entity is documented, our table says manufacturer not disclosed.
Evidence standardLLumar, FormulaOne and SunTek sit under Eastman. That relationship is proven. Claims that equivalent shades are identical require product-level evidence we have not found.
Reddit claim + official ownership recordPrivate label is not a quality grade. The useful questions are who stands behind the warranty, whether revisions are traceable and whether the published testing can be inspected.
Private-label reporting standardOne post is a tip. Repeated independent reports are a reporting lead. A document, test report, legal entity or attributable statement is evidence. Only evidence earns a solid line.
Read the private-label market ledgerONE EVIDENCE VOCABULARY
We do not reward a big claim for being big. We reward a number for being inspectable. “Comparable” is used only when selected films share the same published test basis.
JOURNALISM, WITH A PAPER TRAIL
All trademarks belong to their owners and are used for identification, commentary and comparison. MobileTinter is owned by founder Steve Krontz, and Mr. Window Tint may later sell film. Those interests are disclosed beside commercial actions and cannot alter an evidence status.