Tint · 2 min read

Ceramic window tint vs regular tint in San Gabriel Valley heat

By Motorsport Wraps · STEK Certified Installer ·

Summer in the San Gabriel Valley means a black steering wheel you can't touch. The right tint makes a real difference, and not all tint is the same.

Installer fitting ceramic window tint film to a car window

Dyed, metallic and ceramic tint

Dyed tint darkens the glass but does less against heat. Metallic tint rejects heat better but can interfere with phone, GPS and radio signals. Ceramic tint uses non-metal particles to block heat and UV without signal problems.

What ceramic tint does for you

  • A cooler cabin, so the A/C works less on hot days.
  • Cuts UV that fades and cracks your dash and seats.
  • Less glare driving into the sun on the 210.
  • More privacy for you and what's in the car.
  • No interference with your phone, GPS, radio or toll tag.

What it costs

Our ceramic tint prices are on the window tint page: front two windows, all sides and rear, or a full windshield. Most people pair tint with PPF or a ceramic coating so the car is done in one visit.

Near you: Pasadena · Arcadia · Duarte · Sierra Madre · Azusa · Glendora · Popular cars: Tesla · Porsche · BMW · Cybertruck

Questions

Quick answers.

Does ceramic tint interfere with my phone?
No. Ceramic tint has no metal in it, so it won't block phone, GPS, radio or toll tag signals.
Is ceramic tint worth it over regular tint?
In hot climates like the San Gabriel Valley, most drivers find the extra heat rejection worth it.
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