Ceramic tint interferes with your car's signal.
This is a common misconception we’ve heard about ceramic window tinting, and it’s not the only one.
When it comes to upgrading your car’s comfort and protection, ceramic window tints are one of the sleekest-looking tints on the market. A high-grade ceramic tint can protect those in your vehicle from sun damage, preserve your interior from deterioration, and provide your car with extra privacy.
But misinformation about these tints often leads to car owners overlooking their full potential. As car window tinters in the Mornington Peninsula, we regularly hear myths from customers who have “read online” or “heard from a mate” that ceramic tints are unnecessary and overpriced.
In reality, these tints are one of the most advanced, effective, and worthwhile upgrades you can give your car. So let's tackle the most common myths about ceramic window tinting and explain what it really does.
Reality: Ceramic tint uses advanced nano-ceramic particles that outperform standard dyed or metallic tints.
While traditional window tints rely on dyes or metallic coatings to block sunlight, ceramic window tint is designed using ceramic particles. These tiny particles are invisible to the naked eye but highly effective at blocking infrared heat, UV rays, and glare. Plus, they perform exceptionally well if you’re looking for a tint with high visibility.
Ceramic films also don’t fade or turn purple like dyed films, and they don’t interfere with signals like some metallic tints. In short, they are clearer, more durable, and have better performance.
Reality: The particles in ceramic films are non-metallic and do not interfere with electronic signals.
This myth most likely comes from confusing them with metallic tints. Unfortunately, some metallic tints do have a reputation for disrupting GPS, mobile, and radio signals because of their reflective materials.
Ceramic tints are completely signal-friendly, which means that your car can use its Bluetooth, navigation, or smart-technology features without any interference. We’ve helped tint many Tesla windows with ceramic tints, and they have been as reliable as ever.
Reality: Ceramic tints are available in a range of Visible Light Transmission (VLT) levels, so you can choose the level of light or darkness you prefer.
VLTs are the amount of light a window tint lets in your car, and it's calculated in percentage. Regardless of whether your tint is carbon or ceramic, a VLT of 5%, for example, will always be the same darkness in all tint types.
In fact, high-quality ceramic films have better visibility than many traditional tints, especially in low-light conditions. So if you’re worried about nighttime driving or seeing through your rear window, ceramic is actually one of the best options on the market.
Reality: Ceramic window tint can be applied to any vehicle, regardless of its make, model, or year.
While we agree that many high-end car owners choose ceramic because it has better performance and finish, that doesn’t mean it’s reserved for luxury cars. If you spend a lot of time on the road, park in sunny areas, or want to keep your interior in top shape, then ceramic tint will benefit your car, no matter what you drive.
Reality: Most ceramic tint films block up to 50% of infrared heat and 99% of UV rays, which is sufficient in the Mornington Peninsula sun.
If you’ve ever entered a car while parked outside in the Aussie summer heat, you know why heat rejection films are a necessity. Ceramic tints perform much better than carbon tints when it comes to reducing the amount of heat that enters your car.
This means you get a cooler interior on hot days, less need for blasting the air conditioning, and a more comfortable ride overall.
Reality: Ceramic tint may cost more upfront, but it gives you better long-term value.
Yes, ceramic window tint is more expensive than dyed, metallic or carbon options. But here’s why it’s worth it:
Getting a cheaper tint also means replacing it frequently, which will cost you more in the long run. At Peninsula Tint, all our ceramic window tints come with a (xxx) year warranty period, which means you get peace of mind knowing it’ll last.
Reality: Even the best ceramic tint will fail to perform if poorly installed.
We’ve seen so many car owners DIY their tint installation, and it usually peels a few weeks later. The truth is, a great product can only go so far as its application, which is why you should always get a professional to install your tints.
Professional installation will give you:
At our workshop, we’ve removed plenty of poor DIY jobs and cheap installs. So if you’re spending on ceramic window tints, you should invest in a trusted installer for the best results.
We hope to have debunked some myths about ceramic window tints. To recap what we’ve learned:
If you’ve been considering ceramic window tints for your vehicle, we can say that it is one of the best-performing tints on the market. And if you’re looking for high-quality tints with expert installation, send your car to our workshop.
Peninsula Tint and Paint Protection are a team of experienced technicians specialising in installing window tints for all vehicles. Our team uses high-quality window tints for all vehicles, including the XPEL Prime™ XR Plus Ceramic Window Tint.
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