• The best ceramic window tints deliver up to 96% infrared heat rejection and 99% UV rejection
• Check with your ceramic window tint installer on the best tint levels and film options for your needs
• The best tint brands (like XPEL) and installers (like Tint Haus) have an established reputation. Explore customer reviews and ratings before you decide
• Professional installation is recommended. Enquire about the warranty coverage offered with your chosen ceramic window tint for long-lasting performance

As the Australian summer approaches again, it is the perfect time to ensure your vehicle is ready to withstand the heat and intensity of the sun’s harsh ultraviolet rays.

While you can’t do much about the weather, you can ensure your car windows are fully equipped to resist the infrared radiation and UV that heats up your car’s interior and causes skin cancer.

In this article we show you how to select the ultimate ceramic window tint for your vehicle and your needs.

When choosing the ceramic window tint brand and option, take into account the following factors:

Visible Light Transmission (VLT)
Take the time to understand the VLT percentage, which determines how much light the tint allows through. Lower  VLT values offer more privacy but can run into legal restrictions. Current NSW law requires newly tinted front side to and rear windows to maintain a VLT (Visible Light Transmission) of at least 35%, while 20% (slightly darker) is allowed on the rear sides and rear screen.

Privacy Glass
The best brands are available in a clear film that can be applied over factory-installed privacy glass. These still provide all the benefits of tinted films without further reducing the VLT level. The Ceramic Clear tints will reduce significant IR heat transfer while also maximising UV protection

Windscreen Tint Levels
NSW regulations state that a tinted or opaque band across the top of the windscreen is permitted providing it is no lower than 10% of the height of the windscreen & is above the portion of the windscreen swept by the wipers. Tinted film is not generally allowed on the main part of the windscreen.

Infrared Rejection
Confirm the window tint film’s ability to reject infrared rays. Higher infrared rejection enhances heat reduction, making for lower cabin temperatures. We install XPEL ceramic window tint films offering up to 66% Total Solar Energy Rejection and up to 98% IR Heat rejection, which is a fantastic option for Aussie drivers.

UV Blocking
Ask about the tint’s effectiveness in blocking harmful UV rays. Optimal ceramic window tints provide high-levels of UV protection for the car’s interior and occupants. All our ceramic window tint films deliver 50+ SPF and 99% UV rejection.

Manufacturer Certification & Testing 
Only accept window tint films certified by manufacturers to meet the highest industry standards. Certification indicates that the tint aligns with industry and legal requirements.

At Tint Haus, for example,  all our XPEL Window Tint films have undergone rigorous testing and certification by ARPANSA (The Australian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Agency).

Ceramic Window Tint Prices Vary
Recognise that pricing for ceramic window tint can vary. While it is possible to buy extremely cheap DIY tint packages online, you tend to get what you pay for. Factors such as brand reputation, warranty coverage, and additional features can influence these variations.

Also consider who is installing it and where it happens.

The best ceramic window tint installers have invested in clean facilities and trained, certified technicians to ensure a seamless fitment every time. Depending on your chosen option, at Tint Haus you can tint all your car windows for as little as $295.

Ceramic Window Tinting Is A Long-Term Investment
Consider ceramic window tint as a long-term investment. While high-quality tints may have a higher initial cost, they often offer better durability and overall performance, making them cost-effective over time.

Nano-Ceramic Tint
Recognised for advanced technology, nano-ceramic tints use tiny ceramic particles for superior heat rejection and UV protection without compromising visibility.

Infrared-Reflective Tint With High Heat Rejection
This type focuses on rejecting infrared rays, contributing significantly to heat reduction and ensuring a more comfortable interior.

Advanced UV Protection
Quality ceramic tints provide enhanced UV protection, preventing damage to the car’s interior and protecting occupants from harmful rays.

Colour-Stable Tint
Colour stability is a key feature of this type, ensuring that the tint retains its original shade over time, providing consistent aesthetics.

Tint Haus XPEL Window Tints are all colour-stable and are effective at rejecting Infrared energy. Our XPEL Prime XR Black Window Film and XPEL Prime XR Plus Window Film ranges contain nano-ceramic particles for superior performance and optical clarity.

Certain brands are known for producing high-quality ceramic window tints. Exploring these brands can be instrumental in making an informed decision.

3M
Known for innovation, 3M offers ceramic window tints with advanced heat reduction and UV protection features.

SunTek
SunTek ceramic tints are celebrated for their excellent heat rejection capabilities, maintaining a cool interior.

XPEL
Recognised in the industry for producing the highest level window film in the market with its cutting-edge technology, XPEL ceramic window tints offer superior protection against UV rays and infrared heat. Tint Haus is an authorised Xpel Installer.

Deciding on the installation method is a critical aspect of the ceramic window tint selection process.

DIY Window Tint Considerations
It is vital to honestly assess your skills, your installation environment, and the complexity of installing tint on your windows. For some, it may be tempting to opt for a DIY approach to save costs, but by the time you purchase an equivalent film yourself and take the time to do it, you are often looking at a similar cost.

It is also exceedingly easy to botch the job – especially on larger windows such as the rear windscreen – resulting in bubbling, peeling, misalignment and delamination on the edges.

In reality it is near impossible for an untrained window tint installer to achieve a high quality finish.

Professional Window Tint Installation Benefits
Professionals have the expertise and tools to ensure a precise and flawless application. Opting for professional installation often comes with guarantees of quality workmanship.

At Tint Haus, all our technicians are certified installers with years of experience. We also use plotters to precisely cut the film to ensure a seamless fit every time and absolutely no cutting is carried out on the vehicle.

Understanding the warranty terms is crucial for ensuring long-term satisfaction with your ceramic window tint.

Window Tint Warranty Coverage
Before you choose your installer, enquire about the warranty coverage offered with the chosen ceramic window tint. This coverage should address potential issues like bubbling, peeling, discoloration, delamination and other forms of degradation.

Tint Haus Window Tint Warranty
At Tint Haus, our XPEL tint films all come with a lifetime warranty offering coverage against bubbling, peeling, lifting and discolouration.

Finally, the ultimate proof is not what your right ceramic window tint installer says but what their customers say.

Explore customer reviews and ratings for your shortlisted window tint installer and the ceramic window tint brand before you ask for a quote

Tint Haus for example has hundreds of 5-star reviews on Facebook and on Google.

We’ve protected hundreds of thousands of vehicles in and around Sydney. The single reason vehicle owners put their trust in us is the Tint Haus Difference.

We pride ourselves on the level of perfection that we deliver (and that our clients rightly expect).

That is why we built our state-of-the-art facility equipped with incredible lighting along with infrared curing lamps – all to ensure an unmatched level of quality and service commitment.

Take a look at our window tints and package results on Facebook and Instagram. which showcase the level of perfection we pride ourselves upon and deliver.

Get in touch to see what ceramic window tint package is right for your vehicle.