Ceramic vs. carbon-ceramic tint: how to choose your WOT film

What do the construction names tell you?

Carbon-ceramic and ceramic identify different film constructions in the WOT lineup. Rev is carbon-ceramic; Shield and Velocity are ceramic. Those names help identify the product, but they are not a complete performance specification.

Two films described as ceramic do not automatically have identical performance. Equally, the words carbon-ceramic do not provide a heat-rejection percentage. Ask for the data for the specific film and shade you are considering rather than treating the category name as a test result.

Start with the shades your project needs

Rev offers 5%, 20% and 35% VLT. It is a starting point for an installer package built around those three shades. Shield adds 50% and 70% VLT, while Velocity offers 2%, 5%, 20%, 35%, 50% and 70% VLT.

For example, if you want to consider 70% VLT, compare Shield and Velocity because Rev does not offer that shade. If you are considering 35%, all three series have an option. That gives you a practical starting point for comparing their specifications at a similar shade.

VLT describes visible light transmission. Your existing glass contributes to the installed result, and a shade being available does not establish suitability for every window or location. Review the vehicle and intended application with your installer.

Compare heat performance separately from appearance

Use the visualizer to explore how a shade looks. It uses the same illustrative shading for each series at the same VLT; it does not simulate a performance advantage for one construction.

For heat performance, ask for total solar energy rejected (TSER) alongside the other published measurements. TSER considers ultraviolet, visible and infrared solar energy together. An infrared-only figure describes a narrower part of the spectrum and should not be read as the percentage of all solar energy rejected.

Compare the stated shade, glass and test method before comparing numbers. If the information is missing, ask for clarification instead of assuming that a darker film or a higher tier guarantees a particular temperature reduction.

Match the series to your installation plan

Rev is the entry point to the WOT window film range. Shield provides a ceramic option with five shades. Velocity is WOT’s premium ceramic series and has the widest shade selection. All three come in 100-foot rolls with 20, 24, 36, 40 or 60-inch widths.

For a shop, the decision includes the shades customers request, the widths your workflow uses, the product specifications and support. Partner pricing is available after approval. Established shops and mobile installation businesses are welcome, with no minimum order.

Finish with a clear record of the installation

Before proceeding, record the chosen series, shade and windows to be treated. Review a physical sample, discuss visibility and ask the installer to check the requirements that apply to your vehicle.

WOT’s window film guarantee is a limited product guarantee for the purchasing installer while its original customer owns the original vehicle. Keep the original roll identification and review the written terms. Follow your installer’s care instructions and timing recommendations after installation.