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The Inner Circle: Window Film USA Huper Optik Window Films The Prestige Ceramic Technology

Window Film USA Huper Optik Window Films The Prestige Ceramic Technology

One of the more popular threads in this window film blog are posts that highlight a comparison between 21st century patented ceramic window tinting represented by Huper Optik and the 3M prestige multi-layered optical film.

Huper Optik-Warm natural light

I have a somewhat unique perspective having been employed at 3M for 33 years (1974-2007) plus I spent a good deal of that time with the 3M Window Film department for several years as National Sales Manager (in those days known as Scotch Tint and Scotchshield!)

Homeowners and retail store owners want to reduce the heat coming into their windows but of equal importance, protect the aesthetics of their glass.

Huper 30

They want to experience the benefits of window film without a metallic shiny glass appearance!

The choices drill down to Huper Optik versus the 3M multi-layered prestige series.

That hazy panel is 3M

Here is a quick comparison that you may find helpful!

Points that are equal:

Ceramic and prestige films do not interfere with EM or RF signals- Call it a draw!
Huper Optik Ceramic and prestige films all reduce the UV by 99.9%- A draw!
All films including Huper Optik Ceramic and prestige films work better at an angle- That's also draw and silly even to mention, except for the fact that they brought this up as an advantage! It isn't!
Yes we use Windex!
Huper Optik Ceramic Films reduce as much of the entire infrared as their prestige film. There is no advantage in that respect despite their misleading jargon about 97% IR rejection. What is most critical is the amount of heat the film rejects.

TSER On Angle White Paper
Ceramic Films will never rust or corrode, neither will their prestige. Another draw!

They bring this issue up because there are silver films like Hi-lite, and V-Kool that can oxidize in humid environments. This is typically never clarified by 3M, so consumers may be mislead into believing that all films corrode except theirs.

This is false!

Where Ceramic Wins?

Their film when the Sun hits the windows at an angle.

The exact same window with Lumenesse 70 Film

Our Huper Optik and are available in a 30% version. We cut more glare and heat than their 40%
This qualifies our ceramic films for Teco and Progress Energy rebates. Their 40 does not pass muster!

Why would anyone want to pass on a $200 rebate?
The optical quality and clarity of Huper Optik and are unmatched by prestige film which tends to haze.
Our hue is neutral theirs is "blue." You may like a blue look in your home but Interior Designers typically advise not to alter the hue of the light streaming through your windows. It can clash with your unique color scheme.
Huper Optik has a superior hard coat. Huper Optik does not have any dyes!

Throughout the country we have won against prestige films for the above reasons and the better cost advantages for our Huper Optik ceramic films.