Clear look
Prestige Series
Metal-free nano-technology with reflectivity lower than glass. Lets in up to 70% of light while controlling heat.
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Texas Tinted installs 3M™ window films in Houston. For vehicles, 3M’s lines include Crystalline Series (multilayer optical film, up to 97% infrared rejection) and Ceramic IR Series, both warranted not to fade to purple for as long as you own the vehicle, plus 3M™ paint protection film. For homes and buildings: Prestige, Ceramic, Night Vision, Thinsulate™ and Safety & Security films, plus DI-NOC™ architectural finishes.
Why 3M window film
3M has made sun control window film for decades and received its first sun control window film patent in 1966. Its films are designed, formulated and manufactured by 3M, and its top automotive film, the Crystalline Series, uses a proprietary multilayer optical film with more than 200 layers in a film thinner than a Post-it® Note.
For drivers, that technology means a light film that rejects more heat than many dark films. For homes and offices, it means films that control heat without the mirrored look of older reflective tint.
3M automotive window film
| Series | Technology | What it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Crystalline | Multilayer optical film with ceramic nano-technology, non-metal | Maximum heat rejection with a light, factory look. Up to 60% TSER and 97% IR rejection per 3M. |
| Ceramic IR | Ceramic, non-metal | Strong infrared rejection in a classic tint look at a lower price than Crystalline. |
Shades, availability and specs vary by series. We stock Crystalline and Ceramic IR.
3M and its authorized dealers warrant that, as long as you own your vehicle, Crystalline and Ceramic IR films will maintain their color and never fade to purple. Ask us for the full warranty terms.
3M window film for homes and buildings
Heat
Ceramic Series
Rejects up to 80% of infrared and blocks 99% of UV, letting in up to 50% of light.
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Night Vision
Rejects up to 73% of the sun’s heat with low interior reflectivity, so the view out at night stays clear.
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Thinsulate™
Low-e insulating film that helps keep heat out in summer and in during winter.
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Safety & Security
Clear or combined with sun control. Helps hold glass together against break-ins and storms.
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DI-NOC™
Architectural finishes in wood, stone, metal and solid colors for interior surfaces.
Learn moreWhat being an authorized 3M dealer means for you
3M sells its automotive and architectural films only through authorized dealers, and the warranty on those films is valid only when an authorized dealer installs them. As an authorized 3M™ dealer, Texas Tinted buys film directly through 3M’s channel, registers your warranty, and installs to 3M’s specifications. If you ever need a warranty claim, it is handled by us and backed by 3M.
It also means the film is genuine. Counterfeit and relabeled “3M” film is common online. If a price for Crystalline looks too good to be true, it is probably not Crystalline.
Which 3M film for which job
| You want | Our 3M recommendation |
|---|---|
| Maximum heat rejection with a light, factory look | Crystalline 70 or 90 on sides, rear and windshield |
| Strong heat rejection with a traditional tint look | Ceramic IR, 35% front doors and 15–20% rear |
| Paint protection for a new car | 3M™ Paint Protection Film, full front or full wrap |
| Home windows that do not look tinted from the street | Prestige 70 or 60 |
| Daytime privacy and strong heat control on a west wall | Night Vision 25 or 35 |
| Older single-pane glass, hot in summer and cold in winter | Thinsulate™ Climate Control 75 |
| Break-in and storm protection for ground-floor glass | Safety & Security Series, clear or combined with sun control |
3M warranty basics
- Automotive Crystalline and Ceramic IR: covered against fading to purple, bubbling, peeling and delamination for as long as you own the vehicle
- Residential and commercial films: 3M limited warranty with terms by product; we register it after install
- Paint protection film: 10-year coverage against yellowing, cracking, bubbling and peeling
- All claims go through Texas Tinted as the installing authorized dealer
Compare with our other brand on the HITEK window film page, or get a price for 3M on your car with the instant quote.
Frequently asked questions
Is 3M window tint worth it?
3M’s Crystalline and Ceramic IR films offer strong heat rejection with 3M’s ownership warranty against purple fading, which makes them a long-term choice.
What is the best 3M window tint for heat?
Crystalline Series is 3M’s highest heat-rejecting automotive film, rated by 3M at up to 60% total solar energy and up to 97% infrared rejection.
Does 3M tint interfere with phone signals?
Crystalline and Ceramic IR are non-metal films, so they don’t interfere with phones, GPS or radio.
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