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Introduction

Madico's nano-ceramic automotive films reject up to 93% of infrared heat, block 99% of UV rays, and cut up to 94% of glare — without metal, and without needing to be dark to perform. Every shade from 3% to 90% visible light transmission carries the same 99% UV protection, so you choose your look and keep the protection. Both ceramic films are professionally installed by authorized Madico dealers and carry a manufacturer's lifetime warranty for as long as you own the vehicle.

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What is ceramic window tint?

Ceramic window tint is automotive film built with microscopic ceramic particles that absorb and reject infrared heat — the part of sunlight you feel as warmth — rather than reflecting it with metal. The term deserves a straight explanation, because it's widely misused. "Ceramic" in window film refers to a **nitride or oxide coating**, not literal ceramic material. During manufacturing, nitrogen and oxygen are introduced into a sputtering chamber along with argon gas and a negative electrical charge. That process transforms the target metal into a non-metallic ceramic compound. The result behaves nothing like a metallized coating: it's far less reflective, and it doesn't conduct.

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That distinction produces the three properties that matter to a driver:

Heat rejection without darkness.Because ceramic particles absorb infrared directly, performance doesn't depend on how dark the film looks. Madico's WINCOS holds 90%+ infrared rejection at every shade from 5% to 75% visible light transmission.
No signal interference. Metal-free construction means no effect on cell phones, GPS, Bluetooth, satellite radio, or tire-pressure sensors.
A clean, non-reflective finish. Ceramic films avoid the mirrored look of metallized film, staying closer to factory glass.

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Ceramic vs. nano-ceramic

Both of Madico's films in this category are nano-ceramic. The difference from conventional ceramic film is particle size: nano-ceramic uses far smaller particles dispersed evenly through the film, which improves optical clarity and heat rejection at the same time. Larger ceramic particles can scatter light and introduce slight haze. In practice, "nano-ceramic" describes the more advanced construction, and it's what both WINCOS and Black Pearl NC use.

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Madico's ceramic films compared

Two nano-ceramic films, positioned differently. WINCOS is the higher-performing of the two; Black Pearl NC prioritizes a factory-black appearance and easier installation across a wider shade range.

WINCOS — maximum heat rejection

The line to notice: WINCOS 70 transmits 75% of visible light — nearly clear — and still rejects 90% of infrared heat. For drivers who want cooling without a visible tint, or who need to stay within a strict legal limit, that combination is what ceramic technology is for.

Shade	VLT	TSER	IR rejection	IRER	Glare Reduction
WINCOS 3	5%	66%	93%	64%	94%
WINCOS 10	11%	62%	91%	62%	88%
WINCOS 20	22%	60%	92%	64%	75%
WINCOS 30	34%	56%	91%	63%	62%
WINCOS 45	49%	52%	90%	63%	45%
WINCOS 60	66%	49%	91%	63%	26%
WINCOS 70	75%	46%	90%	62%	16%
WINCOS 90	87%	26%	57%	36%	3%

Black Pearl NC — factory-black appearance, seven shades

Shade	VLT	TSER	IR rejection	IRER	Glare reduction
Black Pearl NC 05	4%	63%	90%	60%	95%
Black Pearl NC 10	12%	61%	90%	60%	87%
Black Pearl NC 20	21%	57%	90%	60%	76%
Black Pearl NC 35	38%	54%	90%	60%	57%
Black Pearl NC 45	43%	53%	90%	60%	52%
Black Pearl NC 55	55%	50%	90%	60%	41%
Black Pearl NC 75	72%	47%	90%	60%	19%

Black Pearl NC holds a flat **90% infrared rejection across all seven shades** and shares the warm factory-black look of the wider Black Pearl line, so it matches existing factory-tinted glass closely. It shrinks easily during installation, which matters on complex rear windows. *All values measured per National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) guidelines on single-pane, nominal 1/4" (6mm) clear glass. Actual performance varies with glass type and construction.*
View WINCOs specifications -> · View Black Pearl NC specifications →

Ceramic vs. dyed, hybrid and metallized tint

All figures are Madico films at their darkest available shade, so the comparison is like-for-like.

Construction	Example Film	TSER	IR rejection	Reflectivity	Signal-safe
Nano-ceramic	WINCO 3	66%	93%	6%	Yes
Nano-cermaic	Black Pearl NC 05	63%	90%	5%	Yes
Dye-in-laminate	GP Max 05	64%	81%	7%	Yes
Solution dyed (hybrid)	Black Pearl HP 04	53%	58%	5%	Partial
Metallized	Onyx 07	49%	47%	5%	No
Solution dyed	Black Pearl NR 04	40%	26%	5%	Yes
Extrution dyed	Charcool 07	38%	26%	5%	Yes

How to read this

Total Solar Energy Rejected (TSER) is the honest single number for heat performance — it accounts for all solar energy, not just infrared. Infrared rejection describes how much of the heat you feel is stopped, which is why ceramic films feel dramatically cooler than their TSER alone suggests.

Ceramic vs. dyed. Dyed films block heat mainly by absorbing visible light, so performance is tied to darkness and they offer little infrared control. Charcool rejects 26% of infrared; WINCOS rejects 93%. Dyed film costs less and can look excellent, but it is a different tier of performance.
Ceramic vs. metallized. Metallized film reflects heat using a metal layer. It performs respectably — Onyx rejects 47% of infrared — but brings a slightly reflective appearance and can interfere with signals. Ceramic delivers roughly double the infrared rejection with neither drawback.
Ceramic vs. hybrid. Black Pearl HP sits between the tiers, using solution-dyed construction with heat-rejecting performance: 58% infrared rejection at a mid-tier price. It's the sensible upgrade for someone who wants better than dyed without paying for ceramic.

How much does ceramic window tint cost?

Madico films are sold and installed exclusively through authorized dealers, who set their own pricing — so there's no single national price.

Costs

What we can be straight about is what drives it:

Glass area and vehicle complexity. A coupe with two windows costs materially less than an SUV with a large rear hatch and quarter glass. Steeply curved rear windows take longer to install.
Number of windows. Front sides only, all sides, or full vehicle including the rear windshield.
Film tier. Nano-ceramic is Madico's top performance category and prices above dyed and hybrid films.
Old film removal. Stripping failed tint adds labor, sometimes significantly.
Installer expertise. Certified Madico dealers are trained on heat-forming these films correctly, which is what separates an install that lasts from one that bubbles.

Getting to a Range

Industry-wide, professionally installed ceramic tint on a passenger vehicle typically falls in the $300–$800 range, varying by region, vehicle, and coverage. Your dealer will quote precisely after seeing the vehicle. Every Madico automotive film carries a lifetime manufacturer's warranty for as long as you own the vehicle, which is worth weighing against a cheaper film that may need replacing in a few years.

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Does ceramic tint block phone or GPS signal?

No. Both WINCOS and Black Pearl NC are metal-free by construction, so there's no conductive layer to interfere with cell reception, GPS, Bluetooth, satellite radio, keyless entry, or tire-pressure monitoring. This is one of the clearest practical advantages of ceramic over metallized film.

Choosing your shade

Two things decide which shade is right: what's legal where your vehicle is registered, and how much glare reduction you want. Window film laws vary by state and country. In the U.S., film is generally not permitted on the front windshield but is allowed on side and rear windows, with allowable light transmission set by state law.

Check the state-by-state chart from the International Window Film Association, and confirm with your dealer before choosing. Because ceramic film's heat rejection barely changes across shades, you can pick a shade for appearance and legal compliance without sacrificing performance. WINCOS 70 at 75% visible light transmission still rejects 90% of infrared.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

**Ceramic window tint **is an automotive film that uses microscopic, non-conductive ceramic particles to absorb and reflect solar heat and infrared energy, instead of relying on dye or metal layers. Because the ceramic layer contains no metal, it delivers high heat rejection and blocks 99%+ of UV rays without the mirrored look — or the signal concerns — of metallized film. It sits at the top of most film lineups, including Madico's Black Pearl® Nano-Ceramic.

Functionally they describe the same technology; "nano-ceramic" specifies that the ceramic particles are engineered at the nanoscale, small enough to sit below visible-light wavelengths, which improves optical clarity and reduces haze. There is no industry standard that formally separates the two terms, so usage varies by manufacturer. Compare published TSER, IR rejection, and VLT specs rather than the label on the box.

Professionally installed ceramic tint generally runs about $300–$600 for a full sedan and $450–$900 for larger SUVs and trucks, compared to roughly $100–$200 for entry-level dyed film. Cost depends on vehicle size, number of windows, glass curvature, and whether old film has to be removed. Madico films are installed exclusively by authorized dealers, who set their own pricing — contact a local dealer for a quote.

No. Ceramic films like Black Pearl® Nano-Ceramic are metal-free, so they don't interfere with cellular, GPS, Bluetooth, satellite radio, keyless entry, or tire-pressure sensors. Signal interference is associated with older metallized and sputtered films that contain conductive metal layers.

It depends what you're solving for. If heat rejection and long-term color stability matter most, ceramic is measurably better — Black Pearl® Nano-Ceramic rejects up to 63% of total solar energy and 90% of infrared. If your priorities are privacy, glare control, and a clean factory look at a lower price, a quality solution-dyed film like Onyx® or Charcool® still performs well; the real gap is heat, not appearance.

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Madico ceramic films are installed only by authorized dealers trained on heat-forming these specific films. Your dealer will confirm legal limits for your state, match any existing factory tint, and register the lifetime warranty.

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