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Hey guys,  trying to get through all the muck and make a decision on residential window tints.  Wanting reduced heat.  Have 3 different options each from a different installer.
The Huper Optic Therm-X 70 from one installer has been quoted $300 cheaper than both the Huper Optik ceramic 50 and the 3mP70

I've seen the stats on NFRC for the Ceramic50 and the P70, other than visible light transmission they seem pretty similar (I don't know how big of a difference 0.03 is), wasn't able to find stats for the ThermX 70. 

HO Ceramic 50

Operator Type

Default Glazing Reference

SHGC No Film

SHGC with Film

VT No Film

VT with Film

U-Factor

Window Wall

6 mm (1/4in.) clear 6 mm (1/4in.) clear

0.63

0.52

0.69

0.40

0.60050

Window Wall

6 mm (1/4in.) grey 6 mm (1/4in.) clear

0.41

0.37

0.35

0.20

0.60057

3mP70

Operator Type

Default Glazing Reference

SHGC No Film

SHGC with Film

VT No Film

VT with Film

U-Factor

Window Wall

6 mm (1/4in.) clear 6 mm (1/4in.) clear

0.63

0.51

0.69

0.54

0.56408

Window Wall

6 mm (1/4in.) grey 6 mm (1/4in.) clear

0.41

0.35

0.35

0.27

0.56412

 

 

I don't have samples yet of either the ThermX70 or 3mP70, but I'm assuming they're lighter in color than the HO Ceramic 50 and 45 that I do have. 

 

Any flags with these 3 options? Any of them any easy yes or no? (ive read enough to see *some* dislike of 3m but not enough to know why... fabrication issues? Not sure if that is across all 3m tints?)  Right now I'm leaning towards the ThermX70 b/c I'm assuming Ill get a similar quality and better visible transmission.  Im assuming no cellular issues with the ThermX and P70...

Double-paned windows, 4 miles from the ocean, morning sun. 

 

Thanks :D Breanne

Posted (edited)

There are *some* that dislike 3M for whatever reason, that said, 3M is a powerhouse in the window film industry. I have their Crystalline/Prestige 40 on my Jeep windows and I can affirm the performance and longevity of the product. 7years in full sun parking and no sign of degradation of adhesive clarity, color or performance. If I were in your situation of looking at a 70% VLT film, Prestige would be my choice (Edit: and I am not beholden to any one product).

 

I have attached a snapshot of Therm-x 70 published performance values for your review and a link to the source. Also, know that the marketing wording on the product includes the phrase 'proprietary blend of metals' as read on a couple Google listings. This may or may not be a problem for electronic use indoors, since any metallic coating is rather light, but why chance it.

 

https://www.huperoptikusa.com/downloads/

 

therm x 70.png

Edited by Tintguy1980

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