Window tint · Home and office
3M Night Vision Series
Dual-reflective film is more reflective on the outside than the inside. It gives daytime privacy and strong heat rejection, and keeps the view out clearer at night. Compare the types of window film.
- Technology
- Dual reflective
- Made for
- Home and office
- Look
- Bronze
- Darkness range
- 15% to 36% VLT
- Warranty
- 12 years (3M, building application)
Full specs
Source: 3M Sun Control Window Film Night Vision Series specification (Rev A, April 2019) (opens in a new tab). Our archived copy (PDF) (opens in a new tab).
| Shade | Visible light transmitted Visible light transmitted. Share of visible light that passes through the glass and film. Lower is darker. | Visible light reflected, outside Visible light reflected, outside. Share of light the window reflects outward: how mirror-like it looks from outside. | Visible light reflected, inside Visible light reflected, inside. Share of light reflected back into the car or room: how much you see your own reflection at night. | Ultraviolet blocked Ultraviolet blocked. Share of ultraviolet light blocked, the part that fades interiors and harms skin. | Shading coefficient Shading coefficient. Solar heat gain compared with plain 1/8-inch clear glass, from 0 to 1. Lower is cooler. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV35 | 36% | 13% | 7% | 99% | 0.55 |
| NV25 | 24% | 19% | 7% | 99% | 0.45 |
| NV15 | 15% | 38% | 11% | 99% | 0.32 |
What the column names mean
- VLT
- Visible light transmitted. Share of visible light that passes through the glass and film. Lower is darker.
- VLR out
- Visible light reflected, outside. Share of light the window reflects outward: how mirror-like it looks from outside.
- VLR in
- Visible light reflected, inside. Share of light reflected back into the car or room: how much you see your own reflection at night.
- UV
- Ultraviolet blocked. Share of ultraviolet light blocked, the part that fades interiors and harms skin.
- SC
- Shading coefficient. Solar heat gain compared with plain 1/8-inch clear glass, from 0 to 1. Lower is cooler.
Figures are measured on single-pane clear glass; results on your windows will vary.
Visualize the shades: tint preview
The tint preview shows how each shade darkens the view from inside (visible light transmission, VLT); screens vary, so use it as a guide.
Similar films from other brands
Current dual reflective and closely related films for homes and offices from other makers, to compare side by side. Films we sell are listed first.
| Film | Type | VLT | TSER | At TintCenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyASWF | Dual reflective | 8–37% | 55–83% | From $56.31: buy ASWF Sky (Dual Reflective) at TintCenter |
| IllusionASWF | Dual reflective | 7% | 85% | From $54.58: buy ASWF Illusion (One Way Mirror) at TintCenter |
| TruevueSolar Gard | Dual reflective | 5–39% | 52–79% | From $78.59: buy Solar Gard TrueVue Dual Reflective at TintCenter |
| NatureASWF | Metallized | 9–49% | 40–75% | From $54.60: buy ASWF Nature at TintCenter |
| ReflectionASWF | Metallized | 14–48% | 55–84% | From $43.28: buy ASWF Reflection (Silver) at TintCenter |
| HorizonASWF | Metallized | 18–33% | 66–80% | From $54.58: buy ASWF Horizon (Bronze) at TintCenter |
VLT: darkness range (light let through). TSER: heat rejected, lightest to darkest shade. Makers measure differently, so treat close figures as a tie. Browse all brands and films.
Similar films you can buy here
We don't sell 3M Night Vision Series. These films in our store are the closest match by type:
- Solar Gard TrueVue Dual ReflectiveFrom $78.59
- TintCenter Dual ReflectiveFrom $48.83
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