Tint, PPF and wrap glossary

Plain definitions of the terms used for window film, paint protection film, coatings and wraps.

• VLT (visible light transmission)

  The percent of visible light that passes through window film and glass.

• Ceramic window tint

  Window film that uses ceramic particles to block heat.

• IR rejection (infrared rejection)

  How much infrared light a film blocks.

• TSER (total solar energy rejected)

  The percent of all solar energy a film keeps out: UV, visible light and infrared.

• PPF (paint protection film)

  A clear urethane film applied over paint to take rock chips and scratches.

• Self-healing film

  Film with a topcoat that closes light scratches with heat.

• Ceramic coating

  A liquid coating that bonds to the clear coat and leaves a hard, slick layer.

• Paint correction

  Machine polishing that removes swirl marks, haze and light scratches from the clear coat.

• Cast vinyl

  Thin wrap vinyl made by pouring liquid vinyl into a sheet. It is the kind used for full car wraps.

• Overlaminate

  A clear film laid over a printed wrap or sign to protect the print.