XPEL PRIME Series

Automotive
Window Tint.

Three XPEL films, one standard: no fading, no purpling, no signal interference — and a lifetime warranty on every install. Here’s how CS BLACK, XR BLACK, and XR PLUS compare, honestly.

Why tint at all

What good film actually does.

Tint isn’t just a look. Installed right, it changes how your car feels every single day.

01

Cooler cabin

Ceramic film stops infrared heat at the glass. Your car cools faster, stays comfortable longer, and the AC works a fraction as hard.

02

Skin protection

99% of UVA and UVB blocked. UVA passes through untreated glass and is a major driver of skin aging and damage on your left side.

03

Interior preservation

Sun bakes dashboards, cracks leather, and fades trim. Film blocks the rays that do it — your interior stays showroom longer.

04

Less glare

Sharp low-sun glare and headlight bloom are cut dramatically — easier eyes, safer night driving.

05

Privacy

What’s in your car stays your business. Darker rear shades keep gear, kids, and cargo out of sight.

06

Factory-finish look

Computer-cut patterns, hand-finished edges, no bubbles, no gaps. It should look like it came from the factory — ours does.

The PRIME lineup

Three films. One standard.

Every film below is 99% UV-blocking, signal-safe, and covered by an XPEL lifetime warranty. The difference is heat technology — and how far you want to take it.

Color-Stable · The Value Pick

XPEL PRIME CS BLACK

The smart entry into XPEL. CS BLACK uses dye-free, color-stable construction — so unlike bargain tint, it will never fade or turn purple, no matter how many California summers it sees. Clean factory look, full UV defense, real warranty.

Construction
Color-stable film — no dye to break down
Heat rejection
Up to ~52% of total solar energy
UV protection
99% of UVA & UVB blocked
Signal safety
No interference — cell, GPS, remote start
Warranty
Lifetime, backed by XPEL
Best for
Daily drivers who want a clean look and UV protection at the most accessible price
XPEL PRIME CS BLACK window tint
Nano-Ceramic · The Sweet Spot

XPEL PRIME XR BLACK

Serious heat rejection with a deep, rich black finish. XR BLACK suspends nano-ceramic particles in the film to stop infrared heat before it reaches the cabin — up to 88% of IR blocked — while staying completely invisible to your electronics.

Construction
Nano-ceramic particle technology
IR heat rejection
Up to 88% of infrared heat
UV protection
99% of UVA & UVB blocked
Signal safety
Zero interference with cell, GPS, Wi‑Fi, radio
Warranty
Lifetime, transferable
Best for
Drivers who want noticeably cooler cabins with a classic tinted look
XPEL PRIME XR BLACK ceramic window tint
Multi-Layer Nano-Ceramic · The Flagship

XPEL PRIME XR PLUS

The best window film XPEL makes — and the one we put on our own cars. Multi-layer nano-ceramic construction with higher particle density rejects up to 98% of infrared heat, the main source of that oven feeling. On a Tesla glass roof or a black interior in Valley heat, the difference is night and day.

Construction
Proprietary multi-layer nano-ceramic
IR heat rejection
Up to 98% of infrared heat — class-leading
UV protection
99% of UVA & UVB blocked
Signal safety
Zero interference — safe for EVs and ADAS
Warranty
Lifetime, transferable
Best for
Teslas & EVs, panoramic roofs, and anyone who wants maximum cooling
XPEL PRIME XR PLUS flagship ceramic window tint
Side by side

CS vs XR vs XR PLUS.

The honest comparison — ask us which fits your car and budget and we’ll tell you straight.

PRIME CS BLACKPRIME XR BLACKPRIME XR PLUS
ConstructionColor-stableNano-ceramicMulti-layer nano-ceramic
IR heat rejectionGoodUp to 88%Up to 98%
UV protection99%99%99%
Signal-safeYesYesYes
WarrantyLifetimeLifetimeLifetime
Ideal forValue + UV defenseHeat relief, deep black lookMaximum cooling, EVs, glass roofs

California tint law — the quick version

Front side windows must allow 70%+ of visible light through (VLT 70). Rear side windows and the back glass can be any darkness. Want heat relief without breaking the rules? XPEL’s legal 70 VLT film still rejects serious infrared heat — and we install clear ceramic windshield film that’s fully legal and blocks up to 96% of IR. We’ll walk you through it before we cut a single panel.

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