3M Color Stable 20 Car Window Film
Mid-dark 3M Color Stable shade balancing privacy, charcoal appearance and everyday visibility.
3M Color Stable 20: Privacy, VLT and Solar Control
3M Color Stable 20 is a mid-dark shade within Car Cool’s 3M Color Stable window film range. It provides more visible-light transmission than Color Stable 5, so it balances a dark charcoal appearance and daytime privacy with better outward visibility.
Color Stable uses non-metallized construction with patented dye technology and ceramic nano-particles. Compare the darker CS 5 and lighter CS 35, or use the automotive window tinting guide to compare Color Stable with other 3M film technologies.
Color Stable 20 Performance and Shade Characteristics
3M reference data on 73% VLT automotive green glass: Color Stable 20 is listed at 15% VLT, 60% TSER, 58% infrared rejection (IRR), 61% infrared energy rejection (IRER), 99% UV rejection and 79% glare reduction.
Shade position: CS 20 sits between the darkest CS 5 and lighter CS 35. It gives more daytime privacy and glare reduction than CS 35 while preserving more outward visible light than CS 5.
Construction: Color Stable uses a non-metallized dyed-polyester construction designed for a stable charcoal appearance without relying on a metallic film layer.
The published figures are reference data for the stated glass condition. Compare CS 5, CS 35 and the Color Stable range before choosing a shade.
Frequently Asked Questions About Color Stable 20
What is 3M Color Stable 20?
Color Stable 20 is a mid-dark shade in the Color Stable range. It is designed for drivers who want a charcoal appearance and useful daytime privacy without moving to the very dark CS 5 shade.
Does CS 20 block UV?
3M publishes up to 99% UV rejection for Color Stable. Exact performance depends on the film and glass combination.
Does CS 20 protect exterior paint?
No. Window film is applied to glass. Its UV rejection can help reduce one contributor to fading of interior surfaces, while exterior paint protection is a separate paint protection film service.
How should I compare CS 20 with CS 5 and CS 35?
Compare VLT, privacy and outward visibility first, then review the published solar-performance data. CS 5 is darker and CS 35 is lighter.
Will Color Stable interfere with GPS or mobile signals?
Color Stable is non-metallized, so it is designed to avoid the signal-interference issue associated with some metallic films. Actual signal performance also depends on the vehicle and environment.