3M Color Stable 5 Window Film
Dark 3M Color Stable shade for strong privacy, low visible-light transmission and a charcoal appearance.
3M Color Stable 5: Dark Shade and Privacy
3M Color Stable 5 is the darkest shade in Car Cool’s 3M Color Stable range. Its main purpose is a deep charcoal appearance with strong daytime privacy and low visible-light transmission, while retaining the UV and solar-control characteristics of the Color Stable series.
Color Stable uses non-metallized construction with patented dye technology and ceramic nano-particles. Compare the lighter Color Stable 20 and Color Stable 35, or return to the automotive window film guide for technology comparisons.
Color Stable 5: VLT, Privacy and Solar Control
3M reference data on 73% VLT automotive green glass: Color Stable 5 is listed at 7% VLT, 64% TSER, 70% infrared rejection (IRR), 63% infrared energy rejection (IRER), 99% UV rejection and 94% glare reduction.
Shade position: CS 5 is the darkest Color Stable option in this Car Cool group. Its low VLT creates the strongest daytime privacy and greatest visible-light reduction of CS 5, CS 20 and CS 35.
Construction: Color Stable uses a non-metallized dyed-polyester construction. 3M positions the series for stable colour and signal compatibility without relying on a metallic film layer.
Use the published figures as comparison data for the stated reference glass. Actual installed performance depends on the complete film-and-glass system. Compare Color Stable, CS 20 and CS 35 before choosing a shade.
Frequently Asked Questions About Color Stable 5
What is 3M Color Stable 5?
Color Stable 5 is the darkest shade in Car Cool’s 3M Color Stable range. It is mainly chosen for a deep charcoal appearance, low visible-light transmission and strong daytime privacy.
Does Color Stable 5 block UV?
3M publishes up to 99% UV rejection for the Color Stable series. Exact performance depends on the specific film and vehicle glass.
Does the film protect exterior paint?
No. Automotive window film is applied to vehicle glass. Its UV rejection can help reduce one contributor to fading of interior materials, but it should not be described as exterior paint protection. For bodywork protection, see paint protection film.
Does a darker shade automatically reject more heat?
No. VLT describes visible-light transmission, while solar performance is better compared using TSER and the film’s published specification.
Does Color Stable use metal?
Color Stable is non-metallized. That construction is designed to avoid the signal-interference issue associated with some metallic window films.
What are the lighter Color Stable options?
Compare Color Stable 20 and Color Stable 35, or return to the Color Stable series page.