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3M™ Prestige 70 Window Film - Sausalito Case Study Video

Standard of Performance, Metallic Films Can't Match.

Until recently, most window films that rejected heat were tinted dark, used metal or were highly reflective.

Over the years, various other companies have tried to create a clear window film with mixed results. While they were able to achieve improved performance their drawbacks made them unacceptable for most fine homes.

Because these films used metal, they were susceptible to corrosion, especially in coastal environments, and interfered with mobile phone reception. Because the Prestige Series has no metals, they are the first films to offer a variety of selections that eliminate these problems and perform to the industry’s highest standards.

Standard of Performance, Metallic Films Can't Match.

Until recently, most window films that rejected heat were tinted dark, used metal or were highly reflective.

Over the years, various other companies have tried to create a clear window film with mixed results. While they were able to achieve improved performance their drawbacks made them unacceptable for most fine homes.

Because these films used metal, they were susceptible to corrosion, especially in coastal environments, and interfered with mobile phone reception. Because the Prestige Series has no metals, they are the first films to offer a variety of selections that eliminate these problems and perform to the industry’s highest standards.

PRESTIGE BENEFITS

With Prestige Series, your home’s exterior stays beautiful and from the interior, your view is as clear as your original window.

  • High visible light transmission providing excellent aesthetics
  • Up to 97% infrared rejection providing energy savings and enhanced comfort**
  • Low interior and exterior reflectivity enhances views while maintaining exterior appearance
  • Non-metalized film with no signal interference and no chance for corrosion
  • Helps extend the life of furnishings by significantly reducing harmful UV rays, the largest cause of fading
  • The Prestige Series can become carbon negative in as short as 6 months from install*
  • Comprehensive warranty from 3M
* Based on emission calculations performed in compliance with the GHG Protocol Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard (2011), third party assured by Quality Associates incorporated and energy savings calculation completed by CONSOL Energy. Contact 3M for details.
**IR Rejection as measured from 900–1000 nm
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Reflectivity that’s actually lower than glass.

One of the major drawbacks of traditional window films is that they tend to act like mirrors. From the inside, traditional window films make it difficult to see outside, especially at night when interior lights are on. In the daytime, the outside reflection tends to give a home the look of a commercial building.

This collection of four window films have substantially reduced reflectivity. This premium line offers two styles of window films that actually have less interior reflectivity than the glass they cover. The other styles have interior reflectivity that is just 1% greater than glass. So, at night, you’ll have a clear view out your windows. Your windows will only reflect your commitment to keeping your home looking beautiful.

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Before (Clear Glass) vs. After (3M™ Prestige Series)

Superior heat rejection throughout the day.

For most people, there are two primary reasons for installing window films: rejecting heat to increase comfort and fade protection from damaging UV rays for furnishings. These films do both remarkably well.

To measure just how impressive these films are, we measure Total Solar Energy Rejected — On Angle. This test proves that our films are unsurpassed throughout the day and especially during the hottest times when you need the help most. So, when the sun is working hardest, our films are performing their best.

While some films claim similar performance (on the Angle Test), the fact is that their performance is only similar when tested perpendicular to the sun, which only can happen at the relatively cool times of sunrise and sunset. 3M's spectrally-selective films reject up to 97% of the sun’s infrared light* to help keep your home cool and lower your energy bills.

3M Window Films are designed to reduce the effects of solar heat and visible light on your furnishings and will block up to 99% of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, which are the single largest cause of fading. While no film can stop fading completely, our films dramatically slow the process of fading to keep your home looking beautiful.

*IR rejection is based on 900 to 1000 nm range

The total solar energy rejected — on angle test

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Angle Test

All window films are tested perpendicular to the window.

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Angle Test

Prestige Series Films are also tested and perform best when the sun is high at the hottest parts of the day.

How It Compares - Prestige Series

4=Best 3=Better 2=Good 1=Fair

**In comparison to other 3M™ Sun Control Window Films

Visible Light Transmission
Low Reflection
Infrared Rejection

How It Compares - Prestige Series

4=Best 3=Better 2=Good 1=Fair

**In comparison to other 3M™ Sun Control Window Films

Visible Light Transmission
Low Reflection
Infrared Rejection

3M™ Prestige Exterior Series

EXTERIOR BENEFITS

With Prestige Series, your home’s exterior stays beautiful and from the interior, your view is as clear as your original window.

  • Non-metalized exterior applied film with no chance of corrosion, no need to edge seal*, and no signal interference
  • High visual light transmission providing excellent aesthetics
  • Up to 97% infrared rejection providing energy savings and enhanced comfort**
  • Low interior and exterior reflectivity enhances views while maintaining exterior appearance
  • Helps extend the life of furnishings by significantly reducing harmful UV rays, the largest cause of fading
  • The Prestige Exterior Series can become carbon negative in as short as 6 months from install***
  • Comprehensive warranty from 3M
*Edge sealing required if water can pool at the edge of the film
**IR Rejection as measured from 900–1000 nm
***Based on emission calculations performed in compliance with the GHG Protocol Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard (2011), third party assured by Quality Associates Incorporated, and energy savings calculation completed by CONSOL Energy. Contact 3M for details.

Before & After Comparison

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Before (Clear Glass) vs After (3M™ Prestige Exterior)

How It Compares - Prestige Exterior Series

4=Best 3=Better 2=Good 1=Fair

**In comparison to other 3M™ Sun Control Window Films

Exterior Durability
Visible Light Transmission
Low Reflection
Infrared Rejection
Energy Savings

Interior Films Available

PR40PR50PR60PR70

Exterior Films Available

PR Exterior 40PR Exterior 70PR Exterior 90

Widths Available

36"48"60"72"
*48" interior only
*PR Exterior 90 not available in 72" width
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