Automotive

Hybrid

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99% UV Block

Heat Rejection

Classic charcoal tint warm grey tones

>99%

UVA and UVB rejection.

1.5 mil

Vacuum sputter metalized film.

Charcoal

A warm gray appearance.

Lifetime

Automotive program preview. See warranty details.

01 The installed look

See the finish in place.

Warm gray charcoal

A warmer charcoal tone with the appearance of a metalized film.

HITEK Hybrid

Warm gray charcoal

Appearance: A warmer charcoal tone with the appearance of a metalized film.
Installed on: Automotive glass
Before you choose: Compare a physical sample alongside the vehicle’s existing glass.

Illustrative finish preview. Actual appearance varies with the selected product, shade, surface and lighting. Confirm with a physical sample.

02 The product

Charcoal style. Solar control.

Hybrid uses vacuum-sputter metallization in a 1.5 mil film. Its warm gray-charcoal tone gives the glass a distinctive finish. Review the shade-specific specifications and discuss the application with your installer.

03 Performance & construction

Compare the performance.

The numbers behind your next recommendation.

SHADE BY SHADE

Hybrid performance

Compare every published shade, or select one to see its measurements.

Choose a shade

Shade	Measured VLT	TSER	IR rejection	Glare reduction	UV rejection
5%	5%	51%	42%	94%	99%
10%	10%	53%	42%	89%	99%
20%	20%	51%	42%	78%	99%
30%	28%	43%	32%	69%	99%
40%	39%	41%	32%	57%	99%
45%	44%	39%	32%	52%	99%
50%	54%	34%	32%	41%	99%

VLT · visible light transmittedTSER · total solar energy rejectedShade names and measured VLT may differ.

IR test wavelength is not stated. Values follow the shade table; its TSER values differ from the chart headline. The chart includes 45%; the description lists 35%. Confirm the intended shade before ordering. Compare films under equivalent test conditions.

No chart measurements are published for 35%. Confirm specifications and availability with HITEK.

HITEK specification source

Open the original HITEK chart ↗ · Checked October 20, 2026.

Catalog reference: 4dee6e25-7244-4c22-96ae-a57c1910d822
observed_at: 2026-10-20T02:11:04.228000+00:00

Technology

Vacuum sputter-metalized charcoal film

Warm charcoal color with metalized solar-control technology.

Product specifications

Technology	Vacuum sputter-metalized charcoal film
Thickness	1.5 mil
Appearance	Warm gray charcoal
UVA and UVB rejection	>99%

IR rejection measured at a single wavelength is not the same as total solar energy rejection. Use the shade specific chart when comparing films.

04 Applications

The right fit. A considered install.

Automotive side glassRear glass

Professional application guidance

Application guidance

Select the film and shade for the vehicle, glass and applicable tint requirements. Confirm current roll sizes and availability in the HITEK dealer store. Follow the product’s installation and care guidance.

Product specific coverage

Warranty information

Lifetime

Program term: Lifetime
Manufacturing defects: Adhesive failure, bubbling, blistering, cracking, delamination and color change.
Installation: Professional installation; keep your dealer invoice and issued warranty.
Coverage record: The warranty issued for your installation controls eligibility and terms.
Program status: Automotive program preview: final policy wording and effective date are pending. Your issued warranty governs your installation; this preview does not change existing coverage.

05 Questions, answered

Before you choose.

What will Hybrid look like after installation?

A warmer charcoal tone with the appearance of a metalized film. Compare a physical sample alongside the vehicle’s existing glass.

Does darker tint always reject more heat?

Shade and heat performance are different properties. Compare the published performance for the exact film and shade. Visible light transmission describes brightness; it does not measure total heat rejection.

What warranty information should I check?

Lifetime. Automotive program preview: final policy wording and effective date are pending. Your issued warranty governs your installation; this preview does not change existing coverage.

How do I get Hybrid installed?

Use Find an Installer to request help for your project. Ask your installer to confirm the selected product, finish, application suitability and warranty before installation.

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Additional information

Additional information

Shade	2%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%
Roll Size	20" x 100 ft, 24" x 100ft, 36" x 100ft, 40" x 100ft, 60" x 100ft

Shade	Measured VLT	TSER	IR rejection	Glare reduction	UV rejection
5%	5%	51%	42%	94%	99%
10%	10%	53%	42%	89%	99%
20%	20%	51%	42%	78%	99%
30%	28%	43%	32%	69%	99%
40%	39%	41%	32%	57%	99%
45%	44%	39%	32%	52%	99%
50%	54%	34%	32%	41%	99%

Shade	Measured VLT	TSER	IR rejection	Glare reduction	UV rejection
5%	5%	51%	42%	94%	99%
10%	10%	53%	42%	89%	99%
20%	20%	51%	42%	78%	99%
30%	28%	43%	32%	69%	99%
40%	39%	41%	32%	57%	99%
45%	44%	39%	32%	52%	99%
50%	54%	34%	32%	41%	99%

Your privacy choices

Hybrid

>99%

1.5 mil

Charcoal

Lifetime

See the finish in place.

Warm gray charcoal

Charcoal style. Solar control.

Compare the performance.

Hybrid performance

Vacuum sputter-metalized charcoal film

Product specifications

The right fit. A considered install.

Application guidance

Warranty information

Before you choose.

Find your next option.

Standard Black

Classic Black

Carbon IR

Additional information

Shade	Measured VLT	TSER	IR rejection	Glare reduction	UV rejection
5%	5%	51%	42%	94%	99%
10%	10%	53%	42%	89%	99%
20%	20%	51%	42%	78%	99%
30%	28%	43%	32%	69%	99%
40%	39%	41%	32%	57%	99%
45%	44%	39%	32%	52%	99%
50%	54%	34%	32%	41%	99%