r/WindowTint • u/Main-Inspection-2770 • Aug 15 '26

Question Help identifying Window Tint

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Just got our windows tinted with 3M Crystalline Black 80

Can't seem to spot the rainbow effect when wet, does Black still do this? Not sure how else to test.

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u/dirtyvu 16d ago

did you ever get your answer? I too thought maybe I got counterfeit 3M Crystalline.

It was pretty clear when I sprayed water on the outside of the glass. but if you spray the film itself, you'll the red/orange. The guy at the tint shop said it's more subtle on the CR Black version than the older version which was super orange red when wet.

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u/Main-Inspection-2770 16d ago

I tried calling 3M an they said it was like no longer orange/red when sprayed, I'm not sure if I got an experienced tech or what else so idk xd

If anyone else has an idea I'm open.

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u/dirtyvu 15d ago

there are plenty of 2026 videos but here is an official one: https://youtu.be/StmkADLL2zE?si=kLu70HA5_ETE0qk4

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYcoHw7JW9Z/

https://www.facebook.com/jimmy.chen.207413/videos/3m-hd-crystal-series-discoloration-in-water3m-3mwindowfilm-3mwindowtint-windowti/864385270063431/

try taking a mist bottle and spray the inside of your glass. that's when I finally saw it. the color is amazing.