In the UAE and the rest of the GCC, customers usually ask for window tint by darkness – “80% tint”, “50% tint”, “30% tint”. Film rolls, however, are labelled by VLT (visible light transmission): the percentage of light that passes through. A darker film has a lower VLT. This guide matches the darkness you ask for to the correct Delta Wraps® Titanium Nano Ceramic (TNC) shade.
Tint darkness to Delta Wraps® TNC shade
| Darkness you ask for (GCC market) | Delta Wraps® shade (VLT) |
|---|---|
| 80% – 90% tint | TNC-02 |
| 70% – 80% tint | TNC-03 (new) |
| 50% – 70% tint | TNC-05 |
| 40% – 50% tint | TNC-10 |
| 30% – 40% tint | TNC-18 |
| 20% – 30% tint | TNC-35 |
| 15% – 20% tint | TNC-50 |
| 5% – 10% tint | TNC-70 |
Quick answers
Which film is 80% tint in the UAE?
80–90% darkness corresponds to Delta Wraps® TNC-02, and 70–80% darkness to TNC-03.
Which film is 50% tint?
50–70% darkness corresponds to TNC-05; 40–50% darkness to TNC-10.
Which film is 30% tint?
Around 30% darkness corresponds approximately to TNC-18.
Which film is the lightest?
TNC-70 gives 5–10% darkness – a light tint that still rejects heat and UV.
Does the same guide apply to NC and NCR films?
The shade number on every Delta Wraps® window film is its VLT, so NC-05 or NCR-05 has the same light transmission as TNC-05. NC-01 and NCR-01 are darker than TNC-02, and NCR-78 is the lightest shade in the range.
Before you choose
- Factory glass often has a slight tint of its own, so the final shade can vary from vehicle to vehicle.
- Legal tint limits differ by country and vehicle type. Check the rules for your vehicle before installation – see our UAE Car Window Tint Law guide.
- Full specifications for every series are on our Product Specifications page.
Installers and dealers can contact us at info@ebstrades.com or +971 56 300 4171 for trade pricing.