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Polycarbonate Color Film
Polycarbonate Color Film from Kaixin KX-M11C Series combines the inherent strength, heat resistance, and processability of PC with integrated color options such as black, white, smoke gray, and copper brown. It supports matte, gloss, textured, and hardened surface finishes for decorative appearance components, control panels, smart appliances, automotive electronics, and consumer electronics.
KX-M11C Series Polycarbonate Color Film
Building upon inherent high strength, heat resistance, and processability of PC, the KX-M11C series integrates diverse colors (black, white, smoke gray, copper brown, etc.) with multiple surface finishes (matte, gloss, textured, hardened coating). These films not only elevate aesthetic appeal and brand distinction but also deliver exceptional light-blocking properties and printability. Widely adopted in premium exterior components for:
Automotive electronics
Smart home appliances
Consumer electronics
Industrial control panels
Product Specifications
| Product Series | Kaixin Polycarbonate Color Film: KX-M11C Series |
|---|---|
| Material | Polycarbonate (PC) film |
| Color Options | Black, white, smoke gray, copper brown, amber, and customized colors based on customer samples or standard color codes |
| Surface Finish | Matte, gloss, textured, hardened coating, and specialty surface treatments |
| Thickness Range | 0.05mm–4.0mm |
| Supply Format | Sheet or roll format |
| Processing Compatibility | Printing, die-cutting, thermoforming, IML, bending, and injection molding related processes |
| Customization | Color matching, Pantone color customization, UV resistance, anti-static, flame retardancy, hard coating, and other functional requirements |
| MOQ for Custom Color | Single-color customized products typically require a MOQ of 3 tonnes |
Kaixin KX-M11C Series polycarbonate color film is available in sheet or roll formats, with thicknesses from 0.05mm to 4.0mm. Colors can be matched according to customer samples or standard color codes, supporting rapid prototyping, small-batch development, and automated production lines.
The material can be combined with matte, gloss, textured, hardened coating, and specialty surface treatments to meet different appearance, tactile, optical, and functional requirements.
Key Advantages of Polycarbonate Color Film
Reduced Printing Steps, Enhanced Efficiency & Yield
PC color films enable integral coloration during molding, eliminating secondary base-color printing. This avoids traditional printing issues like color deviation, contamination, and drying delays, streamlining processes while enhancing stability and productivity. Ideal for high volume continuous production.
Superior Aesthetic Quality, Uniform & Vivid Coloration
Masterbatch dispersion ensures consistent color integrity without post processing fading or discoloration from bending or thermoforming. Unlike surface painting or printing, the embedded coloration resists scratching and maintains longevity, making it suitable for high-visibility durable interfaces such as automotive controls and electronic nameplates.
Diverse Colors & Finishes for Visual Personalization
Customize colors including black, white, gray, copper brown, and other options, combined with matte, gloss, textured, hardened, or specialty surface treatments. This helps elevate visual appeal and brand distinction while fulfilling differentiated design requirements.
High Functionality & Reliability for Multi-Scenario Applications
Building on inherent heat/weather resistance, impact strength, and dimensional stability of PC, PC color films remain compatible with die-cutting, thermoforming, IML, and printing processes. They withstand demanding environments and complex structures, making them ideal for automotive interiors, outdoor equipment, and smart interface panels.
Enhanced Brand Identity & Product Value
Integrated color films elevate product aesthetics and tactile experiences, enabling cohesive brand identity systems through unified interface styling. Particularly suited for appliances, automotive, and consumer electronics where visual consistency is critical.
Flexible Specifications, Rapid Customization
Available in thicknesses from 0.05mm to 4.0mm, supplied in sheet or roll formats for automated production lines. Colors can be matched to client samples or standard color codes, supporting rapid prototyping and small-batch development.
Product Categories
Optical PC Color Film
Featuring high light transmittance and low haze. Standard thickness: 0.1mm–2.0mm. Typically used in optical applications such as displays and touch panels.
Functional PC Color Film
Engineered with specialized properties, including UV resistance, anti-static performance, and flame retardancy. Standard thickness: 0.2mm–2.0mm. Suited for specialized industrial settings and application-specific requirements.
Custom Color Solutions: Tinting & Color Matching Capabilities for PC Color Film
In a custom development project for a consumer electronics client’s new phone cases, we collaborated on exclusive color design specifications for PC film materials.
Key Requirements Included:
Custom Color Matching Workflow: Precision Implementation
Leveraging client requirements and technical parameters, we initiated a tailored color development process:
High-Precision Data Capture
Engineers analyzed client provided physical samples using imported UV-Vis spectrophotometers for full spectrum characterization. This enabled accurate measurement of transmittance, haze, and chromaticity values (a*/b* coordinates), surpassing conventional equipment limitations to establish a robust data foundation for complex color replication.
Intelligent Formulation Modeling
Our technical team integrated test data through professional tinting software, employing algorithmic models to calculate masterbatch ratios. Solutions underwent multidimensional benchmarking against reference samples, triggering prototype production upon achieving >99% simulation matching thresholds.
Production Scale Validation
Injection molded prototypes were evaluated by the client, confirming compliance in:
Color consistency
Haze performance
Surface texture
Resulting in first pass approval.
Efficient Production & Delivery
Validated solutions were rapidly scaled for mass production, ensuring on time high quality delivery.
This project demonstrated our integrated technical capabilities in PC color films, combining precision colorimetry, physical validation, and scalable manufacturing to deliver customizable film solutions with controlled precision, assured stability, and rapid production readiness.
Application Case: Smoky Film Solution for Automotive Windows
0.5mm Double-Side Hard Coating Smoky PC Film in Window Applications
As the automotive industry advances toward lightweight and high integration designs, traditional window films increasingly reveal limitations, prone to bubbling, edge lifting, rapid aging, and insufficient privacy. Collaborating with an automotive parts client, we deployed high performance PC films as window film replacements for side windows, delivering integrated solutions for:
Light blocking
UV radiation resistance
Privacy protection
Long term stability
Client Key Requirements:
Smoky color providing external privacy while maintaining internal visibility
Simultaneous high light transmission and anti-glare performance for driving safety
Superior UV blocking (>99% UVA/UVB)
High temperature resistance with dimensional stability
Scratch resistant surface minimizing dust/fingerprint adhesion
Uniform coloration preventing stray light interference
Our Material Solution:
Recommended: 0.5mm smoky PC film with double-side hard coating with following advantages:
Optical Excellence
Precision-controlled light transmission & haze
Glare reduction via gray tint while preserving clarity
UV Blocking & Weather Resistance
Inherent UV resistance (no coatings required)
Anti-yellowing/cracking/delamination properties
Surface Durability
Hardened surfaces resist scratches during abrasion
Easy cleaning anti-contamination performance
Structural Safety
Impact strength far exceeds PET
Enhanced shatter resistance
Enhanced Processing Adaptability
Unrestricted die-cutting capability
Compatible with standard PSAs (pressure-sensitive adhesives)
Enabling bubble-free installation and extended service life
Project Outcomes
Throughout the project, we conducted iterative refinements in tinting and light transmittance. Leveraging precision extrusion processes, we achieved consistent smoky coloration with guaranteed batch-to-batch uniformity for mass production. The solution has now entered volume shipment per client specifications.
Building on this experience, we offer a range of fully customizable gray solutions, with adjustable light transmittance, haze levels, and hardening grades to serve diverse automotive glazing applications including side windows, sunroofs, and panoramic roofs.
Smoky car window effect illustration
Solution: Double Side Hard Coating Smoky PC Film for Sun Visor Applications
Amid growing demand for fashion forward yet functional outdoor/sun-protection products, traditional sun visors often suffer from blurred vision, color inconsistency, yellowing, and deformation. Addressing these pain points, we developed specialized smoky PC films for sun visors, offering VLT5%, VLT10%, and VLT20% (Visible Light Transmission) options to balance:
Visual comfort
UV protection efficacy
Processing adaptability
Material Advantages
Premium Optical & UV Performance
High light transmission with >99% UV blocking shields eyes from harmful rays
Ensures crystal-clear, glare-free vision even under intense sunlight
Enhanced Processability
Excellent flexibility enables seamless thermoforming and die-cutting
Perfectly conforms to curved visor designs
Weather Resistance & Aesthetics
Uniform coloration and exceptional weather-ability prevent yellowing/cracking
Significantly extends product lifespan while elevating visual appeal
Customization Flexibility
Adjustable colors/thickness for diverse styles and design requirements
Leveraging mature co-extrusion technology and advanced color management expertise, Kaixin delivers highly consistent and reliable customized film solutions. We empower clients to achieve integrated functional-aesthetic advancements in their products. Moving forward, we will continue expanding innovative applications to propel the adoption and value realization of high-performance films across diverse industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the advantages of PC color film compared to transparent PC film?
PC color film can be produced with the color integrated throughout the material, eliminating the need for additional base color printing. This reduces processing steps, improves production efficiency and yield rates, while simultaneously lowering costs.
Is the coloring of Kaixin PC color film stable? Will there be color variation or fading after molding?
The color is achieved through masterbatch embedding, ensuring uniform distribution. Even after processes such as bending, thermoforming, or injection molding, the color remains stable and consistent, with no fading.
Does Kaixin PC color film support Pantone color customization and special functional customization?
Kaixin supports customization based on Pantone color codes provided by customers and can also offer functional solutions such as UV resistance, flame retardancy, and anti-static properties.
What colors and surface texture effects can you provide?
Kaixin supports customization in colors such as black, white, smoke gray, and amber, and can combine these with surface treatments including matte, glossy, frosted, textured, and hardened finishes.
Is there a minimum order quantity (MOQ) requirement for custom PC color films?
Customizing a single color product typically requires reaching a MOQ of 3 tonnes.
What is the main application of PC color film?
It is widely used in smart home appliances, consumer electronics, industrial control panels, and high-end decorative appearance components.
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