Solar tint acrylic sheet is transparent glazing with an integral tint that cuts solar heat gain and glare while preserving clear visibility through the panel. Available in bronze and gold, the tint absorbs a portion of incoming solar energy across the visible and infrared range, reducing interior heat buildup and softening harsh direct light without the opacity of a translucent or diffusing panel. The color is cast through the full thickness of the sheet rather than applied as a film or coating, so it will not peel, bubble, or scratch off, and cut edges match the face with no exposed clear core. Bronze delivers a neutral, architectural gray-brown cast; gold produces a warmer amber tone that flatters skin tones and warm interior palettes.
Solar tint acrylic is specified for skylights and roof glazing, patio and pool enclosures, sunroom and atrium panels, window and storefront glazing, greenhouse shading, display cases where UV and heat would damage merchandise, machine guards and control panel windows, and decorative partitions and architectural screens. It carries acrylic's standard advantages over tinted glass — roughly ten times the impact resistance at half the weight, no dangerous shards on breakage, and excellent resistance to yellowing through years of outdoor UV exposure. It cuts, routers, drills, and laser-cuts with standard acrylic tooling, thermoforms readily for curved and domed glazing, bonds with acrylic solvent cement, and polishes to a clean matching edge.
| Material | Acrylic (PMMA) |
|---|---|
| Shape | Sheet |
| Unit of Measure | Sheet |