Daytime Privacy
V 38 SR CDF - Dual Reflective increases exterior reflectance in daylight, helping street-facing Philadelphia glass feel more private without blocking the view from inside.
V 38 SR CDF is the moderate dual reflective choice, stronger than V 48 but still far from the darkest privacy films. It gives the exterior a more defined reflective presence during daylight, while the interior side remains less reflective than standard reflective film. That balance is the main reason to specify dual reflective technology.
In Philadelphia, V 38 fits Center City ground-floor retail, lobby glass, professional offices, restaurants, and mixed-use entrances where daytime privacy and glare control matter but clear interior views still matter after sunset. It is also useful for street-facing residential windows when occupants want more separation from sidewalk traffic without choosing a very dark film. The result is a film that can serve both tenant comfort and storefront presentation, especially where people work or gather close to the glass. It also gives owners a clear upgrade path from subtle privacy to stronger privacy without immediately changing the entire feel of the room.
The specs are 38% VLT, up to 61% heat rejection, and over 99% UV block. The blue-gray dual reflective appearance helps reduce glare and solar heat, and the lower interior reflectance improves night-view comfort compared with one-way mirror style films. The tradeoff is that the exterior appearance will be noticeable, especially in direct daylight.
Choose V 38 when V 48 is too subtle and V 28 would be too dark for the room or facade. It is the practical center of the dual reflective range: enough privacy to change how the glass performs at street level, but enough daylight and view quality to keep interiors comfortable through a full Philadelphia workday.
V 38 SR CDF - Dual Reflective increases exterior reflectance in daylight, helping street-facing Philadelphia glass feel more private without blocking the view from inside.
Lower interior reflectance makes the room less mirror-like after dark than standard reflective films, a practical difference in high-rise and restaurant glass.
At 38% VLT, it cuts visible glare and rejects solar heat for conference rooms, storefronts, and west-facing facades.
| VLT | 38% |
|---|---|
| Heat Rejection | up to 61% |
| UV Block | over 99% |
| Warranty | Residential lifetime / Commercial 15yr |
| Series | Dual Reflective Series |
| Brand | Vista |
Technical Document
Vista V 38 SR CDF - Dual Reflective Spec Sheet
Glare and solar comfort for Center City towers and neighborhood workplaces.
UV and heat control for older glass without replacing windows.
Comfortable customer-facing glass with cleaner daylight management.
Window Film Philadelphia installs Vista by Eastman Performance Films. Contact us for a free site assessment.
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