Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars gives Bakersfield, CA drivers a way to reduce solar heat entering their vehicles without choosing tint based on darkness alone. Rayno publishes performance figures for infrared rejection, total solar energy rejection, UV rejection, and visible light transmission across the Phantom S5 lineup.
That matters in Bakersfield, where summer temperatures regularly climb into the 90s and above 100°F.
If you commute daily, park outside at work, or leave your vehicle in an uncovered driveway, your windows receive hours of direct sunlight. Vehicle window tint in Bakersfield, CA can reduce part of the solar energy passing through treated glass while also helping with glare and privacy.
The real question is how Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars performs during Bakersfield heat.
Table of Contents
- Why Bakersfield Heat Changes the Tint Decision
- What Is Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars?
- Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars Specs
- How Rayno Phantom S5 Performs During Daily Bakersfield Driving
- Does Darker Rayno Phantom S5 Reject More Heat?
- UV Rejection and Rayno Phantom S5
- Rayno Phantom S5 Color Stability
- Visibility and Tint Shade
- California Tint Rules and Rayno Phantom S5
- Who May Like Rayno Phantom S5 in Bakersfield?
- Rayno Phantom S5 for Bakersfield and Nearby Areas
- Schedule Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Sources
Why Bakersfield Heat Changes the Tint Decision
Bakersfield heat is not limited to a few unusually hot afternoons.
NOAA’s 1991-2020 climate normals for Bakersfield Airport show an average daily high of 92.3°F in June, 98.3°F in July, 96.9°F in August, and 91.4°F in September.
July averages 29.3 days at or above 90°F and 13.2 days at or above 100°F. August averages 27.8 days at or above 90°F and 11 days at or above 100°F.
That means Bakersfield, CA drivers deal with repeated heat exposure for much of the summer.
Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars cannot keep a closed vehicle cold after it sits outside for hours. No automotive window film can make that promise.
What window film can do is reject part of the solar energy that would otherwise pass through treated glass.
Here is why that matters.
A Bakersfield commuter may leave home early, park outside for eight hours, and return to a vehicle that has been sitting in direct sunlight most of the day.
Another driver may spend several hours moving between job sites with sunlight hitting the driver’s side glass.
A parent may spend afternoons driving between school, sports, errands, and home.
Reducing solar energy passing through vehicle glass can make the cabin more comfortable during normal driving.
You can review Bakersfield climate data in NOAA’s Summary of Monthly Normals for Bakersfield Airport.
What Is Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars?
Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars is part of Rayno’s Phantom automotive window film series.
Rayno describes Phantom as a carbon ceramic film made with nano-scaled carbon particles and nano-encapsulated ceramic particles.
Phantom S5 comes in several visible light transmission levels.
Visible light transmission, commonly called VLT, tells you how much visible light passes through the film.
A 50% VLT film allows more visible light through than a 20% or 5% film.
VLT does not tell the whole story when you are comparing heat performance.
Rayno also publishes figures for:
- Total Solar Energy Rejected, or TSER
- Infrared rejection, or IR rejection
- UV rejection
- Visible light reflection
- Fading rate
For someone considering ceramic tint in Bakersfield, CA, those measurements provide more useful information than shade alone.
Rayno currently lists Phantom S5 in:
- 5% VLT
- 15% VLT
- 20% VLT
- 30% VLT
- 35% VLT
- 40% VLT
- 50% VLT
Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars Specs
Rayno publishes different solar performance figures for each Phantom S5 shade.
| Rayno Phantom S5 Film | VLT | TSER | IR Rejection | UV Rejection | Fading Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5-05 | 5% | 66% | 72% | 99.9% | Less than 1% |
| S5-15 | 15% | 59% | 58% | 99.9% | Less than 1% |
| S5-20 | 20% | 51% | 53% | 99.9% | Less than 1% |
| S5-30 | 30% | 49% | 56% | 99.9% | Less than 1% |
| S5-35 | 35% | 51% | 53% | 99.9% | Less than 1% |
| S5-40 | 40% | 46% | 55% | 99.9% | Less than 1% |
| S5-50 | 50% | 41% | 56% | 99.9% | Less than 1% |
You can review these figures on Rayno’s Phantom Series automotive window film page.
Here is why these numbers matter.
The darkest S5-05 film has the highest published TSER and IR rejection in the S5 lineup.
The numbers do not move evenly as each film gets lighter.
S5-30, S5-35, S5-40, and S5-50 each have different combinations of visible light transmission, total solar rejection, and infrared rejection.
That is why choosing Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars based only on how dark the film looks can leave out useful information.
Ask about the actual performance of the shade you are considering.
You can also read our guide to window tint specifications including VLT, TSER, and IR rejection.
What Does TSER Mean?
TSER stands for Total Solar Energy Rejected.
It measures the percentage of total solar energy rejected by the glass and film system under the manufacturer’s stated testing conditions.
Rayno lists Phantom S5 TSER figures ranging from 41% for S5-50 to 66% for S5-05.
For drivers dealing with Bakersfield, CA heat, TSER is one of the numbers worth comparing.
What Does IR Rejection Mean?
IR rejection refers to infrared energy rejected by the film under the manufacturer’s testing conditions.
Rayno lists Phantom S5 infrared rejection between 53% and 72%, depending on the shade.
A 72% IR rejection rating does not mean your vehicle becomes 72% cooler.
Interior temperature is affected by many factors, including:
- Outside temperature
- Sun angle
- Vehicle color
- Glass area
- Parking time
- Interior materials
- Ventilation
- Windshield size
- Whether the vehicle is moving or parked
Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars provides measurable solar-control performance, but it cannot stop a closed vehicle from heating up while sitting outside in Bakersfield sun.
How Rayno Phantom S5 Performs During Daily Bakersfield Driving
Performance numbers are useful, but most car owners want to know what happens during normal driving.
Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars rejects part of the solar energy before it passes through treated glass and reaches you or the vehicle interior.
That can matter during:
- Afternoon commutes
- Trips along Highway 99
- Daily travel through Bakersfield, CA
- Outdoor parking at work
- School pickup
- Weekend errands
- Central Valley road trips
- Workdays that require frequent driving
Depending on the VLT selected, window tint can also reduce visible glare.
What this means is that choosing tint does not have to be based only on making your windows darker.
You can compare solar rejection, glare, privacy, appearance, and nighttime visibility together.
A driver who spends hours on the road each day may choose a different S5 shade than someone whose vehicle spends most of the day inside a garage.
Rayno Phantom S5 in a Parked Car
One of the most common questions about ceramic tint is whether it keeps a parked vehicle cool.
Rayno Phantom S5 can reduce part of the solar energy entering through treated glass.
Your vehicle will still heat up when parked in direct Bakersfield sun.
The dashboard, roof, seats, body panels, windshield, and surrounding air all play a role in cabin temperature.
A closed vehicle also traps heat.
Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars should be viewed as solar-control window film rather than a replacement for shade or air conditioning.
Rayno Phantom S5 While Driving
The difference may be easier to notice while you are driving with the air conditioning running.
Without solar-control film, sunlight continues passing through untreated side and rear glass while the air conditioner works to cool the cabin.
Rayno Phantom S5 reduces part of that solar energy through treated glass.
Your experience will vary based on the S5 shade selected, vehicle design, glass area, outside temperature, and amount of direct sunlight hitting the vehicle.
Does Darker Rayno Phantom S5 Reject More Heat?
Not always in the way drivers expect.
Compare S5-20 and S5-50.
Rayno S5-20:
- 20% VLT
- 51% TSER
- 53% IR rejection
Rayno S5-50:
- 50% VLT
- 41% TSER
- 56% IR rejection
The S5-20 film is much darker and has higher total solar energy rejection.
Yet Rayno publishes slightly higher IR rejection for the lighter S5-50.
This shows why visible darkness, infrared rejection, and total solar energy rejection should not be treated as the same measurement.
Rayno discusses this difference in its Ceramic vs. Carbon Window Tint guide.
Bottom line, compare the published specifications for the exact Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars shade you are considering.
Do not make the decision from a shade sample alone.
UV Rejection and Rayno Phantom S5
Rayno publishes 99.9% UV rejection for every current Phantom S5 shade.
That means the lighter S5-50 and darker S5-05 carry the same published UV rejection percentage even though their visible appearance is very different.
This is useful for drivers who want strong UV rejection but do not necessarily want the darkest tint available.
UV exposure can affect vehicle interiors over time.
Window film can reduce UV passing through treated vehicle glass.
For Bakersfield, CA drivers who regularly park outside, UV rejection is another reason to compare film specifications instead of choosing tint only by appearance.
Rayno Phantom S5 Color Stability
Rayno publishes a fading rate of less than 1% across the Phantom S5 lineup.
Color stability can matter in Bakersfield because vehicles are regularly exposed to long periods of direct sun.
A window film that changes color over time can make a clean vehicle look older than it is.
Rayno Phantom S5 uses carbon ceramic construction and is designed to maintain its appearance over time.
When choosing tint, ask about both appearance on installation day and how the film is designed to hold its color after years of sun exposure.
Visibility and Tint Shade
Visibility changes as VLT gets lower.
A 5% VLT film is very dark.
A 50% VLT film allows much more visible light through.
Drivers who frequently travel at night should think about their actual driving habits before choosing a dark shade.
This can matter even more on rural roads outside Bakersfield, CA where street lighting may be limited.
Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars comes in several VLT levels, so ceramic film construction and darkness do not have to be treated as one decision.
Talk with your installer about:
- Daytime driving
- Night driving
- Privacy
- Existing factory glass
- Desired appearance
- California tint rules
- Solar heat concerns
California Tint Rules and Rayno Phantom S5
California tint laws should be part of your decision before choosing a Phantom S5 shade.
The California Highway Patrol states that aftermarket tinting on the windshield and front driver and passenger side windows is restricted, with limited exceptions for certain clear, colorless, transparent materials used to reduce UV rays.
CHP also states that a vehicle with a tinted rear window must have outside rearview mirrors on both sides.
You can review the current information on the California Highway Patrol FAQ.
A film being available in a certain VLT does not mean that shade can legally be installed on every window of every vehicle in California.
When discussing Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars, tell your installer which windows you want tinted.
Ask which film choices fit current California requirements.
This is especially relevant if your main goal is reducing heat through the front side glass.
Film options for the front side windows may differ from what can be installed on rear passenger windows and rear glass.
Who May Like Rayno Phantom S5 in Bakersfield?
Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars may make sense for Bakersfield drivers who want ceramic film with published heat and UV performance figures.
It may be a good fit if you:
- Commute through Bakersfield, CA most days
- Park your vehicle outside for long periods
- Want published IR rejection figures
- Want published TSER figures
- Want 99.9% published UV rejection
- Prefer a black tint appearance
- Want several shade choices
- Plan to keep your vehicle for years
- Want warranty-backed window tint
- Care about privacy
- Want help reducing glare
- Want ceramic window film from Rayno
Rayno Phantom S5 can be installed on many sedans, coupes, trucks, SUVs, and other passenger vehicles when the glass and installation location are suitable.
If heat rejection is your biggest concern, ask Dynamic Window Tint to compare S5 with other available Rayno films.
The right film depends on how you use your car and what you want from the tint.
What About Factory Privacy Glass?
Many trucks and SUVs already have dark factory rear glass.
Dark factory glass does not automatically tell you how much infrared energy or total solar energy it rejects.
An installer can inspect your existing glass and discuss whether adding Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars fits your goals.
Film installed over factory privacy glass can also change the finished appearance.
If you want a certain look, tell the installer before choosing the VLT.
Rayno Phantom S5 for Bakersfield and Nearby Areas
Dynamic Window Tint installs Rayno automotive window film at:
4609 New Horizon Blvd Suite #10
Bakersfield, CA 93313
The shop serves drivers throughout Bakersfield, CA and nearby Kern County communities, including Greenfield, CA, Rosedale, CA, Oildale, CA, and Lamont, CA.
Drivers considering Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars can also ask about other ways to protect their vehicles.
If you want protection for painted surfaces exposed to rock chips and road debris, visit our paint protection film service.
If you want a slick exterior surface that is easier to maintain, read about ceramic coating in Bakersfield, CA.
Drivers concerned about protecting the front glass can also learn about windshield protection film.
Each service handles a different part of the vehicle.
Window tint works on vehicle glass and solar exposure.
Paint protection film covers painted exterior areas.
Ceramic coating is applied to exterior surfaces.
Windshield protection film places a clear protective layer over the windshield.
Schedule Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint
Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars gives Bakersfield drivers several ways to balance solar control, tint darkness, privacy, UV rejection, glare, and appearance.
Rayno’s published specifications make it easier to compare S5 shades without relying on appearance alone.
If Bakersfield heat is your biggest concern, ask about both TSER and infrared rejection.
If you regularly travel at night, talk about visibility.
If your vehicle has factory privacy glass, mention it before choosing a film.
If your vehicle sits outside most of the day, tell your installer how and where you normally park.
Dynamic Window Tint is certified and carries warranties on its products and services.
Call (661) 634-5585 to ask about Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars in Bakersfield, CA.
You can also visit the Dynamic Window Tint contact page to schedule an appointment.
When contacting the shop, have your vehicle year, make, and model ready.
It also helps to mention which windows you want tinted and whether your main concern is heat, privacy, glare, appearance, or a combination of those factors.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars good for Bakersfield heat?
Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars can be a strong option for Bakersfield, CA drivers because Rayno publishes TSER figures from 41% to 66% and IR rejection from 53% to 72%, depending on the shade. Bakersfield’s NOAA climate normals show average daily high temperatures above 90°F from June through September.
2. How much infrared heat does Rayno Phantom S5 reject?
Rayno currently publishes IR rejection figures between 53% and 72% across the Phantom S5 lineup. S5-05 has the highest published IR rejection at 72%. The exact number depends on the specific S5 film selected.
3. Does Rayno Phantom S5 block UV rays?
Rayno publishes 99.9% UV rejection across every current Phantom S5 shade, including S5-05, S5-15, S5-20, S5-30, S5-35, S5-40, and S5-50.
4. Is darker Rayno Phantom S5 always better for heat?
Not necessarily. Darker film lowers visible light transmission, but visible darkness and infrared rejection are different measurements. Rayno S5-20 has 53% published IR rejection, while the lighter S5-50 lists 56%. Compare VLT, TSER, and IR rejection together.
5. Will Rayno Phantom S5 keep my parked car cool all day?
No automotive window film can keep a closed vehicle cool all day under direct Bakersfield sun. Phantom S5 can reject part of the solar energy passing through treated glass, but the vehicle will still gain heat from the roof, body, windshield, dashboard, seats, and surrounding air.
6. Which Rayno Phantom S5 shade should I choose?
The right shade depends on which windows you want tinted, how much privacy you prefer, how often you drive at night, your heat-control goals, your vehicle’s factory glass, and California tint rules. Dynamic Window Tint can review the available S5 options with you before installation.
7. Where can I get Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars in Bakersfield, CA?
Dynamic Window Tint installs Rayno automotive window film at 4609 New Horizon Blvd Suite #10, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Call (661) 634-5585 or visit the contact page to discuss Rayno Phantom S5 Ceramic Tint for Cars and schedule an appointment.
Sources
Phantom Series Automotive Window Film
Publisher: Rayno Film
Publication Date: Not listed
Information referenced: Phantom S5 film construction, VLT options, TSER, IR rejection, UV rejection, visible light reflection, and fading rate.
Ceramic vs. Carbon Window Tint: Which Is Better in 2026?
Publisher: Rayno Film
Publication Date: November 2, 2026
Information referenced: VLT, infrared rejection, TSER, and ceramic film performance.
Summary of Monthly Normals, Bakersfield Airport, CA
Publisher: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Data Period: 1991-2020
Information referenced: Bakersfield normal monthly temperatures and average number of days reaching 90°F and 100°F.
California Highway Patrol FAQ
Publisher: California Highway Patrol
Publication Date: Not listed
Information referenced: California guidance concerning aftermarket window tint.
Window Tint in Bakersfield, CA
Publisher: Dynamic Window Tint
Publication Date: Not listed
Information referenced: Rayno window tint services, Bakersfield location, and related automotive services.
