What Exterior Neutral is for
Exterior films reject part of the incoming solar energy at the outside surface of the glass. They are considered when interior film is a poor match for the glazing, when the interior surface is inaccessible, or when the glass construction calls for it.
Exterior Neutral gives a darker, neutral appearance without a strong silver look.
Appearance and tradeoffs
- Exterior films are exposed to weather and cleaning crews; ask about care and expected maintenance.
- Access to the outside of the glass—height, ladders, landscaping—affects the scope.
- Shade names are not measured light values: Exterior Neutral 20 is listed at 12% VLT.
Documented Exterior Neutral options
2 published options. The shade number in a product name is not its measured light transmission.
| Product | VLT | TSER | UV | Glare | Refl. ext. | Refl. int. | SHGC | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Neutral 40 PSXVEXN40 | 40% | 50% | 99% | 57% | 17% | 17% | 0.50 | Exterior |
| Exterior Neutral 20 PSXVEXN20 | 12% | 76% | 99% | 62% | 41% | 36% | 0.24 | Exterior |
Full technical specifications (all 15 master-sheet values)
| Product | VLT | Refl. ext. | Refl. int. | Solar trans. | Solar refl. | Solar abs. | UV | TSER | IRR | IRER | SC | SHGC | U | Emiss. | Glare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Neutral 40 PS | 40% | 17% | 17% | 38% | 16% | 46% | 99% | 50% | 54% | 47% | 0.58 | 0.50 | 1.04 | 0.87 | 57% |
| Exterior Neutral 20 PS | 12% | 41% | 36% | 11% | 39% | 50% | 99% | 76% | 80% | 70% | 0.27 | 0.24 | 1.04 | 0.80 | 62% |
Nominal values with film applied to 1/8 in (3 mm) glass, from the current XPEL VISION master specification sheet (R0326V3). For guidance only—results on your glass differ. N/A means the value is not published. Master sheet (PDF), opens in a new tab
Specification sheets
Exterior Neutral questions
Why choose an exterior film?
Usually because of the glass. Some insulated or coated units are better candidates for exterior film, or the interior surface cannot be reached. The compatibility review decides it.
Is Exterior Neutral 20 exactly 20% VLT?
No. The master sheet lists Exterior Neutral 20 at 12% visible light transmitted on 1/8 in glass.