Car Tint Film

[Loz]

One thing you need to bear in mind is that all brands are not equal - some are visibly darker than others even with the same grade.

Over the years I've tried various brands/grades, but settled on 3M reflective tint for my newest car - 40% on the front windshield (full coverage) and 60% on the rest....

I have this set up on my SUV. Its fine for day and night driving. you barely notice the film cos its bronze/mirror not black. I think its a good solution unless you are looking for "privacy glass" which I had on my old merc. That was fine for me day or night but I can see how old folks or those who wear glasses might have a problem with it.

Mirror seems to be the tint of choice on most new high end cars too. There might be something in that... Look at Mercs, BMWs, Lexus and see what kind of tint they have... Sensible luxury cars where money is no consideration offer a little insight I would say.

[basjke]

Received my new car last week and they put Hi-cool reflective 40% film on the front windscreen without asking me.I have tried to live with it for a week but tomorrow it will be removed.Dangerous as hel_l at night and in bright sunlight cos of the reflection from the interior on the windscreen.

[elkangorito]

Window tinting...again <sigh>.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?s=...t&p=1187535

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?s=...t&p=2342018

[ToyotaVigoThailand]

On 1/7/2009 at 6:19 PM, beattheswiss said:

Has anyone made good experience with a particular type of film that keeps his car unusually cool? If so, i'd much appreciate if you could point me in the right direction please.

also interested if you have found, please !

 

[Yellowtail]

Please be advised that different brands of film often offer different quality films. You can buy low quality film and high quality film from the same manufacturer. For example, Lamina offers about ten different grades, each in a number of different shades and colors. 3M offers a number of different grades as well.

 

Do not just specify a brand and shade, make the supplier specify exactly what film you are getting. 

 

Just because a film is dark, does not mean it will perform well. High quality lighter shade films will generally out perform low quality dark films. 

 

I like 3M Crystalline 70 on the windshield and Crystalline 40 on the side windows. 

[LosLobo]

On 5/14/2022 at 10:53 AM, Yellowtail said:

Please be advised that different brands of film often offer different quality films. You can buy low quality film and high quality film from the same manufacturer. For example, Lamina offers about ten different grades, each in a number of different shades and colors. 3M offers a number of different grades as well.

 

Do not just specify a brand and shade, make the supplier specify exactly what film you are getting. 

 

Just because a film is dark, does not mean it will perform well. High quality lighter shade films will generally out perform low quality dark films. 

 

I like 3M Crystalline 70 on the windshield and Crystalline 40 on the side windows. 

My new wheels just turned up at the dealers after only just a week after the order and I quickly need to decide on window film.

My current rent car has lamina 50/front with 20/sides and although great in daytime it is slightly dark at night.

I really like your recommendation.

Could you tell me, do you need sunglasses daytime and how is your front and side/rear views at night?

[Yellowtail]

18 minutes ago, LosLobo said:

My new wheels just turned up at the dealers after only just a week after the order and I quickly need to decide on window film.

Congratulations, nothing like a new car! 

18 minutes ago, LosLobo said:

My current rent car has lamina 50/front with 20/sides and although great in daytime it is slightly dark at night.

I do not remember exactly what it was, but I had to have the film stripped from the side windows on my first car here. Never select the film in daylight. 

18 minutes ago, LosLobo said:

I really like your recommendation.

Could you tell me, do you need sunglasses daytime and how is your front and side/rear views at night?
 

This is my second vehicle with the exact same combination, and I love it. I never feel the need for sunglasses, nor do I ever think the sides are too dark at night. 

 

That said, at night, in an unlit underground parking garage they can be a bit dark. 

[PFMills]

On 7/2/2024 at 11:51 AM, LosLobo said:

My new wheels just turned up at the dealers after only just a week after the order and I quickly need to decide on window film.

My current rent car has lamina 50/front with 20/sides and although great in daytime it is slightly dark at night.

I really like your recommendation.

Could you tell me, do you need sunglasses daytime and how is your front and side/rear views at night?
 

Lamina have five film qualities …the best being Special Series.

 

Crystalline 70 is a very good choice for the front windscreen, it’s reasonably clear to look through but still rejects heat.

 

Also worth a read   https://www.laminafilms.com/en/article/what-is-window-film
 

[Yellowtail]

Yeah, 3M also sells several grades. The problem is when you get "free" film with a new car, unless you know exactly what you're getting, and it is specified in the contract, it'll be cr*p. 

 

[Lorin]

Hey guys, I've got Mitsubishi Pajero and want to put on the new film instead the old one that piling from the windows etc. How much should middle prices film cost for full car? Thanks

[Yellowtail]

24 minutes ago, Lorin said:

Hey guys, I've got Mitsubishi Pajero and want to put on the new film instead the old one that piling from the windows etc. How much should middle prices film cost for full car? Thanks

About 12,000-16,000 installed.