Front windscreen sunfilm?

condor · 15th December 2020, 19:45

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Originally Posted by straight6

This guy installs the film right up to the edge of the glass and then files it so it looks like the glass is that way and I've even been checked by a cop in my SX4 once and let go because he thought its the glass

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The problem with keeping the film upto the edge is - after sufficient cycles of raising & lowering the glass, the top edge of the film will likely separate from the glass itself. How long have you had the film on the SX4 ?

straight6 · 15th December 2020, 20:43

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Originally Posted by condor

The problem with keeping the film upto the edge is - after sufficient cycles of raising & lowering the glass, the top edge of the film will likely separate from the glass itself. How long have you had the film on the SX4 ?

Actually, it did last me for 4 years until I just sold the car. When I checked with a local shop if he can do it that way he said no that's why I would go back to this guy.

hiren.mistry · 15th December 2020, 20:46

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Originally Posted by straight6

Actually, it did last me for 4 years until I just sold the car. When I checked with a local shop if he can do it that way he said no that's why I would go back to this guy.

Mind sharing the coordinates of this guy? I need to get these installed on my car all around. Thanks in advance.

coolmel · 4th January 2021, 19:10

Went to 3M Santacruz today to replace my old Vkool film which was coming apart. Went ahead with the CR70. Was inclined towards the CR90 for the windows, but final total was a difference of 2000 bucks and took the 70. Removing the old film has been a chore mind you. They gave me a discount & bundled in a few other services for free. Happy! Wanted to try Garware/ Lumar but paucity of time and knowing the 3M folks did me in.

straight6 · 8th January 2021, 05:35

Got the garware arctic cool 70 film done all around. It has a slight grey green tinge. Haven't got a chance to drive in the sun yet as its been overcast here the last week.

mithun · 8th January 2021, 08:34

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Originally Posted by straight6

Got the garware arctic cool 70 film done all around. It has a slight grey green tinge. Haven't got a chance to drive in the sun yet as its been overcast here the last week.

Looks good. What's the total cost?

straight6 · 8th January 2021, 14:39

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Originally Posted by mithun

Looks good. What's the total cost?

Total was 8k. Ice cool shield would have been a little cheaper.

condor · 8th January 2021, 18:46

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Originally Posted by blissoftorque

My local dealer in Mangalore charges 8500 for all sides with Garware film. Not sure it is Ice-cool.

Saw your post late, but still wanted to ask you about it. You mentioned 3 rolls being required for all sides together. At 8.5k this does not look to be Icecool shield, since MRP of each roll of Icecool shield is 5750. So for 3 rolls - the MRP works out to 17k.

blissoftorque · 9th January 2021, 10:23

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Originally Posted by condor

Saw your post late, but still wanted to ask you about it. You mentioned 3 rolls being required for all sides together. At 8.5k this does not look to be Icecool shield, since MRP of each roll of Icecool shield is 5750. So for 3 rolls - the MRP works out to 17k.

Hi,

Yeah you are right. I have the film rolls & packing with me which shows the MRP as 5750. Dealers have huge margin and that is the reason I insisted that the packaging be opened in front of me. It is / was Icecool Shield that I got.

Regards,
Anand

straight6 · 18th January 2021, 22:05

Got the same garware done on the Santro too.

poised2drive · 7th March 2021, 18:00

Summer is Coming !

Hyderabad - Vijayawada is my regular itinerary and both the cities have scorching summers.

And in Vijayawada, every day is a day of heat and so I was thinking of getting a CR70 for my Honda City .

Called the 3M LB nagar and got a quote for CR 70 - 10K change for the windshield , about 32k for 4 windows, rear glass and windshield , which baffled me .

So is the dealer taking me for a ride or are the quotes satisfactory ?

Any other alternatives for 3m as some of the bhpians have an unpleasant experience with the 3m ?

Any Cardecors offering Garware films in Hyderabad ?

Thanks in advance.

Cyborg · 7th March 2021, 19:14

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Originally Posted by poised2drive

Any other alternatives for 3m as some of the bhpians have an unpleasant experience with the 3m ?

I got the front windscreen (transparent) film with the highest heat rejection from V-Kool on my Civic when I bought it in 2010. Very efficient and no issues with it at all. I feel V-Kool is the best, but it’s an expensive proposition.

Cheers

Thad E Ginathom · 7th March 2021, 19:20

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Originally Posted by poised2drive

So is the dealer taking me for a ride or are the quotes satisfactory ?

These films are expensive. And it is a financial risk, as any policeman can demand that you tear it off.

lxskllr · 7th March 2021, 19:43

Can anyone share a good place in NCR for Garware installation. Now that summers are here, want to get it done for my Baleno. Thanks!

hex_guy · 9th March 2021, 23:28

I intend to go for sunfilm on front windshield and I have a plan to buy dashcam in near future(based on flash deals), should we first mount dashcam on windshield and then opt for sunfilm or should it be reverse? Sorry for the noob question, I didn't had both in my earlier car.

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coolmel BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 606 Thanked: 358 Times	Re: Front windscreen sunfilm? Went to 3M Santacruz today to replace my old Vkool film which was coming apart. Went ahead with the CR70. Was inclined towards the CR90 for the windows, but final total was a difference of 2000 bucks and took the 70. Removing the old film has been a chore mind you. They gave me a discount & bundled in a few other services for free. Happy! Wanted to try Garware/ Lumar but paucity of time and knowing the 3M folks did me in.
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straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,548 Thanked: 296 Times	Re: Front windscreen sunfilm? Got the garware arctic cool 70 film done all around. It has a slight grey green tinge. Haven't got a chance to drive in the sun yet as its been overcast here the last week. Attached Thumbnails
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straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,548 Thanked: 296 Times	Re: Front windscreen sunfilm? Got the same garware done on the Santro too. Attached Thumbnails
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7th March 2021, 18:00	#2366
poised2drive BHPian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Vijayawada-HYD Posts: 491 Thanked: 1,315 Times	Re: Front windscreen sunfilm? Summer is Coming ! Hyderabad - Vijayawada is my regular itinerary and both the cities have scorching summers. And in Vijayawada, every day is a day of heat and so I was thinking of getting a CR70 for my Honda City . Called the 3M LB nagar and got a quote for CR 70 - 10K change for the windshield , about 32k for 4 windows, rear glass and windshield , which baffled me . So is the dealer taking me for a ride or are the quotes satisfactory ? Any other alternatives for 3m as some of the bhpians have an unpleasant experience with the 3m ? Any Cardecors offering Garware films in Hyderabad ? Thanks in advance.
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7th March 2021, 19:43	#2369
lxskllr BHPian Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: New Delhi Posts: 117 Thanked: 268 Times	Re: Front windscreen sunfilm? Can anyone share a good place in NCR for Garware installation. Now that summers are here, want to get it done for my Baleno. Thanks!
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hex_guy Newbie Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: BENGALOORU Posts: 19 Thanked: 13 Times	Re: Front windscreen sunfilm? I intend to go for sunfilm on front windshield and I have a plan to buy dashcam in near future(based on flash deals), should we first mount dashcam on windshield and then opt for sunfilm or should it be reverse? Sorry for the noob question, I didn't had both in my earlier car.
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