Front windscreen sunfilm?

nitrous · 15th March 2010, 00:31

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Originally Posted by monty9991

hi,
todya i got Garware ICECOOL SHEILD on my ANHC.
i got this for Rs.2600 including installation and the MRP on it was Rs. 2820. will write the review of it after its dried fully in 2-3 days. the current price is about Rs 3200 or 3400. i managed to get the old MRP.

i like the green effect and matches my olive green autographix 35%

here are the pics

With 30% Visible Light lost, isn't it unsafe?
How would you drive in the nights on our uber-safe roads?

monty9991 · 15th March 2010, 13:50

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Originally Posted by tsk13

Great choice Monty. With 50% Heat Rejection, this film is a complete performer considering its cost.

yes it looks like its performing its best.

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Originally Posted by nitrous

With 30% Visible Light lost, isn't it unsafe?
How would you drive in the nights on our uber-safe roads?

well, it wont effect that badly.

Gopan · 17th March 2010, 14:32

Is anybody having data on how the windshield films 3M-CR70 and Garware -Ice Cool Shield perform with respect to heat rejection after a couple of years, if the vehicle is continuously exposed to direct sunlight on all working days?

monty9991 · 17th March 2010, 15:15

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Originally Posted by Gopan

Is anybody having data on how the windshield films 3M-CR70 and Garware -Ice Cool Shield perform with respect to heat rejection after a couple of years,

here is the data for all garware films http://www.garwaresuncontrol.com/pro.../car_packs.pdf

splitsecond · 17th March 2010, 19:11

Here is a nice comparison graph between 3M-CR70 vs V-Kool for those who are interested.
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adzegeek · 18th March 2010, 09:42

@splitsecond - did you do this experiment - what type of thermometer did you use - were the cars identical - was the film the same all around CR70/VKool70 on all glasses - was there any difference in upholstery/ carpets/ dash color?

Just on specs, CR70 has 4% better TSER and 3% better IR reduction - I wasnt sure what that would translate to.

Interesting thought - if you keep the cars out in the sun whether the temp will keep rising or eventually reach some steady state? what impact will sunfilms have on this temperature - I mean while the build up solar energy and temp will be slower compared to car with no films, but they will also block out the heat enerygy through radiation from a hotter car going out to atmosphere as well assuming rest of modes remain the same.

ignore the second question, didnt have morning coffee so the moronic babbling.

rkg · 18th March 2010, 14:32

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Originally Posted by splitsecond

Here is a nice comparison graph between 3M-CR70 vs V-Kool for those who are interested.
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Does this mean inside temperature will increase after two to three hours with sun films?

How did you do this experiment? some details please

Gopan · 18th March 2010, 19:02

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Originally Posted by splitsecond

Here is a nice comparison graph between 3M-CR70 vs V-Kool for those who are interested.
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splitsecond,

I am not able view or download the image. Not sure about others.

Wind splitter · 18th March 2010, 20:07

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Originally Posted by Gopan

splitsecond,

I am not able view or download the image. Not sure about others.

Same here unable to see the image (graph)

splitsecond · 18th March 2010, 21:33

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Originally Posted by adzegeek

@splitsecond - did you do this experiment - what type of thermometer did you use - were the cars identical - was the film the same all around CR70/VKool70 on all glasses - was there any difference in upholstery/ carpets/ dash color?
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I didn't do the experiment, i found this on a forum.
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chk post no 24 & 25 here
Best car tints - Page 2 - Omanforum
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Here is direct link to the graph
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1.../3MvsVKool.jpg

bnzjon · 19th March 2010, 10:08

Has anyone of you installed Solar Gard Sterling 70 series sunfilm for your front windsheild ?

Heard it is better than 3M with 70% VLT and close to 35% heat rejection.

The cost for the same at Xenos, Chennai was Rs. 3500 for Linea's front windsheild.

Any feedback/comments ?

2theMax · 19th March 2010, 13:49

Stay away from Solar guard. I had to change them in a couple of months, I had them fixed on the sides though not windscreen.

niv26 · 19th March 2010, 15:26

Can we get similar plot with out FILM at all.. It would be interesting to see the comparison. This data would be triggering point to many to go for film for front.

bnzjon · 20th March 2010, 17:56

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Originally Posted by 2theMax

Stay away from Solar guard. I had to change them in a couple of months, I had them fixed on the sides though not windscreen.

Thanks, may we know the reason ? Was the film not effective for its purpose ?

ariendj · 20th March 2010, 19:15

just got the garware icecool shield today for Rs.3100/-
it comes with a 5 year warranty and doesnt give a dark tint to the front screen.i
im satisfied as of yet and waiting to try it in heat of day and the on coming headlights at night.

17th March 2010, 14:32	#1068
Gopan Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Quilon Posts: 18 Thanked: 0 Times	Is anybody having data on how the windshield films 3M-CR70 and Garware -Ice Cool Shield perform with respect to heat rejection after a couple of years, if the vehicle is continuously exposed to direct sunlight on all working days?
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17th March 2010, 19:11	#1070
splitsecond BANNED Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerala Posts: 134 Thanked: 103 Times View My Garage	Here is a nice comparison graph between 3M-CR70 vs V-Kool for those who are interested. . . Attached Thumbnails
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18th March 2010, 09:42	#1071
adzegeek BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Special admin z Posts: 284 Thanked: 29 Times	@splitsecond - did you do this experiment - what type of thermometer did you use - were the cars identical - was the film the same all around CR70/VKool70 on all glasses - was there any difference in upholstery/ carpets/ dash color? Just on specs, CR70 has 4% better TSER and 3% better IR reduction - I wasnt sure what that would translate to. Interesting thought - if you keep the cars out in the sun whether the temp will keep rising or eventually reach some steady state? what impact will sunfilms have on this temperature - I mean while the build up solar energy and temp will be slower compared to car with no films, but they will also block out the heat enerygy through radiation from a hotter car going out to atmosphere as well assuming rest of modes remain the same. ignore the second question, didnt have morning coffee so the moronic babbling. Last edited by Dippy : 18th March 2010 at 16:49. Reason: Back to back posts.
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19th March 2010, 10:08	#1076
bnzjon BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 836 Thanked: 127 Times View My Garage	Has anyone of you installed Solar Gard Sterling 70 series sunfilm for your front windsheild ? Heard it is better than 3M with 70% VLT and close to 35% heat rejection. The cost for the same at Xenos, Chennai was Rs. 3500 for Linea's front windsheild. Any feedback/comments ?
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19th March 2010, 13:49	#1077
2theMax BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 337 Thanked: Once	Stay away from Solar guard. I had to change them in a couple of months, I had them fixed on the sides though not windscreen.
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19th March 2010, 15:26	#1078
niv26 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 336 Thanked: 77 Times	Can we get similar plot with out FILM at all.. It would be interesting to see the comparison. This data would be triggering point to many to go for film for front.
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20th March 2010, 19:15	#1080
ariendj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 525 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	just got the garware icecool shield today for Rs.3100/- it comes with a 5 year warranty and doesnt give a dark tint to the front screen.i im satisfied as of yet and waiting to try it in heat of day and the on coming headlights at night.
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