[shijanto4]

Originally Posted by shady8701

Thanks for this update shijanto!
I guess I'll might take a chance as well. This is really helpful. Do you mind if I PM you for details of where to get the sunfilm done. Mine is dark grey in color so I suppose the same logic might apply

Abhi

Sure, Abhi. In fact, I had shared getting my sunfilm experience in this same thread on 20th May 2017, post #2168. I got that guy's number as well from this same thread, posted by condor on 5th April 2017, post #2155. A word of caution - please do not get this done by any inexperienced hands. Whichever sunfilm you opt for, get it done by some skilled/experienced hands. Pls let me know if you need any further info. Thanks.

Originally Posted by TorqueyTechie

Today saw cops in bengaluru stopping cars and checking for sunfilms. I saw this at halasuru gate traffic signal, near race course signal and near UVCE college. Not sure why the sudden interest again to check might be to meet month end quota.

Oh, my God! This is really a bad news. Any idea if they stopped for something else and happened to notice the sunfilms or an exclusive checking only for sunfilms?

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[shady8701]

Originally Posted by shijanto4

Sure, Abhi. In fact, I had shared getting my sunfilm experience in this same thread on 20th May 2017, post #2168. I got that guy's number as well from this same thread, posted by condor on 5th April 2017, post #2155. A word of caution - please do not get this done by any inexperienced hands. Whichever sunfilm you opt for, get it done by some skilled/experienced hands. Pls let me know if you need any further info. Thanks.

Thanks Shijanto, that's very useful info indeed. I'll pm you if I need any further info, but I guess with the posts you've specified, I should have all I need.

Abhi

[shijanto4]

Originally Posted by shady8701

Thanks Shijanto, that's very useful info indeed. I'll pm you if I need any further info, but I guess with the posts you've specified, I should have all I need.

Abhi

Welcome, Abhi. Pls feel free to pm if you need any additional info.

[TorqueyTechie]

Originally Posted by shijanto4

Oh, my God! This is really a bad news. Any idea if they stopped for something else and happened to notice the sunfilms or an exclusive checking only for sunfilms?

I am not sure if they were stopped for some other offense but

(i) all were KA vehicles so not stopped for out of state registration checks
(ii) no alchohol meters in the hands of the cops. Can rule out DUI checks.
(iii) there were few vehicles which had lined up for taking an illegal right/uturn right in front of cops and they were not asked to move or caught.
(iv) all the cars caught were having tints ranging from slightly dark (greyish) to very dark.

Based on these I assume they were caught for tints only and nothing else. Just to add (incase if you want to install them) even I have installed the CR70 sun film from garware last year because of the intense heat wave in bangalore last year. But it does not give a dark tint to the glass and the visibility is close to being the same as earlier.

[shijanto4]

Originally Posted by TorqueyTechie

I am not sure if they were stopped for some other offense but
(i) all were KA vehicles so not stopped for out of state registration checks
(ii) no alchohol meters in the hands of the cops. Can rule out DUI checks.
(iii) there were few vehicles which had lined up for taking an illegal right/uturn right in front of cops and they were not asked to move or caught.
(iv) all the cars caught were having tints ranging from slightly dark (greyish) to very dark.

Based on these I assume they were caught for tints only and nothing else. Just to add (incase if you want to install them) even I have installed the CR70 sun film from garware last year because of the intense heat wave in bangalore last year. But it does not give a dark tint to the glass and the visibility is close to being the same as earlier.

Thanks for the update. Yes, even I have got CR70 & RS60 combination on my car. I agree its visibility is good enough (almost like the OEM UV cut glass that comes from the manufacturer) and maybe that's why they haven't stopped so far.

[derek]

Hello fellow members,

I know I’m flogging an old thread, but I just bought a octavia and was looking for sun film.

I live in Mumbai. I would prefer film all around, but the thought of cops vandalising my windows sends a fright down my spine. So I guess it’s only going to be the front windscreen. I live in Goregaon East and just on the highway there is a 3M store. I walked in and asked them cost of CR70. With tax I was told a whopping 9300 rupees or so.

What would my other options be in Mumbai. I don’t mind the Garware or any other brand as well. Thank you.

[Brigadier]

I installed Llumar Air 80 on front windshield of Rapid.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by Brigadier

I installed Llumar Air 80 on front windshield of Rapid.

Hoping you are going to give a full report?

[prithm]

Originally Posted by derek

. I walked in and asked them cost of CR70. With tax I was told a whopping 9300 rupees or so.

For just the windshield or all glasses ?

The going rate for all windows CR70 when I asked was Rs.25000 (tax inclusive). All glasses covered.

[condor]

Originally Posted by prithm

The going rate for all windows CR70 when I asked was Rs.25000 (tax inclusive). All glasses covered.

Llumar is costlier. I have Garware on the Storme for 5 yrs now. No complaints at all - no peeling / bubbles / discoloration. Film on the front windscreen is one that I find most useful, since the eyes are not strained much when driving in the afternoons. Of course, heat reduction on windows where the film is - front / sides / rear - are all helpful. Thanks to Shreyas

[prithm]

Originally Posted by condor

heat reduction on windows where the film is - front / sides / rear - are all helpful.

Is their pricing competitive to 3M ?

The dealer who I asked for quote of CR70 is now quoting CR90 at old price. Looks like they are offloading their old inventory before summer. So, all in all ~Rs.25000 to 27000 for all windows.

[condor]

Originally Posted by prithm

Is their pricing competitive to 3M ?

Definitely ! 3M being a US brand, is higher. Looks like you are in HYD. In Bangalore, one can check with Shreyas on 9986502625 for current prices of Garware - and you can refer TBHP.

IIRC, Garware films are also exported.

[CANPUSH]

I had strange experience on my Polo. I have Garware film on my windscreen. During rainy season my windscreen gets fogged and remains fogged for almost 30-40 minutes after that fog slowly disappears. Particularly during rainy night it is almost impossible to drive if you have traffic coming from other direction. I have tried all remedies except removing the film.

[bejoy]

Originally Posted by CANPUSH

I had strange experience on my Polo. I have Garware film on my windscreen. During rainy season my windscreen gets fogged and remains fogged for almost 30-40 minutes after that fog slowly disappears. Particularly during rainy night it is almost impossible to drive if you have traffic coming from other direction. I have tried all remedies except removing the film.

Best option would be to prevent the fogging. You could install rain visors to the windows and leave a gap in the window during rains. I have it on my i10 which has the CR70 on the windshield and trust me, fogging has been never been a problem since.

[shijanto4]

Originally Posted by CANPUSH

I had strange experience on my Polo. I have Garware film on my windscreen. During rainy season my windscreen gets fogged and remains fogged for almost 30-40 minutes after that fog slowly disappears. Particularly during rainy night it is almost impossible to drive if you have traffic coming from other direction. I have tried all remedies except removing the film.

It's true, as bejoy has suggested, door visors tremendously help with fogging issue during rains. I guess this is a problem that's not related to the sun film or its brand (I have Garware on all sides). I believe it depends on the AC/heater/air circulation inside the car, especially when all windows are closed during rains. Even for me, keeping windows open a bit within the door visors during rains has helped a great deal.