VKool/Garware/LLumar?

srasania · 28th May 2005, 19:06

Hey guys..I have ordered for a new Black City,and well,will need a pretty good sun control film for it,so,wanted to know which one is best -
1. LLumar
2. V Kool
3. Garware
4. Any others??..

I am planning to go in for 5 sides + Front Transparent.
Are there any colour/reflection/magnification/etc. problems with the Front transparent window tints?..?
I would like to know how much the tints will cost me ?..?..also,which one is best in terms of Heat Rejection/Fastest AC cooling effect?..?

Thanks,
Suraj

nitrous · 28th May 2005, 19:13

LLumar is quite a reputed brand. Perform well and last long too.

viper · 28th May 2005, 20:20

Hey Suraj,

You should go in for a nice brand like Lumar or Solar Guard. Lumar costs 1800 upwards and solar guard 3500 upwards. They are both available at Bhavi in Milan Subway who is the distributor for Mumbai.

Vkool is also good but very expensive. DO NOT GO FOR GARWARE IT IS CRAP.

Also avoid the front windscreen. You will have problems after a couple of months like clouding, hazy vision at night. Have tried VKool front screen Removed it after 6 months. FIT AT OWN RISK.

Viper

nitrous · 28th May 2005, 20:30

Try to use a lighter film for the rear glass to have a clearer view while reversing or fix "reversing sensors" on ur bumpers. its a must ...since not much is visible while reversing at dark.

srasania · 28th May 2005, 21:53

Well,so,I guess Garware is out of question..Now,what remains is V Kool and LLumar.. so, which one among these is better?
I am getting very diverse views on the front transparent films !
Few say it doesn't work after a few months,and interferes with front sight..and few say it's makes hell a lot of a difference ..and almost 50% of heat rejection is through that front film,if installed..!..
So,I'm totally confused on the front screen film..!..
Well,will just wait and watch for more feedback on it !

Suraj

khanak · 28th May 2005, 23:34

consider 3m too. i think 3m is in collaboration with birla in india

Steeroid · 29th May 2005, 11:10

You will find that the same topic has been discussed in detail here:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/showth...ighlight=Lumar

ported_head · 29th May 2005, 11:16

Thanks Steeroid.

Please refer to the thread Steeroid has pointed out to. I am sure you will find answers to all your questions there.

Thread closed.

28th May 2005, 19:06	#1
srasania BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 321 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	VKool/Garware/LLumar? Hey guys..I have ordered for a new Black City,and well,will need a pretty good sun control film for it,so,wanted to know which one is best - 1. LLumar 2. V Kool 3. Garware 4. Any others??.. I am planning to go in for 5 sides + Front Transparent. Are there any colour/reflection/magnification/etc. problems with the Front transparent window tints?..? I would like to know how much the tints will cost me ?..?..also,which one is best in terms of Heat Rejection/Fastest AC cooling effect?..? Thanks, Suraj
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28th May 2005, 19:13	#2
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	LLumar is quite a reputed brand. Perform well and last long too.
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28th May 2005, 20:20	#3
viper BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 19 Times	Hey Suraj, You should go in for a nice brand like Lumar or Solar Guard. Lumar costs 1800 upwards and solar guard 3500 upwards. They are both available at Bhavi in Milan Subway who is the distributor for Mumbai. Vkool is also good but very expensive. DO NOT GO FOR GARWARE IT IS CRAP. Also avoid the front windscreen. You will have problems after a couple of months like clouding, hazy vision at night. Have tried VKool front screen Removed it after 6 months. FIT AT OWN RISK. Viper Last edited by viper : 28th May 2005 at 20:21.
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28th May 2005, 20:30	#4
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Try to use a lighter film for the rear glass to have a clearer view while reversing or fix "reversing sensors" on ur bumpers. its a must ...since not much is visible while reversing at dark.
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28th May 2005, 21:53	#5
srasania BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 321 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Well,so,I guess Garware is out of question..Now,what remains is V Kool and LLumar.. so, which one among these is better? I am getting very diverse views on the front transparent films ! Few say it doesn't work after a few months,and interferes with front sight..and few say it's makes hell a lot of a difference ..and almost 50% of heat rejection is through that front film,if installed..!.. So,I'm totally confused on the front screen film..!.. Well,will just wait and watch for more feedback on it ! Suraj
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28th May 2005, 23:34	#6
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,799 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	consider 3m too. i think 3m is in collaboration with birla in india
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29th May 2005, 11:10	#7
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	You will find that the same topic has been discussed in detail here: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/showth...ighlight=Lumar
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29th May 2005, 11:16	#8
ported_head Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 20 Times	Thanks Steeroid. Please refer to the thread Steeroid has pointed out to. I am sure you will find answers to all your questions there. Thread closed.
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