Sun Film

Red Liner · 1st April 2009, 11:53

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Originally Posted by santosh.s

I heard that even the government is going to get stricter on all traffic related violations. It seems they may increase fine amounts many folds from existing ones, and that includes "tinted films" as well. I hope cops should not be allowed to book you unless they are equipped with a reliable meter, and also they should have some margin over allowed VLT. If the legal limits are 70% and 50% minimum, then they should book if it is measured below 60% and 40%. But that is too much to expect, I know.

This is precisely the reason why I am still debating adding sun-film...

adzegeek · 1st April 2009, 11:57

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Originally Posted by Red Liner

This is precisely the reason why I am still debating adding sun-film...

He he, you first fix the model of vehicle you want first

- can debate about the sun films later. Delhi Cops have a light meter - if you argue he uses the meter to show the VLT%age - and then cuts the dreaded challan slip. He will not use it, if you dont ask for it. How reliable - god knows - clear films they usually dont bother you.

Red Liner · 1st April 2009, 12:30

Have decided mate...no 4WD for me...I have a Willy's which keeps me excited about mudslinging for that.

santosh.s · 1st April 2009, 14:03

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Originally Posted by adzegeek

if you argue he uses the meter to show the VLT%age - and then cuts the dreaded challan slip. He will not use it, if you dont ask for it. How reliable - god knows - clear films they usually dont bother you.

That is fair enough, unless their meters read less than actual

Not being able to see through vehicles next to me is second most irritating factor for me on road, following blinding high beams even in well lit city areas.

rockyb · 2nd May 2009, 19:45

Hi Team

Been hunting for lightest possible tint. Had 3M and Lumar in mind but one shop showed me Cool Tint. Never heard of it. He quoted 15,000+ for side and rear. "Imported" stuff. Similar tint in 3M (RE70) is quoted 4700/-. has anyone used Cool tint? Any comments?

mithun · 4th May 2009, 15:19

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Originally Posted by rockyb

Hi Team

Been hunting for lightest possible tint. Had 3M and Lumar in mind but one shop showed me Cool Tint. Never heard of it. He quoted 15,000+ for side and rear. "Imported" stuff. Similar tint in 3M (RE70) is quoted 4700/-. has anyone used Cool tint? Any comments?

Stay away from Cool tint. Buy 3M/Llumar/Vkool.

harishv · 9th May 2009, 12:03

Hi. Contemplating buying the altis. Been offered sun film with the car. They have it in the range of Rs. 7500/- to 15,000/-. Which one should I use. Can anyone suggest a particular quality in the above range. Thanx.

chakri400 · 9th May 2009, 13:14

@adzegeek: Thanks for the excel. When I bought my car, llumar was a freebie - how I wish I had this information handy, I could have done a better deal.

My friend wanted to get a sun film on his car and we had this discussion in office. So, I logged into t-bhp and voila! - all information on a platter

Now, I can pose as an all-knowing guru for my friend, thanks to t-bhp!

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 9th May 2009, 14:38

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Originally Posted by harishv

Hi. Contemplating buying the altis. Been offered sun film with the car. They have it in the range of Rs. 7500/- to 15,000/-. Which one should I use. Can anyone suggest a particular quality in the above range. Thanx.

Ah. But you surely know that "accessories" from the showroom are more expensive?

Going by posts about govt's intentions, you may be better off using a light shade, with higher heat rejection. Most installers will have booklets with a small 3 inch by 2 inch cut out of the sample film. Look through sample film with the sun behind you.

Insist on on single piece films all around. Some, especially those which come in "kits" for a particular car have joints for the rear glass.

OT:- So this is going to be the alternative for your skoda?

adzegeek · 11th May 2009, 11:40

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Originally Posted by chakri400

@adzegeek: Thanks for the excel. When I bought my car, llumar was a freebie - how I wish I had this information handy, I could have done a better deal.

My friend wanted to get a sun film on his car and we had this discussion in office. So, I logged into t-bhp and voila! - all information on a platter

Now, I can pose as an all-knowing guru for my friend, thanks to t-bhp!

cheers mate, if possible can you update prices in the sheet as I am out of the country so havent had time to do much about it.

harishv · 11th May 2009, 19:12

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Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

OT:- So this is going to be the alternative for your skoda?

Contemplating about it BSD. Your take is I should get it done locally?

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 11th May 2009, 21:22

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Originally Posted by harishv

Contemplating about it BSD. Your take is I should get it done locally?

Yes. From a good shop though.

udit78 · 12th May 2009, 21:40

I want to put the best quality sun film which is legal in New Delhi, and is of light brown color, please suggest me where i can get it done neatly in South Delhi, and which brand is it.

I am waiting for the gurus to help me out.

neotraveller · 31st May 2009, 09:41

Hi sunfilm experts, I have to put sunfilm on my Linea now. The legal 50% film seems too light (I dont want ppl staring inside the car). 35% film is less than legal but hoping cops wont be harsh on me as its not the extreme 20 or 5% film?

I have shortlisted 4 films (rates for whole car except front windshield):
Normal - 3M SP35 : Rs.3000
Premium - 3M CS35/RE35 : Rs.4800

Normal - Llumar SR35 silver series: Rs.2200
Premium - Llumar SR35 platinum series: Rs.7500

Questions:
1) Whats difference between 3M RE & CS series? Which is better?
I think RE is metallized & CS is not. Metallized films block cellphone/GPS reception?
2) The premium films look a lot lighter than the normal films. Though both have VLT @ 35%. Does this mean that premium 35 film = normal 50 film and going for premium film will be in line with RTA rules?
3) Some people have reported that the sunfilm on rear-windshield seems to diffract light and you will see 20 headlights for 1 car! How to ensure that this doesnot happen?
4) Is a Warranty card provided with installation. Also what will be the terms of warranty?

f450 · 31st May 2009, 11:33

I'm looking to get very dark tint for my Civic in a couple of days..that's on all the sides and rear. I also want to get a medium dark tint for the front windscreen. RTO regulations are not an issue.

Can anyone tell me what to get and what to ask for at the shop? I'm too tired to look through the thread, and I'm looking to do this within a couple of days. Thanks in advance.

1st April 2009, 12:30	#333
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rockyb BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 255 Thanked: 13 Times	Cool Tint sun films Hi Team Been hunting for lightest possible tint. Had 3M and Lumar in mind but one shop showed me Cool Tint. Never heard of it. He quoted 15,000+ for side and rear. "Imported" stuff. Similar tint in 3M (RE70) is quoted 4700/-. has anyone used Cool tint? Any comments?
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harishv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 376 Thanked: 779 Times	Hi. Contemplating buying the altis. Been offered sun film with the car. They have it in the range of Rs. 7500/- to 15,000/-. Which one should I use. Can anyone suggest a particular quality in the above range. Thanx.
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9th May 2009, 13:14	#338
chakri400 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 201 Thanked: 155 Times	Useful excel @adzegeek: Thanks for the excel. When I bought my car, llumar was a freebie - how I wish I had this information handy, I could have done a better deal. My friend wanted to get a sun film on his car and we had this discussion in office. So, I logged into t-bhp and voila! - all information on a platter Now, I can pose as an all-knowing guru for my friend, thanks to t-bhp!
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udit78 BANNED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 249 Thanked: Once	I want to put the best quality sun film which is legal in New Delhi, and is of light brown color, please suggest me where i can get it done neatly in South Delhi, and which brand is it. I am waiting for the gurus to help me out.
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31st May 2009, 09:41	#344
neotraveller BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 739 Thanked: 0 Times	sunfilm questions Hi sunfilm experts, I have to put sunfilm on my Linea now. The legal 50% film seems too light (I dont want ppl staring inside the car). 35% film is less than legal but hoping cops wont be harsh on me as its not the extreme 20 or 5% film? I have shortlisted 4 films (rates for whole car except front windshield): Normal - 3M SP35 : Rs.3000 Premium - 3M CS35/RE35 : Rs.4800 Normal - Llumar SR35 silver series: Rs.2200 Premium - Llumar SR35 platinum series: Rs.7500 Questions: 1) Whats difference between 3M RE & CS series? Which is better? I think RE is metallized & CS is not. Metallized films block cellphone/GPS reception? 2) The premium films look a lot lighter than the normal films. Though both have VLT @ 35%. Does this mean that premium 35 film = normal 50 film and going for premium film will be in line with RTA rules? 3) Some people have reported that the sunfilm on rear-windshield seems to diffract light and you will see 20 headlights for 1 car! How to ensure that this doesnot happen? 4) Is a Warranty card provided with installation. Also what will be the terms of warranty?
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31st May 2009, 11:33	#345
f450 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 794 Thanked: 7 Times	I'm looking to get very dark tint for my Civic in a couple of days..that's on all the sides and rear. I also want to get a medium dark tint for the front windscreen. RTO regulations are not an issue. Can anyone tell me what to get and what to ask for at the shop? I'm too tired to look through the thread, and I'm looking to do this within a couple of days. Thanks in advance.
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