PLEASE HELP!! Questions on Car Solar Film
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Hi guys! I intend to install solar film for my car, but heard alot of negative comments for various brands. These are some things that i'm concern.
1) The Solar Film must not interfere with my Portable GPS system,auto-gate remote control and even the car remote control,cos i heard that some solar film will affect the distance of the reception for car remote control.
2) Will the suction cup for my portable GPS stand be able to stick to the windscreen after installing the solar film?
3) I dont like the idea to cut a hole at the ERP area too.
4) I heard that ceramic based is better than metallic based solar film. Is that true??
5) What brands do you recommend?? I am considering Rike Cool at the moment as from what i know it is ceramic based which is better compare to V-Kool that is metallic based.
Hope you guys can help me with it. Thank You very very much!!!
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1) After installing on my ride, car and gate remote doesnt seem to be affected.Originally posted by Percival:Hi guys! I intend to install solar film for my car, but heard alot of negative comments for various brands. These are some things that i'm concern.
1) The Solar Film must not interfere with my Portable GPS system,auto-gate remote control and even the car remote control,cos i heard that some solar film will affect the distance of the reception for car remote control.
2) Will the suction cup for my portable GPS stand be able to stick to the windscreen after installing the solar film?
3) I dont like the idea to cut a hole at the ERP area too.
4) I heard that ceramic based is better than metallic based solar film. Is that true??
5) What brands do you recommend?? I am considering Rike Cool at the moment as from what i know it is ceramic based which is better compare to V-Kool that is metallic based.
Hope you guys can help me with it. Thank You very very much!!!
2) Able to stick, but not good for the solar film i think.
3) For my case, dont have to... Installer will take out the ERP set and put back again afterwards. If u r concern abt affecting the ERP operation, it wont be affected in the first place..
4) Dunno
5) Dunno....... Mine i dont even know what brand, but i did at tint-master.. -
so many cars have done theirs and till now not many (or are there any??) who complained??
dont worry, go ahead. i think its preety cool and practical to have solar film on windows..
NICE, i wld say...
heard that cool n lite is not bad.. -
I did a full tint on my car with the highest range of VLT n IRR .. Cost quite abit too
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Thank You Everyone for giving me your opinion and advise. Really appreciate it!
There is one last issue that I'm concern. I heard that during at night, with the solar film installed, you may notice reflection from the rear windscreen of yr car due to the defogger lines, as the car at the back will be shining their headlights at you. Is it True?? If yes, is it very bad?
Hope you guys can help me out with this last issue that i'm concern. Thanx! -
Dont have leh, at least for my case... before and after installing i dont notice any difference in you mentioned scenerio..Originally posted by Percival:Thank You Everyone for giving me your opinion and advise. Really appreciate it!
There is one last issue that I'm concern. I heard that during at night, with the solar film installed, you may notice reflection from the rear windscreen of yr car due to the defogger lines, as the car at the back will be shining their headlights at you. Is it True?? If yes, is it very bad?
Hope you guys can help me out with this last issue that i'm concern. Thanx! -
Okie, Thanx alot! I will go and install it asap. Cannot tahan the hot weather!!
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most solar film providers advertise their products to be non-conductive of the signals, so this should be fine.
i don't think these providers will prefer cutting a hole for the in-car unit, it serves more fuss for them. for my dad's car which just installed, they took the unit down before attaching the film, then stuck the unit back up.
regarding the film causing unpleasant reflection at the demister lines, ours is indeed experiencing this just after installation. according to the boss, this is normal, as the film takes sometime to cure.
for example, we were reminded not to use the power windows for 48 hours, and not to activate the demister for 2 weeks. this is because there is inevitably still some moisture between the film and the glass, but it'll eventually dry up as the film is mildly porous. this is why most cars which are just installed with solar films are advised to be exposed to the sun as much as possible to aid the curing.
for the brand, you may refer to my other thread where i gave a brief humble review.
http://sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=230272 -
Im not sure about other brands .. but i got 2 layers of films on my window which one is the anti glare film ... From InfraTint
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Thank You Guys!! You have been so helpful !! Now I know what precaution measures to take.
