Many car owners, immediately after purchasing a car, think about what kind of tint film to buy for it. In Russia, tinting of any auto glass is allowed if its light transmission is more than 70%. Otherwise, you can only tint the rear window, rear side windows and stick a transparent colored film on the top of the windscreen.
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Auto tinting film has many advantages.
- Provides light absorption (not only of the sun's rays, but also of headlights), which reduces driver fatigue and the likelihood of being dazzled in the daytime and in the evening.
- Prevents heating and cooling of the vehicle interior.
- Protect the driver and passengers from glass fragments getting inside the cabin in case of an accident.
- The film, correctly selected in color, will give the car a more attractive look.
- Does not allow you to see what is going on inside the car, thereby ensuring privacy. The film does not obstruct the view from the inside of the machine.
- Tinting protects the car interior from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation, and retains its aesthetic appearance longer.
We present the rating of tint films for cars.
5. SunControl
The average price is 586 rubles per meter.
One of the best car tint films in the economy segment is produced by the Indian company Garware Polyester Limited. SunControl HP series metallized films and NR series evenly colored films, with a large selection of shades and UV protection up to 99%, deserve many positive reviews for their strength and durability. They do not scratch when washed, and are not inferior to products of other companies in terms of lightfastness, mechanical strength and adhesion of glue to glass.
Cons: SunControl has a reputation for budget film.
4. Sun tek
The average price is 650 rubles per running meter.
American manufacturer CommonwealthLaminating & Coating, Inc. produces excellent films that are thinner and softer than products from other companies. Fading occurs evenly and after at least five years. The most affordable is the Standard series in various shades of gray. Its light transmission ranges from 8 to 50%. A more expensive option is HighPerformanceCharcoal metallized films. And for those looking for the best thermal reflective properties, the Spectra film series is intended.
Disadvantage: very strong adhesion of the adhesive layer to the glass, which can make it difficult to remove the film from the glass.
3. Global
The average price is 700 rubles per running meter.
Previously, the Global Window Films brand was intended exclusively for the American and Canadian markets, but over time it has come to Europe and Russia. The film is produced in a fully closed-loop facility, which reduces the time and costs for production and delivery of raw materials.
Advantages of films: color stability, a protective layer that protects against scratches, durability and resistance to fading, good heat-reflecting properties.
Minuses: the brand is not well known in Russia.
2. Armolan
The average price per running meter is 300 rubles.
The cheapest film in the rating of tint films for cars in 2017. But despite the price, the quality of the film is at a high level. It is produced in the USA, has a wide range of shades and has excellent protection against UV rays, good one-sided visibility, reliable protection from damage.It is optimal in terms of price and quality ratio. But the elite athermal film Armolan was too expensive and hard to find on sale.
1. Llumar
The price per running meter is 2200 rubles.
The best auto tinting film is made in the USA and is included in the top segment both in price and in workmanship. There are several Llumar series:
- AT - evenly colored.
- ATR - metallized (with a high coefficient of light reflection).
- ATN - with the structure "color-metal-color", which prevents the effect of internal reflection.
- ATT - with a level of light transmission from 15 to 68%.
- PP - with direct magnetron sputtering for optimal reflection of thermal radiation.
- AIR - very thin, not blocking light ..
Although Llumar film is expensive, it does not fade for at least 5 years and will last a very long time. Due to the frequent counterfeits, it is recommended to take it only in trusted online stores or from an official representative in Russia.
llumar original is easy to identify by the logo on the film itself. LLumar is not manufactured in China.
The only plant in the USA.
Lumar from the USA is nowhere to be found, everywhere is China. Armolan is poorly molded. Suntek does not justify the price and terrible quality.