DIY window films

[Kardachia]

Any guys/gals out there has DIY own window films (NANOLUX or the like). Can share some comments and experiences. Any advise against DIY-ing your own window film are also welcome.

[Vtim]

better don't DIY

[Waipor]

vtim is right, helped my friend DIY the film before, ended up damn fxxking ugly, the bubbles all over the windows.

 

but if u want to try, here's some tips

1. do it on a hot day, so that after application, and when it cools down a bit, the film will contract and most bubbles will go away

2. when applying on the side windows, start pasting from the bottom and work your way up. also when removing bubbles start from bottom. that way the bubbles will be pushed to top and the air will just go away at the edge

3. for the front and back windshield start from the top then the ugly bubbles will be pushed to the bottom where is less obvious.

 

i may be wrong cos i botched a DIY job so better go pay a little $$$ and make it look good. i believe some one may have cheap lobang to get it done in jb.

 

hope this helps

[Kardachia]

thanks waipor and vtim for the advice. On the average, how long does it take to install the film by a local authorised installer, anyone? Do you guys who send your car for the installation stay throughout the job?

[S2P2]

hi, it takes a couple of hours and if you have the time, you can stay.

 

I am planning to go MY to do it on wednesday. will let you know the results

[Kardachia]

thanks S2P2. appreciate it, and hope you get a good deal and a well done job.

[S2P2]

just hope no rain lor.....

[Kardachia]

do you have a specific brand in mind?

[Gadgeter]

Yup.. stayed throughout the installation. takes about 2~3 hours.,

[Kardachia]

I guess by doing that, can ensure that the workshop ppl treat your car 'better' hor. BTW, what brand did u intall, how's it so far?

Edited January 12, 2004 by Kardachia

[Gadgeter]

Can't remember the brand of the one I use, but another car used Sun-Cool and so far so good. no complaint..

[Saaber]

JB Sun-Cool???

[Gadgeter]

There is Sun-cool, Sun Guard..

[Kardachia]

Saw on Ray-Barrier web site and classified ad few days ago that if install their film, get free gift of e-cooler. Will installing e-cooler void car warranty?

Edited January 12, 2004 by Kardachia

[Gadgeter]

Am not sure about that... best to check with your agent.