Onyx60 Neutral Newbie January 25, 2004 Share January 25, 2004 Hi All Just wanted some indications on which window tinting in SG is the best in terms of looks and heat prevention..Thanks! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus 2nd Gear January 25, 2004 Share January 25, 2004 This one difficult to vote leh ?? Unless you have tinted same car with different film, else result is very subjective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 (edited) This is subjective. Factors to consider are price [usually most impt factor], colour of the tint, max protection provided from heat/UV/infrared, needing to use 2 pieces of film for certain models of car for the windscreens, needing to cut a hole for the ERP IU, scratch resistant, number of years warranty etc. Products like V-Kool [metallic oxide based] and Huper Optic [ceramic based] sell themselves as heat reflective films and the other chemical based films as heat absorption films. General warranty varies between products, from 5-7 years. You will need to cut holes for the ERP unit when using V-Kool or Huper Optik. Also depending on the curvature of the windscreen, some films might need to be attached on in 2 pieces instead of one whole piece. If your car tends to be in the sun more often or if you drive up NS a lot, then getting a film with max protection would be a good idea. Otherwise, a cheaper film with a lower VLT [Visible light Transmission] level would suffice. Do note that window films only cuts down the amount of heat/UV/infrared radiation that gets into the car, it doesnt block it out totally. So the car will still be hot if you leave it out in the sun for a long period of time. For LTA regluations, your front windscreen and 2 front side wondows have to be at least 70% VLT and the rear windscreen and 2 rear side windows have to be at least 50% VLT. Some contact details of the various types of films and shops are listed in the RESOURCES folder here. --> http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi...iew&post=178784 Cheers Edited January 26, 2004 by Assassin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx60 Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Author Share January 26, 2004 thanks for the info bro! actually im kinda looking for something dark...not too concern abt the heat thing coz i dun really park outdoors..its more for the looks.. however..i think being LTA compliant at the same time is preferred...any recommendations? cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discoburg Supersonic January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 For LTA compliant you should go for Nanolux. Really value for money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 you using it? wat's the price of the basic package? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discoburg Supersonic January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 Not yet but gonna do it next month. My sis's A class is using it. You can call 90623447 look for a Dennis Teo. Just tell him discoburg introduce you to him. I DO NOT GET ANY COMMISSION OR ANYTHING OUT OF THIS! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 he knows you by Discoburg?? He's from Nanolux itself or one of the authorised installers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discoburg Supersonic January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 Just tell him discoburg and he will know who am i. He is from Nanolux and so far Nanolux have not authorised installers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 Thanks bro! will check out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discoburg Supersonic January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 No problem about it dude, we are here to help out one another. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konspire Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 i got koolmax for $300 + i think. it serves it purpose though, less heat n anyway, my screen r dark already so plus this one, oklah... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 quite cheap... got contacts? can PM me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 thanks for the info bro! actually im kinda looking for something dark...not too concern abt the heat thing coz i dun really park outdoors..its more for the looks.. however..i think being LTA compliant at the same time is preferred...any recommendations? cheers If its something dark...and cheaper than HO and V-Kool...then you can try Ray Barrier ~S$650, or Nanolux which is cheaper. You can also try other brands like Thermal Guard. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zolidlim Neutral Newbie January 28, 2004 Share January 28, 2004 What about those bought at Autobacs, but with the correct VLT of 50% and 70% for rear and front respectively? Will it be effective? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched January 28, 2004 Share January 28, 2004 I'm not sure about those. One concern is if they are scratch resistant ? Coz for some windows that keep winding up and down...sekali kena vertical lines if a small stone gets caught in between the window and the film. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zolidlim Neutral Newbie January 31, 2004 Share January 31, 2004 True hor... thanks anyway. Thinkning and getting alot of feedbacks to get the tint done in MY. What do you think? Most of the films there are not so-called legal right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched January 31, 2004 Share January 31, 2004 Unless they [the window film shops in MY] have tint meters also to measure the tint levels of the car...then you can be sure that you're within LTA limits. So there is no guarantee that it'll be legal if done in MY...unless its a reputable brand that you already know the tint levels are the same as those sold here in SG. But as far as I know...only a handful of shops here in SG have the tint meters. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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