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VLT%
70% 43% 77% 66% 17% 46% 56% 45% 55% 64% 83% 56% 40% 63% 73% 78% 57% 70% 50% 55% 55% 55% 49% 70% 50% 70% 51% 51% 72% 52% 40% 62% 70% 70% 50% 40% 70% 50% 58% 70% 75% 85%

TSER%
55% 65% 45% 47% 69% 55% 45% 50% 39% 47% 31% 45% 41% 43% 39% 43% 44% 38% 41% 34% 26% 28% 29% 59% 66% 34% 43% 33% 23% 29% 70% 50% 50% 50% 50% 55% 37% 49% 42% 41% 43% 32%

A-Series A-Series H-Series H-Series J-Series J-Series M-Series M-Series

air 65 air 75 air 80 PP 60 PP70 PP50/ Steel 50(?) ATR 50 AT50 G AT50 C LA50 Bk

Crystaline Crystaline Metallic Metallic Color Stable Sp series Sp series Violates law sides windscreen windscreen sides sides windscreen sides sides windscreen windscreen windscreen

Model-1 Model-2

Updated for OEM Mseries of Vkool and Huper Optic CR/KLAR series

The costs are unreliable refer to TBPH forums for anecdotal evidence Warranty 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years Cost / sq ft Packaging/Bundling 9000-12000 for average windscreen 25000 side and rear 9919 side and rear

IRR% UVR% SC VLR

94% 98% 77% 68% 87% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99.90% 99.90% 99.90% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 95% 99.90% 99.90% 98% 99% 99% 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 50% 42% 63% 61% 36% 51% 63% 58% 71% 62% 80% 64% 69% 66% 71% 66% 65% 72% 69% 77% 86% 84% 83% 48% 40% 77% 66% 78% 90% 83% 35% 58% 58% 58% 58% 52% 73% 0.59 0.65 0.69 0.67 0.79 8% 10% 9.50% 11% 12% 19% 17% 16% 9% 7% 7% 17% 5% 8% 9% 9% 14% 18% 13% 8% 8% 8% 6% 9% 8%

SGHC
43% 36% 54% 52% 31% 44% 54% 50% 61% 53% 69% 55% 59% 57% 61% 57% 56% 62% 59% 66% 74% 72% 71% 41% 34% 66% 57% 67% 77% 71% 30% 50% 50% 50% 50% 45% 63% 51% 58% 59% 57% 68%

Color Light green dark grey Light Golden sheen

81% 43% 55% 41%

14000 SOLD ONLY THROUGH CAR SHOWROOMS AND NOT directly by vkool

Green Clear Blue Green Silver Silver charcoal Grey charcoal Black

97% 97%

Black? Grey Grey

82% 88% 88% 94%

6.60% 6.20% 6.20% 6.20%

1 shade 1 shade

68% 60% 72% 71% 42%

99% 99% 99% 99% 99%

10% 9% 10% 10% 8%

7 Years 7 Years 7 years 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years 5 Years warranty 3 Years Warranty 3 Years Warranty 1.5 years 5 Years warranty 5 Years warranty 3 Years Warranty 3 Years Warranty 3 Years Warranty 2 Year Warranty 2 Year Warranty 5 years warrnty 5 years warrnty 5 Years warranty 5 Years warranty 3 Years Warranty 3 Years Warranty 2 Year Warranty 10 years 10 years ? ? ?

8000

6500 windscreen 15000 side and rear 4900

196 182 182 188 104 85 122

Rs 6275 for 31.94 sq ft Rs 5800 for 31.94 sq ft same as above Rs 2820 for 15 sq ft Rs 3700 for 35.41 sq ft Rs 3025 for 35.41 sq ft Rs 1830 for 15 sq ft

to TBPH forums for anecdotal evidence

OOMS AND NOT directly by vkool

manual says 94 irr but actually its 75.

Visible Light Transmission (VLT) Refers to the percent of total visible light that passes through. The amount of Visual light transmitted contributes roughly to 43% of heat inside the car.

Visible Light Reflectance (VLR) Refers to the percent of total visible light that is reflected

Ultraviolet (UV) Rejection

Refers to the percent of ultraviolet light that is rejected from passing through. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun may result in serious consequences such as cataracts, which lead to

Infra-Red Rejection (IRR)

This is the major part of solar radiation that contributes to heat (54%). IR is absorbed by the interior materials and skin, making them warmer. The lower the IRT, the less heat is tran

Total Solar Energy Rejected (Tser) Refers to the combination energy rejection of the visible light, infra-red and ultra violet. A high Tser reading need not necessarily mean a high heat rejection as it could also mean a

Shading Coefficient

Refers to the ratio of solar heat gain through any given window system to the solar heat gain that would occur under the same conditions if the windows were made with clear win

SGHC New craze for SC substituion. It is = 0.86 * SC. Also 100% - SGHC = TSER

Composition of Solar Energy Near IR Visual Light UV

53% 44% 3%

o 43% of heat inside the car.

in serious consequences such as cataracts, which lead to blindness, skin cancer and pre-mature aging. It is largely responsible for fading of car upholstery. It gives the vehicle interior an aged look and reduces

king them warmer. The lower the IRT, the less heat is transmitted through the window. You may also find the term spectrally selective being referred to as a film with high VLT and low IRT.

sarily mean a high heat rejection as it could also mean a high visible light rejection. Therefore a darker film gives a better Tser rejection than that of a lighter film. To ensure that a film has a good heat rejectio

me conditions if the windows were made with clear window glass. The lower the shading coefficient, the greater the capacity of the window to control solar energy.

pholstery. It gives the vehicle interior an aged look and reduces its lifespan.

rred to as a film with high VLT and low IRT.

t of a lighter film. To ensure that a film has a good heat rejection performance, it is best to look at the infra-red rejection specification.

Before you choose the Installater 1 Bill and warranty card required 2 confirm what warranty covers delamination, demetalization, peeling, cracking ,disc 2.b confirm whether warranty is on same lines as what company sites list (indicative list on the main sheet) 3 check whether the installer user itself voids the warranty - is he authorized by manufacturer to install 4 dust free room 5 confirm references on the forum for installer 6 establish that the film is genuine - check the roll packaging, many of the films have watermarks 7 comply to Motor Law pleaz 70% VLT on front and rear and 50% on sides 8 that he wouldnt spoil your de-fogger During Installation 1 See how well these guys are doing - confirm issues which crop up on 3M installation Guide 2 Follow DIY manuals if you are doing it yourself 3 Windscreen film installation in dust free closed room if possible

Post-Installation checks 1 Halo effect check This causes smudging of the lights when seen through the film - try and make y 2 De-fogger test Titanic test http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...tml#post754 3 No bubbles 4 confirm when can you start cleaning the film (expect 24-48 hours) 5 side windows dont rattle post installation 6 Get the watermarks removed (Unless you want to show off) 3M installation Instructions Llumar Installation Instructions Check the video at V-Kool Dont Try - this voids the warranty

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Garware DIY Instructions Tools required: 1) A spray bottle of soapy solution 2) A snappable cutter 3) A Squeegee

Step 1: Preparing the Window Glass Wash the side of the glass on which you want to affix the film with plain water. After that, spray it with a soap sol Scrape the window clean of any paint, varnish, stickers, or any other foreign matter using a razor blade. Wipe clea Spray the entire surface again with the soap solution.

Step 2: Preparing the Film Measure the surface of the glass and cut the film one inch wider and one inch longer than the glass surface. Stick a piece of cello tape on either side of the film. Pull each piece of the tape outwards in the opposite direction Remove the liner and activate the adhesive by spraying it with the soap solution. Apply the solution on the film thoroughly, including the edges.

Step 3: Applying the Film on the Glass Prepare the window surface for application by spraying it thoroughly with soap solution so that its wet. Pick up the film by the corners and place the adhesive side against the glass, moving it around until its positioned Look at it from various angles to check whether its been placed properly. Step 4: Squeezing out Excess Water and Air Bubbles Spray the exposed side facing you with the soapy solution. Using a squeegee, squeeze the film from top to bottom to remove the excess water and air bubbles.

Step 5: Finishing Touches Trim the excess film carefully using a cutter. Spray the film with the soap solution and squeeze again to remove all excess water and air bubbles from under th Place tissue paper on the squeegee and tamp all the edges by stroking towards the glass frames. View the window There you have it! Your window now has a cool new look, offering you total protection against the sun.

etalization, peeling, cracking ,discolouration, bubbles, halo effect e list on the main sheet) anufacturer to install

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through the film - try and make your installation close to evening and confirm lights are clearly visible .com/forum/modifi...tml#post754325 (Defogger not working / damaged after sun film fitting)

tallation Instructions http://www.llumarindia.com/autowin.html

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ter and air bubbles from under the film. the glass frames. View the window from outside; if any air bubbles are seen, squeeze and remove them. tection against the sun.

Llumar 3M

select your city for dealer network at Main office no or call

http://www.llumarindia.com/contactus2.htm

Tel No: 0091-80-22231414 / 66595759 Fax No: 0091-80-22231450 Chandra Prakash Sethia, SK Marketing at 9391053916 or 9246338846.

Vkool

Contact Head office for authorized dealers in your city V-KOOL India Pvt. Ltd. 406, S.V. Road, Next to Pawan Hans, Vileparle(west), Mumbai - 400056, Maharashtra, India. Tel : +91 22 26186501 , +91 22 26186502 Emil : info@v-koolindia.com / vkool@vsnl.com

Garware Huper Optik

No idea, but try http://www.garwaresuncontrol.com/contactus/contactus.html and ask them the best Mr A Rao, Bangalore 9880573000

ia.com/contactus2.htm

16 or 9246338846.

to ask for authorized reps in your city

ctus.html and ask them the best installer