We are having a couple of customers who wants window tints and/or film on their windows to reduce solar light (irritates the workers at one place) and heat (on the other location). At the first place it's hopefully a piece of cake because the windows are 5-6 meters (16-19 feet) up so a small bubble or dirt here and there will not be noticed. It's an factory building also so it's perfect to start with. On the other place they are more in "Eye height". I would like to hear some opinions on Solar Gard films since our largest distributor carries that brand and recommends it. Is it very difficult to install? Everybody seems to say the window tints are soo hard to install etc. and we have been avoiding it because of that, but now I thought I'd take a shot myself. I have experience in installing different vinyls, frosted/etched glass film etc. so I'm not a total newbie but haven't worked with tint before. Thanks a lot for all opinions and comments!
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Solar Gard - good, bad, opinions?
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Charlie J
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If you've never installed window film before, I would hire a professional.
Solar Gard is a good film manufacturer, but just like vinyl, they make a standard and a high performance film. As well as a variery of different films for automotive & residential/commercial applications. You won't apply residential/commercial film the same way you apply automotive film. Some of the residential/commercial films have adhesive that is water activated.
slipperyfrog
New Member
Solar Gard is a great product. I am a dealer for them and have not had any major problems. I enjoy working with their films.
That being said if you have not installed window tint film before then save yourself the trouble and $$$. Hire a professional. Yes the odd bubble or grain of dust is going to matter. Much more so than with window vinyl.
That being said if you have not installed window tint film before then save yourself the trouble and $$$. Hire a professional. Yes the odd bubble or grain of dust is going to matter. Much more so than with window vinyl.
Finland and sun??? you got to be kidding
Thank you all for the great replies, yes I have always turned down these jobs thinking it's a pain but since we are at a region with few installers it's hard to find someone to do it. I Think I'll give the first place (where the windows are up high) a shot anyhow, but if it seems troublesome I think I'll skip the other one where the windows are seen close up. Maybe I could talk them into perf or something.
About the sunshine here, yes we actually have seen it sometimes and that's why the customers are rushing to get their windows covered up, we aren't really used to the summer with all the light and heat (+16C/+60F today...) ugh! :Big Laugh
rjssigns
Active Member
On IG(insulated glass) panels used in office buildings you remove the inside rubber trim. Panel won't fall out.( at least the ones in the US don't) This will allow you to "bury" the tint edge under the trim for a super clean factory look. Trim comes out super easy and goes back in just as fast.
Good friend of ours is a professional tinter. We trade labor on big jobs plus I learn all the cool tricks of the tinting trade.
Good friend of ours is a professional tinter. We trade labor on big jobs plus I learn all the cool tricks of the tinting trade.
On IG(insulated glass) panels used in office buildings you remove the inside rubber trim. Panel won't fall out.( at least the ones in the US don't) This will allow you to "bury" the tint edge under the trim for a super clean factory look. Trim comes out super easy and goes back in just as fast.
Good friend of ours is a professional tinter. We trade labor on big jobs plus I learn all the cool tricks of the tinting trade.
Hey, that's a really good tip for suitable windows! Thanks! Of course you have to watch what kind of window it is so you don't end up with the panel in your lap, but I think it would be more easy if you can remove the trim as you said.
I know the supplier recommends you to cut the film a bit smaller than the actual window to allow the water to get out and for easier installation, but it would look cleaner if you are able to remove the trim.