Aidan 1st Gear March 27, 2005 Author Share March 27, 2005 Anyone tried http://www.uv-gard.com/? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan 1st Gear March 27, 2005 Author Share March 27, 2005 (edited) Quote from UV Gard... anyone care to verify if it's true? Check out their FAQ here: http://www.uv-gard.com/faqe.htm In S'pore, the VLT (Visible Light Transmission) required is 70% net after tinting of windscreen and front windows. 50% net after tinting for the rest of the car. In M'sia, the VLT (Visible Light Transmission) required is 70% net after tinting of windscreen only. 50% net after tinting for the rest of the car. If you've installed film onto your car, you should ask - Does the net value comply? Why should one worry about this? The penalties are heavy for non-compliance. Vis 1st] You'll be asked to send your car to PSB to check the VLT (costs S$195/car). 2nd] If you fail, you'll have to remove the film, maybe costing you as much as to put it on! 3rd] Don't forget the hefty fine! Up to S$500/-? 4th] Total cost could well exceed S$2,000/-. 5th] Surely, no one needs the constant worry of being caught! Edited March 27, 2005 by Aidan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris 1st Gear March 27, 2005 Share March 27, 2005 I thought the rest of car is 25% in SG? any reputable vendor will help u check LTA compliance too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanceteo Neutral Newbie March 27, 2005 Share March 27, 2005 Im am using V kool but what is the differnce between all the different options given? V-Kool Premier UV-Protect 70 Mystique Mirage and how to check which one is mine? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benhew05 Neutral Newbie March 27, 2005 Share March 27, 2005 (edited) The diff is the heat rejection, depends on how much you pay... So how much did you pay? fixed on what type of car? Cheapest one is the Mirage heat reject 40~50% i think Edited March 27, 2005 by Benhew05 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanceteo Neutral Newbie March 27, 2005 Share March 27, 2005 how muc is the difference ic ant remeber hw much i paid it came together with thee car... now if i wan to upgrade it i have to redo everything? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benhew05 Neutral Newbie March 27, 2005 Share March 27, 2005 (edited) Well, if it comes freebie with the car, most likely is the Mirage No SE will give you the Premier range... Hard to remove... and it quite expensive to remove also... almost same priceas installation. Must be careful with the back window ... the heating strip element will also come out together with the laminate... and I heard most shop will not guarantee workmanship. Not recommended to remove at all...so save your money for something else. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- just like tatoo... once you do it, cannot be remove, it will leave you a scar to remember forever. Edited March 27, 2005 by Benhew05 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanceteo Neutral Newbie March 27, 2005 Share March 27, 2005 i also think mine is mirage which is quite sad.. if say its the higer ends one is it darker? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benhew05 Neutral Newbie March 27, 2005 Share March 27, 2005 color tinit does not play a part in the pricing.... only the heat rejection factor But darker ones may not be suitable esp. for night driving Some of the expensive ones are clear... you don't even notice it, but the heat rejection is very good... around 75~80% Dun believe can get 100% heat rejection... car is metal and glass... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanceteo Neutral Newbie March 27, 2005 Share March 27, 2005 (edited) icic.yeap i agree its glass and metal. by the way is it alot of difference? do u have a V kool on ur car? what i mean is the heat reduction? Edited March 27, 2005 by Lanceteo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Instinct Neutral Newbie March 27, 2005 Share March 27, 2005 Wah lau mine is Rike Kool and the heat is unbearable when parked under hot sun for merely 20mins. Can anyone recommend something good ? wat will be the price? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discoburg Supersonic March 28, 2005 Share March 28, 2005 Aiya all cars with whatever films will get very hot if parked under the direct sun for that period of time. Solar films will only reduce the amount of IR and UV entering your ride. It will not totally shut out those heat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King 1st Gear March 28, 2005 Share March 28, 2005 v cool too ex!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benhew05 Neutral Newbie March 28, 2005 Share March 28, 2005 (edited) Lance, Basically there are a few types of window films we need to understand... dyed film metallic film sputtered film 'liquid' crystal film (whatever this is I don't know, read in uv-gard.com) cheap ones in the market are dyed film based (basically tinted to reduce the VLT light and uv, but not the heat built-up) the more expensive one are the proprietary sputtered film (better performance than dyed films) uv-gard is the liquid crystal film the ones from www.mcgap.com is using the metallic film From what I know, most of these CPF films in the market are OEM products They bring in and do a re-packaging I myself have not install any of these films yet... still looking out for good deal and proven ones. Still trying to figure out which one will suit me, i.e have to understand how heat dissipate from the surface of the glass and at the shortest time. reputable brands in the market i know is huper optik, 3M, Llumar... and so on will update you guys if I can get more specs on window tinting Aidan and Osiris, Check this out on the topic of LTA regulation for window tinting... What are the requirements for tinted glass and tinted film? All vehicles with tinted glasses must be approved by LTA. The solar tinted film fitted on the vehicle safety glass has to be tested for compliance with the light transmittance requirements by a competent agent accepted by LTA e.g. Singapore Productivity and Standards Board, VICOM (Sin Ming), ST Automotive Inspection (Sin Ming). For the front windscreen and the two front passenger windows, the resultant light transmittance must be at least 70%. For the rear windscreen and the rear passenger windows, the resultant light transmittance must be at least 50%. The solar tinted films fitted on the front windscreen must not prevent, obstruct or interfere with the transmission of signals between an installed in-vehicle unit (IU) and any Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) facility. If such an interference is encountered, a suitable sterile window area (an unobstructed area not fitted with solar tinted film) at the front windscreen should be provided. Tinted films used as sun-visors and fitted on the top edge of the windscreen do not have to comply with the light transmittance requirement. However, such films on the front windscreen should be plain and fitted not more than six inches (150 mm) from the top edge of the windscreen. As for the rear windscreen, it should also be plain and not more than four inches (100 mm) from the top edge of the windscreen. Edited March 28, 2005 by Benhew05 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benhew05 Neutral Newbie March 28, 2005 Share March 28, 2005 Hey anyone did the window film and do the light test? I heard from one friend to do this after you install the window film... Shine a torch light and see how the light refracted.. Condition of test: Do it in the night or enclosed area (covered carpark) If the light source is spread out... no good If the light source is sharp and distinct... that's good stuff also heard from uv-gard.com... theirs is NOT a film laminate It's a 4 layer coating liquid application system about $5XX for a sedan car Anybody used that... pls give your feedback and comment on the performance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanceteo Neutral Newbie March 28, 2005 Share March 28, 2005 hey Benhew05 thanks for the logn write out. currently im pretty happy with the Vkool tat i got. i think its ok jus tat its not very dark but at least i noe im safe frm the authorities.. yeap.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris 1st Gear March 28, 2005 Share March 28, 2005 (edited) Thanks bro, however, the regulation is dated, They have revised it. The new one allows back to be 25% "The resultant light transmittance for the rear windscreen and the rear passenger windows must be at least 25%." see http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onem...odify-allow.pdf Edited March 28, 2005 by Osiris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benhew05 Neutral Newbie March 28, 2005 Share March 28, 2005 thanks Osiris, I will probably do my tinting within this week. Choice- uv-gard for price ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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