Which window tinting to choose in Malaysia? V-KOOL, 3M, Hüper Optik, LLumar…
23 Aug
Posted by Jayce Ooi as Automotive
There are a lot of window films in Malaysia. Brands like V-KOOL, 3M, Hüper Optik, LLumar, ECOTINT, Solar Gard, Air Cool, Armorcoat… However, which car tinting to choose is the question that I am facing right now. I did some researches online. And narrow down into 4 popular brands ~ V-KOOL, 3M, Hüper Optik and LLumar.
Window tint level
Window Film Glossary
Visible Light Transmission (VLT)
- The percent of total visible light that is transmitted through the window film/glass system. The lower the number the less visible light transmitted.
InfraRed (IR) Rejection
- Infrared light form the sun is only a portion of the solar spectrum which provides heat through a window. It is important not to confuse IR Rejection with TSER (total solar energy rejection) which is the true indicator of how much energy will be blocked from entering your building.
UltraViolet (UV) Rejection
- Indicates the amount of ultraviolet (UV) energy that is blocked from passing through the glass. UltraViolet is Light having a shorter wavelength and higher energy than visible light. Ultraviolet light is potentially damaging to library, archive and museum objects. Removing UV light can reduce the rate of deterioration. Certain acrylic sheets have UV filtering chemicals built into them.
Total Solar Energy Rejected (TSER)
- The percent of total solar energy (heat) rejected by the window film/glass system. The higher the number, the more total solar energy (heat) rejected.
Visible Light Reflectance (VLR)
- The percent of total visible light that is reflected by the window film/glass system. The lower the number the less visible light reflected.
Which window film to choose at Malaysia? Based on JPJ Malaysia Installation of Tinted Glass Rules, front windscreen should permit not less than 70% light transmission, while the back windscreen and side windows should permit not less than 50% light transmission. Most of the car windows block certain amount of light already. Therefore, when adding with window film, it might not pass JPJ guideline. And most of window film manufacturers do not cover / pay JPJ summon but sales agent says yes on marketing tactics. Do take note on that.
Total Solar Energy Rejected (TSER) is the most important factor to block heat from sun. The higher TSER == the better it will reduce heat. Another factor to consider ~ security. There are certain window films provide security feature with thicker film (from 4 mil to 8 mil). Select wisely on which type of tinting that match your need.
By the way, some of the window films are not SmartTAG and GPS friendly. Do check it with sales agent before install it on your car.
So which window tinting to choose in Malaysia?
Tags: 3M, Air Cool, Armorcoat, ECOTINT, film, glass, Hüper Optik and LLumar, JPJ, Malaysia, SmartTAG, Solar Film, Solar Gard, tint, V-Kool, Windows
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I’m using cooltech, heard before? It is quite expensive from US brand….
Nope.
Nowadays almost every cars owner do tinting on their windows.
Cooltech is really good…
I’m glad someone actually knows about this brand. I told almost every of my friends and none of them have heard of it before.
cooltech??? made in puchong maybe…
Teko Global Vision Pvt Ltd
Lahore Pakistan 54000
Our company want to introduce v-kool sheets in Pakistan for windows and cars .
Please give me some suggestions.
thanks
Tintmaster is good. Practically my whole family tint there and no problem so far
May I know ? which the tinted film can lamination outdoor glass?
Sorry, I have no idea. You might want to contact tint film sales directly.
Hi, Is there anyone dealing with window film business and would like to source the product from South Korea?
Thank you.
window film for home perhaps… No need for JPJ approval
I have already V-Kool installed but it is very thin. The other day somebody just broke the whole side window with a small hammer.
Is it possible to put a thicker film of Cool-Armor on top of the V-Cool film – which seems to be quite over priced.
I am very very dissappointed with V-Kool tinted film for the reason because there are too many imitation V-Kool in the market and even the well known supplier also supply fake one. Nobody can tell which is genuine and which is imitation. So to be safe better buy other brands like 3M, Cooltech, Rike Cool which are better value for money lah. I learn my lesson by paying the most expensive price and getting the imitation one because who can tell which is genuine and which is not. Furthermore, before they put on it is genuine and after you collect your car it is not, then what to argue after job done? Good lesson learnt.
my car was tinted with solar guard supplied by the v-kool.
within 3 yrs it began to peel off from the screen.
i claimed for warranty at v-kool HQ in pj and all replaced with a new solar guard film.
less than two years all window tints began to show wrinkle, and the film dye fading with stains of metal rust-look.
“There are certain window films provide security feature with thicker film (from 4 mil to 8 mil).”
Very thick film for car window tinted. r u sure that correct info?
somebody introduce secure tint 6m to me, anyone heard of this brand ? is it recomendable ?
Anyone heard brand : Lumicool, model : LC Neutral 70 and LC Safety Classic (4 mil)? any comment? Price?
PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT GO TO 3M PUCHONG NEAR IOI MALL. I can’t explain everything here. I did my car tinted over there. They quot extremely expensive and they are not professional at all, I have experiences a very bad services there. After I have received my car, they don’t even clean my car, and what a mess ??? they dirty all my seat cushion. Make me so troublesome. I am so heartbroken with my new car. So please be careful with this 3M AUTO FILM IN PUCHONG GUYSSSS!!! I’m sure you can get better than this bullshit.
thnks 4 da info. n thnks for da reminder speaker. appreciate it!