Less4Spares ProShield™ Window Tint Roll | Expert Grade
Less4Spares ProShield™ Window Tint Roll | Expert Grade Film for Cars, Vans, Home Windows & More | 75cm x 6m, Ultra Limo Black 1% | Superior UV, Glare & Privacy Protection | 2 Ply Enhanced Durability
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| Weight: | 610 g |
| Dimensions: | 600 x 65 x 0.01 cm; 610 Grams |
| Brand: | Less4Spares |
| Colour: | Ultra Limo Black 1% |
| Dimensions: | 600 x 65 x 0.01 cm; 610 Grams |
This is a great quality tint film. As with all tinting it’s definitely not an easy process! Usually required cutting to precision then applying with soapy water and ensuring all the bubbles are squeezed out.
Preparation of the surface is key as well as making sure there’s no dust particles that get stuck in between.
The film it’s self is of great quality although separating the adhesive layer is quite tricky! If you can persevere then the outcome is great!
Good quality product. I had to tint my back windows as my child has light sensitivity and this worked rather well. Can pop windows up and down and so far no tears or scrapes or anything in film.
Take your time and watch a few YouTube tutorials because there is a knack to getting it just right!
I put this Less4Spares ProShield Window Tint 1% on one of my windows. Instead of using a spray bottle with soapy water I used a soapy sponge on the window, then placed the sheet on it. I used a squeegee but couldn’t remove the bubbles fully. Cutting the sheet was a bit tricky even with a sharp knife but eventually I managed it.
Make sure to find out which side to put on the window – I found it out by putting tape on both sides and pulled them apart.
The adhesive tape which was holding the film was very sticky it left some residue, which was a bit annoying.
When it’s dark outside and the light in the house is on you can see the inside, but it’s still better than when there’s no film on the window.
The actual film feels well made and been watching lots of videos of how to use it. The tint ia really good but havent testing this for ease of install yet as havent tried that side. Tempted to use bedroom window as a guinea pig before car.
I am first time installer of the film and hence was a bit worried if I could do it. It’s better to have two people to install. I watched few videos in YouTube before installing. This roll is 6 m in length, and is enough to tint two cars. The inner part of the film is with the backing film which needs to be removed. So I put the film on the outer side of the car window and cut into aprox size with extra length on all 4 sides. Then I used cello tapes on the corner of the film at inner & outer sides and pulling the cello tape apart could easily separate the transparent protection film. Then installed the film on the window from top to bottom same time spraying enough soapy water on the window and on the film so that the scrapper won’t make marks on the film. It was relatively easy to install. Remember this is a job which needs some skill and hence errors in the beginning is unavoidable. There are plenty in the roll and hence no need to worry if the film will be sufficient. I could get a bubble/ wrinkle free installation on the second attempt. The film appears good quality. A foldable blade (very sharp) and a plastic scraper are included in the pack. So basically what you need extra is a spray bottle of soapy water and a cello tape. The film comes rolled in a cylindrical tube and hence is fully protected during transport.
This is the 15% tint which is the 3rd from darkest tint as its counted by how much light can penetrate .
In the UK , you can use this level of tint on any vehicle windows except the drivers side , front windscreen and front passenger side.
It comes as a roll in a postal tube so its flawless and creaseless when it arrives.
We didn’t want this for a car though , I wanted to add a tint to a window on our stairs to allow some light in but avoid fading the pictures on the wall.
At present there is a blind but it needs replacing and as window tint was discussed as an option it was a good opportunity to try it..
The film is massively thin and it has a backing film on it that you remove after you have cut it to shape.
The backing stuff is on the outside of the roll and you’ll need patience and some tape to help lift it.
Once off, the tinted film has a sticky backing, it gives quite light adhesion but on its own, will make it very hard to get placed or bubble free.
You can assist your film application by liberally spraying the window you want to stick it to, with soapy water.
This helps with getting bubbles out and the soapy water makes it more push about able and allows repositioning if you are careful.
As you work the film flat, it pushes the water out and you dont end up with a permanently wet window under it.
You’ll want a spray bottle and a microfibre cloth or good quality squeegee to help get the film on .
The applicator that comes with it is hard plastic but it has nicks in so its not ideal.
You get a small fold up blade for cutting edges. You may want a better tool for cutting curves, I would suggest a scalpel or something similarly pointed.
My daughter will be using the rest of the roll on her roof windows
This allows you to see a lit area easily through it but not an unlit area.
So it works well to see out of during the day, adds privacy and guards against the light fading things .
I’ve applied this type of window film any times, so I’m reasonably familiar with the process, which is always a bit fiddly, and generally a little bit heart-stopping at the point that you think for sure that you’re not going to get all the bubbles out! But with patience and a good amount of soapy water, you always do.
A lot of the modern versions of window film I’ve used have also been self-clearing, in that they have micro-holes which slowly clear our any trapped air, giving you a really nice finish with less effort, and also mean that if the film dries, and you spot an air bubble that you missed when squeegy-ing, it’s no big deal as it’ll degass and clear in a few days. I would have loved to see this in the darker tints here.
This film cuts very easily with its backing on though, which is nice. I generally cut a little bigger, and use a scalpel to get that final neat edge, as I always find that trying to get the film to cling with no bubbles, whilst trying to match the edges perfectly is near-impossible. As others have said, using tape to remove the backing, and being sure to spray BOTH the window and the film, makes the job easier.
But this went on fine, the density of the tint is good and even, and I’m happy with the result.
This kit includes a simple retractable blade and plastic strip but a spray bottle is also needed for adding a light spray of soapy detergent to the film. I also preferred to use my own larger squeegee to the small plastic strip supplied.
After cleaning the windows with white spirit, I cut around a template of each window, added small opposing sticky labels to two corners of the film to allow the clear backing film to be easily peeled away from the film, sprayed the film lightly with a soapy solution of baby shampoo (this prevents it adhering to itself if it folds over in the breeze outdoors) then raised the film to the windows and applied it, first using my fingers then, starting at the centre, using the squeegee to remove creases and air bubbles. Once in place, I then trimmed around the window fittings using manicure scissors.
The rear windscreen is harder to fit because this curves in two planes. I don’t have a heatgun to follow the professional method of fitting it temporarily into place, blasting it with a heat gun to shrink it to mould to the curves so I can’t vouch for the film’s ability to shrink, and instead just fitted it with the inevitable creases caused by the curves. I am aware of the creases because I am looking for them, but to a casual passer-by, they are unlikely to be noticed or attract any attention.
The overall job looks professional on the side windows with a good fit, no creases and no air bubbles and I found the film easy to use. The factory fit on this model uses a darker 25% tint but I specifically opted for a little lighter so I have a lighter interior and I am pleased with the result.
The 6m roll was ample to cover all of the rear side windows and rear windscreen with some left over which I will use to tint windows at home for privacy.
I feel this roll offers good value for a good quality roll but, if fitting to a larger window, I would recommend a larger squeegee of at least 15cm width.
I would happily order this window tint again for a future vehicle or for use at home.
Firstly, this arrived in excellent packaging, I’m always wary of delicate itmes like this arriving creased or damaged. This was perfect.
I’ve tried a small piece of it on some glass in the house before installing it, and it went on absolutely fine. Durability will remain to be seen, but so far so good!
Initially, the claim that this stuff has an adhesive backing seemed spurious. However, it DOES have an adhesive backing, but finding it tends to require Infinite Patience raised to the power of ten.
The material itself is very thin and the transparent cover sheet over the adhesive backing is yet even thinner, the two being welded together perfectly at a molecular level so that no hint of separation is apparent. Trying to actually persuade a corner of the covering sheet off the adhesive backing is thus supremely tricky. Fortunately, edges that you cut to obtain pieces the right size and shape for your window often provide a weak spot where you can prise the two apart. Once you’ve got that, the covering sheet peels off very easily.
The material cuts easily and neatly, so – with careful and precise measurements – it’s possible to get exactly the right shapes and sizes trimmed.
Application is basically very easy, but, if you want PERFECT results, it is a task that requires patience and very steady hands. This is due to the fact that the material naturally has a tendency to trap small air pockets between itself and the glass as it sticks down and you smooth it on. These little pockets of air are not always easily detected until you smooth past them and the trapped air causes the material to crease. Such creases cannot be removed except by peeling that part of the material back up, smoothing everything out and laying it down again. How many times you can do that before the backing becomes a little less adhesive, I don’t know.
If you aren’t too bothered about an absolutely smooth and seamless finish, then this isn’t a problem; just smooth over any little creases until they’re dead and its perfectly good enough. The material shows no signs of tearing or splitting easily. (I’m using it for the rear windows of the garage to protect some of the more sensitive materials on the film props and monsters stored within, so a few creases here and there aren’t a bother). I did, however, force myself to very carefully get one panel of the window absolutely perfect; it CAN be done.
I’m using the darkest material available (1%) and it allows a reasonable amount of light through and you can see out of the window perfectly well, but it does cut a fair bit of light and, hopefully, will be blocking the UV and such.
Now I’m just waiting to see how well it remains stuck in place.
Altogether a good product for those wanting to limit but not totally block light, but for perfect results be aware that you will need lots of care and patience.