Car Window Security Film

[FerFAL]

Here guys.
This is something that adds a LOT to your every day security, it’s relatively cheap and may save your live during both accidents and robberies.
The ratio of what you get / what you pay makes it a “must have” in my opinion.
I know of many people that got killed or seriously mutilated by stones and posts thrown at their car windshields.
Got a chunk of brick thrown at my own car too, luckily it didn’t brake.
http://www.tintworks.net/Safety & Security.htm

http://llumar.com/na-eng/Automotive/auto-safety.html
http://www.i-go-cars.com/autos/new-auto-window-film-from-cpfilms-thwarts-smash-and-grab-theft/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_and_security_window_film

FerFAL

 

[LT1coupe]

+1
All side windows should have film applied, even if there is no additional tint needed.
I got nailed in the drivers side window by a boy with a big rock & a wrist rocket. Although the widow shattered, the tint kept the widow intact & the glass off of me & my family.
I did catch the little buger & enjoyed watching his grandpa explain things to him.

 

[John4me05]

YEs... Side windows of vehicles will explode into a shower of frags when busted.. Unlike a windshield which will stay together... Even if its a very very light color window tint... It will hold the glass together.. Less debris flying around the interior (and God forbid) your family

 

[Citroen]

Also works for store fronts and house windows

Same principle applies to display cases and store fronts for "smash and grab prevention" and house windows for ground level break-in prevention. Even reduces fading due to blocking UV rays.

John
Charlotte, NC

 

[DoubleTapDrew]

I'd like it for my house as well. Looks like it holds together well. One concern for automotive use though: If you are in an accident and the doors are pinned/jammed/blocked, can you still kick/break out the window relatively easily and get out of the vehicle?

 

[LT1coupe]

Yes, you just have to push it out of the way once broken. The good part is your pushing on the film, not the broken glass.

 

[Sir Aardvark]

Here's more info from 3M's website:

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/WF/3MWindowFilms/

 

[Dallas239]

I'd like it for my house as well.

I've been considering this for the first floor windows, does anyone here have experience installing this stuff? I've put on tint before, is this pretty much the same? Can you see it once it's on?

 

[XDKingslayer]

Car windows security film? Is that what we're calling "tint" now?

Seems you should be able to slide "tactical" in there somewhere and double the price...

 

[atk]

I haven't read the entire page to which you linked, so this question may already be answered, there. How does this film affect an emergency crew's ability to pull you out of your car?

 

[hit or miss]

atk
If the rescue crew has the proper equipment on hand, and they should, it will be no problem. We actually use a hay hook and a fire ax to take out windshields on cars for access. Very effective.

I would be more concerned with a good samaritan being able to take out the window if needed. Although the part of the window that runs in the track of the door wouldn't be covered with the film allowing for removal somewhat easier.