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cucubud
post May 10 2019, 12:37 PM

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QUOTE(KennRicky @ May 10 2019, 12:03 PM)
Think twice. Don't just listen to one user's experience.
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=88469709 (GPS 50% got problem)
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=88472579 (GPS no problem)
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=88626240 (Smart Tag ok; autogate blocked)
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=88645514 (Smart Tag ok; GPS blocked)
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=88646308 (autogate slow / blocked. RFID card blocked)
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=89735282 (GPS blocked)

All posts under same 2018 thread, still very valid.
In conclusion, V-Kool = Very Good in Heat Rejection. But MIGHT have Smart Tag / GPS / Autogate issue, depend on your luck.
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QUOTE(RicoT @ May 10 2019, 12:11 PM)
Smart tag signal reduced, need to be pass very slow. Autogate/Gatepass signal also will reduced significantly. GPS lagi teruk to the point it is unusable unless you put your phone directly under the windscreen and touching the windscreen for almost full signal.

If you need GPS navigation, stay away from VKool. It may be the best, but it is fundamentally flawed for GPS or radio signal usage. It may also affects RFID in the future.

I am using VKool Elite and I quite regret my decision in listening to the salesman, three times, three different cars, at three different times. No improvement at all to GPS, autogate and smart tag.

If you go for Huper Optik or 3M Crystalline, you can cut a hole for the Smart Tag (Smart Tag is using infra-red signal, not radio wave), or stick your smart tag at the black dotted area behind your rear view mirror. Usually they won't tint there. The black dotted area also camouflage the smart tag so it is not that visible when looking from outside the car.
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Thank you for your replies.
I thought VKool has improved on their tint films.
Last time I have VKool installed on my Unser. I have issues with Smart Tag and GPS.
On my newer cars, I went with Huper Optik. No issue with Smart Tag and GPS but heat rejection is not as good as VKool.
On my new car, I thought of going back to VKool.
Now with your replies, I might have to test out their film first (need them to give me a piece of their film to wrap my Smart Tag to test).

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post May 10 2019, 03:09 PM

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QUOTE(RicoT @ May 10 2019, 12:53 PM)
My advice, stay away from VKool if you need to use your GPS to navigate around. SmartTag is okay but need to drive very slow to pass through, but gatepass can't use and autogate remote reduced. Alternatively on the expensive side of tint, perhaps 3M Crystalline. Or mid range, Llumar, Hamel, etc.

Salesman will sure say improve la, GPS no problem la, gatepass no problem la, just to secure sales (usual salesman talk la, which salesman will say their product is bad? Don't get misled.). After pasang, no improvement. Don't believe the VKool salesman.
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I guess if we go with films that have high rejection this and that, Smart Tag, GPS and gate remote cannot use.
If want to use Smart Tag, GPS and gate remote, then have to look for moderate rejection this and that.
Can't have both.
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post May 10 2019, 06:55 PM

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QUOTE(KennRicky @ May 10 2019, 06:15 PM)
Eh ~ sure that wrap Smart Tag method work or not oh?
Sound a bit not so scientific, lol.

Why not try other brands?
But each big brands have their own issues la.

3M = Crystaline 70 not Smart Tag compliant
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=88471414
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=88497374
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...post&p=90390216

Huper Optik = Heat Resistance not good
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=88593460
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=88469709
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=88471364

Llumar = Heat Resistance not good (but only few users are saying no good, really few, if compared to other brands)
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=88593460
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...post&p=91443732
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...post&p=90872770

Else say Llumar heat resistance satisfied. Heat rejection is really personal i think. Where u park, when u drive, etc.
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...post&p=90844945
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...post&p=90873428

So for me, if i wanna go for big brands, I might try Llumar la. Since lesser complaint.
But in real life, my budget allow me to go for Raytech mid lower spec only  doh.gif
Even review toward Raytech is fifty fifty only, some very satisfied, some not really toward the heat resistant ~

Other Brands
Didn't survey further on other brands like Haverkamp, Glastec, Irispro because too far from my home.
But overall review for these brand seems not bad. You may further research la ~

For me, VKool doesn't justify the price la. Charge most expensive price in the market, but need to depend luck or with so much limitation to have GPS / Smart Tag / Auto Gate working.
Need to slow down, need to change to UHF, in-built GPS cannot use, etc.
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For testing purposes, wrapping the film on the Smart Tag should work. The film is between the Smart Tag and the toll reader.
For the FWS, select moderate rejection this and that.
For all other windows and RWS, select the highest rejection this and that.

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post May 10 2019, 11:37 PM

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QUOTE(RicoT @ May 10 2019, 09:20 PM)
For testing purposes, ask them to demonstrate to you, and go to your house and test the remote/gate pass/smart tag/GPS Waze Google Maps. If you feel okay with that tint, then okay. If they don't want to do it, then they have something to hide.
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No need to trouble them. Just give me a small piece ( those left over from other cars), I can test until I am satisfied.
If no issues, Then I go and install that tint.

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post May 10 2019, 11:41 PM

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QUOTE(I'm V-Kool @ May 10 2019, 10:07 PM)
As for testing on GPS or Smart Tag, you can request staff car
As for testing AutoGate/Access Card you could ask JMB. I am sure that they will have some feedback from V-Kool users

By the way, try not to use metal cover for your phone as well
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Who is JMB?

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post May 11 2019, 07:39 AM

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QUOTE(RicoT @ May 11 2019, 01:28 AM)
And is staff car available at your dealers to test?

Autogate/Access Card is not working with cars using VKool tint, only causing more inconvenience for those who use this tint. Tried at several locations, other ceramic based tint have no issue at all. The only issue is Smart tag non detection but that is with 3M Crystalline tints.

Even with bare phone without cover also same thing, very bad GPS signal causing Waze/Google Maps to jump around or couldn't get accurate location.

VKool is just a tint which cause more inconvenience and it outweighs the benefit and cost.

Just wish to share my experience of using it. My advice is to stay away from metallic tints.
Try it with a car with VKool tint. As I mention, you put your smart tag/phone directly under the windscreen (in some cases touching the edges/windscreen) then it will work fine. 2 inch further than that, you will see signal reduced, hence inaccurate GPS/Waze/Google Maps and slow detection of smart tag. If you wrap the film around your smarttag/phone, it would be the same as the cases I mentioned before, placed directly under and touching the windscreen. If you can live with it and doesn't cause any inconvenience to you, then you can consider VKool. Just to share my words of caution before you commit to it and expect signal degradation if you use VKool.
Joint Management Body.

If you live in areas with autogate such as office building car park, gated community houses or condominiums, you will be given a card/tag which will be scanned from a distance without the needs to wind down the window, and the gate will open for you to enter/exit. Such system are installed by developer during construction and managed by JMB.
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I see your point now on the wrapping test.
I stay in landed property, so no JMB.

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post May 11 2019, 08:57 PM

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QUOTE(eddievh @ May 11 2019, 07:16 PM)
Regarding new tint rules,the paid 5k type front windscreen Max tint is how many % ? Sifu.
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Any % you like.

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post May 17 2019, 01:07 PM

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QUOTE(Chiggah @ May 17 2019, 11:39 AM)

I have been using Vkool Elite/REM40 for almost 4 months; no GPS issue from landed, parking lot (underground), and no issues with automatic gate
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Do you have issue with Smart Tag?
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post May 17 2019, 02:32 PM

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QUOTE(Chiggah @ May 17 2019, 02:26 PM)
No issues with SmartTag either

But now I am using RFID already
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Good to know that you have no issues with all the gadgets on VKool tint.

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post May 21 2019, 09:51 AM

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QUOTE(Calveez @ May 21 2019, 09:45 AM)
So far so good, smart tag OK, auto gate remote sometimes got to go nearer to my house and GPS is ok too.
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Thank you for your reply.
Look like VKool is the tint to go for.
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post May 21 2019, 11:04 AM

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QUOTE(michaelsotf @ May 21 2019, 10:14 AM)
You can take Vkool Rem40 + Vkool elites tho.
Affordable + Qualities`
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What are the differences between V-Kool and V-Kool REM tint?

Can you help to fill up the blanks in this table?
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post Jun 5 2019, 05:40 PM

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QUOTE(Hot101Dog @ Jun 5 2019, 04:45 PM)
Hi,

We all know US tinted film was good. But must be original version.

Do you guy want to try Europe spec tinted film? My friend who operate his own car accessory in Johor Bahru, Kempas did get those so call Europe spec tinted film in on next month. I will get a try and update soon. According to him, pricing was cheaper then 3M and V-kool.
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Please provide the specifications of the films too.
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post Jun 5 2019, 08:53 PM

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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Jun 5 2019, 07:32 PM)
Saw one x70 owner bought the tint from AliExpress. Spec wise was great, irr 98% tser 70%. Cost him rm1k, send to installation outside cost him 300.

Seem like this is a good practice to get best bang for money
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Is the TSER at 70% correct? This value is better than VKool 30.

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Jan 24 2020, 10:53 PM)
Do you know the Vkool Elite's TSER? Is the Vkool Elite the best heat rejection tint with VLT>70% that is JPJ-compliant?

Also, is V kool30 the darkest tint with highest heat rejection in the Vkool line? Is there a Vkool tint with VLT 20% or 10%?
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Sorry I don’t have the answers to your questions.


 

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