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dino89
post Dec 9 2021, 02:07 PM

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QUOTE(widget @ Dec 9 2021, 12:59 PM)
Definitely affected.
Really have to slow down and open the side window when passing Smart-Tag lane as some toll plaza like DUKE, it won't detect my thick smart-tag reader.
On other Smart-Tag lanes like NKVE, I really have to almost stop before the barrier before it can detect.

The GPS on my Thinkware F800Pro dashcam also take 5-10 minutes before it can lock to the signal.
Phone signal not so, but Waze on my iPhone X sometimes have issue
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OK thanks for the input.

So meaning if next time i need to retint my front windscreen, need to avoid VKool and opt for those non metallic films
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post Dec 9 2021, 03:45 PM

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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Dec 9 2021, 03:31 PM)
Smart tag use infrared as signal, the VKool maybe 97-98% IRR. So it block all the signal. Either u get tint with 90-95% IRR for windscreen to get it work ok
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But using tint nano ceramic type with 97% IRR also no problem with smart tag ler hmm.gif
Anyways smart tag is one issue, GPS and phone signal also another issue. So i would preferably nano ceramic tints although heat performance might not as good as those metallic films

3M crystalline film is not metallic type right? Any feedback on Magnus Pro tint?
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post Dec 9 2021, 04:08 PM

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QUOTE(alexchin @ Dec 9 2021, 03:50 PM)
That is another brand call Horus. Is bio nano ceramic film and TSER up to 83%. There is no issue when using smart tag or access card. Heat rejection and vision clarity is very good. This tint also have photochromic effect.
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Abit skeptical about their TSER numbers though. Even VKool or 3M TSER about 60% liddat and this HORUS can reach until 80% hmm.gif
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post Dec 16 2021, 01:17 PM

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QUOTE(kelvyn @ Dec 15 2021, 10:34 PM)
Are you using Horus tint or their supplier?
I noticed that their TSER values are much higher compared with the others like Vkool & 3M...
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Same thought as me. Even VKool tint with the lowest VLT struggling to hit TSER 70.. and this brand Horus @ VLT 70 also hitting TSER 70 d sweat.gif
Seems abit too good to be true

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post Dec 17 2021, 05:04 PM

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QUOTE(sitescope @ Dec 17 2021, 04:37 PM)
I used tgard ceramic plus irr up to 95% also thick stag unable to detect
Lucky nxt yr all tol use rfid
So for time being just roll down the side window
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I thought ceramic type tint will not have issues at all with smart tag wo hmm.gif
My current tint is ceramic, no issues with detecting smart tag at all and cellphone signal / GPS all no issues also
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post Dec 20 2021, 10:28 AM

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QUOTE(sitescope @ Dec 19 2021, 07:33 PM)
Dunno wor... I got 2 cars
1 is 95%, another 1 is 99%
Both stag cant use but telco signal n gps ok
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hmm.gif mine is 97% IRR ceramic from Hamel, no problem with stag gps telco apa signal also OK
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post May 17 2022, 04:49 PM

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QUOTE(biggie @ May 16 2022, 04:51 PM)
I change windscreen for my Renault fluency, which has Horus x70 installed. now no windscreen and fee very hot.

as the car is parked outside, what is the recommended tint? only for windscreen
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Your whole car previously installed Horus tint? How was the tint performance? Tint back ur front windscreen with Horus tint?
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post May 26 2022, 12:18 PM

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QUOTE(biggie @ May 17 2022, 09:58 PM)
Whole car with horus x70 for windscreen and x50 the rest. Come free with car. Performance wise for me is excellent and after 4yrs ++ car still cool.and no bubbling or blurring.

Just been quoted rm900 for windscreen replacement as returning customer
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Thanks for the feedback! Might consider to change front windscreen to Horus next time
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post Oct 24 2022, 09:10 AM

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QUOTE(justnits @ Oct 23 2022, 09:36 PM)
I'm quite lost when it comes to tinting, hence I am here to read up more, but after reading them, I'm still lost  sweat.gif
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Same like me, can keep on reading but still lost also. Just need to read user experience from using certain tint brands biggrin.gif

So many cheaper tint brands in the market (like solargard, hamel, alva, totalgard, horus, etc) but dunno can last 5-7 years or not, or after 1-2 years the performance drop d like those cap ayam film.
Reliable brands (3M, VKool, etc) confirm can last 5-7 years but the price is expensive (RM2-3k) but need to cut hole on the tint if not smart tag, phone signal and GPS all kenot lepas and got problem if choose the high IRR%. (if didnt take high IRR% then for what choose the expensive brand sweat.gif )

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post Nov 2 2022, 02:08 PM

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QUOTE(ads398 @ Nov 1 2022, 05:04 PM)
Correction:
vkool no problem for smart tag, phone, gps, but a bit weaker signal for RF house gate.
3M no problem for phone, gps, but a bit weaker signal for RF house gate and totally cannot for smart tag.

All specs are bull shit.  Few years ago, when install new H City for wife, salesman recommend 3M and also cheaper so we tried it.  Immediately after installed and park under the sun days later, I just keep quite but my wife (she dont know any spec or tech) notice it and said how come 3M is hotter compare to my car vkool when first go into the car under the sun.  Then go to smart tag jam all the cars behind... I ask her to open windows and put out smart tag!!!

I would say you pay what you get.  Those high spec all they do is darken it until fail JPJ spec.  Those brandless cheapy u will notice will bubble on the rear screen after a year or 2.  I would put Huber Optic above 3M after feedback from friends.  Not my own exp.

So the new HRV last month I went back to vkool, and now happy driver again.
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What was the spec for vkool compared to the 3M? Could be the 3M the saleman give was the lower spec compared to Vkool

Vkool no problem with smart tag? Not mistaken the high specs of vkool with those IRR 97% have problem with smart tag also?
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post Nov 4 2022, 01:25 PM

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QUOTE(ads398 @ Nov 3 2022, 08:30 PM)
You're right about vkool price.  Thats the reason the City I installed 3M to try as the salesman said almost the same (bullshited by him).  Thats also the reason why i go back to vkool for new car.

As I said "you get for what you pay".  I saw many people said vkool VLT 9x% and my xxx brand also same 9x%.  It's not the same.

My friend just got a new Forrester.  He might not want vkool, I suggested Huber Optic and not 3M.  Any Huber Optic user here?
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My guess is the 3M specs that the salesman give you was not the highest IRR comparing to the VKool Elite that you previously installed thats y difference alot.
Other brand tint also have IRR 9x% and performance can say almost same like VKool when freshly installed, only difference is that VKool performance can last at least 5 years, while the other brands dunno performance can last how long

Not mistaken Huper Optik is under same company as VKool, where VKool tint is metallic type tint while Huper Optik is going for ceramic tint
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post Apr 11 2023, 03:11 PM

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QUOTE(wcchang @ Apr 11 2023, 12:49 PM)
Ah that would make sense as well. But where to find better TSER Tint though? So far in the market, I only can see Hamel and IrisPro which both have slightly higher TSER value but the VLT is also good as well.
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Mayb check out HORUS tint?
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post Apr 10 2024, 08:39 PM

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Anybody have tried / feedback on Trapo tints?

https://my.trapo.asia/pages/trapo-car-tint
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post May 15 2024, 03:43 PM

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Hi, any tint brand to recommend for front windscreen?

Currently using HORUS for whole car, but my front windscreen kena batu and plan to claim insurance to change the windscreen.

Looking for shop that can do windscreen insurance claim and pao sekali tinted
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post May 15 2024, 04:26 PM

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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ May 15 2024, 04:12 PM)
Just dont go to windscreen shop that combo with tint. They ripped of on the tint they give. My case they told put 95% IRR when replace windscreen with them last time under insurance

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I plan to go to those "reputable" brand shops (irispro, totalgard, etc etc not those really cap ayam tint) that pao tint and windscreen so that can claim sekali under my windscreen insurance tongue.gif

Any brand can rekemen?
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post May 16 2024, 07:41 AM

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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ May 15 2024, 08:06 PM)
I vouched for the spec and price. IRR% at 99-100% with VLT 50%, considering how much intense the Sun heat nowadays  biggrin.gif
Obviously, u can proceed with Pay & Claim method to the insurance company to prevent cases like mine. Pay for windscreen replacement, then after 3 days, send to the Tint Shop Brand of your preference, with the total price for both within ur coverage.
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Sorry what u mean by pay and claim method? Means u go pay for the windscreen replacement, then later go to the tint shop with the windscreen replacement receipt and claim insurance at the tint shop?
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post May 16 2024, 09:02 AM

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QUOTE(Cavino @ May 16 2024, 08:52 AM)
Dr Windscreen do Windscreen claim and pao the tint (in-house or top up for branded with their counterpart). If can arrange in advance, they can even pre-tint the tints for you. You just go there install. However for some tint, you might have to go the standard double trip, windscreen install, then once cured, go do tinting, a bit mafan.

Dr. Windscreen have good workmanship. Changed my windscreen previously in Puchong branch.

However for my last 2 cars windscreens change, I selected Irispro tint in advance, so I go Irispro center to replace Windscreen. In this case, Irispro became the One Stop Service Center to replaced and pre-tint the WS. They will arrange for mobile unit of Dr. Windscreen to send the windscreen a day in advance, pre-tint (Irispro tint only lar coz do in their tint shop). Then I go to Irispro shop during appt time and Dr. Windscreen mobile unit will come install the pre-tinted WS for you. All transaction deal with Irispro directly.

Just Whatsapp existing Windscreen picture (shot of your WS brands and glass model at right/left end of your WS to validate correct WS), car license, ic, insurance policy and car registration card. Then during installation, passed the hardcopy of the docs (except WS pic) to Dr. Windscreen mobile unit. All the scheduling and financial transaction deal directly with Irispro.
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Ok meaning that IRISPRO shop can help to do windscreen claims la?
How is the feedback for IRISPRO tint? Which model u take and did it affect smart tag / gps / phone signal?
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post May 16 2024, 09:22 AM

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QUOTE(Cavino @ May 16 2024, 09:20 AM)
I'm using Diamond 60 for 1 car, Diamond X (not in website, with silver sputter besides the original titanium) for another. D60 is clear, I quite like it. DX60 for front tint have a more greenish lighting inside, noticeable dimmer than D60 but still clear. For FWS, I actually prefer D60 better for its brighter VLT but DX60 do has noticeable better heat resistance, can feel the difference.

Note that their VLT are listed as 60 and 58 respectively. They look clear tint, see inside clearly, just not as bright and clear as those 80 and 70VLT. No issue with roadblock tho, since can see clear inside.

Once installed on FWS, VLT will for around 56 / 54 depending on your car WS type. If you want nearer to JPJ compliant, their Elite series are listed 70VLT but I don't think that can pass Puspakom either but then my VKool on my WS also cannot pass (some few posters say they pass tho).

I'm preparing to tint my pending new car again with Irispro DX series but unsure yet which one to use for FWS, D60 or DX60. That says how effective their high-end tint is.

On Smart Tag, no issue (my priority is always on Smart Tag, I need to go thru 4 tolls just for 1 way trip from Klang to KL). My RFID are placed on left front car light. I was told metallic sputter might interfere with RFID signal in placed on Windscreen. Phone GPS and Phone signal working, no issue. Always use Waze and use phone in car  tongue.gif.

Diamond and Diamond X series are their highest level tints already, so I go for Elite and lower series, smart tags also no issue coz Irispro tint using different spectrum IRR than Smart tag.

Their high end are not cheap tho...so can call for pricing and you decide for yourself.
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Plan to replace my front windsceen together with tint, insured RM1.6k so i think if need to top up also wont be much
OK will check out IRISPRO and see, u went to their HQ in Puchong to install ya


 

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