VCool to replace existing Ultramax?

[swiftmox]

Hi folks,

I usually park in open space car park, so heat is a huge issue.

Contemplating the install VCool X75 on the windscreen and V-Kool 70 on the 2 front side window to replace the existing Ultramax film provided on stock. Not looking to replace the back ultramax film since they are quite dark and VCool doesn't provide guarantee on the heat demistifier

So, couple of doubts

1. Any brothers know what is the grade of Ultramax that is thrown in free by nissan?

2. Is it worthwhile to replace with VCool?

Cheers!

[bulleth9]

Hi,

I just change to Vcool X75 for windscreen as i get the heat problem when parking under Sun.

Seems like UltraMax is about 45% IRR where as Vcool X75 is about 77% IRR, there is a promo now which will cost you $200 for the windscreen  only.

Not much different for back windows.

Now waiting for new film to dry in a week or 2, was advice to park in the sun till then.

Will let you know soon when i can compare to heat rejection over the weekend.

Vcool does check on the light transmission before and after changing to Vcool is about 69% which is borderline case for LTA requirement of 70%.

[swiftmox]

Thanks for the feedback. I took the leap today to change the front windscreen too.

But bad luck. While VCool was cleaning the windscreen, some water got into the electrical components and shorted it. Sent to Nissan and they said it's not the first time such case happen. Had to leave the car there for 2 days for drying of circuits and reset of settings is required.

Sian... major inconvenience for a small solar film change... =(

[just]

did u change the 2 front window also? how much does they quote you?
also thinking of changing my windscreen with the promote X75 plus 2 front windows or maybe the whole car?

[swiftmox]

my car is back from hospital.

I only did the windscreen.

for the 2 front side window, I didn't feel it was worthwhile if it's the normal VCool grade so i asked for the price of X75 on side window too. It's $320 for 2 panels and they will throw in some discount. However, it's still quite ex.

[Ying]

I paid $330+ for whole car (not Vkool) at a 40% discount promotion. They let me test the film before install, can tell the different on the spot. After istallation, my noon time cabin temperature at open car park droped about 5-8 degree C. If you park for longer time, the heat still get into the car via the roof.

[just]

thanks for the prompt reply,
$320 for the front windows is very ex, unless they give me good discount for the 2 front windows.
I'm going to change only my windscreen too.

[Zoom]

beside vkool, can recommend a good reliable solar film shop with reasonable price?

[Ying]

http://forum.thelatioclub.org/index.php?topic=3106.120

[Zoom]

thks ying. is yours installed by tintsycool? plan to visit them this week end.

[Ying]

yes, I visited the UBI branch.

[clarence]

I paid $330+ for whole car (not Vkool) at a 40% discount promotion. They let me test the film before install, can tell the different on the spot. After istallation, my noon time cabin temperature at open car park droped about 5-8 degree C. If you park for longer time, the heat still get into the car via the roof.

Most heat enters the car interior via the car body, so if you want a cooler car, choose  a lighter body colour that reflects heat.

[Ying]

both my car interior and exterior are light colour. That is one of my consideration when I shop for a car.

Any bro with door sound proof experience lower cabin temperature after installation?

[clarence]

Roof sound proofing may reduce heat entering the cabin, but there's little significance with door sound proofing serving this purpose.

[swiftmox]

For bros who are concerned with heat with parking under the hot sun, my advice is to get visors for your doors, lower the window slightly so the hot air can escape. I've been without visors for 1.5 yrs and really feel the visor paying off the next day after putting it on.

For solar film, i feel it is more for driving under hot sun and parking for short time frame under the sun.

I only have VCool X75 on my windscreen. Side front window still with Ultramax. My experience is the heat from the side window is more much evident than the front. Overall driving is much more pleasant now. I also do feel the aircon more powerful but it might be psychological.

[spiff]

Well said clarence... yes my previous black car was a lot hotter and harder to cool down compared to my current silver car.....You are absoutely right even with the same type of window film.....

Most heat enters the car interior via the car body, so if you want a cooler car, choose  a lighter body colour that reflects heat.