Frequently Asked Questions

A wide range of questions asked from us over the years, please scroll down to find out a particular answer about Safety & Security window film, Car window tinting, Commercial, Residential & Conservatory window films.

Q. On the Security Window film pages, it lists the gauge of the film as 10mil, isn't this too thick, stopping the window on vehicles from opening and closing?
A. The film is classed as 10 mil - 250 microns in English measurement (the thickness of thin cardboard) not millimetres which confuses most people. This will give maximum security without affecting the operation of the window mechanism.

Q. If a criminal cannot break into my vehicle or property, how will we be able to get out in the event of an accident or emergency?
A. For security reasons we cannot disclose details of how to exit from your vehicle or property from details listed on this website. We can assure you that the emergency services know all about security window film and the ways of getting into your property in the event of an accident. The film is made in such a way that it is quite easy to exit from the vehicle or building for people with disabilities, the elderly and even small children. We can only explain how to do this once we have installed the film to the windows on your property.

Q. Is it expensive?
A. No. It is a small price to pay for the maximum in safety and security and works out more cost effective than other methods of security including window bars and shutters on residential and commercial properties. With all of the benefits of having a security window film installed, this is a serious option to consider.

Q. Will the 4mil ( 100 microns) give me a high level of security?
A. No. We only install 4mil window films as a basic safety film package to hold the glass in place, forming a barrier in the event of an accident. We have undertaken a number of tests on a variety of applications and it will not give you the level of security that we feel that you require. Therefore, for security, we will only recommend 7mil Security films and above ensuring that you have the every best form of protection available on the present market.

Q. I have one window that needs protecting, would you come out to do it?
A. This all depends on your location and the size of the window. Please contact us either by phone or email and we can then discuss your requirements with you to see if this is possible.

Q. My company is based in Northamptonshire, would you be able to provide us with a quotation of your Security window films?
A. Yes. Although based in Daventry, just outside of Northampton, we specialise in providing an installation service to companies requiring this form of protection throughout the county. Contact us today and we can arrange to visit to discuss your requirements with you at your premises to provide you with the very best form of defence available. We have completed installations to Shops, Offices and other commercial properties of our Security & Safety window film in Daventry, Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Brackley, Towcester & Wellingborough as well as rural locations throughout Northamptonshire.

Q. Our company is based outside of Northamptonshire, would you be able to provide us with a quote for your films?
A. Yes. We have completed installations throughout the UK and would be willing to discuss with you the requirements of your company.
We can provide an installation of our Security window film to vehicle, shop, office and commercial properties throughout the following local counties Leicestershire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Buckinghamshire & Yorkshire to name a few. If your county is not listed, please contact us, we are willing to assist you wherever you are within the UK and to provide a solution to your safety and security issues.

Car Window Tinting

Q. Can you tint the front Drivers and Passengers front window glass?
A. Unfortunately the law states that the VLT (Visual Light Transmission) on the drivers and passengers front window glass cannot fall below the legal limit of 70%. Most modern cars do have a factory tint on these windows but all stay above the legal limit of 70% with most tints falling between 71 and 80%. For window glass showing slightly above the legal limit on tint meters, it would not be beneficial installing a film onto the glass bringing the film from 77% to 71% (Example) as it would hardly be noticeable and a waste of money. The complications of having a tint installed to the front windows of your car are far greater than the benefits as you will see below and is under no circumstances recommended! Please do not ask us to tint your front windows when ringing for a quotation as this will be refused. All quotations given are for installation of a tint to the rear glass only from the ‘B’post backwards.

Q. So what are the implications of having the front windows of my car tinted?
A. Whether you have a very light tint or dark limo film installed to these windows, anything below the legal limit of 70% will subject you to any of the following penalties with ALL Traffic police now carrying a tint meter within their vehicles.

• For a routine stop by the police, if the tint on your front windows is found to be below the legal limit of 70%, you could be subject to a £60 fine and 3 points on your driving license.

• In the event of a vehicle accident caused by you, if the film is found to have restricted your vision you could be subjected to a £60 fine, 3 points on your licence and the possibility of prison in the event of a fatality.

• With all insurance policies, you MUST state if your vehicle has a tinted film (even a light tint) to the front drivers and passenger front windows. If you inform them that you have, they will not insure you. If you don’t and you are involved in accident either caused by you or a another driver, if it is found that a tint has been installed to your front windows, you will automatically be uninsured and your expensive car will be worth nothing but scrap value. This is something many window tinting companies won’t tell you just to get your business, is it worth the risk! Of the 10 major insurance companies we contacted, none would insure a car with any tint installed to these front windows below the legal limit of 70%.

• Any tint found on the front drivers and passenger glass by an MOT tester could deem your vehicle as an MOT failure.

• Whether the film installed on your windows is of a light or dark tint, driving at night can be treacherous with visibility in side mirrors being dramatically reduced on busy roads and motorways, increasing your chances of having a vehicle accident.

As a professional window tinting company and with your best interest at heart, this is the reason why we will not tint the front windows of your car under any circumstances. Unless of course, proof can be given that the vehicle will not be used on the public roads and the vehicle is used for shows and transported to events on the back of a trailer.

Q. How long will it take to tint my car?
A. It all depends on the size of the vehicle and the number of windows requiring a tint. For a small 3door hatchback it will take between 1 and 2 hours and for a larger 4 x 4, roughly between 3 and 4 hours.

Q. Will the film rip or peel off?
A. No. We use only the very best window films available on the market which have a very strong adhesive and an anti-scratch coating to prevent damage from watches, rings etc.

Q. Will the film fade?
A. Unlike the cheaper ‘smoke’ tinting films found at most car accessory shops which only have a 1 year guarantee against fading, we only install the very best window films available on the market. Using only the very best techniques, our films are manufactured using colour stable dyes which have a lifetime guarantee giving you that extra piece of mind and real value for money.

Q. Do I get a warranty certificate with my installation?
A. After the installation has taken place on your vehicle, you will be issued with a full installation and manufacturers warranty certificate.
From the date of the install, you will receive a lifetime installation and manufacturers warranty fully guaranteed against Scratches, Rips, Peeling, De-lamination of the film and discolouration.

Q. How much will it cost to tint my car?
A. Prices vary depending on whether it is a small 3 door hatchback or large 4x4. Our prices are very competitive and start from as little as £40. For a quotation, please contact us using any of the methods listed on our Contact Us page by clicking here.

Q. Do you offer a vehicle collection/drop off service?
A. Yes we do! We do have a fully comprehensive motor trader’s insurance policy which does allow us to drive any vehicle that you have. We can arrange to collect your vehicle from your home or place of work and return it once the installation has been completed depending on your location.

Q. What areas do you cover?
A. We provide a window tinting service for Daventry, Northampton, Towcester, Silverstone, Brackley, Banbury, Wellingborough, Rushden, Kettering, Corby, Rugby & Southam. Basically if you want your cars windows tinted, anywhere in Northamptonshire or the surrounding borders close to Daventry including Warwickshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire & Leicestershire. You can bring your vehicle to either of our 2 workshops in Daventry or Duston and wait whilst we tint your car or we can drop you into the nearest town and collect you once your car is finished. The vehicle collection/ drop off service is available but please contact us so that we can advise you if this service is available to you. If you have a clean, dust free facility that we can use, we can tint the car at your premises but this depends on location.

Residential Solar Window Films

Q. Neighbours and passers by keeping looking into my home. I want privacy but I don’t like the reflective silver window film?
A. We have over 350 films available to us to provide you with a solution to this. The most popular of our films for your home is a neutral non reflective window film designed to give you privacy but from the outside, won’t stand out compared to the silver mirror films mostly seen on commercial buildings. Once installed to your glass, this neutral window film will provide you with the privacy you deserve yet from the outside it is virtually impossible to tell that a film has been applied. From the inside you would never know that there’s a film on the glass, it really is that good.

Q. I want to stop glare on the computer screen and television. Is there anything to stop this?
A. Yes. The neutral window films we highly recommend for homes will dramatically reduce the glare on these screens without you having to close blinds or curtains in the day, allowing the natural sunlight in but not the glare.

Q. My home gets cold in the winter. Will your window films keep the heat in?
A. Yes. We specialise in 2 heat retention films designed to retain heat in the winter, providing energy efficiency within your home. Installed to a double glazed unit, the film will retain 18% of the heat, preventing heat loss through the glass and allowing the room to warm up, preventing excessive use of gas fires and central heating systems. Turning heating systems down by just 1 degree could save you 10% on your annual utility bills and this has been confirmed by the energy saving trust.
With a single glazed window, 28% of the heat will be reflected back into the room, keeping you even warmer on those cold winters’ nights and saving you even more money annually. A totally energy efficient window film in every respect, the film will keep the room warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer, prevent glare from the sun and dramatically reducing fading on furnishings providing you with protection 12 months of the year.

Q. Will your window film prevent my carpet and furniture from fading,
A. Although our window films contain a Ultraviolet inhibitor to protect carpets, fabrics & furniture from fading, it will not stop it completely. Our window films will dramatically reduce the effects of fading and could double the lifespan of your carpet and furniture in some cases. Damaging Ultraviolet from the sun plays a small percentage with natural light, heat, ageing and humidity all playing a major part in the fading process.

Q. Do you install the film on the inside or the outside of the glass?
A. We install the film to the inside of the glass rather than the outside as it then entitles you to the maximum warranties of both a 5 year installation and 10 year manufacturers warranty. By installing it on the outside, your warranty would be halved so it is more beneficial to have the film installed to the inside.

Q. The film you install to my conservatory, will it make the room dark?
A. No. We specialise in installing only the very best window films available to your conservatory to allow natural light into the room yet will protect you and the contents of the room from the sun.

Q. How do I go about cleaning the film; do I need any special chemicals?
A. All that’s required is a gentle clean with a soapy solution and kitchen towelling. A standard garden hand sprayer mixed 1 part washing up liquid, 100 parts water will clean the film to a high standard without leaving smears and protecting the film for many years to come.

Q. I have a specialised glass installed to the roof of my conservatory, can you install a window film on this?
A. Yes, this is something we have done on a number of installations to conservatory roof glass and will not cause any problems. We have found that our window films are more effective than this specialised glass alone and will reject the heat and glare dramatically, allowing you to use the room on the hottest of days.

Q. Will I be able to see out through the window film installed to my conservatory roof, both day and night?
A. Yes. Although there are a number of single ply reflective window films available for conservatory roofs, with our vast experience we recommend the installation of a specialised 2 ply film. Reflective on the outer layer to reject the excessive heat and glare, the inner layer is non reflective, allowing you to look up and out through the glass both day and night with minimal reflectance.

Q. Do I have to clean the glass prior to you coming to install the film?
A. No, that’s not necessary. We clean the glass a minimum of 4 times prior to the film being applied to ensure that it is spotlessly clean and free from contamination, providing you with a very professional installation.

Q. Do you need me to move all the furniture out of the conservatory, ready for you to install the film?
A. We understand that heavy furniture can be awkward to move and therefore we will do all this for you. All that we ask is that small items be removed prior to us arriving so that our installers can then move the larger items for you. Once the installation is complete, we will return all of the large furniture back as it was and to your satisfaction prior to leaving.

Q. I live the other side of the country, would your installers come out this far?
A. Based in Daventry, Northamptonshire our central location means we are more than happy to assist you wherever you are in the UK. We have completed installations of our Conservatory window films to conservatories all over the country and would be happy to carry out an installation of our films for you. Please contact us by clicking here and we will discuss your requirements and the information required to provide you with a very competitive quotation.
Including Daventry, we have installed our Conservatory solar window films throughout Northamptonshire including Northampton, Wellingborough, Rushden, Kettering, Corby, Towcester and Brackley.
Outside of Northamptonshire, our conservatory window films have been installed in Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Derbyshire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire and further afield.