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A wide range
of questions asked from us over the years,
please scroll down to find out a particular
answer about
Safety & Security Window Films,
Car
Window Tinting,
Residential
Window Films &
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 or 250 microns (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 on the website. We
can assure you that the emergency services have
extensive knowledge of security window film and the ways of
entering your property in the event of an
accident. The film is designed to allow exit
from vehicles or buildings and we
explain how to do this once we have installed
the film.
Q. Is it expensive?
A. No. Many people think 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.
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. 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.
Q. My company is based in Northamptonshire,
would you be able to provide us with a quotation
of your Security window films?
A. Yes. We specialise in
providing an installation service to companies
requiring this form of protection throughout the
county. Contact us today and we can arrange an
appointment to discuss your requirements with
you at your premises.
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 happy to
discuss with you the requirements of your
company.
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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 above the legal limit of 70% with most
tints falling between 71 and 80%.
Q. So what are the implications of having the
front windows of my car tinted?
A. Any tint which falls below the legal
limit of 70% could result in any of the
following:
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£60 fine and 3
points on your driving licence.
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£60 fine, 3 points on your
licence plus a possible prison sentence if
you are responsible for an accident and the
film is found to have restricted your
vision.
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It is a
legal requirement to inform your insurance
company if your vehicle has tinted film to
the front windows and the 10 major companies
will refuse insurance in such circumstances.
If you do not inform them and are involved
in an accident, your policy will be invalid..
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Your vehicle
can fail it's MOT with tinted front windows.
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
help prevent damage.
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 install the very best window films
and 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.
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 your vehicle
make and model. 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 allows us to drive any vehicle. We can 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 anywhere in
Northamptonshire or the surrounding borders
close to Daventry including Warwickshire,
Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire & Leicestershire. You
can bring your vehicle to one of two workshops
either Daventry or Duston and wait for your car or we can drop you into the
nearest town and collect you once your car is
finished. A vehicle collection/ drop off
service is available but please contact us so
that we can advise you if this service is
available in your area. If you have a clean, dust free
facility that we can use, we can tint the car at
your premises dependent on location.
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Q. Neighbours and passers by keeping looking
into my home. I want privacy but I don’t like
the reflective silver window film?
A. This is no problem with
over 350 films available, we can recommend a
film to give you privacy but is not reflective
like the silver film used on commercial
premises..
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 two heat retention
films designed to retain heat in the winter, by
preventing heat loss through the glass. Not only
is this beneficial to helping reduce utility
bills but also the environment.
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.
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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.
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 while
protecting 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. Please contact us by clicking
here
to discuss your requirements.
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