Rating of the TOP 7 best manufacturers of tint film: which one to choose, reviews, price

In the modern world, there are few drivers who would not like to install films on the glass of their personal cars. Tinting not only makes the car look beautiful, but also protects the interior from ultraviolet radiation. In order to safely drive a car, you will have to comply with a certain law, which states that the transmittance of tinting on the front windows must be at least 70%.

In our article you can get acquainted with tinting in more detail, and compare the descriptions and characteristics of the models presented in the rating below.

Types and features of film coating

Regardless of the type of film, the high-quality properties and required qualities can be noted to be the same. Tinting makes it possible to protect your car from the harmful rays of the sun, which often causes the interior of most drivers to burn out. In addition, tinting can protect the glass from various other defects. There are quite a few different types of film, but we will highlight four popular types among car enthusiasts:

1. Athermal - this type of film leaves the glass completely transparent, but protects the glass from various damages.
2. Mirror – the difference between this film and the usual one is only in the mirror coating.
3. Removable - glued to the glass with glue, using a static effect.
4. Colored - one of the differences between such film and regular film is just its color.

Nano tinting

The practice of darkening car windows continues to exist and has not become less relevant. However, due to the emerging demand, several coating options have emerged that meet the technical requirements. One of these is nano tinting - an innovation in the modern world of car enthusiasts.

The structure of the coating is a porous film, which has amazing properties thanks to light-chromic crystals. Nano tinting of car windows belongs to the category of “smart tuning” - the lighter it is outside, the darker the coating and vice versa. At night it is completely transparent.

Rating of the TOP 7 best manufacturers of tinting film

Currently, there is a huge number of tint films, we have analyzed most brands, and prepared for you a rating of the best manufacturers:

• Llumar.
• Armolan.
• SUN GARD.
• ASWF.
• SunTek.
• SunControl.
• Global.

Let's start with a detailed description

Llumar

It is one of the most expensive models on the trading platform. The presented film is produced at a large production facility in America. It has a significant degree of protection against burnout and has an increased operating period (4-5 years), during which its qualities remain consistently strong.

Thickness	0.0254 mm
Transmittance	50%
Life time	10 years

pros

• good light transmittance (50%);
• long service life (10 years);
• excellent operating period (4-5 years);
• excellent quality.

Minuses

• Due to the large number of models, fakes are often found.

Price: from 20 to 900 rubles.

Llumar tint film

I thought for quite a long time whether to purchase this model or not. But I decided to stick it on my own car. I've been driving for more than six months now and haven't noticed any downsides. From the outside the car looks simply amazing. No matter who says it, you can clearly see from the cabin both at night and during the day. For those who are hesitant to buy the proposed model, I can only say to buy it with confidence. I recommend!

Armolan

By purchasing this model, you guarantee protection of your personal interior space in the car from solar radiation, as well as excellent throughput from inside the car. In addition to all this, a fairly long service life is noted, as a result of which the film has become quite popular on the market in Russia.

Light transmission	5%
Color	carbonic
Width	152 cm
Length	46.5 sq.m

pros

• excellent quality;
• made in the USA;
• variety of colors;
• UV protection.

Minuses

• not found.

Cost: from 400 to 700 rubles.

Armolan tint film

I have long wanted to purchase tinting for my personal car, because I’m already tired of driving as if in an aquarium, and many curious people passing by look into the interior of the car. I took the plunge and bought this model, tinted it, and it was great. The car’s appearance has simply been transformed 100 percent, everything from inside the car can be seen day and night, and finally, now you can’t see what’s in the cabin.

SUN GARD

Another film from an American manufacturer, which is in great demand among domestic buyers. When developing tinting, only the latest technological processes were used. Directly due to the unique developments, tinting has very high characteristics.

Color	grey
Light transmittance	35%
Width	0.76 m

pros

• low distortion when viewed through film;
• good quality;
• heat reflection (65%);
• transmits a small amount of ultraviolet radiation (1%).

Minuses

• not found.

Price tag: from 450 to 1,200 rubles.

tint film SUN GARD

Not long ago, a friend tinted his car with the presented model completely in a circle, but after about a month of use, it began to fall off and was completely worn out. I thought for a long time whether it was worth taking this model for myself, but it turned out to be worth it. Excellent film, everything is visible through it, and does not fall off like my friend’s. To prevent the film from being scratched by lowering and raising the glass, you need to replace the seal with a new one. Good film, I recommend it!

ASWF

It is one of the simplest designed tints on the Russian market. It has clearly demonstrated aesthetic properties - a high degree of color rendering and anti-reflective coating. Film production is carried out according to its patented technological processes and meets all security conditions.

Size	77x5x5 cm
Weight	220 g
Guarantee	3 months

pros

• fairly easy installation;
• resistant to fading;
• excellent light transmittance characteristics;
• good warranty period (3 months).

Minuses

• not found.

Price: from 400 to 900 rubles.

tint film ASWF

I finally decided to purchase tinting for my own car, I was already tired of the constant glances of passers-by into the interior of the car, and the appearance will change for the better. I bought this film, it turned out not in vain, excellent visibility from the inside, especially at night. I want to order more as a gift for a friend. I recommend!

SunTek

It is a fairly well-known tint film on the Russian market. After gluing this film to the windows of your car, the interior becomes more comfortable, there is also protection from UV radiation and a reduction in heating from the sun. In addition to everything, the strength of your glass increases significantly.

Life time	5 years
Width	152 cm
Color	carbonic

pros

• protective properties from external influences;
• good quality;
• It has a special coating that will prevent scratches.
• long service life (5 years).

Minuses

• not found.

Price tag: from 50 to 900 rubles.

SunTek tint film

Friends have been forcing me to tint my own car for two months now; I refused to do this for quite a long time, I was afraid that at night and in bad weather nothing would be visible at all. But it turned out that I was in vain to doubt. I installed it on the car, and I’ve been driving it like this for a month now, it’s perfectly visible at night and in the rain.

SunControl

In addition to a significant degree of protection from heat and UV radiation (up to 98%), the manufacturer produces a film with a low transmission capacity of electromagnetic fields, and in addition, reduces the noise level in the car.

Thickness	28 µm
Glare reduction	38%
Reflection of light	8%

pros

• small film thickness (28 microns);
• good glare suppression (38%);
• excellent quality.
• reducing the noise level in the car.

Minuses

• not found.

Cost: from 700 to 2,000 rubles.

SunControl tint film

I ordered a tint film and it arrived in a little less than a week. Previously, I only drove tinted cars with friends, and in my personal one I drove around in an “aquarium.” Installed in a garage, the film adheres just fine, excellent quality, and it is also impossible not to note the protection from sunlight, as a result of which the interior of the car is less damaged. When driving at night and during the day, visibility is simply excellent.

Global

This film appeared on the Russian market relatively recently, but earlier it managed to attract interest due to its significant quality and unique features.

Size	56x6x6 cm
Weight	475 g
Manufacturer	Russia

pros

• excellent quality;
• use of ceramic coating;
• light weight (475 g);
• long warranty period (5 years).

Minuses

• not found.

Price tag: from 350 to 15,000 rubles.

tint film Global

I recently decided to buy this film for my car, but the only thing stopping me was the fact that it would be hard to see at night. It turned out that I was afraid in vain, everything is clearly visible at night, but if you look at the car from the outside, it seems that the windows are simply filled with black paint. I haven’t received a single fine from our police yet.

DIY car tinting

Before you start tinting your car windows yourself, you need to stock up on the necessary tools, consumables and, most importantly, patience.

Tool you will need:

• Spray
• Construction or household hair dryer
• Breadboard knife with special blades
• Rubber forcing
• Hard forcing

Consumables:

• Polymer tinting film
• Soap solution
• Sponges, napkins

Do-it-yourself tinting of car windows consists of the following stages: cleaning the surface of the glass, cutting, pasting, leveling and fitting parts from the tinting film.

1. Before proceeding with the main actions, you need to clean the outer and inner surfaces of the glass using a spray bottle, soap solution, sponges and napkins.
2. The tinting film is glued to the inner surfaces of the glass, but it is more convenient to cut the parts along their outer plane. To do this, the film is placed on the pre-wetted surface of the glass and, using a breadboard knife, is cut according to its shape, with allowances of about 1 cm. In order to trim the upper edge of the part, the glass is lowered slightly and a cut is made clearly along its edge.
3. To stick a part, you need to remove the transparent protective layer from the film and place the part with the adhesive surface to the inner plane of the glass. Then, using hard and soft forcing, level the part with horizontal movements, removing excess air and moisture. The final and most important stage of tinting glass with your own hands is fixing the film under the glass seals, which must be done with clear movements, while tucking the edges of the part with a rigid forcing under the seal and, at the same time, trimming them.

When applying the film to the curved surfaces of the rear and windshield, a hair dryer is used, under the influence of which the thermoplastic film completely takes on the contours of a radial plane. At the end of this process, it is advisable not to lower or raise the side windows for several days so that the film “bonds” with the glass.

Comparison table of characteristics

Based on the rating compiled above, we have prepared for you a comparative table of characteristics of the presented models of car tint films, with the help of which you can compare the characteristics of a particular film, which can later help you in choosing a tint film.

Models	A country	Light transmittance (%)	Price (rubles)
Llumar	USA	50	20 – 900
Armolan	USA	5	400 – 700
SUN GARD	USA	35	450 – 1 200
ASWF	USA	5	400 – 900
SunTek	USA	10	50 – 900
SunControl	USA	35	700 – 2 000
Global	England	50	350 – 15 000

Removable car window tinting

Silicone darkening has two main advantages - the first is that the film can be reused. The new generation of removable tinting can be easily removed at the right time, for example, at night, during an inspection by traffic police officers to replace the glass. The second main advantage is that you do not need to go to a specialized window tinting center to have your windows tinted. You yourself can return the removable tint back to the car windows without any problems.

Best lists

You have carried out research on most models of tint films, and have prepared for you the best models in these categories:

1. Budget.
2. Best quality.
3. The best UV protection.

Let's start with the description.

Budget

MTF, despite its budget and the numerous popularity of American films, there was a place for the presented model, because it is designed for a huge range of drivers, producing a huge range of light transmittance.

Size	56x6x6 cm
Weight	475 g
A country	Russia

Price: from 150 to 500 rubles.

MTF tint film

Best quality

3M represented by the company is a leader in quality in the domestic market. All this is supported by a multi-layer tinting design that is made on the basis of nanocarbon polyester.

Dimensions	64.9x6x6 cm
Weight	550 g
Color	black

Cost: from 150 to 700 rubles.

3M tint film

Best UV protection

JOHNSON is a better tinting for protection against ultraviolet radiation, due to its manufacturing technology - the base is charcoal. Almost does not transmit UV, there is an anti-reflective coating, which eliminates the permissible complication of the driver’s vision.

UV pass	1%
Heat Reflection	65%
Dimensions	64x9x6x6 cm

tint film JOHNSON

Alternative to car tinting

The double glass method is expensive, unreliable, ineffective, and smelled of a complete lack of logic, and even symptoms of some kind of pathology. The essence of the method was as follows: the car door was completely unpacked, and another glass exactly the same as the standard one, only tinted, was installed in it.

Car curtains - they rolled up very quickly, quickly unfolded, had a huge range of shading fabrics, and were a practical and cost-effective alternative solution for darkening/shading the interior. There was only one drawback - the bulky structure was not hidden anywhere and had to either hang near the top edge of the glass all the time, or be constantly dismantled, which introduced certain inconveniences.

Protective screens made of light-transmitting fabric. The fabric can be any color - from dark to light. It is stretched onto a metal frame made of elastic wire.

The frame is attached with special clamps to the car skin without any intervention in the structure. The screen can be easily installed and removed with your own hands, and can be equipped with a sliding curtain to completely isolate the interior from prying eyes. The curtain is attached to the main screen with strong neodymium magnets, and can be installed and removed easily and simply.

How to glue correctly

To independently apply tint film to the windows of your car, you must follow these steps:

1. Let's start by degreasing and wiping the surface clean, and then cutting out the required film size.
2. Next, moisten the cut piece with a foam solution.
3. Then you need to peel off the protective layer on the film and start gluing it slowly, then smooth the surface with even movements with a rubber spatula so that there are no air bubbles left.
4. Let the glue dry throughout the day.

Professional car window tinting

Proper tinting of car windows with film allows you to:

• ensure safety by minimizing glare from the headlights of oncoming cars. In addition, in the event of an accident, the driver and passengers will be reliably protected from glass fragments that will remain on the film;
• hide the interior of the car from prying eyes, passively preventing unauthorized access;
• protect interior elements and original seat upholstery from fading in the sun;
• maintain optimal temperature conditions by reflecting ultraviolet radiation;
• reduce eye fatigue, increasing ride comfort.

White car window tinting

White perforated film is a type of coating used in the advertising industry. This material is used to cover corporate cars with logos and slogans.

The peculiarity of the film is that from the outside it looks completely opaque, but from the inside it retains visibility through glass. This effect is achieved through small holes around the entire perimeter of the coating. Among motorists, white film is most often used.

It can create a seamless styling complete with painted wheels or spoilers. Most often used for tinting the windows of white cars. But sometimes it is used for contrast. Stripes and shapes on the body are also made from this material.

Perforated white film

Advantages of perforated film:

• high strength;
• possibility of drawing;
• affordable price;
• no problems with the traffic police;
• simplicity of the gluing process.

The film has a high wear resistance threshold. The coating lasts for several seasons while protecting the glass. In addition to visual decoration, tinting car windows provides protection against mechanical damage.

The downside is the lower heat reflection threshold than conventional film. Therefore, the risk of skin burnout and interior overheating remains an open question. It is also worth understanding that the windshield should remain untinted. Holes in the film preserve the visibility and transmissivity of the car windows, but can affect peripheral vision and slow down the perception of the surrounding environment.

In addition, the holes have a therapeutic effect on the eyes. According to this principle, training glasses are created, which are used for a strictly allotted time.