Which tinting to choose? VKool, LLumar, Ecotint, Aircool…
I know most of the ppl after get their cars will surely do tinting. I was one of them. Was wondering what tinting to you, which brand of the tinting is good, which brand of tinting will last longer with extend warranty up to 10 years, which tinting has security tint features, which tinting offer the best price + free gift like car mat / vouchers etc… It was bothering me for weeks and still can’t be decided. Finally I’ve decided and done my tinting! It was a tough process for me… Haha.
Here’s some tips to shorten how you gonna choose your tinting that suit you. V-Kool? LLumar? Ecotint? Aircool?
1) Price – Must not be too expensive and not too cheap. If too expensive can’t afford or feel waste, if too cheap scare later quality not good. Haha…
2) Brand – Normally ppl will go for those brand that in the market for quite some time and with good reputation and without any problem.
3) Offer / Promotion – You have to secure a good deal before you make the decision like they will bundle with free car mat, travel vouchers, promotion package for festive season etc.
4) Warranty – Look for those tinting that give you long warranty hence it will be hassle free, must be min 5years of warranty.
5) Location – Choose the tint shop that’s near to you and have a lot of branches in case anything happen you could just go to any of the branch to get it fixed.
6) Specs – Choose tinting with good specs that will reject most heat. Normally ppl will check and compare below:-
-TSER (Total Solar Energy Rejected)
TSER is the percentage of the total solar energy that is rejected. TSER includes visible light, infrared radiation and ultraviolet energy. The higher the percentage, the higher the percentage of solar energy deflected. Most tinting shops use Infra Red Rejection (IRR) as a guide to the level of heat rejection. However, IRR only covers a fraction of TSER. Internationally, TSER is used as a guide as it is a more accurate way of measuring heat rejection. If the percentage is higher then it will be better in heat rejection. 60% will be good enough.
-Ultraviolet (UV)
UV is the percentage of ultraviolet energy deflected away from the window film. Ultraviolet rays can cause upholstery and furnishings to fade. It can also cause skin damage and skin cancer.
-Visible Light Transmission (VLT)
VLT is the amount of visible light that passes directly through filmed glass. The darker the tint, the lower the visible light transmitted. According to JPJ, the regulations require at least 70% of Visible Light Transmission (VLT) for the front windscreen and a minimum of 50% for the sides and rear windscreen.
-Security Film
The performance of Security / Safety films rely solely on the thickness of the film. Thicker films will endure a higher break point, absorbing higher LB / inch2 (pound per inch2), thus the harder to penetrate the window. Thickness of Security/Safety films are measured in terms of Mil. which converts to Microns – 1M = 25 Micron. Security / Safety flim thicknesses ranging from the lower end of 4Mil / 6Mil.
7) Color of the film – It’s important to choose the color that suit to your body paint! Remember to match if not you will regret!
Must be Smart Tag / GPS friendly. Some tinted very expensive tinting and can reject high percentage of heat but could not use Smart Tag / GPS then it’s not a wise move!
So what brand of the tinting should I choose? It’s up to your own preference based on the facts above! Haha… Remember it is advisable to keep your windows closed for a minimum of 48hours or up to 3days. There might be watermarks present, which will disappear in a couple of days.
So many different kind of flim… Which to choose? Most expensive one will do… haha
Done my tinting at Ecotint USJ at last… Wanted to tint LLumar but timing and location not ngam… so no choice… have to settle with a little expensive and without free car mat~!
I choose Ray Barrier (TSER 60%) for front and back windscreen + Hybrid 4 Premier (TSER 52%) for side screen (4Mil Security Film).
Before tint.
Just need to open the top panel abit without need to remove the door panel which will be good? No comment on that as some after done the tint found out that their side door small panel was scratched.
They already have a sample edge for Forte so it will be easier as Forte is still new and some tint shop might not tint it before.
The tinting process took about 2hrs because with 3 macho man working…
Done tinting…
So if you can’t make up your mind on tinting do let me know and I will choose for you! =p
Forte Special Deal… Only for Forte Club Member.
Ecotint
Ray Barrier for front and back windscreen + Hybrid 4 Premier Greenish (TSER 52%) for side screen (4Mil Security Film)
Ray Barrier – VLT63, VLR9, UVR99, IRR95, TSER60
Hybrid 4 Premier – VLT60, VLR10, UVR99, IRR86, TSER52
Warranty : 8 Years
JPJ Compliance
Free Sandblast of Car Number
Free 7″ FWS Top
Price : RM1,650
Ray Barrier (TSER 60%) for front and back windscreen + Hybrid 4 Charcoal (TSER 49%) for side screen (4Mil Security Film)
Ray Barrier – VLT63, VLR9, UVR99, IRR95, TSER60
Hybrid 4 Charcoal – VLT60, VLR10, UVR99, IRR68, TSER49
Warranty : 8 Years
JPJ Compliance
Free Sandblast of Car Number
Free 7″ FWS Top
Price : RM1,450
LLumar
LL T4-50 VLT 50%, TSER 45%, IRR 90%, UVR 99%, 4 MIL
Warranty : 5 Years
Color : NEUTRAL
JPJ Compliance
Free Sandblast of Car Number
Free 7″ FWS Top
Free Custom-Cut Car Mat/Carpet
Price : RM1,400
AirCool
A GARD I / N 50 ( Side & Rear Windows ) VLT : 53% IRR : 85% UV : 99%
Supreme ( Front Windscreen ) VLT : 75% IRR : 88% UV : 99%
Warranty : 5 Years
JPJ Compliance
Free Sandblast of Car Number
Free 7″ FWS Top
Free Custom-Cut Car Mat/Carpet
Price: RM1,150.00
78 Responses to “Which tinting to choose? VKool, LLumar, Ecotint, Aircool…”
By Nurcheong on Mar 1, 2010 | Reply
Hah! So you choose Ecotint, same package as mine, but RM400 xtra… so, got your free travel or not? what’s the colour of your Hybrid4?
By saimatkong on Mar 1, 2010 | Reply
eh no ler different package… mine hybrid. u did charcoal right? how much u did? 400 extra???
got free travel. u?
By Nurcheong on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply
actualy mine was RM1400, i was saying that yours is RM400 xtra than mine..i think you are taking the higher spec – the premier.. mine was not premier, so cheaper lah… one reason is because i dont want greenish colour, and of course cheaper price lah…i took the hybrid4 that is Charcoal colour.
By saimatkong on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply
oooh scare me I tot mine was 400 extra from yours and same specs!! haha yeah I took the better specs on but not really green just look normal saja next TT we share the view. mine just RM1.6 urs 1.4 where got 400xtra wor? u got the travel package?
By ss on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply
fuah 1.6k for tinting! IRR95, must be very cool under sun. can you feel the heat on your hand while driving?
By DevilsForte on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply
Useful information bro, indeed!
Has planned to do with the same brand but still thinking to choose on which package. If sudah decide then might go straight to their branch at Sri Hartamas
By saimatkong on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply
haha SS haven’t test yet lerr… will let you know few weeks later.
DevilsForte, yeah just hentam or not you may test out our different tinting during the TT.
By ysys86 on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply
my car’s tinted glass block most of the signal like GPS and Smart Tag… it slow down the process of both of it….
for GPS, it is hard to receive satelite signal… very hard… and is always delay about 10 meters…
for smart tag, very slow respond….. sometimes get stuck…
hai…. sad sad sad….
By LoganKrishnan on Mar 2, 2010 | Reply
Good write up bro ! will be useful for those who are surveying …like me
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By New Forte Owner on Mar 12, 2010 | Reply
Thank you very much for th info, very useful indeed, any complaints about film or service?
By bash on Mar 16, 2010 | Reply
i called ecotint or ray barrier (think they are the same)today and they said its $2.2k for the whole car. and its not with any safety film. of course with a package of $800 hotel stay in bali/phuket/pattaya which we can get at abt $300/$400. is $2.2k worth it?
By saimatkong on Mar 17, 2010 | Reply
why so expensive? which tint u choose? mine have security tint too.
By DevilsForte on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply
Ye lor bash. Y so expensive one? Shud get discount though coz da original price yeah RM2.2k but after discount shud b RM1.6++k
I did mine yesterday using Ecotint at their branch in Hartamas. Took da RM1.6k. Received the travel package n umbrella.
By Marcus on Apr 10, 2010 | Reply
Is Ecotint really good???
By saimatkong on Apr 11, 2010 | Reply
It has pro and cons. same goes to other brand. just choose your own preference.
By uLi on Apr 15, 2010 | Reply
Very useful information ^^
By Jasonkan78 on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
I want to tint my Alza front windscreen only, how much is the cost?
Because side and rear already tinted by SA.
Please advice the price start from how much to the most expensive is how much? TQ.
By alfie goh on Apr 29, 2010 | Reply
Can you tell me where is the office for ECO tint in Kota kinabalu?
Thank you!
By saimatkong on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply
sorry i’m not sure pls call them.
By Kent on May 5, 2010 | Reply
Hi, the llumar VLT percentage is 50%. I thought JPJ compliance must at least 70%?
By david on May 6, 2010 | Reply
hi bro, good info here and useful. just bought a grandis mpv – heard ecotint is the best so far. what can u recommend and how much would it cost?
thanks!
By saimatkong on May 8, 2010 | Reply
hi David, you may want to test it out yourself and check out from your friend and try out different tint and feel it =)
By matmin on May 17, 2010 | Reply
credit 2 u bro,very useful info..still surveying 2 tint my swift.but,my budget around 1k,(student bro,xde duit,wawawa)..aircool je kot..
By Kanaeva on May 27, 2010 | Reply
Good info saimatkong ! Actually i choose ecotint too…i get it done from a guy by nick AmuroRay from lowyat forum.honestly the price he quote me for hybrid 4mil premier are cheaper than this,even the price for hybrid 6mil (IRR90 @ 6mil) premier he quote me just slightly higher than price for the hybrid 4mil premier you are mention.But at last i listen to his advise get my forte done full ray barrier combine 2 layer with transparent 4mil tint on all side window after testing the heat rejection between hybrid 6mil package & ray barrier + transparent 4mil package.He do explain to me if i’m more prefer heat rejection rather than safety then go for ray barrier + transparent 4mil;hybrid 6mil heat rejection not as good as ray barrier + transparent 4mil but safety feature are slightly better.Since i’m girl and i hate sun
after testing almost all the combination, my final decision was ray barrier + transparent 4mil….
By ck on Jun 2, 2010 | Reply
anyone can tell me where can i find ecotint shop at JB?
By saimatkong on Jun 4, 2010 | Reply
Hi ck,
Maybe you can give them a call.
By redrum on Jun 13, 2010 | Reply
SMK,
I did the same spec as urs, do you feel slightly brighter in the car after the tint?
By saimatkong on Jun 14, 2010 | Reply
Hi redrum,
slightly brighter? I’m not sure wor. haha, never compared before and after as already tinted long time ago.
By stellarvixen on Jun 17, 2010 | Reply
hola saimatkong,
i’m in the midst of scouting and looking for car-tint so far i’ve only gotten quotations from LLUMAR and oh boy they are really pricey
rm2.1k for crystal6 or darker non JPJ tint
seems like the windscreen is clear tint – only other 5 glasses can be tinted darker shades
is Vkool much better?
ohh saw an ecotint today rm988 for IR02 controlfilm hmmm
By saimatkong on Jun 17, 2010 | Reply
ecotint RM988? that’s not my package right?
vKool not too sure as never try before. u have to go to the shop and try it out! then choose the best out of the best =)
By forteplus on Jun 17, 2010 | Reply
Have you installed an alarm or immobiliser for your car?
Was told by SC that it does not come as standard and need to install separately.
By saimatkong on Jun 18, 2010 | Reply
alarm i don’t think it’s required as our car key is very secure, no?
By redrum on Jun 21, 2010 | Reply
hi smk,
odd.i felt is brighter ler. anyway did you get the holiday voucher?
By saimatkong on Jun 22, 2010 | Reply
ya I got the voucher but never use, what about u? you want free trip vouchers? I sell to u cheaper? ahaha
By redrum on Jun 23, 2010 | Reply
smk,
Aiya … they didnt give me the voucher….
By jj on Jul 14, 2010 | Reply
hello smk…you know so much info about car tint uh? er..have you check abt llumar? i heard llumar is a good brand? no problem with GPS or smart tag, good for eye, heat repellant and got warranty card with toll free number u can call through out malaysia! International brand- mahal sikit ah? bila bila you boleh pi llumar punya agent any part of malaysia lol
By saimatkong on Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
ya there’s some ppl using LLumar and giving good feedback too.
By Darren Ho on Aug 23, 2010 | Reply
How come so expensive your Ray Barrier for front and back windscreen + Hybrid 4 Premier Greenish (TSER 52%)
I was quoted RM 1288 for my BMW E90, actually got this special deal from my dealer’s friend, so dont feel bad arr saimatkong! ; )
By saimatkong on Aug 24, 2010 | Reply
Hi Darren,
Mine the side is not premeir greenish… but anyway not sure if I got a bad deal or not then since u got special deal from ur dealer’s friend. LOL
By dengwong on Aug 27, 2010 | Reply
Hi, wanna check out with u..so far you have problem to use smart tag n GPS after tinted for your car?? ur car look damn handsome after tinited… my car is proton nia…dunno worth to go for rm1500++ tint or not…
anyway…thanks for posting up this useful blog…aprreciate it…
By saimatkong on Sep 1, 2010 | Reply
Hi dengwong,
Thanks for liking my blog. So far tested with GPS and smart tag do nto have any problem with the tinting. Tinting is worth the money if you don’t want to your car to be oven! =)
By evoskylancer on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
Hi saimatkong,
How can the Ray Barrier tint for the front windscreen be compliant with JPJ regulation? Its VLT is only 63% right, but the JPJ regulation requires the VLT of the front windscreen to be at least 70%.
By saimatkong on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
I have no idea, maybe you want to call them up and check with them? But it has warranty card, if kena block or so they should re-tint for u.
By Aby112 on Feb 9, 2011 | Reply
Hi there,
I wanna tint my Fiesta with Llumar as well, but still cannot decide between T8-35 and T4-50. Would prefer the lower VLT 38% of T8 series to have darker effect but really concern about the 8mil thickness, whether it’ll be too burden for the power windows and spoil it in the long run? Has anyone done 8mil secure tint here? T4 is 4mil and good enough for me as secure film but not too keen on the brighter color. If anyone has done either these tint, care to share some photos? Thanks
By saimatkong on Feb 10, 2011 | Reply
Hi Aby112,
I think 6mil is more than enuff and the VLT 38% might just get trouble from JPJ later.
By Edkong on Feb 27, 2011 | Reply
interested in LLumar..where to buy cheaper ar?? for security films
By lawrence on Mar 19, 2011 | Reply
Hi Saimatkong,
Budget less than RM 1000, any recommendations?
thanks
By saimatkong on Mar 21, 2011 | Reply
Hi Lawrence,
You can try Canny Cool @ Subang.
59, Jalan SS15/4c, Subang Jaya, 47500, Selangor
016-3496499 / 016-3452599
By CKThye on Apr 19, 2011 | Reply
Hi there,
Any Aircool branches near PJ area? Aircool Puchong is a bit too far..
By saimatkong on Apr 20, 2011 | Reply
Hi CKThye,
You can check here http://www.aircool.com.my/index.htm and contact them.
By elaine on Apr 29, 2011 | Reply
hi smk,
u mentioned bout LLumar, may i know which branch u previously considered goin? is that shop under naza kia panel? for car tinting is it necessary to do it at naza kia apponinted panel so that the waranty will not be void? the ecotint shop u did ur tinting is it also under naza kia panel?
By Stephanie on Apr 29, 2011 | Reply
I heard using >90% solar film will cause problem with GPS and other remote control appliances. And secuirty film will crack after 7 years of usage. please comment.
By saimatkong on Apr 29, 2011 | Reply
Hi Elaine,
I can’t remember which branch as I didn’t go there. There’s nothing to worry about the tinting warranty, there’s nothing to void warranty for that. Do come to just us in the coming Mega TT.
Hi Stephanie,
Based any black and white facts? The quality may depends on the tinting brand.
By mliven on May 16, 2011 | Reply
Hi there, do you know if carekool film with 80% TSER is true/good? I am not sure that much 80% of TSER real or not, so asking around (For residential window). Thanks
By saimatkong on May 16, 2011 | Reply
Hi mliven,
I’m not sure about carekool. 80% TSER is very high and not sure how they claim it to be that high. Please check on the actual tint and see the result perhaps.
By TR Lee on Jun 3, 2011 | Reply
Hi,
Ecotint no free custom cut coil mat right? But looks like their warranty is much longer than Llumar. Llumar only provided 5 years.
By saimatkong on Jun 6, 2011 | Reply
Hi TR Lee,
Yah, no free coil mat. You can get customized mat here. http://blog.saimatkong.com/index.php/2010/04/04/kia-forte-custom-made-car-coil-mat-with-side-sewing/
By Kok Wai on Jun 20, 2011 | Reply
Hey brother, just wonder that the package you select come with secure protection or not? I means protect from snatch-thief…
Currently, I still considering EcoTint and VKool… But still can’t make up my mind lerr…
Can give some advise?
By saimatkong on Jun 20, 2011 | Reply
Hi Kok Wai, yes it’s security film for the 4 side windows. Just go to the shop and have more understanding and choose the color that you like and consider about the GPS and Smart Tag signal.
By teh on Jul 2, 2011 | Reply
is there any branch in kepong?
By saimatkong on Jul 3, 2011 | Reply
Hi Teh, I’m not sure try to call them and check.
By ciayin on Jul 19, 2011 | Reply
hi smk,
which branch did u do ur tinting? i called up hartamas branch, they quote me 2.25k for vw golf…
hi darren ho,
mind intro me to ur friend? u did urs at 1.2k only?? which branch?
thanks guys
ciayin
By ciayin on Jul 19, 2011 | Reply
btw…
)
smk, ur blog is v useful for me
the ecotint shd pay u commission d -p
By saimatkong on Jul 20, 2011 | Reply
Hi ciayin,
I did at USJ branch. Lol if Ecotint pay me commission will be good but stop dreaming =)
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By PG on Sep 12, 2011 | Reply
Hi smk. Do you mind to tell me who you dealt with at EcoTint?
I’m looking at Ray Barrier (TSER 60%) for front and back windscreen + Hybrid 4 Premier (TSER 52%) for side screen for Rondo.
By saimatkong on Sep 13, 2011 | Reply
Hi PG, I dealt with June in the USJ branch. She should know saimatkong.
By kelvin on Oct 23, 2011 | Reply
hi,
do u know how many mil for A GARD I / N 50?
thanks.
By saimatkong on Oct 24, 2011 | Reply
Hi Kelvin, I’m not sure about that. Please contact them and ask for the details.
By Sai Mat Chee on Oct 24, 2011 | Reply
Those who intend to go to whatever “Kools” or “Cools” out there , I advise you not to waste money. Firstly , dont get conned , ripped off or cut-throat coz they appear to be RM200-300 cheaper but what you’ll get is a low quality or unknown sourced of tint. Secondly, there are so many “Cools” and “Masters” around , Super Cool ,Master Cool, Very Cool Master, Duck Cool , Chic Cool and one in Subang CannyCool they have something in common. All of them will tell you their films are the best , made in USA , number 1 in the world. Proof ? None. Mostly they get their films from China , you bet !! Thirdly, these “Cools” and “Masters” have no real financial backup. If their business cannot sustain , they just wind down the shop. There goes your warranty. Fourthly, if you really willing to part with RM1200 at these “Cools”, why not add another 200-300 to get a real quality genuine stuff so that you can sleep with ease at night? . Last but not least, these cheap unknown films offered by these “Cools” look nice only for monthly. After some months , you’ll notice the whole film become clear , no more nice colour you originally purchased. You go back to the shop, the people at these “Cools” will tell you this is colour fade , it’s not discoloration. Discoloration mean there are patches with faded colour. And you’ll also soon realize your car start to heat up after few months and your windows feel like un-tinted ! My advise is .. Go for reputable , tried and tested brands.
By Min on Oct 24, 2011 | Reply
hi,
do u heard of e-guard film??
By saimatkong on Oct 25, 2011 | Reply
Hi Min,
Nope.
By Chee Wah on Nov 4, 2011 | Reply
Hi saimatkong,
Good write-up, even after one year yr post still on first page when googling..
so, did u facing any problem when using smartag and gps ?
By Chee Wah on Nov 4, 2011 | Reply
opps.. sorry, u already answer from previous post..just ignore my question. tq..
By saimatkong on Nov 5, 2011 | Reply
Hi Chee wah,
Thanks. No problem with Smart Tag and gps with my tinting. =)
By brutall on Dec 23, 2011 | Reply
i plan to do mine esok.but still undecided btw ecotint n 3m
By saimatkong on Dec 23, 2011 | Reply
Hi brutall,
Just go and check it out and test it for yourself!
By Nesta on Jan 2, 2012 | Reply
how about aerideas..any of you guys have tried before?how bout the service. they said film made in japan..
By saimatkong on Jan 4, 2012 | Reply
Hi Nesta, nope never heard of it…