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Kia Seltos: Experience after installing Garware ArcticCool film

Kia Seltos: Experience after installing Garware ArcticCool film

Installed a set of Garware ArcticCool film on the front windshield and all the sides. Paid 19k for it

Bhpian ashis89 recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Has anyone removed the Garware markings from the sunfilm? The guy who installed the film, said that the marks would go away after a few weeks. Or I could wipe it off with a little petrol.

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Kia Seltos: Experience after installing Garware ArcticCool film

Installed a set of Garware ArcticCool film on the front windshield and all the sides. Paid 19k for it.

One long drive after the installation and I could see the difference already.

Positives:

+ AC works better now
+ Cabin remains cooler even when car is left parked in sun
+ The direct sun rays coming into the cabin don’t pinch as much
+ A little less glare from the LED headlights at night
+ Increased cabin privacy

Negatives:

– Reduced visibility into the cabin from outside. Can catch the cops’ attention. Especially if your car comes with factory tinted windows, this will be extra tint on top of it
– Slightly reduced visibility from inside. You see everything with a layer of tint
– Expensive
– Long installation time (~3-3.5 hrs)
– Might need uninstall-reinstall of dashcam if you have one

The side windows seem to have 70% tint from factory. The film only adds to it

Final result

Looks dark, especially in the shade. A Seltos GT Line which comes with UV cut glass from factory, was parked beside my car and the glass looked much lighter

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