Review on 🪟 CottonColors Frosted Static Window Film - Privacy & UV Blocking, Heat Control Stickers, 35.4x78.7 Inches by Ahmed Morrison

Very good product, easy to install. We bought this item to replace the dirty and worn out shutters in our garage. Garbage, dust, dead bugs, etc. collect in the garage on the windows and old cheap blinds. Every year during our spring cleaning, the blinds got dirtier and less functional. While ordering replacement blinds we came across this 3M product and gave it a try. We are very impressed. It's stiffer and thicker than expected. It's easy to clean, costs less, looks better, keeps noisy neighbors or other people from peeping in, lets in quite a bit of light, and is pretty easy to install. A few hints that may help with the installation. You'll need a tape measure, some new sharp razor blades, a ruler (preferably metal), window cleaner, and lint-free rags or microfiber cleaning towels. A scraper is also good to have but not required. Start cleaning the windows, and then use the edge of a special blade to scrape off all the small nits from the glass surface and clean again. Make sure the windows are clean and free of dust, and remove any paint or glue that may have gotten on the glass itself. Cut the foil to the desired size plus 1/2" to 3/4" on the sides. When measuring the film for cutting, use the side of the roll as a guide. I have found that the ends of the rolls are not exactly square and can skew your measurements. Spray the window with a mild soapy water mixture (I used 1 part window cleaner to 3 parts water). Apply the film to a wet window. The film can be moved easily thanks to the water-soap mixture. If your windows are square and straight, you can use a straight side edge right next to the window frame as long as you don't let the film overhang a little. Squeegee to remove any bubbles. Have a rag ready to soak up any water that may leak from under the film. I started my cuts right at the corner and cut a 45 degree gap in the film from the glass/rim outwards to the excess overlap, not on the glass. This prevents the film from warping or folding when making long side cuts. Use the SHARP BLADE; I used a scalpel and changed blades after each window. The blades dull quickly when pressed against the glass on the final cut. One method I've found very helpful is to press the foil against the edge of the glass with a straight metal ruler and make an edge-to-edge cut. This ensures the film is flat, doesn't move and prevents the knife from slipping on the window while still providing a nice straight cut.