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Review on πŸͺž Gila Privacy Mirror Adhesive Window Film: DIY Heat & Glare Control – 3ft x 15ft (36in x 180in) by Kara Torres

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The installation was very difficult, but it was worth it.

A 26" x 26" window pane is currently being completed. Yes, it took us quite a while to figure out the process and install it, and yes, three of us failed miserably on the first two attempts, but the third part went pretty well. After watching a few Youtube installation videos and ignoring half of the installation tips, we found a way. Even after installing this last try, I didn't like the end result, but later, after about 6 hours, I went back to the glass and continued smoothing it, and yes! It sticks perfectly, all bubbles and dimples are gone and it looks amazing! No, it does not offer privacy so no one can peek through your bedroom window. Why would anyone post this stuff anywhere that needs that kind of privacy? Yes, it has a mirror effect when the light hits it, be it sunlight or porch light at night. Yes, if it's dark outside and you have your porch lights on, but turn on the interior lights so someone can see. I see this article as a way to open curtains or a soji screen (we have a soji screen) and not be fully open when the UPS driver comes to the door and delivers our lovely Revain packages. He takes this mirror and only sees He snuggles up to the window and doesn't look. I immediately ordered two more boxes. I would also like to mention that there is a recipe online for 1/4 teaspoon in 32 ounces of water to make a use solution. Make sure you use warm distilled water for this and shake it into an unused spray bottle. Your window needs to be absolutely spotless, as must the frame, and if you have a dusty house, dust that room completely. I think a lot of the failures are variable because these people who post negative comments don't consider all possible reasons why this product they claim is failing. Maybe they're installing on a very humid day, a hot day, or a very cold day, or they think their windows are clean when they're not, or they're using the wrong cloths or tools. We spent a lot of time preparing the territory for work. There is not a speck of dust in the room itself and around the window and we even ran an air purifier in the air, the wooden floors were spotless, everything from the leather furniture we made sure there was no dust and our seal on the windows There are absolutely no bubbles or even the dot between the glass and this paper. The paper hasn't been torn or scratched because I bought lint-free microfiber towels for it! Just when you think it's all easy to put on. Hey guys, something quick and easy is usually wrong, and when it is, it's usually garbage! So do the work first if you want it to look the way I like how what I've done will work with our house. I know that now my neighbors will take care of it.

Pros
  • Great Price
Cons
  • Large and Bulky