Active Window Films - Silver Reflective Solar and Privacy Tint Window Film Review

We wanted to provide some privacy to our patio doors and window film was an obvious choice, so here is our experience with this particular product. This product is Silver Reflective Window Film which provides both solar and privacy tint, during the day the glass has a mirror-like finish and providing the light inside does not equal that of outside e.g. night time then this is what you get. It's easy to apply but requires the right methods and tools e.g. very clean windows etc.
We are not window film applicator experts, feel free to comment etc.
You can buy this film from Amazon here:
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[@glennsmith8949]

Thank you for sharing your video with us, I'm going to look into the product 👍😎.

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

No problem 👍

[@rhyannone]

Finally, the man that can, using the privacy film I have just bought, and after watching so many vid's to do it right, I do put the 'sticky' side onto the window, yes? Some have the sticky side facing them, some like you. I do hope you reply to me, as I want this up asap. Many thanks

[@Pleiadian1984]

Great video gents, thank you. I've did what you've recommended with the exact same mirror film from AWF myself but I've got to say I'm disappointed with the transparency. Even though it's a mirror finish you can still easily items inside the room in daylight especially aluminium step ladders. At night, you can still see in like plain glass I'm going to have to hang a blind inside for privacy.

[@mrmmrm2]

Install it autside,with stiky side on the window,and during night keep outside light on.

[@thewonderofitall8316]

Amazing demonstration. Thank you so much! This is exactly what I was looking for!!

[@zero-vi2uz]

Thanks for this demo. Was feeling intimidated to do my own windows.u bought the reflective film 2 months ago!

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

Glad I could help!

[@alexfoley8809]

If its dark outside and the lights are on in the room that has the window film can you see outside or just a reflection? Noticed that i can only see outside at night when I put the lights off. Is this normal?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

No it's just a silver reflection and people can see from the outside in a little.

[@LaughLoveLifestyle]

I recently got silver reflecting mirror film also. But the inside part is more of a blue color and not light transparent like yours. Is mine of low quality or what?

[@jcbanbury]

Cheers for this, just got mine in the post !

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

Awesome, make sure you have everything ready and take your time etc.

[@samplum4150]

cheers for the video, thats helped solidify my decision. how well does it keep the heat out compared to un-tinted windows?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

I've noticed a difference in room temperature when it's sunny compared to non-tinted windows so it does work. This stuff is supposed to do that as well and I am sure it does.

[@samplum4150]

@@DanielJohnHowTo pukka thanks again!

[@mikenorris992000]

Good video lads. Very helpful. Thanks.

[@TheMuddatrucker]

Expansion on that glass is massive, how did the film hold up over the years?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

it was fine.

[@user-zd4gf6dq9c]

Hi guys, Just wondered if you have any experience as to how this window film copes with condensation e.g. does it lift etc.. I get a fair bit on a our bedroom windows in the winter months and these are some of the windows I would want to install on. Good job on the video Thanks in advance

[@lukethiel]

this makes me feel safe

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

It's great stuff.

[@theDrzhivargo]

but would you be able to see him with the sun light going through the film

[@strikeforcealpha9343]

Very, very helpful and funnily the first website that came up on my search, Thank you!

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@felipeornellas456]

Hello, can you explain how it does in the night with some light in the interior? Thanks

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

Felipe Ornellas basically if the light inside is more than outside you can see from the outside to the inside so you need some blinds or curtains etc really

[@imranm737]

Hey guys splendid video, quick question, does the privacy film act as a solar film too? Thus reducing the amount of sunlight and heat coming in, I have a south facing property and my home is getting unbearably warm, this might be an affect solution!

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

this film we used, is solar and reflects any sun/heat out of the room it made a huge difference.

[@imranm737]

@@DanielJohnHowTo thanks daniel!

[@Poetry4Peace]

@@DanielJohnHowTo so cooll

[@teddymcsherry5057]

Tha ks so much! I found this video very helpful and it has helped me decide to go ahead with this product as well.

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

You are so welcome!

[@garciacalavera6830]

thanks for this, I was really curious if it's any good. Does it do anything during the night?

[@stephendwheeler]

Can I ask are your doors double glazed? I’ve heard people say about glass failure and I was going to order this for my Juliet balcony doors, my living room gets so hot in summer so thought it would help, obviously want to avoid the glass breaking as a result though 😅

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

yes they are double glazed, it can sometimes fail which is also known as blown but they don't really do it that often.

[@erincancino7256]

Very good video 👍

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

Thank you 👍

[@HelloIamClark]

Hey, can I check, at night is it reflective inside? As in, do you see the mirror finish inside and it's transparent outside.

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

In the day it's a mirror finish on the outside and you can see through to the outside from the inside. But at night or when the light is more than outside it becomes a mirror finish on the inside and you can see in a little bit from the outside. We use this stuff with blinds as well, hope that helps.

[@TheForgottenMali]

thank you for the guidance guys. is there one that is privacy all the time and not just day time? just wondering. gonna be buy some today.

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

there should be a film that offers this

[@lisakedward1162]

Thank you so much googled heck out of this brand as I don't know what one to get from this beand

[@LittleAnna777]

If you come very close and lean against the window and look inside, can you see anything? Some of my windows are facing main road and I don’t want anyone looking in leaning.

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

no you can't really

[@LittleAnna777]

@@DanielJohnHowTo thank you for letting me know, i will order mine. Very useful video

[@carolsperduto7723]

Does it provide any privacy at night when the sun is not reflecting on the film?

[@ambikamaskikar275]

Sir can we buy from online .is it works .and about its quality?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

amzn.to/3ieYuWN - it's good quality and has lasted, thanks.

[@ambikamaskikar275]

@@DanielJohnHowTo tq sir and is it ok to buy cheap one.. cost of 300 Indian rupee is it work sir?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

@@ambikamaskikar275 there should be a seller in your country who has the same products

[@ambikamaskikar275]

@@DanielJohnHowTo tqs sir

[@mrsclarissaxx]

What about putting 2 on the window

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

one is enough really, that or look for a darker tint if you need it.

[@catcatcat2899]

This is great but I found the same thing on shein for £1.75 so don't let these awful companies scam you.

[@mpc13]

thank you, very helpful!

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@exops91]

What about with the house lights. On and it being dark outside x?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

it depends how bright inside is compared to outside, but with normal lighting you can see a little of inside when standing outside.

[@tangcancook597]

So this film does not work in the dark?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

it depends how much light you have inside compared to outside, but it does partially with normal room lighting at night.

[@anthonygreen9609]

Do you have to buy wider widths for bigger windows or do you butt them together. Thanks.

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

you measure the width, buy the one that fits or a bit bigger then trim it then with the length just buy x meters of it hope that helps but you want one continuous piece down no joins it won't look good.

[@Rahul1of]

Daniel will it not come off during direct sunlight and is it self adhesive sticker can you also recommend me who can install this window film

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

it hasn't come off yet on all sides of the house, it's a self install just clean the glass well+rightools+take time

[@metratone5]

Did this help keep the room cooler during hotter days?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

yes it does

[@jacquelinelanae5897]

Is it easy to come off the window? I need it for a rental apartment but I will need to take it out when I plan on moving

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

it has adhesive, so you may need to heat it up then remove it carefully and after clean the window

[@charlesbrown7579]

what is the best the film that goes inside or the outside what is the difference

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

from our experience of using this film and cheaper ones i don't think you would be disappointed and films go on the inside to protect them against weather etc thanks.

[@BR-ip5pz]

You can do it on the outside of the windows

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

no inside otherwise film would come off

[@adelesmith7827]

Hi, do you think I will be able to install a surcuity camera on the inside and it still have a good view??

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

The only problem with CCTV behind a window is the reflection at night when it switches it's IR/Infrared Leds/Nightvision on, but if it doesn't have that it might work/.

Hi Sir, Is it possible to apply reflective film to the shower screen from inside? Do you think that it is waterproof ? Thanks.

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

i think the heat and water would damage the film over time

[@darkotasov6594]

Hello feels I want to put in my window one way privacy, did samoane know where I can order?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

we purchased ours from amazon, have you searched to find anything?

[@darkotasov6594]

@@DanielJohnHowTo no mate but I want same like on the video one way privacy

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

@@darkotasov6594 the film we used is linked in the description.

[@becky7637]

So it doesn’t work for night time? Then what’s the point?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

no not for night time, you should consider a different type of film for that,

[@f4f9968]

Hi, does it make your room much darker? Much daylight restricted getting in?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

no it doesn't

[@4k3el]

So it's pointless if it's dark outside and the interior light is on

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

you can have blinds etc on your windows.

[@4k3el]

@@DanielJohnHowTo yeah, was planning on having this in the bathroom to avoid having blinds. I suppose I have to use a standard frosted film

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

@@4k3el No problem, well in that case we made a video about some other window film fitted in a bathroom which might be of some interest perhaps? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWTGi56ji9Jjfrs

[@trishblackmore1383]

Can we take off the film and reapply it if a mistake is made in cutting the edge?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

Yes.

[@mixxstation6260]

Does it reflect strong light outside when its sunny? I'm just wondering if the neighbors will get annoyed from it?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

it doesn't really cause a reflection that much

[@mixxstation6260]

@@DanielJohnHowTo thank you so much for the reply, much appreciated 👍

[@mixxstation6260]

Liked & Subscribed!

[@lindamuvic8110]

Thanks.

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

You're welcome

[@dannylove2228]

What sizing was that roll as your windows are similar to mine

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

take some measurements, find the width you need we choose something that was bigger then trimmed it hope that helps. i can't find the size we purchased sorry about that.

[@danielmak6140]

I will be renting and I'm thinking of applying this to my windows, do you know how easy it will be to remove?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

To remove you heat up the film to soften the adhesive so it can be carefully pulled off in one sheet then use something like IPA or isopropyl alcohol or similar to remove the glue residue.

[@gulfheart891]

great what about at night time when the lights on this themain things can you answer plz ????????????????????????????????????????????????????

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

If the light inside is brighter than outside e.g. night time then you can see from the outside to the inside although it's not 100% clear due to the film. So basically this film will give you privacy in the day and also keep the suns heat out but you also should consider keeping the lights off or having blinds/curtains at night.

[@omsval1485]

@@DanielJohnHowTo can you see outside at night

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

​@@omsval1485 We explained this in the video, at night it will have a silver on the inside e.g. with a light on so you can't see much.

[@sene8675]

What was the point if you didn't actually show the process?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

what do you need to know?

[@duckula316]

Would this work on frosted glass

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

Yes.

[@TheOne-tc9vk]

Where can I purchase the tint from??

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

HOT TRACKS amazon just search the title of the video etc and he product should come up

[@TheOne-tc9vk]

Thanks

[@biz01]

You got 10metres by ?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

I can't remember but if you measure the window width and get something a little larger then trim you'll be good.

[@satwantsingh5524]

Where I can buy this from ?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

from amazon

[@screwfaceclub]

nice video

[@msm777100]

Hi What brand name is the film and where can,I buy it Thanks

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

it's called silver reflective solar and privacy tint made by active window films and you can search that on google thanks

[@reetpateet8656]

Active Window Films in Birmingham 👍

[@tuhinchatterjee1218]

Where to buy? Any website?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

amazon

[@marknorville9827]

It is a shame that you did not film at night time and shown the difference between the two. However, you have been ripped off majorly on £67 you can buy this stuff for £20 or less on Amazon. However, yes it is great for the day time, but you will still need something during the night time to prevent people looking in, but I might invest into some of this, as my place as soon as 4:30pm comes in the Summer then it is like an oven and uncomfortable to sit at my computer. It also limits the locations where you can put the furniture as there is just too much glare.

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

You can buy the film for cheaper however as we have used both the cheap stuff is cheap and horrible. Night time will show some light inside but not much.

[@andyheejunghan8433]

Hi mate What % vlt is it?

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

I honestly don't know, please contact 'Active Window Films' directly

[@MrMatt_Gray]

I literally have exactly the same, stick it with the sticky side to the glass, but is yours at night super mirrored inside? Mine is like a mirror, almost like it's on back to front but it's not.

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

It's because there is more light inside than outside so you get the silver mirror on the inside and not outside like in the day.

[@MrMatt_Gray]

@@DanielJohnHowTo oh thanks, so I've done it right? It's our bathroom window to stop nosey neighbours watching us! So would still work ok?

[@lyssanch3096]

@@MrMatt_Gray get curtains or blinds

[@MrMatt_Gray]

@@lyssanch3096 not for a bathroom

[@lyssanch3096]

@@MrMatt_Gray why not?

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[@DanielJohnHowTo]

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