key benefit of windshield protection film for tint shops:
Increase Cross sales:
Windshield protection film is a trending product, attracting new customers and repeat business by offering a high-demand, value-added service.
Quick Installations:
Easy application, allowing shops to serve more customers in less time, improving turnouts.
Customer Retention:
Protecting windshields from chips and cracks builds trust and satisfaction, encouraging loyal, long-term clients.
ITEM | RESULT | MEASUREMENT | REFERENCE |
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Product thickness | Avg.170±10 (6.8mil) | um | Thickness gauge |
Adhesive strength (gf/inch) | >200 | gf/inch | ASTM D 3330 |
Scratch restoration | <10 | min | Copper brush (Room temp 230°C) Higher the better |
Water contact angle | 105 | - | UV METER |
UV resistance % | 99.9 | % | CM 3600A KONICA |
Transmittance % | >91 | Mpa | CM 3600A KONICA |
Haze | <0.8 | % | Gravelometer chip impact testing |
Stone Chip resistance - Stone | No effected area | - | Gravelometer chip impact testing |
Stain resistance, Water & soap spotting, acid rain, acidic materials (bird feces, berries), acetone, etc | No effected area | - | - |
AK 85 windshield film is ideal for luxury and classic vehiclesquipped with ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)windshield technology. These windshields are very costlyto replace.The average replacement cost of a ADASequipped windshield is $1500.* Window Shield Protection Film film is also perfect for fleet vehicles such as buses,delivery trucks/vans, and rental cars because AK 85 window shield film helps keep these revenue generating vehicles on the road, It is also an excellent product for recreational and offroad vehices as well as for anyone interested in deterring smashand-grab thefts.
The use of an automotive protective wax such as Turtle Wax,NuFinish, RejeX or Meguiar's Wax is an essential part of the maintenance program for Ak 85 windshield protection film.The wax will maintain the scratch resistance and water repel lency of this film when it is used as directed. The wax also seals the film against bird droppings, bugs, oil, tar, grease,dirt and grime. The installer will apply an initial amount of the wax at the time the film is installed on the windshield.The vehicle owner should continue to apply wax to thewindshield every month during the life of windshield film
AK 85 windshield film has a 90% visible light transimission and it is optically clear and will not reduce visible light through the windshield. This product is warrantied not to peel, bubble, crack, or yellow. AK 85 windshield fillm uses a unique adhesive that keeps the film adhered tightly to the windshield but is not permanent.The longevity of Protect window shield film on a specific vehicle is directly related to the following factors: 1) Mileagedriven, 2) conditions the vehicle operates in, and 3) adherence to proper care instructions.
The film can be removed by using a hard plastic or stainless-steel object (i.e. edge of a plastic credit card or stainless steel blade) by simply lifting the film on one edge and then pulling, using slow and consistent pressure. Any adhesive remaining on the windshield can be removed witha non-caustic cleaner designed to remove adhesive. New windshield film can then be installed on the clean windshield. *Average replacament cost ofan ADAS equipped windshiald occordling to a 2018 study by AA4 (American Automobile Associgtion) and does not include related body work or recalibration of ADAS systems