New Solar Gard Up film

Anyone used the new darker UP films yet? How is the shrinking, look, and installation?

Saw a few VLT's on some cars yesterday. Shrinking well no ghosting issues and looks great, the 20% VLT matches factory tinted glass very well. Its only in a few select markets right now and I'm lucky its in mine! IR heat box display is amazing and such a huge selling tool. If you have shrunk our Quantum film it is similar to that in terms of shrinkability.

I need to call Nick for some info...................... LTL

imma pick up a box of the 40%

I have been waiting for a full [UP] line of films....I have tested the film and thank God it does not have the awefull reflective look of Metallic and many Ceramic films. I look forward to have Ultra Performance as my ultra high end line....I hope its worth the wait.

Dude, I was so nervous waiting to see the shades thinking the same thing.. please no reflective films and they delivered. It has reflectivity levels comparible to our Supreme and HP Supreme. Available in 10, 20 , 30 , 40 , 60 & 75 percent VLT's good specs very installer friendly. I'm watchin shops get top dollar without even using the IR box display, its a hit.

I'm trying to get some photo's of a few cars done in the film right now, everyone I call keeps forgetting to snap a shot for me though. For the high end films this one has really covered it all and I'm so geeked I can't wait for it to be available for everyone.

(Stan, order some and fast we cannot keep certain VLT's on the shelves right now)

send me a sample to tint a back section of a car and i will snap one for ya

can i get some in Florida?...i would like to try some out.

TINT - Give Nick a shout I'm sure he can help out

TG - Florida service center or your rep they should be able to get it

I'm bringing my camera with me so hope to catch something soon.

UP film is not reflective at all ,great color it might just take a little longer to shrink and dry.Best looking ceramic film so far.Our custumers love it.

Compare it to other ceramics you've worked with?

I had UP 50 professionally installed on my car before I started tinting. The color is great from the outside, but from the inside my windows appear slightly cloudy or milky, especially when direct sunlight hits the window at an aggressive angle. Can anyone corroborate? I always wondered if it was just the tint, or if it was caused by dirty or old slip solution. The HP Supreme 35 that I've been using appears to have much more clarity in the same light conditions.

it sounds like too much slip or something. as for clarity, the Supreme series is by far the most optically clear film I've ever seen, and many people would agree. Its well known to be a very nice film.

Bee-man, it is the film. Not sure if you are socal, or hawaii (Mountains and palmtrees in the background.. maybe I'm wrong) but UP50 was only out for testing purposes primarily last year and it does have a cloudy look to it, good clarity just under direct sunlight it almost looks like dusty glass. Either way, get a hold of some UP40 or 60 much better, UP50 never came back after that.

You couldn't have picked a more appropriator member name for yourself scotty.

I had to smile while I was posting. Although I gotta admit I'm still on the lower end of the totem pole when it comes to knowledge of this industry as a whole.

Any thread where its mentioned on here people always agree that it has excellent clarity, and hides dust well. Every other film I use or used(VT, ST, Global, JWF, etc) all have a slight hazy/fuzzy/distortion to them when looking closely looking out, and Supreme or HP Supreme has none of that.

Had great success with the UP 40%
dont know how to label it after Supreme (good), HP Supreme(better), Quantum(best), now UP line (? bestest?) (Paramount?)

I also got the new Heat box display and the 2cd customer was sold instantly after feeling the difference.

WHAAAT my guys aren't getting those till later this week, what the crap! Karl is takin care of ya mang! That box does a great job, I am so pleased with the direction we are going right now with Solargard.

I personally don't see too much Quantum sales these days, its a great film but most cars just can't rock it due to interference issues or not wanting a highly reflective film. Buuuut for those with a vehicle with no interference issues it is a great film to choose.

For those who haven't seen yet.

OWNED by the film rep that sells the product

How much are those going for ?

Tintgod has some he is building. See his add in the classified section

I think BSF's version is better.

my is more practical and mobile, it can be taken with you out to flat glass bid with ease, or you can have them in your show room ...is that one mobile ? ..and im sure mine is a lot cheaper then that one.

check it out.. http://www.tintdude.com/forum/index.php?s=...st&p=678760

I think yours looks awesome TG. V's just a hater

thanks ..and yeah..i know.

They are both great selling tools either one in your sales presentation is going to help. I've got one in my truck and its holding up great and I am abusive with my gear. I would really like to see TG's up close, looks cool.

LOL, So I was basically part of the guinea pig experiment!

Seriously though, thanks for the info Larry. Yes, I'm in Hawaii and was upsold to UP50 for a great price. I didn't want to have the dealer (not trimguy) redo my car, but I did provide him constructive feedback for his future customers - he jokingly called me too picky IMO, the way the UP50 film on my car absorbs/clouds light can be almost dangerous in some situations, but I guess it's moot now. Hmmm, maybe this will be a good reason for me to practice and retint my side windows with HP35... but it's kind of hard to do knowing that I paid money (albeit great price) to have the UP50 installed. Thanks again.

It's more durable, bigger glass samples, easily interchangeable (slide different film samples in and out), better for a showroom (I do heat demos on the custy's glass with real sunlight), and looks better... other than that, you did a nice job on yours.

No hate, just opinion...

Ooops, hope I didnt get someone in trouble.. You know you want an excuse to tint those windows again!

everyone is entitles to their opinion...even though you are wrong.

No worries. I have a great relationship w/ my installer (he actually helped me out w/ tinting). I was looking for a roll of high quality non-metallic film, and the new UP shades & improvements sound promising.

how was i "OWNED"? I gave my opinion, and he corrected it. Often times using too much slip or the wrong kind will smear the adhesive and leave a milky appearance like he was describing.

Do you purposely follow me around trying to start

You think he starts Maybe you just continually step in