Lyumar tinting: features, characteristics and types of film

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The Russian tint film market is regularly replenished with new copies from manufacturers from all over the world, in particular from the USA and Asian countries. Leading global companies include renowned American brands such as Suntek, American Standard Window Film (ASWF), Sun Control, Johnson and LLumar. Today we will talk about tinting production "Lyumar". This is one of the largest American concerns, producing a wide range of automotive, architectural and impact-resistant films.

Features of tinting "Lyumar"

As already mentioned, LLumar is a large company producing various types of films. The main and very important feature of the "Lyumar" tinting is good visibility from the inside even at night, which is achieved through the use of high-quality materials and modern technologies in the manufacturing process.

All LLumar automotive films are metallised. Unlike the variants producedbased on dyes, this tint is less prone to fading and is characterized by a longer service life, as well as the best protection against ultraviolet and infrared radiation.

Excellent optical characteristics and pigment resistance to fading in films "Lyumar" due to the multilayer structure. It is noteworthy that instead of the already familiar PS adhesive used by other manufacturers, the concern switched to HPR, the adhesion of which is much better. In addition to the adhesive base, the first from glass, the structure contains the following layers:

• tinted resin (usually gray or bronze);
• intermediate clear coat;
• sputtering with metal microparticles;
• protective coating.

By the way, the workmanship of the last layer plays a decisive role in determining the durability of tinting. Lumar uses a protective coating during production, which provides excellent resistance to mechanical damage and abrasion.

Having considered the positive qualities of LLumar film, it is worth mentioning the disadvantages as well. The brand is popular all over the world, in addition, it uses high quality materials and modern equipment. Therefore, the cost of tinting will not be affordable for all car owners.

Advantages of tint film "Lyumar"

And yet there are many more pluses. The tinting produced by Lumar has the following positive qualities:

• good protectionfrom UV and IR radiation, so that the driver and passengers feel comfortable, the upholstery does not burn out, and the need for air conditioning is reduced;
• The brightness of the interior lighting is reduced, and driving safety is increased accordingly;
• black tint film with a light transmission of 5% is not visible from the outside, but it is clearly visible from the inside;
• thanks to modern production technology, tinting with Lumar film provides additional protection for passengers - if the glass is damaged, they will not be hurt by fragments.

LLumar varieties

The range of tint films "Lyumar" is represented by six series, each of which has its own characteristics. Consider each:

1. AT. It is characterized by a wide range of shades and various percentages of light transmission. The films of this series are distinguished by good resistance to abrasion and mechanical damage, as well as the ability to reflect the sun's rays.
2. ATR. One of the most popular series, the feature of which is the presence of an additional metallized layer. Due to this, it reflects the thermal spectrum more effectively and is more resistant to fading.
3. ATN. It has a multilayer structure with the use of lamination. It differs from the previous series in that it has another colored layer that allows you to eliminate the effect of internal reflection.
4. PP. In this series, the application of the metallized layer is carried out by direct magnetron sputtering, which allows longerkeep color from fading.
5. ATT. The film is produced in a wide range of light transmission - from 15 to 68%.
6. AIR. Almost transparent film with athermal properties. Such tinting can have various shades on the outside. Being transparent, it perfectly protects against ultraviolet radiation - by 99%.

How to distinguish the original "Lyumar" from a fake?

Each film, even dimming, has its own shade from the inside. Some outside are also not pure black, and one of these is "Lyumar". Blackout tinting, as a rule, has a charcoal tint, which can be seen when a light source hits the glass. From the inside, it is a little greenish. As for the athermal film, for example, AIR-80 Blue, it is translucent with a pale blue tint. If the hue is saturated, it's not LLumar.

Not a single tinting center admits to using a fake. But you can determine the originality by asking the master a few questions and asking him to show the roll. On the box, respectively, will be written LLumar. The film itself, twisted into a roll, is also stamped with a logo - on the protective layer or on the main one, it is easily erased with detergent.

Since "Lyumar" is produced with a metallized layer, it is rougher to the touch than a colored film. It is also important that the manufacturer gives a 5-year guarantee against fading, and when installing a fake, tinters will reduce this period by several times.

Lyumar tinting: price

Cost reveal enoughdifficult. It directly depends on the region, the popularity of the tinting center, the type of LLumar, the brand of car and the amount of work. You need to understand that toning, for example, the rear semicircle of a Toyota Camry will cost more than a Lada Kalina (even if you take a station wagon), because the former belongs to the executive class. It's the same if you compare the BMW X1 and AUDI A4 - a crossover requires more material than a sedan. Accordingly, the price will be higher.

Tinting the rear semicircle of a small class car or a coupe will cost about 2,200 rubles, sedans and hatchbacks - 3,500-4,000 rubles, crossovers and executive class - 4,000 rubles. and higher. If you buy a roll - from 20 thousand rubles, and a linear meter from about 1,400 rubles.

Lyumar tinting: film quality reviews

Many car owners consider LLumar the best in its class. On the forums, you can see reviews in which drivers indicate the operational life of the film at least 5-6 years. Others note a pleasant shade of tinting outside and inside.

There are also those who prefer American Standard or Johnson's Lumar, which do not glare outward, like some LLumar series. It all depends on the personal preferences of the driver. But, as for the quality, there is no doubt - Lumar tinting on a car will last at least 5 years!