I recently installed astroturf and a putting green in the back yard and my landscaper recommended this product to protect the astroturf from burning from the sun reflecting off the windows. I got the black exterior dry application tint and am very pleased. Installation was simple - patience was the most important thing! I did not experience any stretching of the tinting and it was easy to remove and start again when necessary. I installed mine in the morning, probably around 70 degrees. Also after a couple hours of sunlight it was easy to smooth out any remaining air bubbles. Overall very pleased!
Pretty pricey but appears to be a good product. A fair amount of distortion is present looking through the window after install. Installation is pretty straight forward, YouTube is helpful in finding installation procedures. Fancy scrapers really aren't needed a credit card is adequate at least for medium sized windows.
Two things why I gave 4 stars instead of 5. First, I wish I had seen how the white looked from outside from a distance. If I had I would have went with black and not white. Second, applying to a large window solo was difficult. I was able to get it in place with just a couple of minor flaws that most people will never see but I know they are there. Removing excess was very simple with a razor knife.
Overall, I am happy with the product and no more birds are crashing into my big picture window. YAY!
The sun was reflecting off of a window in my attic CB and melting the covers of my side view mirrors when the car was in the driveway. Once I put the film on the window my problem vanished. Throughly happy with the results, not so much with what it cost.
Nice product. Paid 30 dollars for delivery and it took 10 days to arrive.
The material is too thin. Even with the instructional videos it’s hard to do. Hired someone to do it and he couldn’t even get it done right and he’s installed other similar products. The material is too thin and you have to keep it taught to keep bubbles out but then it rips. I feel like I wasted a bunch of money. It’s up, sort of, with rips and bubble and looks bad but it will get the job done until I hire someone to install another product.
The window film seems to be working to protect my turf. But I had to install it on second floor windows. And that was a challenge, especially on the larger windows. Balancing on a tall ladder and getting the film smooth on the window was almost impossible. So, it doesn't look so good on a couple of windows. But it does get the job done.
This stuff is awesome! We searched for a product to help resolve the turf burn coming from our 2nd story windows. Reflect Defense had the solution! Absolutely the best customer service to back up the sale.
First application didn't go so well. Had creases. Second application on another window went better.
We have installed the film on one window and since I have never used a product like this before I had some issues. I have a neighbor who has installed similar products so I am going to have him help me. But the product and installation kit are great and I would not hesitate to buy it again
First window a little tough, next four much better. We no longer see the shade of window on our new turf. Doing its job.
We applied Reflect Defense externally to our south-facing windows to eliminate heat spots that were melting our neighbors siding. Excellent results! No more hot spots. Product was easy to apply and worth the price.
Delivery was great and installation easy! seems like it should work good,But it hasn't been long enough to find out if it will stop melting the siding till summer is over! sorry no pics
I bought the install kit. It made things go a lot smoother than I thought
Product was to spec and works great. Customer service was great as well.
great product and really works, no more glare on to our turf. i had my tint guy out here in AZ (tint mafia) install on just the top halves of windows since the house already had screens on the bottoms and would still allow us to open windows without bugs getting in. hoping i get a few years of use out of it out here in AZ. it seems pricey but looks way better than screens and cheaper than screens.
The product itself is great. Exactly as advertised. I wish the product came in widths that accommodate the size of my windows or close to it. My windows are 33” x 33”. The product roll is 60”. Not wide enough for two windows. Therefore, covering more than one window requires a bit of a patchwork application, which is difficult, time-consuming, and athletically less pleasing to the eye because of the seam.
Pleasantly surprised how effective this film works. We’re going through a mini heat wave where I live and I don’t see any damage to our artificial grass, which tells me there are no UV rays bouncing from the windows any longer. Another, pleasant surprise was how easy the installation was. Took me no more than 20 mins to install the film on the three separate windows, and that was me taking my time. Probably could have done all three windows in less than 10 mins. Definitely worth the money I spent.
Thank you for your positive feedback on our Reflect Defense White film! We are thrilled to hear that it has effectively protected your artificial grass from UV rays during this heat wave. We pride ourselves on the ease of installation for our products, and we are glad to hear that it only took you 20 minutes to install on three separate windows. Thank you for choosing our film to protect your home, and we appreciate your business.
Installed on back window that was burning grass with reflection. Easy to install. Works great so far. Quality product.
Dear Merrill,
Thank you for leaving us such a positive review! We are thrilled to hear that our Reflect Defense White film has been effective in reducing the reflection from your back window and preventing further damage to your grass. Our team puts a great deal of effort into designing high-quality solutions that not only perform as intended but also install with ease.
It’s important to clarify that the real culprit behind turf and siding damage is not the visible glare you can see, but concentrated infrared (IR) energy. When glass and coatings create a “hot spot,” IR intensity can rise well above 200°F, which is what causes materials to warp or burn. Our film is engineered to scatter and diffuse that IR energy, lowering the peak intensity so it can no longer cause damage.
While a reflection may still be visible to the eye, what matters is the reduction in thermal concentration — and that’s exactly what Reflect Defense films are built to achieve.
We truly appreciate your feedback, and we’re glad to know our product has made a real difference for you. Thank you for trusting Reflect Defense Window Film.
Best,
Reflect Defense Window Film
Based on the reviews abd watching the how to install YouTube video, I bought the clear window screen film with the sticky backing for outdoor use, partly due to the price. This was expensive for me but thought it was worth it to protect my newly installed turf from the desert extreme heat. It was a little tricky at first but the how to video really helped alot. I installed the film and the windows look great. I am happy with it and would recommend.
Hi Patty! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Reflect Defense Clear - Anti Reflective Film. We are so glad to hear that it worked for you and that you found our how-to video helpful during the installation process. Our film is designed to effectively reduce heat, hot spots, and scattering, providing protection for your turf and preventing damage such as grass burn or turf melt. We are happy to have been able to solve this issue for you. Thank you for recommending our product to others searching for a solution to reflective windows and other related issues. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy the benefits of our anti-reflective film. Have a great day!
Great product, easy Installation! Works exactly as advertised