Posted: 7/25/2011 2:29:33 PM EDT
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Has anyone done it? If so, what can you tell me? How much did it cost?
I got a quote from a 3M dealer for $1080 for about 60 square feet of glass area. They are also trying to interest me in a gasket-like frame attachment that is said to hold the pane in the frame more securely. Any experience with this stuff? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_and_security_window_film ETA: This is the brochure they sent about the frame attachment http://www.glarecontrol.com/Portals/0/PDF/3MImpactProtectionAttachmentSystemBrochure.pdf |
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I installed some on a 4 wheelers headlights......Looked to be very durable stuff Got mine here in a sheet http://www.xpel.com/ |
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We use that stuff on our tempered windows here at our hotel. The main doors are French style and this stuff stops the glass from shattering when nicked. Its very durable and the glass shards will stick to the film and the perp would have to CUT through the film with a razor edge to gain access. It wont STOP anyone.. but itll slow em down and or cut the shit out of their hands or gloves when attempting to get through it.
ETA: get the frame gasket.. without it itll be easier to push the whole plate through if it doesnt shatter. |
| I considered it for my store but decided against it. While the film offers some security, what it does not offer is any deterrence value. If a smash and grabber doesn't know it's there, he's going to go ahead and break your window. The film MIGHT keep him out (more likely slow him down) but you're still out a broken window and the cost of the film. I went with bars instead –– in part for the deterrence value. Mind you, I have a pawnshop so bars are acceptable. That might not be so in your case. BTW, what's your application for this? |
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I have it... it works.
I used 10-mil (I think...) for my home. It's bonded to the frame with Corning 995 adhesive. I have strong frames (aluminum), and it takes a lot of effort to get through the stuff. If you have old wood-frame windows, it might be a better idea to replace the entire window with an impact-rated assembly. If you have reasonably strong windows already, adding the film (with frame-bonding) will make them a real PITA to break out. It can be penetrated, but not quietly, and not quickly. |
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We use that stuff on our tempered windows here at our hotel. The main doors are French style and this stuff stops the glass from shattering when nicked. Its very durable and the glass shards will stick to the film and the perp would have to CUT through the film with a razor edge to gain access. It wont STOP anyone.. but itll slow em down and or cut the shit out of their hands or gloves when attempting to get through it. ETA: get the frame gasket.. without it itll be easier to push the whole plate through if it doesnt shatter. This is the effect I am after. I want it to be a damned hassle to break in, so I that I have ample time to grab my USP. I have a large pane of glass in my back door. I believe it would present the most obvious target for any would be home invaders. I may get the frame gasket only there, to reduce costs. The rest of the windows are double pane, with the frame between the two panes. |
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I have it... it works. I used 10-mil (I think...) for my home. It's bonded to the frame with Corning 995 adhesive. I have strong frames (aluminum), and it takes a lot of effort to get through the stuff. If you have old wood-frame windows, it might be a better idea to replace the entire window with an impact-rated assembly. If you have reasonably strong windows already, adding the film (with frame-bonding) will make them a real PITA to break out. It can be penetrated, but not quietly, and not quickly. My windows (and house) are brand new. The frames are aluminum. How much did it cost you? Did you do all of the windows? |
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Quoted: It wont STOP anyone.. but itll slow em down... Which is the whole point of Strikemaster plates, 3M, etc. If they want in, they're getting in. It's all about slowing down the opposition so you're not jerking off to donkey porn when your door comes off of it's hinges. |
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I have it... it works. I used 10-mil (I think...) for my home. It's bonded to the frame with Corning 995 adhesive. I have strong frames (aluminum), and it takes a lot of effort to get through the stuff. If you have old wood-frame windows, it might be a better idea to replace the entire window with an impact-rated assembly. If you have reasonably strong windows already, adding the film (with frame-bonding) will make them a real PITA to break out. It can be penetrated, but not quietly, and not quickly. My windows (and house) are brand new. The frames are aluminum. How much did it cost you? Did you do all of the windows? It's been a couple of years since I had it done... but I have a lot of windows on my house, and filmed all of them. It was almost $3k IIRC. That film, some reinforced doors/frame, combined with a very extensive system of surveillance cameras, makes any attempt to enter my home difficult... and if I happen to be home, a literal suicide mission. |
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Quoted: Quoted: It wont STOP anyone.. but itll slow em down... Which is the whole point of Strikemaster plates, 3M, etc. If they want in, they're getting in. It's all about slowing down the opposition so you're not jerking off to donkey porn when your door comes off of it's hinges. You almost killed me. Was taking a drink as I read that.  |