Gila PRS361 Privacy Residential Window Film, Mirror, 36-Inch by 15-Feet

by Gila

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Gila films are the brand leader in DIY (do it yourself) window films. Our best in class deep dyeing, coating, and adhesive technologies have helped design higher performing, longer lasting films that are among the best in the marketplace. We manufacture and package our films at our world class manufacturing facility located in Martinsville, VA USA in order to measure and ensure tight quality and performance standards from start to finish.

Product Description

Specialty film helps improve privacy and security in the home. Mirror silver film offers maximum daytime privacy much like reflective glass seen on commercial buildings. Safe for dual-pane windows. Designed for easy DIY application. Film also provides a safe anti-lacerative barrier against broken glass caused by accidents or intrusions. 3' x 15'. Mirror silver.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000H5XTKG
• Item model number: PRS361
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,583 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #2 in Home Improvement > Building Supplies > Heating & Cooling > Weatherproofing > Window Insulation Kits
  • #12 in Home Improvement > Hardware > Window Hardware

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

55 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Once again Amazon fails miserably, July 21, 2008

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Andrew G. Hardy "DRM Free" (Cheyenne, WY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gila PRS361 Privacy Residential Window Film, Mirror, 36-Inch by 15-Feet (Tools & Home Improvement)

Amazon, as per usual, fails to provide anything even halfways close to a full product description here.

This product is NOT "static cling". It is virtually the same as automotive window tint and that means that you had better have the artistic skill of a freakin' DeVinci to apply it.

It claims to be "easy" to apply and remove, but if you're new to this stuff, you'll probably destroy half a roll before you figure out how to make it work and if you go to your local big box store to buy it, you'll see "removal kits" being sold which include a razor scraper and solvent, so maybe NOT so easy to remove after all, I would guess.

Get the application kit and an extra bottle of application solution spray. Do NOT use regular glass cleaner because it'll react with the adhesive and blister like crazy.

Don't apply the film when it's hot or your application spray will dry up too quick and the film will stick to itself and become so fouled that you'll need to toss it in the trash.

If you're looking for a do-it-yourself project that'll have you inventing new curse words, then look no further!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No problems!, March 21, 2011

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Niki911nj "Nic" (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Gila PRS361 Privacy Residential Window Film, Mirror, 36-Inch by 15-Feet (Tools & Home Improvement)

This product was great. We followed the directions and it went up in a snap. Covered what we needed it to and was easy to use. It was simple to put up with two people, I don't know that I would attempt it by myself as it wouldn't be as easy with just two hands, but I'm sure possible. Had no problems cutting it to size. Once it is up you cannot see through it to the inside of the house during the daytime. At night with the lights on you can see in so it is necessary to use shades or curtains. I am happy with the purchase and the product. I would buy this product again.

29 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buy the professional stuff instead, Gila is a waste of money, September 15, 2007

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Jim Redner - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gila PRS361 Privacy Residential Window Film, Mirror, 36-Inch by 15-Feet (Tools & Home Improvement)

I installed professional tint from SunTek as a first time beginner and it went up well.

I decided it's not that hard and wanted to save money, so I tried Gila's. What a nightmare! Gila's thin is tint and brittle, so it's very difficult to handle and when you get it installed it looks like the cheap tint that people have on old car. Go for professional tint and ask Gila and Amazon to stop selling this junk.