BDF S8MC Window Film Security and Safety 8 Mil Clear - 36in X 24ft

Update: This film works and I found out the hard way. 4am on Saturday I woke to a loud, fast banging that also shook the house. I ran down the stairs to find out what was going on as my alarm went off (glass break sensors). I found a burglar attempting to bust in the window of the back door. Between me and the alarm, he was scared off. He had hit the big glass window of the back door around a dozen times with a small crow bar. This created a little hole in the window, but the film kept the 100 year old plate glass window mostly in place. This film slowed down his entry long enough for other layers of protection to scare him away. Instead of a couple seconds it would've taken without the film, the creep was working on that window for a little while before he was scared off. If I didn't have this film on the back door window, he may have gotten in the house, I don't wanna know what might have happened to my family sleeping inside. As the cops came and searched the area for the burglar, the window hole slowly got bigger as gravity pulled the glass down and tore the film. It started out a little smaller than a tennis ball size and grew to a football sized hole in about a half hour. I loosely applied a decorative window cling film to hold the glass in place until a repair person came out to replace the window later that day. The picture I have attached is from hours after the event and the placement of the film. I have ordered more film and am applying it on every basement window along with bars on the windows not visible from the street. It's all about layers of protection and visible deterrents. This burglar wasn't deterred by cameras or alarm warning signs, but the film slowed him down long enough to be scared off by other means. _______________________ Original Review: My home was burglarized a little over a month ago. The burglars gained entry by breaking a basement window. This caused us to improve our security. Once you are broken into you are very likely to be robbed again. We needed to reclaim our home and feel safe again. One of the many ways We did this was by putting this film on the basement windows and other windows that might tempt a burglar. Overall I would recommend this film because it is easy to install and provides some peace of mind. No security system is 100% effective, but this will at least slow any burglar down. Also we live in an Earthquake zone, this will help my family be safe from broken or falling glass, should the big one hit (knock wood). Pros: - I easily installed this myself, even though I have no real repair/handy type experience. I admit I am a little afraid of power tools. - I feel safer in my home. Cons: - Even though I felt I cleaned the glass really well before, there are still some streaks visible. I didn't see them before I put the film on. I don't know if this is installation error or the product. I have to really look to see them, especially since I put up a thin curtain. - There are still bubbles after a month. I thought I got all the bubbles out, but I guess I didn't. The directions say not to worry about tiny bubbles as they will go away after a month. Well some did, some didn't. Tips: - While the majority of this project is a one person job, but have someone there to help when peeling off the backing and placing the film against the window. If the piece is at all large, like for a standard window, it can be a little had to manage. Remember it comes rolled and wants to return to that position. Also, the film can also slip around a little when trimming. A second set of hands and eyes monitoring that while someone else is cutting may be handy. - Make sure the area is clean, not just the window, and you have your hair secured. I was putting this on back door and windows. I didn't make much of an effort to clean the area, just the window. Now there are a small flake of leaf debris stuck between the window and film on the door, and one of my hairs stuck between the film and a window. They aren't really noticeable to other people and they are in the back part of the house, but I see them every time. - The film does come with a cutting tool etc. They are okay, and will do he job. But be careful, I have a wavy film edge on one window where I learned the hard way. I then used a metal straight edge to trim the edges. Only I notice this, but again I notice this every time I see that window. - Also, be careful when cutting. My finger barely grazed the edge of the film and it sliced a little into my finger, like a bad paper cut. Hopefully, if someone tries to break into my house, they will see the hair, debris, wavy edge, bubbles and know that I put a security film on the window making it harder to break in. I know this is wishful thinking, but I'm a positive person.

This stuff works! Never installed window film before but decided to give it a try after reading some reviews about the easy installation process. Little bit of water sprayed between film and window followed with some quick work of the squeegee and bam. Done. About 2 weeks after installation it was put to the test when a masked up would-be thief tried breaking into my store. Video tells the rest. Worth every penny and much cheaper to do it yourself vs paying someone else. Go for it!

The film is thick and goes on easy enough if you follow the instructions, watch the videos. Customer service was great with quick response times to my questions. I could not get the 8 Mil film to apply without getting bubbles appearing hours after install. Initially everything looked really good and I was pleased. Some clouding appeared within a few hours but when away in a few days. The bubbles however, UGH! I got bubbles and was told that the 8 Mil requires extra pressure to push all of the water out and the bubble should go away in a couple of weeks. Well, I couldn't push all of the water out without risking breaking the window and the bubbles didn't go away. I installed this on a front storm door window that has some flex in it. I ended up returning the film. I think the product will provide the security it is intended to provide, It does not obstruct visibility where adhered properly. If I were to do this again I would most likely use a thinner product..

I ordered this back in April 2020, and just installed it yesterday. I procrastinated so long because I dreaded the installation process (partially based on some of the reviews). But once I finally got to it I found out that it was actually extremely easy. First off, this stuff is thick and fairly rigid, but crystal clear. I sort of expected some kind of distortion whether it was blurry or you could see waves through the plastic, something like that - but no! This stuff is literally invisible once installed. The package came with a page of outstanding color instructions on thick stock, an excellent squeegee with a felt protective covering on one end, and a decent snap-off razor blade tool. The instructions have a URL to the company's instruction page where they have a few very professionally done instructional videos. I read all the instructions and watched all the applicable videos. When it came time for installation, I set up the area to work and staged all the supplies. The one thing I did that deviated from the instructions (based on a couple of people's suggestion in the reviews) was to carefully measure and precut the film to the size of the windows. The instructions have you leave an inch around the entire border and use the razor and squeegee as a guide to trim the edges to the window. However, this film is so think I think it would be very difficult to trim while holding it against the window pane. If you're careful measuring and cutting, you can get it to fit perfectly. I used a framing square and a dry erase marker to mark the cut lines and then a sharp pair of scissor right on the line. When I placed the film against the window, it slipped right into place. The rest of the install I did exactly like the instructions and it went perfectly. I also purchased some high quality clear silicone adhesive to seal the edges where the film meets the frame. I am told that doing this will make the window almost impenetrable. Without it, the window will stay together, but may come out as a single sheet where the glass breaks away from the frame. The sealant I purchased was very strong and should hold the entire piece in the frame making kicking it in very very difficult. I hope it never gets tested. Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase and will definitely be buying more from this company in the very near future!

Product is of a good quality, but the product was treated poorly during manufacturing. Let me explain. The film itself was of a sufficient quality. Thick as deacribed. Clear. Seems of good durability. However, the film liner was applied hastily and with mistakes. Im appalled that this company shipped me this roll as they did. The first 12 feet were pristine. The edge cut was perfectly square. No freases oe bubbling anywhere. The liner was perfectly laminated on to the film. The last 12 foot of this 24 foot rolls were full of multiple creases in the film and the end of the roll had a very uneven edge cut which made that last piece very difficult to install since i wasnt expecting an uneven edge it made my prep for that panel lacking and i was caught in the wind for a while on that one. Very stressful. Pictured are 2 of the 5 prominent creases. You get the idea. Theyre barely noticeable.in the picture but in person they stand out. Not enough to make me re do it. I just wanted the security so im happy with that. Just not happy with the quality of the roll i was shipped. From reviews this company consistently outperforms in qualitynover other companies, so i spent the extra money on their film. Looks like they have some issue in manufacturing whether on floor or higher up trickle down issues . Came with pretty good instructions, but they are vague on jist how well a window needs to be cleaned before applying film in the pamphlet. Maybe the video is more in depth. I suggest watching pros on YouTube apply security film start to finish or you might end up with debris on your window keeping the film from adhering perfectly and causing small blemishes. For example, they dont emphasize the need for scraping with a window blade after initial cleaning. It came with tools which surprised me. A small film cutter and a small smoothing blade the size of a credit card, nice thick plastic with a fat middle to enhance grip. The film cutter was poor quality. When snapping blades, the body would get bent in the process. The blade perforations may have been too thin hence the need for added pressure to snap off a blade. Or the body of the cutter was just cheap. Recommend buying a seperate window film cutter. I had to do 4 6 foot by 30 inch panels with this film. They gave me like 26 feet in this 24 foot roll. Thats a big plus. I wish they had been more careful when they made this sectuon of film, but, id probably buy from them again. Id just expect to need to inspect it closer next time and then return it for replacement . I was into the project though and needed security FAST. I dont like expecting to maybe have to return an item for a replacement, from any company. The packaging it came in was very good. I dont know that it could have been damaged in transit. It could have been. But the box wasnt punctured, and the first 12 feet had no creases, so it wasnt damaged from shipping. It was just made wrong to begin with in my humble opinion.

I just purchased this window film and after a few days of procrastinating I finally put this on my windows. I put this on 4 smaller pane windows and a large sliding glass door, before I ordered I measured everything exactly as I would need and purchased the order for the appropriate amount, they gave me a bit of extra which was in case of minor screw ups and with the extra I was also able to put some film onto a small thinner window as well. Having some extra is a nice touch. While I hope to never need to test this film's strength out, I purchased it for protection from the elements, intruders, and also from my child who may decide one day to throw a ball at the window, for safety reasons you can imagine I don't want shards of glass falling everywhere with a toddler in the home. The film itself is nice, it feels very thick and sturdy. I'm hoping it holds up well in the long run. As for install, the kit comes with a plastic squeegee and a sharp cutting knife to cut the film, your own tools you will need are a spray bottle with some soap and water in it, measuring tape, a straight edge ruler, a pair of sharp scissors or if you have a straight cutting board tool that would definitely come in handy for this job. I have done minor tint jobs in the past on my car windows and with that I would say I have had some previous experience when it comes to installing tint on windows, however car glass is usually a little convex and that makes things very difficult, unless you have some weirdly shaped windows (circles, custom glass that curves) this shouldn't be too difficult to do. The most important thing is to make sure you have a clean work surface for the film and the glass you're applying it onto. I was able to have minimal dust and bubbles enter the film and most of it is because of keeping the glass very clean and very soapy during the entire installation. My advice is to measure your window, (measure twice cut once) and cut the film to the exact size of the window if you can cut very nice straight lines. I discovered this worked much better after half way through the job, it's rather difficult to trim the film once it is on the glass without causing it to get a bit dirty, also you can probably get straighter lines cutting it on a table than on the glass itself. Because the film is so thick and sturdy I wasn't as worried about the film crimping like the flimsy tint would do, just wet it, slide things around a bit and squeegee the water out. Work from the center with a vertical line down the middle than push water out towards the sides horizontally until you get all the water out. I would also recommend doing this at night or if it's not too hot but I prefer night as the water doesn't just evaporate on contact with the window, this gives you more time to reposition and squeegee. I hope this helps, and you have a good install, I feel like it's going to give me a bit more peace of mind that my windows are more secure, and if anything it'll buy me a few extra seconds to dial the authorities if anything were to happen.

Bought it this summer, to put on our windows once we finished the interior remodel of our two back bedrooms. A 3 out of 5 to install until you get the hang of it. But.....there are 3 MAJOR ISSUES: 1.) The BIGGEST issue is that IT IS NOT FOR DOUBLE PANED WINDOWS!!! Wouldn't that have been nice to have known prior to placing an order??? I wasted $60, only to find out after installing it. 2.) It doesn't seem to matter how many times you do the T from the center to the edges or use the squeegee tool there are still bubbles left that you just cannot see, until the adhesive starts to dry. 3.) Then there is the fact that that the film (true to the many reviews) is NOT clear. It leaves an obvious light yellowish haze which is absolutely NOT ideal, and you can totally tell from the outside as well. And....A Few Minor Issues: 1.) The box should come with a slicer built into the box (kind of like you find when buying good saran/plastic wrap). It would just be far more convenient and make it easy for the user. 2.) Peeling the plastic off of the adhesive side of the plastic, is just a total PITA. It is not easy, regardless of the tape you and how or where you place it. 3.) Cutting pieces off of the rolls....Depending on the size of your windows, the pieces can be rather large. I really needed a utility/cutting table with measurement counts/lines on it. 4.) Pre-marking the disposable plastic with straight lines would be quite helpful for the user to be able to cut straight lines when off of the roll. I actually just placed an order for $300 more of this film, which I will be promptly returning. Now I have to take the film off, which I am sure will be no fun. If you have an older home don't waste your money. I would take pictures, but it is so grey right now in the Pacific NW right now, the pictures don't show you anything besides the weird bubbles.

I waited a few weeks after installing to write a review; and I'm giving it 5 stars even though we haven't had an attempted break-in. The 5 stars is based on what I perceived in the film and how it looks after a novice installation. First off... there are some reviews where the user claims the security window film fell off. I can state 100% that such a review represents an installation error. There is now way these things "fall off" unless the installer neglected to remove the thin plastic film that covers the adhesive backing or put the wrong side of the film (the side with no adhesive) against the glass. The reason I know this is that I did a shoddy install on my first attempt with air bubbles appearing the day after installation. I wanted to remove the film to re-apply. It took me 30 minutes of gut-wrenching effort to separate this film from my window (31 x 49 inches). The adhesive is STICKY (much more sticky than my experience with window tint film and privacy film). This security film can't separate as one gigantic sheet even if you're slowly trying to roll it off of the window pane. Being said - if your window pane itself is poorly installed to the window frame, then maybe the entire window pane would pop out place... but again that's not a fault of this window film. This film won't stop repeated hits from a bat or shovel, but it does a great job at this price point as an immediate deterrent while your alarm and other deterrents would hopefully drive thieves to easier pastures. PS... if you're installing this on a window... be mindful to: 1) Make sure the window is 10000% clean. Take a fresh razor blade... spray some window cleaner on your window ... and scrape everything off 2) Make sure you liberally apply a ton of lubricant when installing this. You can't have too much... and you'll even want to lubricate the non-adhesive side of the film while you squeegee so you don't leave any streaks/scuffs. 3) Find a way to cut this film so it really is only slightly larger than the window pane itself. If the film protrudes too much on the edges, it makes for a tougher installation 4) Get a really good box cutter (with a fresh blade) or new Xacto hobby knife. The blade that comes in the kit just doesn't seem sharp enough.

Came fast. Well wrapped in a dispenser roll with a mini squeegee and a mini cutting knife. Went up pretty well if you follow video instructions on YouTube of how to install these kinds of products. Tips: watch the roll for production marks on the roll and discard this section as will show lines on your windows. Optain separately, a longer tool (plastic) to wedge against the window frame for straight cutting (you can see these in the videos). Obtain separately, clear silicone that is designed to bond the film to your window frame after the film has dried to the window.

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This seems like a great product ! It will do what I want it to do ! BUT... This window film takes ALOT of patience to work with. I bought a large roll so I had extra practice pieces. I bought window film to cover the windows on my 2011 Ford cargo van because I am an evangelist and I have sayings on my van. I wanted extra protection for my windows. This window film is easy to apply as long as you wet the window and wet the film and follow a few other steps. It took many tries for me to get it right. because I kept getting bubbles. This is mostly because I have to work outside and no matter how hard I tried -- dust always settled which would result in a bubble over the dust particle. I finally just did my best and made peace with it. If you can work in a garage -- that might help alot. On the windows I can take out, I cut an oversize piece of window film and then I used a very sharp knife and cut along and trim the edges. This took practice because I ruined a few pieces when my knife slipped. *****This product scratches SUPER EASILY. If you roll it out -- always have a soft fabric under it (lint free if possible) because it will scratch. I rolled it out on a table and when I applied it to my window and noticed that there were loads of scratches all over the film. Dust is all it takes to scatch it. One side is protected because you peel off the film but if the other side gets scratched -- you will notice it. Don't wipe it. To apply this film to my front windows that I can't take out. I held one corner of the peeled film, sprayed my van window with the other hand holding the water hose and then sprayed the water hose on the film as I was holding it to try to get any dust off. This is after I scraped the window with a razor and cleaned it really well with a spray bottle and a cloth. I topped my side and back windows with white perforated vinyl which took practice too. It looks great and it does a good job hiding the bubbles. I don't have a ton of bubbles but I do have a few on each window. If you apply perforated vinyl on top of the BDF film -- it applies easy if you wet the window and the back of the vinyl. For both films -- a sharp blade is a must. I covered the two side windows and the two back windows of my van with both films. These windows have 4 screws so I took the windows out which made them easier to work with. I haven't covered my two large front electric windows yet but I plan to experiment and cover them too with the window film. Just waiting for the next nice day. On one of my side windows -- I put the window film on the inside as well. Maybe that was overkill. I may or may not do the same for the other 3. Not sure yet. I think this window film would be a necessary step for securing RV's. Breaking windows seems to be how thieves like to break in.

Worked well on my windows & doors. I would recommend this supplier. Good quality.

I used this product to help protect my sunroom windows. There were no instructions on how much “wetting” is needed, and no warning on how to remove marks on the film once it is lifted to correct a bit of the installation. I found this to be a giant “no-no.”the product may be great, but installation is not.