BDF NA05 Window Film Daytime Privacy and Sun Control Natural Black 5 (Very Dark) - 36in X 12ft

The BDF NA05 Daytime Privacy and Heat Rejection Window Film does a fantastic job of providing daytime privacy while noticeably reducing heat from the sun on my southern exposure windows. The film is very dark, which works well in blocking out sunlight, and it's great for keeping my rooms cool without the need for heavy blinds or curtains. I applied it to the windows in my den, and the room is much cooler and darker, which works well for video calls.The Kit has a small squeegee, a razor knife, and a small squirt bottle. Do yourself a favor and purchase straight-edge razor blades, a large squirt bottle, and a bigger squeegee. Use the razor knife to cut your tint from the roll (I broke the blades after every four cuts to keep from tearing tint), and use the straight-edge razors to trim tint when applying to windows. It's essential to take your time to avoid bubbles. Use your squeegee and soap and water mixture to work out bubbles. The results are worth it once the tint is in place and dried. Overall, it is a solid product that serves its purpose well!

Great product. Very easy to apply. Provides excellent sun protection.

If I could, I would give this product more stars. We put this on our 2 large bedroom windows that are south facing, and it has dropped the temperature in our bedroom at least 10 degrees. No need for the air conditioner until right before bed just to circulate the air. This is going to save us on our power bill for sure. very easy to install although having two people in the beginning is best.

I HOPE THIS SAVES SOMEONE ELSE FROM MAKING THE SAME MISTAKE!I ordered the BDF NA05 Window Film Daytime Privacy and Sun Control Black (Very Dark) in Oct of 2022, but was too nervous to attempt it. WELL, there is a video on their website that is amazing! This is so easy to do, I did it by myself on 36x28 windows while my husband was at work! JUST TAKE YOUR TIME and follow the video.Mistake 1: did not read what was included, ordered a window tinting kit --- did not need it, they included ALL of the tools you need, except the spray bottle.Mistake 2: AGAIN, I did not read all of the instructions, and ordered the NA05 --- I have double-paned windows! This is not for double-paned windows - apparently, it traps the heat, or something, between the glass and can break the glass! OPPS! See photos! No, my panes did not break, but you can see the temp difference!Mistake 3: Order 36x100 ft (because I want to do my entire house) of the S05 Mirrored style for double-paned windows. The numbers are similar, NA05, S05 - I thought it was the same color tint! I was worried about ordering the darker ones, I did not want darker windows, I LOVED the shade we had! THIS IS NOT THE CASE! The S05 is significantly lighter than the NA05. I am so bummed over this! I invested $250.00 and I am just not thrilled with the results!So overall - the product is super easy to install, and great quality - so much so I ordered $200 more - HOWEVER, the product number is misleading. YES, a "table" illustrates the shades, but the S03 appears extremely darker than what we had! The S03 would have matched the NA05.So my results - not very happy, just ehhh! Do I recommend it? I guess so, but I recommend getting a tester sheet before infesting a total of almost $300! NO, you could not tell it was going to be lighter before I cut it, this is MIRRORED!

Applied on outside of a privacy window because the inside is not smooth. It’s stayed on in 100 degree direct sunlight and held our window together when it shattered from a rock. Definitely need two people to install so it doesn’t crinkle and get little marks on it

HOW IT LOOKSWe were looking for a tint that was non-reflective from the outside (not mirrored) and dark enough to block the hot afternoon sun on a garden window on the south-west side of our house. This tint is reflective when viewed from the outside, but it's not a silver mirrored finish. It's more like a mirrored bronze finish. It is difficult to see anything through the tint in full sun when looking from the outside. I would say that it provides complete privacy in normal daylight & minimal privacy at night if there is light in the room.When viewed from the inside of the house looking out in natural daylight, it's like wearing a good pair of sunglasses. On rainy days, it looks another shade darker.INSTALLATIONThis is a 2-person job. I've included a photo of the tools we used. You'll need a tiny bottle of baby shampoo & a good spray bottle for the soapy solution. This is as good as any premixed solution you may buy, which is really unnecessary if you make your own. Keeping the glass and the film wet is critical to the success of this project. Our film came with a good utility knife & a palm-size plastic squeegee that turned out to be indispensable! It has a felt edge that slides easily over the surface of the film, and it's the right size for running along the edges and into tight corners.The biggest challenge to hanging the film was separating the clear backing from the film. It's basically invisible and nearly impossible to detect on the back of the film. This backing has to be removed to expose the adhesive, so we bent a tiny corner of the film several times to loosen up the clear backing. The instructions recommend using 2 pieces of tape to separate the backing & the film, but regular Scotch tape will not hold. Just carefully hold the film with your fingertips & work a corner loose. We cut an extra inch all the way around the film when we measured it out. Even if you have to crunch up a corner, there will be enough leftover to trim.Just make sure that the glass is super-clean before you start. Anything that gets stuck to the back of the film is there to stay. The good news is that fine debris (e.g. hair, lint) is not noticeable.I was impressed that the film is thick enough to avoid tearing while you're working it onto the glass and squeegeeing out the bubbles.Helpful Tip: Put down a beach towel in your work area to catch any soapy spray on the floor.HEAT REDUCTIONWe noticed an immediate difference. The room definitely feels cooler. Reducing the heat was our #1 reason for buying this tint. We've added cellular shades to increase the heat reduction in the room.UPDATE: We've had the tint up for about 6 weeks, and we love it. It definitely reduces light & cuts down on heat.