Renter on a street-facing pane
You want daytime privacy you can take down, so static cling comes before adhesive, and the tenancy comes before either. The Lifetree 44.5 cm roll claims no glue and up to 96% UV, at about £7.99.
Window solar film comparison 2026
The best window solar films, compared.
Top pick: Zindoo heat-reflective 40 × 200 cm – 4.4 from 7,273 reviews, 90% UV and 85% infrared claimed, plus a squeegee and craft knife, at about £8.99. Best value: Lifetree reflective 44.5 × 200 cm – About £7.99, about £8.98 a square metre, static cling, up to 96% UV claimed, and 4.0 from 16,352 reviews. Updated October 2026.
Charlie White (Charlie DIYte)Expert source
A window solar film is a narrow silver roll that reflects daylight, so a room is harder to see into and some solar heat and glare stay outside. People in the UK buy it for ground-floor or street-facing glass, south-facing rooms, and home offices. It does not stop a draught at the frame. If the leak is the joint, look at a [window seal](/hub/door-and-window-security/window-seal) before you cover the pane. Check whether one width covers the glass, whether adhesive can stay on it, and whether the pane can take a dark interior film. One-way privacy works when it is brighter outside than inside, and it reverses at night when the lights are on. None cite an EN 410 test, so they are not results from this comparison. The rolls here are silver one-way mirror film: daytime privacy plus a heat and glare claim.
A window solar film is a narrow silver roll that reflects daylight, so a room is harder to see into and some solar heat and glare stay outside.
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Our view
Zindoo is a silver adhesive vinyl film, 40 by 200 cm, at about £8.99, with a squeegee and a craft knife in the box. The listing claims 90% UV and 85% infrared block, and it says the mirror reverses so you should draw the curtains. It is the top pick in this set: 4.4 from 7,273 amazon.co.uk reviews, the highest score here, because those percentages, the tools, and that review line sit together at a low shelf price. Reviewers who match this silver roll describe an easy stick with soapy water, including on a Velux, daytime privacy with more light than closed blinds, and heat and light cut back when the glass is wet enough. Finding and peeling the clear backing is the hard step, the film is thinner than expected, and a fold on the first attempt is difficult to undo because it is adhesive. The listing says it is not recommended on a double-glazed window that will be in the sun for a long time. Some UK texts describe a botanical or prismatic film, so those comments are not evidence for this silver roll.
Pros
- 4.4 from 7,273 reviews at about £8.99
- 90% UV and 85% infrared claimed
- Squeegee and craft knife in the box
- Soapy-water fit reported, including on a Velux, with more light than closed blinds
Cons
- Not recommended on double glazing left in the sun for a long time
- The clear backing is hard to find and lift, and a fold sticks to itself
- Only 40 cm wide
- Some UK texts describe a botanical or prismatic film, not this silver roll
Best for: A flat pane the 40 cm width can cover, where you want stated UV and infrared figures, tools in the box, and a large 4.4-star sample.
Less suitable: Double glazing in prolonged sun, a pane wider than 40 cm unless you join pieces, and a night-privacy job.
Specifications
- Model
- Zindoo heat-reflective 40 × 200 cm
- Brand
- Zindoo
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(7,273)
- Size
- 40 × 200 cm
- Fix
- Peel and stick
- Tools
- Squeegee, craft knife
- UV block
- 90%
- Heat block
- 85% infrared
- Glare
- No percentage
- Night privacy
- Reverses
- Material
- Vinyl
- Glass note
- No long sun on double
Common questions
Can it go on double glazing in full sun?
The listing says it is not recommended on a double-glazed window that will be in the sun for a long time.
What has to be removed before it sticks?
The transparent backing, to expose the adhesive. The listing says tape on a corner can help start that layer. A squeegee and craft knife are included.
Does the listing allow car windows?
The wide-use bullet lists car window tint alongside home, office, and sliding doors. That line does not make the film legal on a front windscreen or front side window.
Our view
Folizent is a silver peel-and-stick PET film, with the size field at 44.5 by 200 cm and a dimensions line that writes 44.5L by 200W centimetres, at about £12.99. The bullets claim 90% UV and 80% infrared, and the listing says that with indoor lights on, people outside can see in. Across 24 amazon.co.uk reviews it sits at 4.4, and twelve UK texts are in the saved reviews, which is too small a line to treat that star figure as a category lead. Those texts mention daytime privacy while the sun is on the glass, and one south-facing house from about 30°C to about 25°C, while another buyer saw privacy and less glare but no heat difference. Bubbles can disappear as the sun warms the film, and cutting is easier with two people. The backing would not separate for one buyer, who could not start it with a knife and called the roll faulty. No squeegee is included, and the sloped-roof question on the page is unanswered.
Pros
- Bullets claim 90% UV and 80% infrared block
- Daytime privacy while the sun is on the glass, in the twelve UK texts
- One south-facing house was reported from about 30°C to about 25°C
- Bubbles can disappear as the sun warms the film
Cons
- 4.4 from only 24 reviews, with twelve UK texts
- The dimensions line swaps length and width against the size field
- One buyer could not separate the backing and called the roll faulty
- No tools in the box, and the sloped-roof question is unanswered
Best for: A small flat pane you can check against both size lines, if you want the 90% UV and 80% infrared claims and can peel the backing.
Less suitable: A sloped roof the listing does not answer, a one-person fit on a large pane, and anyone treating 24 reviews as a market test.
Specifications
- Model
- Folizent silver 44.5 × 200 cm
- Brand
- Folizent
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(24)
- Size
- 44.5 × 200, clash
- Fix
- Peel and stick
- Tools
- None named
- UV block
- 90%
- Heat block
- 80% infrared
- Glare
- No percentage
- Night privacy
- Reverses
- Material
- PET
- Glass note
- Roof slope not stated
Common questions
Does it stay private at night?
The listing says no. When indoor light is stronger, people outside can see in, so curtains are needed. UK reviews say the same once the sun has gone.
How much heat reduction is claimed?
The bullet claims 80% of infrared rays and 90% of UV. It does not state a room-temperature drop. One UK review reports about 30°C down to about 25°C; another saw no heat change.
Are tools included?
The listing counts one item and does not name a squeegee or knife in the box. The fitting bullet tells you to use water and a squeegee as a method.
Our view
DOWELL is a silver static-cling PET film, 44.5 by 200 cm, at about £6.99, and the box includes a squeegee and a spray bottle. UV and heat are claimed with no percentages, and the listing says the mirror reverses so curtains are recommended. Across 4,823 amazon.co.uk reviews it sits at 4.3, which is higher than the 4.0 static rolls, though several UK texts describe rainbow or decorative film rather than this silver roll. Where the text matches a mirror film, reviewers mention daytime privacy, an easier fit with water and the squeegee, and heat reflection even in a low-star review. The stay-up complaints are why it is not the best value here: edges and corners curl within 48 hours, and one sheet fell off after about a day despite the instructions. Scratches, creases, and a cloudy or rippled view also come up, and one roll arrived curled, thick, and already scratched. Removal with no residue is claimed, which matters if you are testing a pane you may peel.
Pros
- About £6.99 with a squeegee and spray bottle in the box
- Static cling, no glue, and no residue claimed
- 4.3 from 4,823 reviews
- Can be cut and peeled back off, in the matching UK texts
Cons
- No UV or infrared percentage
- Edges curl, and one sheet fell off within about a day
- Some UK texts describe rainbow or decorative film, not this silver roll
- Scratches, creases, and a cloudy view while smoothing
Best for: A first fit on clean, smooth glass, including a sliding door, if you want the tools in the box and can accept a thinner, mixed review set.
Less suitable: A buyer who needs a stated UV figure, or who cannot accept a sheet that lifts within a day or two.
Specifications
- Model
- DOWELL one-way with tools 44.5 × 200 cm
- Brand
- DOWELL
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(4,823)
- Size
- 44.5 × 200 cm
- Fix
- Static cling
- Tools
- Squeegee, spray
- UV block
- No percentage
- Heat block
- No percentage
- Glare
- No percentage
- Night privacy
- Reverses
- Material
- PET
- Glass note
- Clean smooth glass
- Removal
- No residue claimed
Common questions
What tools are in the box?
The bullet says a squeegee and a spray bottle, plus the film.
Does it need glue?
The listing says static cling on clean, smooth glass, with no residue. UK reviews also report edges curling and the sheet falling off within a day or two.
Is a UV percentage stated?
No. The attribute only says UV protection is true, and the heat bullet gives no infrared percentage.
Our view
The rabbitgoo static roll is PET, 44.5 by 200 cm, at about £9.99, with a T-scraper and a spray bottle and no glue. Heat, glare, and UV are claimed without percentages, and the comparison fields do not state night privacy. Across 5,404 amazon.co.uk reviews it sits at 4.1. Reviewers report a mirror outside, less light and heat, a noticeable difference in the summer 2026 heatwave, and an easier slide once the window and the film are wet, including a drop of washing-up liquid. Glare on a desk by a large window was reduced, though one buyer says only slightly. The supplied rubber squeegee is the recurring snag: one review says it scratched the film, and another calls the squeegee poor and the spray bottle too small. One review says the film peeled off every window within 24 hours once it dried, and the backing side has to face the glass.
Pros
- Static cling with a T-scraper and spray bottle at about £9.99
- 4.1 from 5,404 reviews
- Wet fit with a drop of washing-up liquid, in the UK texts
- Heat and glare reduction reported, including in the summer 2026 heatwave
Cons
- No UV or heat percentage, and night privacy is not stated in the comparison fields
- The supplied squeegee scratched the film in one review and is called poor in another
- One review says it peeled off within 24 hours once it dried
Best for: A flat bathroom or sliding door where you want static cling and tools in the box, and you will use a softer blade if the supplied scraper marks the film.
Less suitable: Anyone who wants the cheaper tool kit, the larger Lifetree review set, or a stated infrared percentage.
Specifications
- Model
- rabbitgoo static with tools 44.5 × 200 cm
- Brand
- rabbitgoo
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(5,404)
- Size
- 44.5 × 200 cm
- Fix
- Static cling
- Tools
- T-scraper, spray
- UV block
- No percentage
- Heat block
- No percentage
- Glare
- No percentage
- Material
- PET
- Glass note
- Flat glass, doors
- Removal
- No residue claimed
Common questions
What is included for fitting?
The listing includes a T-scraper and a spray bottle, and says no extra tools are required.
Is the film glued on?
No. The listing says static cling with water only, and no sticky residue.
What do UK reviews say about the squeegee?
One review says the supplied rubber squeegee scratched the film. Another calls the supplied squeegee poor and the spray bottle too small.
Our view
This is the long rabbitgoo adhesive roll, 60 by 400 cm, at about £43.99, claiming the same 90% UV and 89% infrared block, with window film only in the box. Across 62,484 amazon.co.uk reviews it sits at 4.0, and that star count matches the 60 by 200 cm ASIN. The UK titles also match the other adhesive sizes, including frosted and matt comments. Reviewers who match a silver mirror film describe daytime privacy, strong sun cut back, and cooler rooms in a heatwave after bubbles settle. The backing is hard to start on a large piece, a bubble-free finish is difficult, and the listing tells you to use two people. The same double-glazing warning appears in a UK review: the inner pane gets very hot, with cracks or blown seals mentioned as a risk. You are paying about £43.99 for length, about £18.33 a square metre, on a review pool that is not unique to this 4 m roll.
Pros
- 4 m adhesive roll, 60 cm wide, with a 30-day quality guarantee
- Bullets claim 90% UV and 89% infrared block
- Daytime privacy and cooler heatwave rooms in the matching UK texts
- The listing says to spray water and to use two people on a large piece
Cons
- About £43.99, about £18.33 a square metre, and no tools in the box
- The star count matches the 60 × 200 cm rabbitgoo ASIN
- Backing and bubbles are harder on a large piece
- A UK review warns of heat on the inner pane of double glazing
Best for: Several 60 cm-wide panes, if you want one adhesive roll with the stated UV and infrared claims and a second person to fit it.
Less suitable: A single narrow window, a glue-free rental, and a sunny sealed unit you cannot name.
Specifications
- Model
- rabbitgoo one-way 60 × 400 cm
- Brand
- rabbitgoo
- Price
- ∼£44
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(62,484)
- Size
- 60 × 400 cm
- Fix
- Peel and stick
- Tools
- None named
- UV block
- 90%
- Heat block
- 89% infrared
- Glare
- No percentage
- Night privacy
- Reverses
- Material
- Polyethylene
- Glass note
- Check special glass
Common questions
How long is the roll?
The size field is 60 × 400 cm. The dimensions line is 4 m long by 0.6 m wide. It weighs 360 g.
Are fitting tools included?
The included-components line says window film only. The bullet says to spray plenty of water and to use two people on a large piece.
What happens at night?
The listing says the mirror reverses when the room is the brighter side, so curtains are needed.
Our view
This rabbitgoo roll is the same silver adhesive film as the 44.5 cm size, cut 60 by 200 cm, at about £26.99. The bullets again claim 90% UV and 89% infrared, with no tools in the box and a 30-day quality guarantee. Across 62,484 amazon.co.uk reviews it sits at 4.0, and the UK titles largely match the other adhesive rabbitgoo sizes, including frosted comments. One text names the 60 by 200 cm size. Reviewers describe daytime privacy with daylight still coming through, cooler rooms in a heatwave once early bubbles fade, and a street-facing lounge or bathroom once the fitting method is learnt. Bubbles, a stubborn backing, and a darker view from inside are the repeating complaints, and a large piece is hard alone. A UK review says the filmed pane of double glazing gets very hot, with a stated risk of cracks or blown seals. At about £22.49 a square metre it is a wider sheet of the same film, not a cheaper way to cover the glass.
Pros
- 60 × 200 cm adhesive roll with a 30-day quality guarantee
- Bullets claim 90% UV and 89% infrared block
- Daytime privacy and cooler heatwave rooms in the matching UK texts
- One UK text names this 60 × 200 cm size
Cons
- About £26.99, about £22.49 a square metre, with no tools in the box
- Review titles largely match the other adhesive rabbitgoo sizes
- Bubbles, a hard backing, and a darker view from inside
- A UK review warns of heat on the filmed pane of double glazing
Best for: A flat pane that needs about 60 cm of width, if you want the stated 90% UV and 89% infrared claims and a second person to fit adhesive film.
Less suitable: A narrow 44.5 cm pane, a glue-free rental, and double glazing left in full sun.
Specifications
- Model
- rabbitgoo one-way 60 × 200 cm
- Brand
- rabbitgoo
- Price
- ∼£27
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(62,484)
- Size
- 60 × 200 cm
- Fix
- Peel and stick
- Tools
- None named
- UV block
- 90%
- Heat block
- 89% infrared
- Glare
- No percentage
- Night privacy
- Reverses
- Material
- Polyethylene
- Glass note
- Check special glass
Common questions
How wide is the roll?
The size field is 60 × 200 cm, and the dimensions line is 2 m long by 0.6 m wide.
Does privacy work at night?
The listing says the mirror reverses when indoor light is stronger, so curtains are needed.
Is it safe on double glazing?
The listing only says to check special glass. A UK review says the filmed pane gets very hot and mentions a risk of cracks or blown seals.
Our view
The rabbitgoo roll is a silver adhesive film, 44.5 by 200 cm, at about £9.99, and the bullet claims 90% UV block and 89% infrared block. The listing says the daytime mirror reverses once the room is brighter than the street, so you still need curtains after dark, and no tools are named in the box. Across 62,453 amazon.co.uk reviews it sits at 4.0, though the UK texts overlap other rabbitgoo sizes and some describe a frosted static film rather than this silver adhesive roll. Reviewers who match this listing report cooler bedrooms in a heatwave and daytime privacy on a street-facing or ground-floor window, with daylight still coming through. The first window is the awkward one: bubbles are hard to clear even with a squeegee and damp cloths, the backing is difficult to peel, and fitting alone is clumsy. The view from inside is darker than some buyers expected. One UK review says it is not suitable for double glazing, because the filmed pane gets very hot, with a stated risk of cracks or blown seals.
Pros
- 44.5 × 200 cm adhesive roll at about £9.99 with a 30-day quality guarantee
- Bullets claim 90% UV and 89% infrared block
- Daytime mirror privacy with daylight still coming through, in the matching UK texts
- Fit is described as easier on the second window
Cons
- Bubbles and a backing that is hard to start, especially on a large piece
- Night privacy reverses, so blinds are still needed
- UK texts overlap other rabbitgoo sizes and include frosted comments
- One review warns of heat on the filmed pane of double glazing
Best for: A flat, clean pane about 44.5 cm wide where you want stated UV and infrared claims and can fit adhesive film with water.
Less suitable: A rental where glue is unwelcome, a night-privacy job, and double glazing you cannot name.
Specifications
- Model
- rabbitgoo one-way 44.5 × 200 cm
- Brand
- rabbitgoo
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(62,453)
- Size
- 44.5 × 200 cm
- Fix
- Peel and stick
- Tools
- None named
- UV block
- 90%
- Heat block
- 89% infrared
- Glare
- No percentage
- Night privacy
- Reverses
- Material
- Polyethylene
- Glass note
- Flat, clean glass
Common questions
Does the mirror effect work at night?
The listing says it reverses when the room is brighter than outside, so people can see in. Curtains are needed after dark.
How is it fitted?
Peel and stick. The bullet says an adhesive stops it sliding, and that you should spray plenty of water. No tools are named in the box.
What heat and UV figures are claimed?
The bullet claims 89% of infrared rays and 90% of UV. It does not give a room-temperature drop.
Our view
The wider Lifetree roll is static-cling PVC, 90 by 200 cm, at about £28.99, with the same claims as the 44.5 cm size: up to 96% UV, up to 68% less glare, and infrared reflection with no percentage. It weighs 470 g, no tools are named, and the listing says there is no glue. Across 16,364 amazon.co.uk reviews it sits at 4.0, and the UK titles largely match the narrower Lifetree listing. Reviewers report heat and UV reduction in sunny rooms, daytime privacy on a ground-floor or bedroom window, and a stiffer film that is easier with water and a squeegee. It is fiddly, often a two-person job, and slightly too dark for some buyers. One reviewer saw no temperature drop, with the room staying at 30°C, although glare fell. The listing says the mirror reverses at night or on cloudy days, and it aims the roll at rentals with zero residue claimed.
Pros
- 90 cm static-cling roll with no glue and zero residue claimed
- Up to 96% UV and up to 68% glare reduction claimed
- 4.0 from 16,364 reviews, with daytime privacy in sunny rooms
- Stiffer film than some other clings, in the UK texts
Cons
- About £28.99, about £16.11 a square metre, and no tools named
- No infrared percentage
- Often a two-person job, and slightly too dark for some
- One room stayed at 30°C, and the mirror reverses at night or when cloudy
Best for: A street-facing or French window wider than 44.5 cm, where you want static cling and can spare a second pair of hands.
Less suitable: A narrow pane the 44.5 cm roll already covers, and a room where you need a stated infrared percentage or night privacy.
Specifications
- Model
- Lifetree reflective 90 × 200 cm
- Brand
- Lifetree
- Price
- ∼£29
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(16,364)
- Size
- 90 × 200 cm
- Fix
- Static cling
- Tools
- None named
- UV block
- Up to 96%
- Heat block
- No percentage
- Glare
- Up to 68%
- Night privacy
- Reverses
- Material
- PVC
- Glass note
- Sunny, two-person fit
- Removal
- No residue claimed
Common questions
How wide is this Lifetree roll?
The size field is 90 × 200 cm, and the dimensions line is 2 m long by 0.9 m wide. It weighs 470 g.
Will it come off a rental window?
The listing says no adhesives, simple repositioning, and zero residue, and that it is aimed at rentals.
Did reviewers see a cooler room?
Several UK texts say sunny rooms stayed cooler. One says glare fell but the room stayed at 30°C.
Our view
The Lifetree roll is static-cling PVC, 44.5 by 200 cm, at about £7.99, with no glue and no tools named in the box. The listing claims up to 96% UV block and up to 68% less glare, and it says infrared heat is reflected without giving a percentage. Across 16,352 amazon.co.uk reviews it sits at 4.0, and many of the same titles also appear on the 90 cm Lifetree listing. It is the best value in this set because that price is about £8.98 a square metre, the lowest among rolls that state a UV percentage and whose review sample is not dominated by the sheet falling off within days. Reviewers describe a south-facing room that stayed liveable, a bedroom that stayed cool in a heatwave, and daytime privacy while light still came in, once plenty of water and a squeegee were used. The limits are practical: one reviewer refitted the same window four times, the inside can look a little too dark, and a large pane is a two-person job. One review says glare fell but the room stayed at 30°C, and the listing itself says the mirror reverses at night or on cloudy days.
Pros
- Static cling with no glue, and zero residue claimed, at about £7.99
- Up to 96% UV and up to 68% glare reduction claimed
- 4.0 from 16,352 reviews, with daytime privacy and cooler sunny rooms in the texts
- About £8.98 a square metre on the 44.5 × 200 cm roll
Cons
- No infrared percentage and no tools in the box
- Fiddly; one reviewer refitted the same window four times
- One fitted room stayed at 30°C even though glare fell
- The mirror reverses at night or on cloudy days, according to the listing
Best for: A rented flat with a pane the 44.5 cm roll can cover, where you want glue-free film and a large static-cling review set.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a squeegee in the box, a stated infrared percentage, or privacy after dark.
Specifications
- Model
- Lifetree reflective 44.5 × 200 cm
- Brand
- Lifetree
- Price
- ∼£8
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(16,352)
- Size
- 44.5 × 200 cm
- Fix
- Static cling
- Tools
- None named
- UV block
- Up to 96%
- Heat block
- No percentage
- Glare
- Up to 68%
- Night privacy
- Reverses
- Material
- PVC
- Glass note
- Sunny street glass
- Removal
- No residue claimed
Common questions
Does it use glue?
The listing says static cling with no adhesives, fitted with a water spray, and zero residue when it comes off.
Does daytime privacy hold after dark?
The listing says the mirror works when outside is much brighter, and reverses at night or on cloudy days. Curtains or blinds are recommended.
What sun figures are claimed?
Up to 96% UV and up to 68% glare reduction. Infrared heat reflection is claimed without a percentage.
Our view
Haton is static-cling PVC, 44.5 by 200 cm, at about £8.99, and the bullet claims 83% UV and 80% infrared block. No tools are named, the attribute line spells protection as UV Protcetion, and there is no model number. Across 4,438 amazon.co.uk reviews it sits at 4.0. Some reviewers found it easy with water, patience, and a card or homemade squeegee, and one kitchen in direct sun ran cooler, with a large temperature drop in a heatwave when many windows were covered. Daytime street privacy, with light still entering, is the praise that matches the listing. The stay-up record is the limit: edges dry out and lift after a few days, water only resticks them briefly, and other reviews say it peeled off within two weeks or did not stick from the first day. One buyer skipped older double-glazed windows because the filmed glass heated up. Straight cuts are described as difficult, and one title mentions slightly blurred vision.
Pros
- Static cling at about £8.99 with 83% UV and 80% infrared claimed
- 4.0 from 4,438 reviews
- Daytime street privacy with light still entering, in the UK texts
- Peels off without residue in one detailed fit
Cons
- Edges lift after a few days, and some sheets fell off within two weeks
- No tools named, and straight cuts are described as difficult
- The UV attribute is misspelt, and there is no model number
- One buyer avoided older double glazing because the filmed glass heated up
Best for: A flat door or window you can wet-fit with your own card, if you want both percentages on a glue-free roll and will check the edges after a few days.
Less suitable: A fit you cannot revisit when the edges lift, and older double glazing you are unwilling to heat.
Specifications
- Model
- Haton one-way 44.5 × 200 cm
- Brand
- Haton
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(4,438)
- Size
- 44.5 × 200 cm
- Fix
- Static cling
- Tools
- None named
- UV block
- 83%
- Heat block
- 80% infrared
- Glare
- No percentage
- Night privacy
- Reduced after dark
- Material
- PVC
- Glass note
- Flat glass and doors
- Removal
- Reuse claimed
Common questions
What UV and heat figures are claimed?
The bullet says 83% of UV and 80% of infrared rays. The attribute line spells protection as UV Protcetion.
Can it be taken off?
The listing says adhesive-free static cling, with removal and reuse and no sticky residue.
Do UK reviews say it stays up?
Some say it was easy with water. Others say the edges lift after a few days, or that it peeled off within two weeks.
Our view
Gufoltie is an adhesive PET film listed at 60 by 200 cm and about £26.45, with bullets that claim 97% UV, 85% infrared, and 10% visible light transmission as glare reduction. The dimensions line writes 60L by 200W centimetres, which swaps length and width against the title, so you cannot treat one figure as the cut size. Across 39 amazon.co.uk reviews it sits at 4.0, and only seven UK texts are in the saved reviews. Two of those call it easy and good quality, and two buyers binned the roll because the layers would not separate. A Velux fit was cooler, another buyer saw little temperature change, and big panes took two people about 2 to 2.5 hours. The page asks whether it works at night with indoor lights and does not answer that in the bullets. At this price, and with a size line that disagrees with itself, the high UV figure is not a lead in this set.
Pros
- Bullets claim 97% UV, 85% infrared, and 10% visible light transmission
- Adhesive PET, with water-release removal and no residue claimed
- Two short UK reviews call it easy and good quality
- One Velux fit was reported as cooler
Cons
- Only seven UK texts, and two buyers binned it because the layers would not separate
- The dimensions line swaps length and width against the 60 × 200 cm title
- The night question on the page is unanswered
- About £26.45, and one buyer saw little temperature change
Best for: A measured pane only if you can separate the layers on a test corner and you have checked the glass against both size lines before you cut.
Less suitable: A first-time fit, a night-privacy question the listing does not answer, and anyone buying on the 97% UV line alone.
Specifications
- Model
- Gufoltie one-way 60 × 200 cm
- Brand
- Gufoltie
- Price
- ∼£26
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(39)
- Size
- 60 × 200, clash
- Fix
- Peel and stick
- Tools
- None named
- UV block
- 97%
- Heat block
- 85% infrared
- Glare
- 10% VLT
- Material
- PET
- Removal
- No residue claimed
Common questions
Which size figure should you use?
The title and size field say 60 × 200 cm. The dimensions line says 60L × 200W centimetres, which swaps length and width.
Does the listing answer night privacy?
The page asks whether it works at night with indoor lights. The bullets only describe the daytime mirror and do not answer that question.
What do the seven UK reviews say?
Two call it easy and good quality. Two binned it because the layers would not separate. One Velux fit was cooler; another buyer saw little temperature change.
How we compared
Scores compare the eleven amazon.co.uk listings in this set. Prices, stars, and review counts are the figures saved on 15 October 2026. There is no laboratory test, and the films were not fitted for this score. Ultraviolet and infrared percentages are seller claims, not measurements. The scores do not rank the wider UK market. The four weights below sum to 100.
1
Review line
40%Star points follow the amazon.co.uk rating, and volume points follow the listing count. The count is the listing total, not only the UK texts saved with the file.
2
Stated job
30%Points for a UV percentage and an infrared or glare percentage, for static cling or adhesive and whether tools are in the box, and for whether daytime privacy and heat relief show up in the reviews without the sheet falling off as the main theme.
3
Price per square metre
20%Area uses the title size. Under £9 scores highest in this block. Gufoltie and Folizent use the title size, not the dimensions line that swaps length and width.
4
Listing clarity
10%Each listing starts at full marks for this block. Points come off for a swapped size line, review texts shared across sizes or that describe a different film, and a night-privacy or roof question the page does not answer.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
9 sources checked
Window solar film buying guide
Width, glass type, and whether glue can stay on the pane decide the roll before the brand does. The notes below follow that order for these eleven listings. Glass, privacy hours, width, fixing, and how to read the percentages are set out in the [window solar film buying guide](/hub/door-and-window-security/window-solar-film/sub/window-solar-film-buying-guide).
What is window solar film?
Window solar film, in this amazon.co.uk set, is a narrow silver roll that reflects daylight so a room is harder to see into and some solar heat and glare stay outside. People buy it for ground-floor or street-facing glass, south- and west-facing rooms, and home offices, usually instead of new blinds or new glass. The rolls here are silver one-way mirror film: daytime privacy plus a heat and glare claim. Static cling uses water and no glue. Peel-and-stick has a liner and adhesive.
Best for
- Renters who want daytime privacy they can take down
- A hot south-facing room once you can name the glass
- A home office where screen glare matters more than a night view
Not ideal for
- Night privacy in a lit room
- Unidentified double or triple glazing on a large sunny pane
- Front car glass, a listed street front, or a roof window
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Expecting privacy after dark
Silver mirror film works when it is brighter outside than inside. The Window Film Company says there is no true two-way privacy film. Once the lights are on, people outside can see in. Curtains or blinds still do the night, and a listing that says so is not faulty for that reason.
- 2
Ranking the UV percentages
The UV and infrared figures are seller claims. None of these listings cite an EN 410 test, and BS EN 15752-1 is not named either. A 97% line on 39 reviews is not a stronger film than a lower claim on a much larger review set.
- 3
Buying a narrow roll for a wide door
This set is 40, 44.5, 60, or 90 cm wide. A 44.5 cm roll on a patio door means a join. Professional film is often about 1.52 m wide and is a different shop. Covering only half a sealed unit is the other mistake to avoid.
What to weigh up
Glass and hours of privacy
HighStart with the pane, not the brand. Dark interior mirror film is a poor fit on standard non-toughened double glazing and a worse guess on triple glazing. Look for a BS EN 12150 toughened stamp. Pilkington describes thermal stress as a hot centre and a cooler edge, and says toughened glass is not prone to that crack. If you cannot name the pane on a large sunny sealed unit, do not fit the film. Zindoo says not to use it on double glazing left in the sun for a long time.
Width, fixing, and claimed figures
HighMeasure the pane before you compare brands. These rolls are 40 cm, 44.5 cm, 60 cm, or 90 cm wide. A 44.5 cm roll on a wide pane means a join, and a 40 cm Zindoo roll only covers a narrow light. Folizent and Gufoltie print a dimensions line that swaps length and width against the title, so check both lines before you cut. Professional film is often about 1.52 m wide and is a different offer.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Owner with a hot south-facing room
You want heat and glare cut only after the glass type is known. Zindoo states 90% UV and 85% infrared and includes a squeegee and craft knife. The listing says not to leave it on double glazing in prolonged sun.
Home office with screen glare
You want less glare on a screen and you will notice a grey cast more than a hallway will. Lifetree states up to 68% less glare. The mirror still reverses at night or on cloudy days.
Common questions about window solar films
Which window solar film is the top pick in this set?
The top pick is the Zindoo heat-reflective film, 40 by 200 cm, at about £8.99. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.4 from 7,273 reviews. The listing claims 90% UV and 85% infrared, and the box includes a squeegee and a craft knife. It is only 40 cm wide, and the listing says not to use it on double glazing left in the sun for a long time. Those percentages are seller claims, not a measurement from this comparison.
How much does window solar film cost on amazon.co.uk?
On these eleven shelves the prices run from about £6.99 to £43.99, checked on 15 October 2026. Narrow rolls sit about £6.99 to £12.99. Wider rolls sit about £26.45 to £28.99. The rabbitgoo 60 by 400 cm roll is about £43.99. Using the title size, DOWELL is about £7.85 a square metre and the 60 cm rabbitgoo is about £22.49. These bands are this set, not a market census.
What should I check before I buy window solar film?
Check the glass before the brand. Dark interior mirror film is a poor fit on standard non-toughened double glazing. If you cannot name the pane on a large sunny sealed unit, do not fit the film. Then check width: these rolls are 40, 44.5, 60, or 90 cm, and a short roll on a wide pane means a join. Decide whether adhesive can stay on the glass. UV and infrared percentages are listing claims. They do not cite EN 410.
Does one-way window film stay private at night?
No. Silver mirror film is for daytime, when it is brighter outside than inside. The Window Film Company says there is no true two-way privacy film. Zindoo, Lifetree, the adhesive rabbitgoo rolls, and Folizent say the mirror reverses once the room is brighter, so you still need curtains or blinds. A mirror that fails at night is not a fault when the listing says so. Gufoltie asks the night question and does not answer it.
Can I put window solar film on double glazing?
Only if you can name the pane. Dark interior film is a poor fit on standard non-toughened double glazing and a worse guess on triple glazing. Look for a BS EN 12150 toughened stamp. Pilkington describes thermal stress as a hot centre and a cooler edge. Zindoo says not to use the film on double glazing left in the sun for a long time. A UK review on the adhesive rabbitgoo rolls says the filmed pane gets very hot.
Is mirror window film legal on front car windows?
No. GOV.UK says vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1985 need at least 75% of light through the windscreen and 70% through the front side windows. The 2003 Construction and Use amendment counts film as part of the glass. Do not put these mirror rolls on front car glass. Zindoo’s bullet lists car window tint, and that line does not change the light rules. What that means on a front side window is set out in mirror film on front car windows.
Should I choose static cling or peel-and-stick film?
Static cling uses water and no glue. Lifetree, DOWELL, Haton, and the rabbitgoo roll with a T-scraper use that pitch, which suits a rental if the tenancy allows film. Peel-and-stick has a liner and adhesive. The plain rabbitgoo rolls, Gufoltie, Zindoo, and Folizent hold more firmly and are harder to undo. A film that peels off after a careful fit can be a quality issue under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
Our verdict
Across these eleven amazon.co.uk listings, the top pick is the Zindoo 40 by 200 cm adhesive film: about £8.99, 4.4 from 7,273 reviews, 90% UV and 85% infrared claimed, with a squeegee and a craft knife. It is not a clearance for double glazing left in the sun, and the roll is only 40 cm wide. The best value is the Lifetree 44.5 by 200 cm static-cling roll at about £7.99, about £8.98 a square metre, with up to 96% UV claimed and 4.0 from 16,352 reviews. Haton ties that score and does not take the value pick, because edges lifting within days is the repeated theme. DOWELL is cheaper per square metre and does not take it either: UV and infrared have no percentage, and UK texts report the sheet curling or falling off within a day or two.
Best overallView offer
Zindoo heat-reflective 40 × 200 cm
4.4 from 7,273 reviews, 90% UV and 85% infrared claimed, plus a squeegee and craft knife, at about £8.99.
Best value
View offer
Lifetree reflective 44.5 × 200 cm
About £7.99, about £8.98 a square metre, static cling, up to 96% UV claimed, and 4.0 from 16,352 reviews.
Editorial
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Products Compared publishes British-English buying guides based on amazon.co.uk listings and public UK sources. We do not run a lab and we do not invent test scores.
Updated: October 2026
9 sources checked
Guides to window solar films
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Best window solar filmThe top pick and the best value, and who should skip each roll.Window solar film buying guideGlass, privacy hours, width, fixing, and how to read the claims.How to apply window solar filmWet fit, edges, bubbles, and taking the film off again.Window solar film on double glazingWhen a sealed unit should not be filmed, and the thermal-stress warning.One-way privacy window filmWhen the daytime mirror works, and what happens after dark.
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Sources
Public UK sources used for this comparison. Listing prices, stars, and review counts are from amazon.co.uk on 15 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — tinted vehicle windows (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2003 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Consumer Rights Act 2015, section 9 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Planning Portal — doors and windows, planning permission (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Pilkington UK — glass and thermal stress (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Purlfrost — window film glass compatibility (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- The Window Film Company — one-way privacy (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- BS EN 15752-1:2014 scope (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- amazon.co.uk listings in this set (retrieved 15 October 2026)
Expert source (DIY & tools): Charlie White (Charlie DIYte) (external profile) – public expert commentary used as a research source, not as a contributor to our pages.
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