Bullet-proof TINT

**attynorby** · November 27th, 2005 07:24 PM

It may be an OT in another thread... so I started this one to make the inputs more focused. I am not also sure if this thread already exists; mod can close this if it is so.

Aside from security concerns for our rides, of course, the prime importance is the security of our own person -- our life and that of our loved ones. A bullet-proof tint for our rides is not a bad idea (if the price is right) since criminals, 99% of the time, carry arms to perpetrate their evil schemes, particularly in our case, to either steal our vehicles or do harm to us.

A poster in the other thread said that it will be introduced here through a Canadian company. Or, is it already available here?

**attynorby** · November 27th, 2005 07:29 PM

Oops, "car electronics" pala ito. Can the mod transfer this thread to its proper location? Sorry for the mistake. I overlooked that the "security" should be electronic in nature.

**ARB** · November 27th, 2005 08:23 PM

its been here a long time ago. but I dont know if this new product can really stop a bullet. the old one cant really stop a bullet but reduce its speed to make it less lethal. it called safety film yata. it has levels also other can protect you from stones to baseball bat. commonly used in buildings but can be used on cars also. we had a demo before windshield ng l300, with bat, the glass shattered but stayed in place. but a friend tested a gun with it, the bullet just passed thru it.

**yebo** · November 27th, 2005 10:17 PM

no such thing as bullet proof tint. for glass to become bullet proof it will have to be made of a laminate of several layers of glass and polycarbonate (google search Lexan, Tuffak or Cyrolon). the type of bullet that can be stopped will depend on the number of layers and the thickness. maybe 1 layer (as that "bullet proof tint and glass) will stop a stone from a sling shot travelling at 150 ft/sec, but not a bullet with a muzzle velocity of 750 ft/sec. 9mm, the favorite of todays gunslingers, has muzzle velocities upwards of 1000 ft/sec.

plexiglass was once bragged as being bullet proof, and i have seen one establishment in the philippines where the glass partition of the cashier's booth is made from 3/4" plexiglass. but that is more of a deterent to unknowing robbers than for bullet proof protection. there was in fact a recent episode of myth busters where they shot a caliber .22 lr, .44 magnum and a rifle through 1/2 inch plexiglass box (so total 1 inch thick since bullet will need to pass through 2 panes). .22 lr bullet went through 1 pane, .44 magnum and the rifle round went through both panes.

but there is bullet proof plexiglass, isa na nga yung Lexan. but it has to be thick, like 1 inch or more.

**ghosthunter** · November 27th, 2005 10:19 PM

IMHO, a tint film cannot stop a bullet. What bulletresistant glass is made of is layers of plastic and glass sheets sandwiched together to absorb the energy of the bullet as it shatters layer upon layer.

A tint film will just keep the glass shards together, much like laminated safety glass already does for your car.

**ghosthunter** · November 27th, 2005 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by yebo

but there is bullet proof plexiglass, isa na nga yung Lexan. but it has to be thick, like 1 inch or more.

yup, there is one episode in Mythbusters where they tested their Lexan blast shields as well as bulletproof glass/plastic sheets against a small collection of guns. Their blastshield lexan sheets (which was less than 1/2 inch thick) didn't even deflect the bullet.

**mazdamazda** · November 27th, 2005 10:38 PM

Hotwire (a local show) showcased this bullet-resistant window treated with a film / tint...

they even pulled a practical joke on the driver of the patrol by firing a handgun into the window... the bullet did not penetrate.

**ghosthunter** · November 27th, 2005 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by mazdamazda

Hotwire (a local show) showcased this bullet-resistant window treated with a film / tint...

they even pulled a practical joke on the driver of the patrol by firing a handgun into the window... the bullet did not penetrate.

and did they say how much would the bullet-resistant tint would cost?

**KrisKros** · November 28th, 2005 01:25 AM

I wonder if it can stop another car or motorcycle..or even a motorcyclist from penetrating ur window.

**Karding** · November 28th, 2005 04:52 AM

crime usually occurs before the victim enters the car. So, a bullet proof tint isnt fool-proof for the criminals. If you insist, you might as well have an armor-plate doors and shell while you're at it.

An armored-truck like Metrobank has isnt a bad idea afterall :evillaugh