Gila Darkening Heat Control Window Film, 36×78-Inch

Last updated: June 15, 2023


This heat control window film blocks 99 percent of all UV rays, making it great for a room where excessive light isn't welcome. It also cuts 94 percent of all glare, so a movie room or office is perfect for this film. We like that static cling applies this window film, with no water necessary.

Gila Darkening Heat Control Window Film, 36×78-Inch

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Product Details

Key Takeaway: If you want some serious UV-ray blocking, choose this heat control window film, which eliminates 99 percent of all UV rays.

In our analysis of 37 expert reviews, the Gila Darkening Heat Control Window Film, 36x78-Inch placed 12th when we looked at the top 19 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Gila Privacy Glare Control Static Window Film – Disguise private spaces from daytime view by darkening glass. Provides cooling and glare-cutting benefits. Privacy during the day with the sun is out, after dark when rooms are lit from inside it no longer conceals views. UV protection and blocks 52% of solar heat. Non-adhesive film is easy to apply, remove, and reuse. – Size: 3 Ft. W. x 6.5 Ft. L., Design: Black, Reusable: Yes, Pkg Qty: 1, Package Type: Box 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.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

The Gila Privacy Residential Window Film will present you the daytime privacy you deserve with its flexible design. The window tint is shipped uncut so you can customize it any way you need. The window film also features an easy installation process with its static cling-type application.
This tint film thinks about your privacy too as well as protecting you from sun, from glare and from heat.
The window tint rejects up to 99% of UV rays and prevents 94% of glare. Trying to take a nap during the daytime, but the sun isn’t letting you? That won’t be a problem with this window tint which effectively darkens rooms while still allowing you to see what is happening outside. With its UV rejection, the window tint is able to reduce fading on flooring, furniture, portraits, blinds and draperies.
The Gila PB78 Privacy Residential Window Film is an excellent alternative to the mirror finish window tint because all it does is it darkens the windows to the point where it would be almost impossible for someone on the outside to see in.

What reviewers didn't like

If you want the 36 inch x 100 feet size it will cost you about $152. The larger roll is quite pricey yet can last for quite awhile.
In fact the Gila PB78 Privacy Residential Window Film actually does reject 99% of all UV rays and 94% glare. For that reason the one thing that you need to be aware of is that most plants, fish and reptiles do need UV rays to develop properly so if you have anyone of these things you will need to get a UV lamp for them or place them next to an unprotected window.
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