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    • B Offline
      burg9
      last edited by

      Hi all,

      I’m looking for some mirror film in the UK but there seems to be significantly less options than in the US. Has anyone UK based bought any good quality film? Or can someone suggest at least what % transparency I’d need as nearly all I’ve found are 20%. Thanks!

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        Maros
        last edited by

        Hi,

        same in Slovakia, i’ve problem to find good mirror so i’ve used film : d-c-fix mirror film.

        https://www.amazon.co.uk/d-c-fix®-Security-Privacy-adhesive-339-8050/dp/B00BM77SMS

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          A Former User
          last edited by

          https://github.com/MichMich/MagicMirror/wiki/Two-way-Mirror-Vendors

          Have you guys read this?

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          • MarosM Offline
            Maros
            last edited by

            @Sean i’ve found this page only today, but mirror there is expensive …

            60x50cm (52€ + 10€ (payment) + 15€ (delivery)) = 77€

            i’ve buy glass 60x50cm 5€ + mirror film for 19€ = 24€ (i’ve saved 53€) and i still have film that left :)

            maybe later i’ll order glass :)

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              burg9
              last edited by

              @Maros how did you find that film? The ratings are pretty awful and I can’t see any information on transparency %.

              @Sean thanks but sadly only one on there for united kingdom and the website looks a bit dodgy! Ideally I just need to know what % I can realistically go to, if 20% is still fine I have loads of choice. If it needs to be less then I’m severely limited :(

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                A Former User @burg9
                last edited by A Former User

                @burg9 @Maros
                It depends on which environment do you want to use in.
                But many ppl said any kind of film is not so good after all. But some ppl are satisfied.
                For my private experience, I’ve tried 3 kinds of glass. All of them are not fit for my expectation. The final solution for me is, Mirrorless Mirror.

                Anyway, you should confirm not only mirror but also LCD is related to the quality of the result.

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                • MarosM Offline
                  Maros
                  last edited by Maros

                  i don’t know there is no information about transparency :(

                  but i think it’s ok.
                  On youtube i see also video with comparsion glass vs film and everything have cons and pros.
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                    burg9
                    last edited by

                    I’ve seen film ones in videos that I’d be happy with for my uses as it’s not going to be a primary mirror - I’d have gone straight to glass with a new monitor if that was the case.

                    Just looking for a decent UK film similar to the Gila brand which appears to be used on all the US film builds.

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                    • MarosM Offline
                      Maros
                      last edited by

                      try one film i think this d-c-fix was on amazon less than £8 and if you’ll be not satisfied you will try different one :)

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                        burg9
                        last edited by burg9

                        actually looks like on ebay I can get 15% - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15-UV-Reflective-Transmittance-Insulation-Sticker-Window-Film-One-Way-Mirror/223031928614?hash=item33edbd2726:g:x4EAAOSwesVbMMeF

                        Although due to the lack of reviews I’m probably going to just risk it and try the 20% ones on Amazon.

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