Tint Windows or not? - Page 2

MC Hammer · 20th February 2007, 18:32

Having the front windows tinted would also affect your liability in the case of an accident. (sorry I didn't see you) Even if it wasn't your fault.
Personal choice I suppose and it does look quite nice, but only on a show car, not one for driving around.

scol78 · 20th February 2007, 18:36

No i use to tint for a living,the heat source is nominal else the trim arond the windows would melt.Its the fact that the only way to get the good quality film off is to use a special chemical on the glass that more or less is a mild acid.If this was to be used on the plastic lower window it would turn white.The good quality film is shrunk to fit using heat .But you can pick up a cheaper film thats just applied using soapy water,but is very thin and can tear on cleaning.

Brodick · 20th February 2007, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilCarrie

It's a bit chav innit?

oh really

Tinted windows are std on the ES & EX CR-V
and couple of models in the FR-V range as well I think

does this mean it is now the done thing to have tinted windows

(

PhilCarrie · 20th February 2007, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodick

oh really

Tinted windows are std on the ES & EX CR-V
and couple of models in the FR-V range as well I think

does this mean it is now the done thing to have tinted windows

(

nonononononono

bad man
got to your room.

czechplastik · 20th February 2007, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodick

oh really

Tinted windows are std on the ES & EX CR-V
and couple of models in the FR-V range as well I think

does this mean it is now the done thing to have tinted windows

(

I'm pretty sure you made that up!

Brodick · 20th February 2007, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechplastik

I'm pretty sure you made that up!

No really I swear on my driving license

Typerkid · 20th February 2007, 23:09

ive always had all my cars tinted all round and had the work carried out by pentagon, ive always had the back window as dark as allowed and the sides rear/fronts at the least amount.
also have the windscreen done, but that is a clear film.

makes the car look just that little bit nicer, but also from a safety/security point its a lot better.

if youve ever been in a reasonably bad crash you will know what i mean about glass potentially being a killer, this helps keep the glass intact. also makes it quite difficult for any thiefing scum to smash windows to gain access

http://www.pentagonglasstech.com/ look under "supaglass"

john1509 · 21st February 2007, 00:29

how much will it cost to have windows tinted and how long will it take

Type S Bournemouth · 21st February 2007, 06:37

around £200. Takes about 2 hrs approx

KevinF · 21st February 2007, 10:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechplastik

I'm pretty sure you made that up!

Nope. I confirm that the F-RV lent to me by my dealer recently had rear tinted windows.

I also confirm the bleedin' obvious: tints restrict vision.

And I declare my prejudice: they also look Chav.

There. I said it.

KevinF.

gray52 · 23rd February 2007, 12:07

they do a smoked tint, which is the next one up from legal. as long as the copper can see you then they wont bother you. if you get caught (like i did) be very nice and understanding and i got 14 days to remove my limo black from the front windows.

a friend just had his done and had the light smoke, still looks good and you can see him, and kills the glare you get off lights at night and is still safe as well.

damianscott71 · 23rd February 2007, 12:56

I have a contact who can supply good quality tint film. It comes on a 30m roll and costs approx £50 per roll. I reckon you could do at least 5 cars with a full roll. If anybody wants to chip in to buy a roll & spread the cost, PM me with your details.

I've still to figure out how easy/difficult a job it's going to be to DIY fit. If anybody has any idea..... Let us all know!

czechplastik · 23rd February 2007, 13:17

I like greeny tints, silver with a light bottle green might look good...

Kremmen · 23rd February 2007, 13:43

Like the silver stuff they put in the back windows of Transit vans to blind you in the Summer ?

czechplastik · 23rd February 2007, 13:46

No no! Silver car with a slight green tint in the windows!

Brummer · 24th February 2007, 11:04

nice collection scoll...

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20th February 2007, 18:32	#21 (permalink)
MC Hammer Kids use a lot of space Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 16th June 2006 Location: UK Posts: 637 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Having the front windows tinted would also affect your liability in the case of an accident. (sorry I didn't see you) Even if it wasn't your fault. Personal choice I suppose and it does look quite nice, but only on a show car, not one for driving around.

20th February 2007, 18:36	#22 (permalink)
scol78 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: leicester Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	No i use to tint for a living,the heat source is nominal else the trim arond the windows would melt.Its the fact that the only way to get the good quality film off is to use a special chemical on the glass that more or less is a mild acid.If this was to be used on the plastic lower window it would turn white.The good quality film is shrunk to fit using heat .But you can pick up a cheaper film thats just applied using soapy water,but is very thin and can tear on cleaning.

20th February 2007, 23:09	#27 (permalink)
Typerkid Wheelnut Join Date: 31st January 2007 Location: Sunny Glasgow Posts: 83 Thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	ive always had all my cars tinted all round and had the work carried out by pentagon, ive always had the back window as dark as allowed and the sides rear/fronts at the least amount. also have the windscreen done, but that is a clear film. makes the car look just that little bit nicer, but also from a safety/security point its a lot better. if youve ever been in a reasonably bad crash you will know what i mean about glass potentially being a killer, this helps keep the glass intact. also makes it quite difficult for any thiefing scum to smash windows to gain access http://www.pentagonglasstech.com/ look under "supaglass"

21st February 2007, 00:29	#28 (permalink)
john1509 Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 28th August 2006 Location: lancashire Posts: 66 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	how much will it cost to have windows tinted and how long will it take

21st February 2007, 06:37	#29 (permalink)
Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 989 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	around £200. Takes about 2 hrs approx

23rd February 2007, 12:07	#31 (permalink)
gray52 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 962 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (3)	they do a smoked tint, which is the next one up from legal. as long as the copper can see you then they wont bother you. if you get caught (like i did) be very nice and understanding and i got 14 days to remove my limo black from the front windows. a friend just had his done and had the light smoke, still looks good and you can see him, and kills the glare you get off lights at night and is still safe as well.

23rd February 2007, 12:56	#32 (permalink)
damianscott71 Diesel Demon Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st July 2006 Location: Kempston, Bedfordshire Posts: 473 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have a contact who can supply good quality tint film. It comes on a 30m roll and costs approx £50 per roll. I reckon you could do at least 5 cars with a full roll. If anybody wants to chip in to buy a roll & spread the cost, PM me with your details. I've still to figure out how easy/difficult a job it's going to be to DIY fit. If anybody has any idea..... Let us all know!

23rd February 2007, 13:17	#33 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,727 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	I like greeny tints, silver with a light bottle green might look good...

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,096 Thanks: 20 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Like the silver stuff they put in the back windows of Transit vans to blind you in the Summer ?

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,727 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	No no! Silver car with a slight green tint in the windows!

24th February 2007, 11:04	#36 (permalink)
Brummer Wheelnut Join Date: 5th February 2007 Location: Zaandam, near amsterdam Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	nice collection scoll...