Tints on a NHB - YAY or NAY?

psykik · 4th October 2007, 03:14

Anyone who HAS tints, would you like to comment on your driving experience with them to date?

Ok am considering getting windows tinted on a NHB - whats ive read is 70% is legal. Now, in contradiction, also read most car windows in showrooms are already only letting in 70% light so what gives? can i get tints (legally) on front and back or not?

If so, what's the best treatment, what percentage should i ask for?

Thanks

illegalhunter · 4th October 2007, 07:18

Window tints are chavtastic, free Burberry cap with them

robbo51 · 4th October 2007, 07:23

I would say NO!!
Synominous with boy racers and drug dealers

andyp · 4th October 2007, 08:09

before i had my civic,i had a honda stream with tints, i was told you can have the rear windows as dark as u like, but the front can legally only be 75% tint wich most cars come as standard.

TTDegs · 4th October 2007, 09:26

there are some useful threads on tinting, (do a search for 'tint'), but this one caught my eye:
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/general...ting-plod.html

I have no idea what the standard tint level is as they leave the factory though, sorry

On a personal note, tinting just the rears turns almost any car (and a black one in particular) into a van

And tinting the front windows is, again in my opinion, just plain asking for trouble.
Both from the police, and the driver of the car / bike which you pulled out in front of becuase you didn't see them.

But hey - if you want to tint, tint away

You may also want to check out this thread

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/buying/...un-blinds.html

m4rky · 4th October 2007, 09:45

If you're just going to do the rears, why not buy the Honda sum blinds? It will darken them slightly and if you don't like the look you can just take them out

Whats more they will come in handy when the summer comes - sorry if the summer ever comes again

psykik · 4th October 2007, 10:54

m4rky - thanks, never thought of sun blinds.

TTDegs: cheers, excellent link there. Really made me think twice.

Ok, am still unsure, need to actually visit a tinting shop and see an actual tinted car from the inside to check whats its going to be like first. If it does turn it "into a van", its a no go...

leeroy1986 · 8th October 2007, 12:12

I had my tints done through honda, their not limo black but not to light, i wanted them to show a bit! I think they look awesome, ill try to get a pic for you tonight.

jorelph · 4th March 2008, 20:28

I agree with van idea - Im thinking of just having the rear windscreen done - as my Civic in NHB - from rear will look sweet!!
then from side pretty normal - non van like!! -darkness from rear if I get quite dark will make whole side and front view darkened.
thoughts??yeah or ney??

leeroy1986 · 4th March 2008, 20:42

i had mine done by honda, their not limo black but not light, i think they look awesome, i would show you some pics but dont have a clue on how to get them on here!

allan40alt · 4th March 2008, 21:52

How's this then:

alanwalne · 4th March 2008, 21:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

How's this then:

Please tell me this is photoshopped not real pleeease.

allan40alt · 4th March 2008, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwalne

Please tell me this is photoshopped not real pleeease.

It's real alright. Saw it on holiday in Gran Canaria recently.

"Only one man ever understood me, and he didn't understand me." - G.W.Hegel (philosopher).

Dimplyred · 4th March 2008, 22:05

I've seen this in another thread. As I said at the time it reminds me of a cheap tacky Christmas tree bauble.

allan40alt · 4th March 2008, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimplyred

I've seen this in another thread. As I said at the time it reminds me of a cheap tacky Christmas tree baubel.

Yes, I copied it over from here: http://www.civinfo.com/forum/cleanin...11432-red.html

lewis · 5th March 2008, 11:19

i think they look cool

how ever you can not tint the rear plastic bit under neath the rear spoiler

Charles_Harding · 5th March 2008, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

How's this then:

You've just gotta do something with those legs ALT, - socks perhaps?

......there could have been some young children around!

"Harding is not my real name.
I'm breaking it in for a friend!"

allan40alt · 5th March 2008, 15:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

You've just gotta do something with those legs ALT, - socks perhaps?

......there could have been some young children around!

"Harding is not my real name.

I'm breaking it in for a friend!"

Thing is, that reflection makes them look straighter than they really are!

"He's usually a good puller - but he couldn't get it up that time". - Richie Benaud.

Charles_Harding · 5th March 2008, 15:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

Thing is, that reflection makes them look straighter than they really are!

Is that before or after the Shandy?

"I've got to make a speech at my old school,
And talk to them about my job.
What should I tell them?
Tell them that you've got flu!"

Charles_Harding · 5th March 2008, 16:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by leeroy1986

i had mine done by honda, their not limo black but not light, i think they look awesome, i would show you some pics but dont have a clue on how to get them on here!

Creating a post with a picture

Just click in here,

...... then click out there!

"Better to keep your mouth shut and look stupid than to open it and remove all doubt!"

4th October 2007, 03:14	#1 (permalink)
psykik Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 28th April 2007 Posts: 469 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Tints on a NHB - YAY or NAY? Anyone who HAS tints, would you like to comment on your driving experience with them to date? Ok am considering getting windows tinted on a NHB - whats ive read is 70% is legal. Now, in contradiction, also read most car windows in showrooms are already only letting in 70% light so what gives? can i get tints (legally) on front and back or not? If so, what's the best treatment, what percentage should i ask for? Thanks Last edited by psykik; 4th October 2007 at 03:20.

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andyp Valve Cap Join Date: 30th August 2007 Location: Birmingham, England Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	tints before i had my civic,i had a honda stream with tints, i was told you can have the rear windows as dark as u like, but the front can legally only be 75% tint wich most cars come as standard.

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leeroy1986 Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 12th July 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i had mine done by honda, their not limo black but not light, i think they look awesome, i would show you some pics but dont have a clue on how to get them on here! Last edited by leeroy1986; 4th March 2008 at 22:10.

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 4,737 Thanks: 19 Thanked 132 Times in 131 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've seen this in another thread. As I said at the time it reminds me of a cheap tacky Christmas tree bauble. Last edited by Dimplyred; 4th March 2008 at 22:09.

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robbo51 It wasn’t me! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,436 Thanks: 57 Thanked 54 Times in 51 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would say NO!! Synominous with boy racers and drug dealers

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	there are some useful threads on tinting, (do a search for 'tint'), but this one caught my eye: http://www.civinfo.com/forum/general...ting-plod.html I have no idea what the standard tint level is as they leave the factory though, sorry On a personal note, tinting just the rears turns almost any car (and a black one in particular) into a van And tinting the front windows is, again in my opinion, just plain asking for trouble. Both from the police, and the driver of the car / bike which you pulled out in front of becuase you didn't see them. But hey - if you want to tint, tint away You may also want to check out this thread http://www.civinfo.com/forum/buying/...un-blinds.html

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m4rky Civic Mad! Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 25th August 2007 Posts: 222 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	If you're just going to do the rears, why not buy the Honda sum blinds? It will darken them slightly and if you don't like the look you can just take them out Whats more they will come in handy when the summer comes - sorry if the summer ever comes again

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psykik Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 28th April 2007 Posts: 469 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	m4rky - thanks, never thought of sun blinds. TTDegs: cheers, excellent link there. Really made me think twice. Ok, am still unsure, need to actually visit a tinting shop and see an actual tinted car from the inside to check whats its going to be like first. If it does turn it "into a van", its a no go...

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leeroy1986 Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 12th July 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I had my tints done through honda, their not limo black but not to light, i wanted them to show a bit! I think they look awesome, ill try to get a pic for you tonight.

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jorelph black devil car Valve Cap Join Date: 23rd February 2008 Location: london uk Posts: 39 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I agree with van idea - Im thinking of just having the rear windscreen done - as my Civic in NHB - from rear will look sweet!! then from side pretty normal - non van like!! -darkness from rear if I get quite dark will make whole side and front view darkened. thoughts??yeah or ney??

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