DIY window tinting

[reggit]

Originally Posted by Willow place

If your children have problems with their eyes why not let them use Sun glasses ! When they get out of the car surely they will use Sun glasses then ? Much cheaper and all this widow tint !

They do use sun glasses, but part of the condition makes them want to look at bright lights - ie the sun.

Also try and keep glasses on a 2 year old when you’re driving!

[Willow place]

Fair comment ! But if you go the DIY way you will need to make sure the film goes below the bottom of the window,(Pass the rubber) otherwise it could be slowly lifted off with friction, (done it on a Cortina !!)

[reggit]

Originally Posted by Longhouse21

Reggit...
I've been considering the mesh screens for security for some time but haven't gotten round to buying any yet. Sometimes see the Volvo original screens come up for sale but generally second hand are around the same or more than the cost of the new aftermarket?
Before you press buy it now, take a look on the bay as there are sometimes better priced, similar alternative...£10 saved gets you nearer to the self applied tints without the hassle...
My other car (The CRV) has factory fitted tints to the rear and they work very well so I don't need to consider the screens for that thankfully.

I took your advice and didn't press the button!

Typically there's a full set of Volvo (I think) blinds for the rear of the car at a decent price on ebay, but collection only and 200+ miles away!
Just trying to find out how these fit and how I can get them.

[HDAV]

Originally Posted by reggit

I took your advice and didn't press the button!

Typically there's a full set of Volvo (I think) blinds for the rear of the car at a decent price on ebay, but collection only and 200+ miles away!
Just trying to find out how these fit and how I can get them.

Where about as I travel to Warrington fairly regularly and am in Huddersfield next week (in South Wales)

[Longhouse21]

Originally Posted by HDAV

Where about as I travel to Warrington fairly regularly and am in Huddersfield next week (in South Wales)

Looks like in your neck of the woods (Cardiff)!...and a damn good price to boot

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUN-SECUR...4AAOSwp7FaZ07u

[HDAV]

Originally Posted by Longhouse21

Looks like in your neck of the woods (Cardiff)!...and a damn good price to boot

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUN-SECUR...4AAOSwp7FaZ07u

If your not I a huge rush and flexible I can probably get them ooop north at least up to M62 ask them for a post code and PM me if they sell them for a score could be a good buy.......

Weirdly they are selling a set of v70 mats too and will post them but not the blinds....

[reggit]

Thanks for the offer.
The seller never replied to my requests and the listing has now disappeared and isn’t showing in a completed item search either. Suspecting something amiss!

[HDAV]

Originally Posted by reggit

Thanks for the offer.
The seller never replied to my requests and the listing has now disappeared and isn’t showing in a completed item search either. Suspecting something amiss!

Sorry about that I’m still heading your way next week if anything changes, probably the week after too.......

[BradenWalker]

That's really cool if I could save so much money on window tinting. I wish I only saw a video tutorial on how to do it properly.

[dominicyberx]

DIY window tinting sounds like a cool project! I haven't tried it myself, but I've heard some people have had success with pre-cut film kits. It might take some practice to get a perfect result, but with a bit of patience, it could be worth the savings compared to professional fitting. By the way, while browsing online, I came across this link about in-car sun protection for infants:https://snapshades.com/car-sun-protection-for-infants/. It might be helpful for anyone looking to keep their little ones protected. Oh, and just to let you know, I'm new on this forum. Nice to meet you all!