Window Tint

[Pewter Raven]

Hi - even though there is a tint on the windows of my V70(09)-1.6D DRIVe SE 5d, I would like to get additional tint to the rear end windows.
There are two main reasons, my hobbies are Metal Detecting and Fishing, therefore a lot of gear in view when carried in the vehicle.
Secondly, our Bedlington Terrier requires extra shade with the summer!!! coming up hopefully!
I have had a couple of quotes around £100+. Have any members had this done and if so, would they recommend having it done for the cost involved,

[tt82]

I had mine done for around a similar price when I got it. I did have to get them to redo it as the first time there was too many air bubbles. They also had a few working practices I wasn't keen on. As the price is reasonable, I'd consider popping along to one at a random time and watch them in action if you can. That way you'll get an idea of the quality of their work.

[PM77]

I had mine done in Darlington last year. I think it was £160 for rear doors and the 3 rear windows. No bubbles and all done over a full day.

I had it done for security and also so I don't need blinds in the back for the children. I went for full limo tint but where I went there are several tints and colours to choose from.

Don't forget that you should declare it on insurance. It hasn't made any difference to my premium.

Regards,

[Tony500]

I’ve always used a company called pentagon tint in glasgow, not sure if there is other branches elsewhere. They are expensive compared to some, always first class though and never had a problem.
If you already have a tint, maybe think of getting a lighter shade than the limo as the limo and your current tint may be too dark at night time.


I had a megane coupe a few years back and that had a tint on it from factory and got limo and was far to dark at night, horrible trying to park ect.

[Pewter Raven]

Didn’t know that about the insurance!, cheers for the info.

[Pewter Raven]

Didn’t know that about the insurance!, cheers for the info everyone.
Good points raised re depth of tint to consider as well.

[PEGE63]

I bought precut film for the boot area and the sides are very easy to do as glass is flat so this is deffo a DIY job. Tail gate is a pain due to curve and I messed it up big style so left it off (after trying twice..) Overall it darkens the boot quite well with only sides done I also have the loose blinds that I fit in the summer and they are really good.

[andyredz]

I would recommend getting it done professionally, mine came with lifetime guarantee and although I could have done it myself, the swear jar is already quite full...