XC: - tints

bingus666 · Jun 18th, 2012, 18:12

To tint or not to tint, that is the question! What are the legalities?

charlotte001 · Jun 18th, 2012, 22:10

Legal aspects are the front windows need to allow at least 70% of natural day light through, windscreen cannot have a tint other than the sun strip otherwise it must allow 75% natural light. Rear windows can be as dark as you want or even mirrored if you must

bingus666 · Jun 19th, 2012, 22:29

thanks! I wouldn't do the front anywaze.... sides & rear only, have been thinking about gradient mirrors bottom up on all... not sure if it'd work... photoshopping at mo to get idea...

ruffday · Jun 19th, 2012, 22:34

Dont forget to check with your insurance first as it can add a big chunk to the premium.

bingus666 · Jun 27th, 2012, 15:38

ok, good call re: insurance

anyone ever see/seen SILVER TO BLACK FADE CAR WINDOW tints? Had tints on my older bmw but it was cosmos black so it worked - my volv is dark green & am not sure it would look as good. The silver to black would match well with the alloys & trim...

not to mention being better at keeping the prying eyes out...

Anyone?

ruffryder · Jun 29th, 2012, 07:13

Silver to black tint look very chav don't do it is just put 25 percent on back an 10 or 15 on front so it looks more factory subtle

Jun 18th, 2012, 18:12	#1
bingus666 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2021 15:04 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ballygobackwards	tints To tint or not to tint, that is the question! What are the legalities? __________________

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charlotte001 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2012 11:13 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: norwich	tint Legal aspects are the front windows need to allow at least 70% of natural day light through, windscreen cannot have a tint other than the sun strip otherwise it must allow 75% natural light. Rear windows can be as dark as you want or even mirrored if you must __________________ Previous Volvos:850 GLT 2.5 20V Auto Saloon Silver. 1997 850 T-5 Auto Estate Nautic Blue Chipped ECU, V70 TCV, Carbon Cased Filter, 17inch alloys, Rattling Engine masking the suspension rattles. Engine doesn't rattle anymore

Jun 19th, 2012, 22:29	#3
bingus666 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2021 15:04 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ballygobackwards	thanks! I wouldn't do the front anywaze.... sides & rear only, have been thinking about gradient mirrors bottom up on all... not sure if it'd work... photoshopping at mo to get idea... __________________

Jun 27th, 2012, 15:38	#5
bingus666 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2021 15:04 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ballygobackwards	ok, good call re: insurance anyone ever see/seen SILVER TO BLACK FADE CAR WINDOW tints? Had tints on my older bmw but it was cosmos black so it worked - my volv is dark green & am not sure it would look as good. The silver to black would match well with the alloys & trim... not to mention being better at keeping the prying eyes out... Anyone? __________________

Jun 19th, 2012, 22:34	#4
ruffday Senior Member Last Online: Jul 7th, 2015 07:38 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sheffield	Dont forget to check with your insurance first as it can add a big chunk to the premium.

Jun 29th, 2012, 07:13	#6
ruffryder Junior Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2013 19:00 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: derby	Silver to black tint look very chav don't do it is just put 25 percent on back an 10 or 15 on front so it looks more factory subtle

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