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Dec 27th, 2017, 23:38 | #1 |
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Heavily tinted windows
Hi, I've had my Volvo S40 R-design for a couple of years now. I really do love the car, however, all the windows from the rear doors back are heavily tinted. As much as it looks good (its a black car) it really is a pain in the proverbial when night time driving. And trying to reverse it just a nightmare, even constantly using the wing mirrors. Even my husband has said it's not good which is saying some I tell you.
So, I have 2 questions if anyone can help..... 1st, how do I know if they are tinted glass or after market tinted sticky on stuff 2nd, how do I can get rid of the bloody things to make me feel safer/more confident at night Any advise will be much appreciated 😊 |
Dec 28th, 2017, 06:03 | #2 |
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if its that dark it will be stick on film on the inside of glass. lift a corner with your nail and peel off. my v50 is the same.
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Dec 28th, 2017, 06:46 | #3 |
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Fairly certain the S40/V50 never had dark rear window glass as an option so it will be window tinting film.
My old V50 had window tinting film which I didn't like so took it to a specialist window tinting place and had it removed. It took about half an hour to remove and clean the adhesive off the windows and cost £50. |
Dec 28th, 2017, 08:25 | #4 |
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Thanks for your replies. When the car has de frosted I'll go take a look at the inside of the windows. Why anyone would want windows that blacked out is beyond me, it's looks fantastic but by god it's not safe. Even if I put parking sensors on it it wouldnt help that much!
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Dec 28th, 2017, 08:25 | #5 |
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By the way, it's a 58 plate D5
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Dec 28th, 2017, 17:31 | #6 |
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It should come off easier at this time of year if you warm it with a hairdryer first. The cold makes it brittle and more prone to tearing.
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Dec 29th, 2017, 12:53 | #7 |
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Chavs driving around at 50MPH down residential roads at 2AM playing loud music. That's who wants it! :P Mind you probably unlikely to be driving a Volvo xD
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Dec 29th, 2017, 17:47 | #8 |
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Tinted film it is, I can't explain how happy i am that it has been removed 😀
Status Red, you're probably right..... I'm just so happy my car now has normal visibility and a lesson learnt... NEVER have tinted windows or buy a car with tinted windows |
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