Window Tinting - Page 2

eddie69 · Oct 21st, 2004, 20:32

If you are unsure when you get them done VOSA will only put a prohibition on your vehicle if your front driver/passenger windows are less than 45% of light coming through, police forces may be different throughout the country but i no one does 40% but first give you the opportunity to correct it.

Eddie
850 T5

KeatV70D5SE · Oct 21st, 2004, 21:11

I'm not thinking of going near the legal limit, my car is mistral green so i want something to just blend the windows in with the car a bit more.

eddie69 · Oct 21st, 2004, 21:22

No bother mate, i have 50% on my front and that is lighter than you think, i was quite surpised, they then darken them as they go back so they have the effect that its not as dark as it looks.

Eddie
850 T5

jaytee · Oct 23rd, 2004, 12:26

I know you don't intend to DIY, but here's some info that may be helpful, though it's a US website!

https://www.tintking.com/Secure/orderfilm.cfm#1

When i got my estate rear end done a few years ago I went to Zeibart, I discoverd then that some tints are classed as e.g.-- 35% light transmission, and some as 35% light absorbtion (filtering) which would be 65% transmission, the opposite and a considerable differnce, best to hold a section in place before deciding.

Jim

Oct 23rd, 2004, 14:48

http://www.pentagonglasstech.com/news_legal_update.asp
http://www.mavster.plus.com/tint.htm

Current regualations applying to tinting your windows

I've had mine done with "legal" all round & being a sort of dark grey colour, sets it off quite well. Good job done @ £300

Oct 21st, 2004, 20:32	#11
eddie69 Eddie69 Last Online: Jan 12th, 2009 20:13 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: northumberland	RE: Window Tinting If you are unsure when you get them done VOSA will only put a prohibition on your vehicle if your front driver/passenger windows are less than 45% of light coming through, police forces may be different throughout the country but i no one does 40% but first give you the opportunity to correct it. Eddie 850 T5

Oct 21st, 2004, 21:11	#12
KeatV70D5SE Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2014 21:51 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: York	RE: Window Tinting I'm not thinking of going near the legal limit, my car is mistral green so i want something to just blend the windows in with the car a bit more. __________________ Keat 2004 XC70 D5 SE Lux . Black, Black Leather, factory privacy glass, RTI & TV, Phone (also Bluetooth), Premium Sound & Sub with IPOD, Isofix & built-in booster seats, Bi-Xenons, rear spoiler.

Oct 21st, 2004, 21:22	#13
eddie69 Eddie69 Last Online: Jan 12th, 2009 20:13 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: northumberland	RE: Window Tinting No bother mate, i have 50% on my front and that is lighter than you think, i was quite surpised, they then darken them as they go back so they have the effect that its not as dark as it looks. Eddie 850 T5

Oct 23rd, 2004, 12:26	#14
jaytee Jim Last Online: Nov 30th, 2023 12:28 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Edinburgh	RE: Window Tinting I know you don't intend to DIY, but here's some info that may be helpful, though it's a US website! https://www.tintking.com/Secure/orderfilm.cfm#1 When i got my estate rear end done a few years ago I went to Zeibart, I discoverd then that some tints are classed as e.g.-- 35% light transmission, and some as 35% light absorbtion (filtering) which would be 65% transmission, the opposite and a considerable differnce, best to hold a section in place before deciding. Jim

Oct 23rd, 2004, 14:48	#15
Puff TMW Guest Location:	RE: Window Tinting http://www.pentagonglasstech.com/news_legal_update.asp http://www.mavster.plus.com/tint.htm Current regualations applying to tinting your windows I've had mine done with "legal" all round & being a sort of dark grey colour, sets it off quite well. Good job done @ £300

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