Window Tinting

[Andy Moore]

I am thinking about having the windows of my car, a Suzuki Swift Sport, tinted but don't know anything about it.

Any advice appreciated.

Andy

[Tim M]

I tinted some windows for my parents to make them mirrored on the outside, ie you can't see in but you can see out. I got some film online, applied it to the glass, and it worked really well. After you couldn't tell it was film; looked like proper mirrored glass.

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Andy Moore

I am thinking about having the windows of my car, a Suzuki Swift Sport, tinted but don't know anything about it.

Any advice appreciated.

Andy

Probably best to just do a 6" wide strip along the top of the windscreen first for practice. If it turns out well you could put your name and that of your partner on there in large white letters. It might pay to check your dice for sharp edges as these could damage the tint when swinging about. Good luck.

[jwalker]

That's the first time I've appreciated your sense of humour, Mollers!

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by jwalker

That's the first time I've appreciated your sense of humour, Mollers!

"Humour"? I thought it a good idea.

[jwalker]

[Bigfoot]

Be careful, there's a certain opaqueness at which the tints become illegal, and the Police do carry light sensors as they see it as a major issue,

tinting would also mean that if you're heading into central London, the congestion charge will be more for a car with tinted windows ( which is why Stephen Fry drives round a London Cab, not just for quaintness! )

Read up on the legal side before doing it !

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by Bigfoot

tinting would also mean that if you're heading into central London, the congestion charge will be more for a car with tinted windows ( which is why Stephen Fry drives round a London Cab, not just for quaintness! )

Can you produce proof of that?


Stickon window mirror tint is very useful. It means the window won't fall out if it gets smashed for any reason and it's easy to hide things in the car. Mine's got factory mirrored glass in the back 3 windows and it stays a bit cooler inside when parked too.

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Can you produce proof of that?


Stickon window mirror tint is very useful. It means the window won't fall out if it gets smashed for any reason and it's easy to hide things in the car. Mine's got factory mirrored glass in the back 3 windows and it stays a bit cooler inside when parked too.

Yeah, 12" bass bins in the rear shelf and a big bore exhaust are also very useful aftermarket afety features.

[Mollers]

Whoops! Had a bit of a echo there.

[sticky]

Originally Posted by Mollers

Yeah, 12" bass bins in the rear shelf and a big bore exhaust are also very useful aftermarket safety add-ons.

Been away, come back, same old Mollers

Come across any "Grannies" recently

How come I did`nt get a Scilly invite Bloody snob

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by sticky

How come I did`nt get a Scilly invite Bloody snob

You did ya clown! You said you would be away and not available until Sept.

[sticky]

Originally Posted by Mollers

You did ya clown! You said you would be away and not available until Sept.

Gettin all abusive again, be carefull you will only get yourself thrown out of our local "camp shops" again

I am waiting for another invite, can ya boat handle 3 Scilly trips in 1 year

I am still trying to use my half tank left,I have from the last trip

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by sticky

I am still trying to use my half tank left,I have from the last trip

You'd have half filled your pants on the last trip, there and back. It was 'big boys' ribbing.

[chris123]

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Can you produce proof of that?


Stickon window mirror tint is very useful. It means the window won't fall out if it gets smashed for any reason and it's easy to hide things in the car. Mine's got factory mirrored glass in the back 3 windows and it stays a bit cooler inside when parked too.

I don't know about the congestion charge, but window tint laws are covered here:

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosacorp/repo...Nov%202005.pdf

Basically, window tints on the front side windows have to allow 70% of light through. IIRC most modern cars have this level of tint as standard.

Rear side window tints are not restricted.

Cheers

Chris

[Tim M]

I've never heard the congestion charge thing before. Why on earth would they charge more for cars with tinted windows? The camera doesn't look at your windows for tinted-ness!

PS. Stephen Fry doesn't drive his taxi any more following a driving ban.

[Bigfoot]

I'm not sure where I read it, but it become classed as a private hire vehicle or something at a certain tint, Bez of the happy mondays also drives a cab, The other reason is that you can avoid parking tickets in them.

[Tim M]

You don't necessarily have to drive a black cab - I remember a feature on Top Gear a couple of years ago that said there was quite an increase on the number of people registering all sorts of cars like Ferrari's etc just so they don't have to pay the congestion charge.