Are your windows tinted? - Page 3

bscampbell · 16-04-2005, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

not only look's good but help's block those UV ray's, put your hand near tinted glass and then put your hand up next to a peice of glass that is not tinted on a very warm day, you can feel the difference straight away

Nope, that's the reduction in heat you feel, not a reduction in UV light because untinted windows block 99% of UV light anyway! Tinted windows push that up to 99.9%!

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Originally Posted by Timmeh

I find the same thing with mine so dark - it's brilliant during the day and there's almost no light condition that allows you to see inside the vehicle, but at night, if there was a car/truck driving along without his headlights on and I was at an intersection, I'd pull right out in front of him because I won't see him.

Guess that's why you legally can't have less than 35% light transmittance!

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Originally Posted by rdomain

As for illegal tints.... I heard at one stage if you have an illegal tint and your car is in an accident, the insurance company can void your warranty because of the illegal tinting. Has anybody else heard this?

Very true. If you have an accident and they see you have an illegal tint, they'll just say bad luck! They'll find anything to prevent a payout!
However, I have spoken to an XR6T owner with a 20% tint who collected a Kangaroo and had it repaired through insurance...may have been lucky though!

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Originally Posted by Eclipse

Im fully quailified tinter, no dodgy work done here, i work for a tint shop during the week but on weekends do my own tinting, all legal tint,use only quality full metalised and or non metalised films, and a lot cheaper than tint shops.

You can probably answer my question then!
I had a Ming tint done and it was like a pro had done one side and a noob did the other because the cutting was rough, and there were large vertical gaps on the windows! Had it redone, but how do I know if they used the metallic tint, and not the dye-based tint? Actually, how do you know they haven't totally stiffed you and just given you dye-based all around? Is there a simple test, like measuring temperature at the inside surface of the tint?

I think something else that is very important to add is the make of your tint, how much and where you had it done!

35% Ming, Bendigo, $400 on a BA wagon.
Legally, you can't even get a darker tint for the rear windows of a wagon! That sucks!

rdomain · 16-04-2005, 05:05 PM

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Legally, you can't even get a darker tint for the rear windows of a wagon!

You can on a ute

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However, I have spoken to an XR6T owner with a 20% tint who collected a Kangaroo and had it repaired through insurance...may have been lucky though!

mmm... I don't think it's worth the $40,000+ gamble.

Cheers,
Ritchie

bscampbell · 16-04-2005, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rdomain

You can on a ute

You mean the rear window? I just meant the rear side windows of a wagon.
Are you sure, because I checked into this and the only ones who can have darker tints on rearmost windows are thsoe with work related vehicles. So if I was a travelling company rep and had stuff in the back, then I could have darker tint so no-one can see your goodies in the back...go figure!

BF MKII UTE · 16-04-2005, 05:38 PM

Tinting is always a priority when i buy a new car, never had a car without it and never will. Legal tint sux, just not dark enough. Always had dark film and never questioned by the boys in blue.

Biggoggs · 16-04-2005, 06:19 PM

bscampbell: I would have thought the wagon windows could be tinted 100%- after all, I see vans going around with no rear windows at all. Might be worth looking into, but keep in mind the rear window can't be too dark.

I'm pretty sure I have the darkest tint all-round on my wagon. I need to wind down the drivers-side window when reversing at night, but during the day it makes the car cooler and makes the passengers more comfortable, and during the night darkens headlights and arguably makes it more secure.

bscampbell · 16-04-2005, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggoggs

I would have thought the wagon windows could be tinted 100%- after all, I see vans going around with no rear windows at all. Might be worth looking into, but keep in mind the rear window can't be too dark.

I have looked into it...try and get your insurance to pay up after an accident if they notice a darker tint! The vans are probably work-related vehicles, so you can on those, but for private vehicles you can't...I didn't want to take the chance!

Amber · 16-04-2005, 06:34 PM

We have been in 2 seperate accidents and the tint was never an issue when it came time to claim.

Biggoggs · 16-04-2005, 07:00 PM

Thanks for the info Rollin- that would make sense, but is it uniform country-wide?
I'd like some darker tint on my wagon-windows, but wouldn't darker tint on the B-C pillar windows impair your lane-change head-check?
Curtains might be a worthwhile alternative to rear-window tinting. When you have cargo, pull curtains across all windows when you're parked.

Most tinted cars I've seen have quality problems over time, I haven't seen a 5+yr old car without bubbles or scrapes/cuts.

YOOT · 17-04-2005, 11:52 AM

I got 20% tint on the ute, it doesn't look so dark like 5% as to attract attention, but when trying to see who's inside from the outside is impossible, you can only just make out the silhouette throught the back window.

bscampbell · 17-04-2005, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggoggs

Most tinted cars I've seen have quality problems over time, I haven't seen a 5+yr old car without bubbles or scrapes/cuts.

My XF has had tint for 11 years now (Formula 1 from Tint-a-Car), with no such issues!

mcflux · 18-04-2005, 03:39 PM

No tint, but I'll eventually get Pimp Tint <tm>...

Spending the $$$ on other (EB related) stuff first

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Dez · 19-04-2005, 12:40 AM

my windows are 1 shade over legal...it makes the car look so much better....

i cant believe how many new performance cars i see done up, rims and lowering etc, with no tint...it ruins the look of the car imo.

20-04-2005, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollin

Dez i think the reason a lot of people do up cars then dont tint the windows is so "the chickz can perve on their fullie sick bodies moit" - the theory is that people will see the 'hot' car, and want to know who is driving, so guys can go "siiiiiiiic moit" and chicks can throw themselves at the driver....or something...but yeah cars without tint just look wrong :S

Thats why windows go down!!

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b2tf · 20-04-2005, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by hambo_12

Thats why windows go down!!

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or up..........

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20-04-2005, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by back2thefutura

or up..........

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lol, true for some!!

Rodp · 21-04-2005, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollin

Dez i think the reason a lot of people do up cars then dont tint the windows is so "the chickz can perve on their fullie sick bodies moit" - the theory is that people will see the 'hot' car, and want to know who is driving, so guys can go "siiiiiiiic moit" and chicks can throw themselves at the driver....or something...but yeah cars without tint just look wrong :S

They're also the ones that have the For Sale sign with their mobile number on the window so the hot chiks m8 can call them. :P

**Peuty** · 21-04-2005, 06:16 PM

Just got my tint done today, darkest legal, makes the interior feel so cozy, and the best thing, is that noone can see my ugly mug.

**ebxr8240** · 22-04-2005, 09:37 PM

Xp...

donno · 23-04-2005, 10:24 PM

I got a quote yesterday from premier tint $275 for darkest legal. Is this any good? Apparantly reduced from 350 odd. Tint-a-car was $350 for midnight express. Also anyone know a place in brisbane that'll give me a better deal?

Dez · 23-04-2005, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by donno

I got a quote yesterday from premier tint $275 for darkest legal. Is this any good? Apparantly reduced from 350 odd. Tint-a-car was $350 for midnight express. Also anyone know a place in brisbane that'll give me a better deal?

dont be fooled, darkest legal really isnt that dark at all....you'll be clearly visible :P

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1 shade over is good, thats what ive got...F1 tint.....2 shades over is better.....my brother has that, and my mate has 3 over......BLACK!

takata8 · 24-04-2005, 12:02 AM

I haven't got any tinted for my wife..... What are you guys recommended? Any nice and cheap stuff around? or even buying films and tint it myself... ??

MrQuan · 24-04-2005, 12:59 AM

My EF is tinted throughout. The rear window is peeling a bit at the top - so I'm going to take it in for a retint soon (just the rear window).

I bought this car second-hand and already tinted so I have no idea where they had it done. So far the only problem is with the rear window. It was a small peel until I ripped it down over the window. In a moment of insanity I thought I could peel it all off, but I only got a bit of the top layer AARRRRGHHHHH!!! Time to get the experts to fix my f*** up :(

svo347 · 24-04-2005, 08:52 PM

45% All round, Never had a prob with the cops...
As for hambos post..... Gold..

RED_EL_XR8 · 25-04-2005, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dez

my windows are 1 shade over legal...

Oh no!!! What are Vic Police recruitment gonna make of that !!!!

MrQuan · 25-04-2005, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by takata8

I haven't got any tinted for my wife..... What are you guys recommended? Any nice and cheap stuff around? or even buying films and tint it myself... ??

Beware! You will regret cheap tinting after a few years when is starts bubbling and peeling. Spend a few extra bucks and you'll have a clear mind. Some places offer a lifetime garantee on their tinting - can't beat that!

Kev_BLNXR8_Ute · 25-04-2005, 08:00 AM

Anyone out Cranbourne way I seriously wouldnt go past Darren at Enhance window tinting. (03) 5996 2272.
I'm not saying he is the cheapest but he is not the dearest.
I think a ute starts at $175 and a sedan at $270. Don't quote me on this I'm just tring to give you an idea.
Tell him Kev with all the XR's around the corner sent you. You might save a couple bucks.
I had a mate come from Montrose because he liked the quality of his work.

I found him about 3 years ago after my parents had an absolute shit house job done in Dandenong by one of the big names. There car went back 3 times and it still looks like shit when the windows go down. Looks like the tint was trimmed with a hacksaw blade.

Dez · 25-04-2005, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RED_EL_XR8

Oh no!!! What are Vic Police recruitment gonna make of that !!!!

good 1 :yeees:

i doubt you get a criminal record for it.

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bscampbell · 26-04-2005, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dez

1 shade over is good, thats what ive got...F1 tint.....2 shades over is better.....my brother has that, and my mate has 3 over......BLACK!

F1 tint is 35% though!?!

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Originally Posted by svo347

45% All round, Never had a prob with the cops...

That's because LESS than 35% is illegal.

Blue Oval Mopar Man · 16-10-2005, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by zetec

Cheap wine comes in 5 litres...

It dont come in 5.8 liters but !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Or 4.9 !!!!!!!

crannersEL · 16-10-2005, 10:51 AM

Mods for me start in about a months time, so id say that window tints would be first on my list.

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