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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: EuanGtTdi on 14 September 2009, 22:03

Title: Window tiniting
Post by: EuanGtTdi on 14 September 2009, 22:03

Right guys,

was just wondering if any of yous have had your back 3 windows tinted by a company and how much was it as my gf sister is wanting it done and is wondering a rough price!

Cheers

Title: Re: Window tiniting
Post by: 2007GTI on 15 September 2009, 06:59

its how long is a piece of string, as it varies all over the country. the mk5 caries a small premium, as the back window is hard to do properly, but a good quality installer shouldnt have a problem.  all I would say is make sure they use good film, as lots of cowboys using crap quality film.
I would say you are looking at £150-£250.

Title: Re: Window tiniting
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 15 September 2009, 12:19

As 2007GTI states, the rear screen is a real mare to do properly - I've yet to see a satisfactory tint film applied to one.

Title: Re: Window tiniting
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 15 September 2009, 12:25

I love the factory blue tint on mine.

Title: Re: Window tiniting
Post by: bobotheclown on 16 September 2009, 09:43

If I found some second hand factory tinted windows could I install them yourself? Is the rear window bonded to the hatch?

Title: Re: Window tiniting
Post by: jonesltd on 16 September 2009, 10:18

165 for all my back sides and 2 front.... lighter at front and goes to dark at back

Title: Re: Window tiniting
Post by: Saint Steve on 16 September 2009, 10:37

Get some of these Window Blinds, look like the cars tinted are much better quality then window tint.

http://www.palmautomotive.co.uk/4trucks/acatalog/VW_Golf_5_styling_Accessories.html

I have them myself and have had window tints before, and these look great and keeps kiddies Very happy

Title: Re: Window tiniting
Post by: the dude on 16 September 2009, 10:43

I too am getting the rear window blinds, have seen some awful after market tints that are all cracked, no such problem with these blinds.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=7631.0
get in on this if you are considering a set though!

Title: Re: Window tiniting
Post by: 2007GTI on 16 September 2009, 23:19

I mine done by these boys in Acton, London.

http://www.pentagonglass.com/window-tinting/

Title: Re: Window tiniting
Post by: chewymk4 on 17 September 2009, 20:44

Just had a quote from Richard at TintR in Nottingham for £175 (www.TintR.co.uk)
They did my Celica T-Sport 3 years ago and it still looked as good as the day it was done when i sold it a few weeks back.
They only use SL Llumar film so no colour loss, shrinkage, scrathing, etc.
Will be getting my new Mk5 done shortly.

Title: Re: Window tiniting
Post by: Saint Steve on 17 September 2009, 21:55

If you see a photo of a tinted rear glass on a mk5 golf, you maywell be put off. It will leave a white Ring around the edge due to its shape and black dotted edge print.

Tint the side glass, but put in Tinted Rear glass imo.

Title: Re: Window tiniting
Post by: 2007GTI on 18 September 2009, 11:23

my rear screen is tinted, looks fine.  will try and takes some pics.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Window tiniting
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 19 September 2009, 23:24

Quote from: bobotheclown on 16 September 2009, 09:43

If I found some second hand factory tinted windows could I install them yourself? Is the rear window bonded to the hatch?

The rear hatch screen is bonded in - and you'd need to make sure that the person who removed it from an existing car was accurate with the cheese wire, without damaging the heater elements or the radio antenna.

Or do what I did - just paid my insurance glass excess!  :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: Window tiniting
Post by: 2007GTI on 20 September 2009, 19:00

here are some pics of my car with after market tinted windows showing the white line, which to me isn't so bad and I've lived with it for three years!

http://yfrog.com/44img0257gj

http://yfrog.com/2himg0259nwj

Title: Re: Window tiniting
Post by: Saint Steve on 20 September 2009, 19:01

See that would annoy the heck outa me, but if your happy at the end of the day and all that......