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Title: best tints
Post by: mvb on 07 January 2012, 19:09
any suggestions on % prefarably for a 3 dr.

going in next sat and looking for a light tint all round but not sure on % to go for.
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 08 January 2012, 20:21
Don't forget you can't tint the front windows. :smiley:
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: 2007GTI on 09 January 2012, 21:04
you can tint forward of the B post, but legally must have more than 70% light transmission, I think...
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: mvb on 09 January 2012, 21:33
i'm going all round with the tint.
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: 2007GTI on 09 January 2012, 21:37
Watch out for the plod then!  :laugh:
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: mvb on 09 January 2012, 23:04
lol - it will be light all round so i should be o.k.

Title: Re: best tints
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 10 January 2012, 02:10
lol - it will be light all round so i should be o.k.


.............most factory tins are already on the legal limit,you have been warned :grin:.Remember most forces carry light testing kit & they can make you remove it at the road side.
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: Rhyso on 10 January 2012, 08:28
An alternative are these

http://www.vanstyle.co.uk/shop/shades-golf-p-4127.html
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: mvb on 10 January 2012, 12:21
An alternative are these

http://www.vanstyle.co.uk/shop/shades-golf-p-4127.html

yuck
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: smiffy555 on 10 January 2012, 12:38
Yuck indeed!!
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: Rhyso on 10 January 2012, 12:46
An alternative are these

http://www.vanstyle.co.uk/shop/shades-golf-p-4127.html

yuck

Yuck indeed!!

Each to their own; I guess they don't work as well on a 3 door as a 5 door simply because you can't wind your rear window down  :tongue:
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: mvb on 10 January 2012, 14:55
indeed
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: bobotheclown on 11 January 2012, 09:42
An alternative are these

http://www.vanstyle.co.uk/shop/shades-golf-p-4127.html

yuck

Yuck indeed!!

Each to their own; I guess they don't work as well on a 3 door as a 5 door simply because you can't wind your rear window down  :tongue:

I bought a set based on recommendations from here and they are superb! I have a 5 door GTI and they make such a big difference.
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: mvb on 11 January 2012, 11:14
bobotheclown -where SE London are you as i'm south of the river.
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: bobotheclown on 11 January 2012, 12:05
In Erith/Belvedere area
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: mvb on 11 January 2012, 12:07
Thats a way out from moi.
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: 2007GTI on 13 January 2012, 12:43
that makes no difference and you can tint what you like from the B pillar backwards, i.e. like a van, no windows!

An alternative are these

http://www.vanstyle.co.uk/shop/shades-golf-p-4127.html
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: mvb on 13 January 2012, 17:55
she is going in tomorrow so lets see......
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: mvb on 14 January 2012, 10:11
she's in, 50% all round collect in a few hours
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: mvb on 14 January 2012, 14:24
she's in, 50% all round collect in a few hours

1 word "Beautiful"
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: Rhyso on 14 January 2012, 15:38
she's in, 50% all round collect in a few hours

1 word "Beautiful"

Means nothing without pictures  :tongue:
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 14 January 2012, 15:38
Get some ''side on '' pics up. :smiley:
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: mvb on 15 January 2012, 10:02
I will do so today..... hopefully
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: mvb on 15 January 2012, 12:25
I will do so today..... hopefully

how you attach pics from your desktop?  :huh:
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: Rhyso on 15 January 2012, 16:31
I will do so today..... hopefully

how you attach pics from your desktop?  :huh:

You can't - need to upload to www.photobucket.com and copy and paste the 4th link under the photo into your reply  :smiley:
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: mvb on 15 January 2012, 19:19
I will do so today..... hopefully

how you attach pics from your desktop?  :huh:

You can't - need to upload to www.photobucket.com and copy and paste the 4th link under the photo into your reply  :smiley:


(http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh598/mvbrands/IMG_3270.jpg)
(http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh598/mvbrands/IMG_3269.jpg)
(http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh598/mvbrands/IMG_3268.jpg)
(http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh598/mvbrands/IMG_3261.jpg)

photos don't do her justice but she looks beatiful. just need to get the sponge out......
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 17 January 2012, 16:34
....and hope the plod don't stop you and test it.
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 17 January 2012, 19:08
To be fair they don't look to bad. :smiley:
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: AlanD on 19 January 2012, 15:28
Looks good that. Would like mine tinted at some point. Where south of the river are you? Where did you get it tinted? How much?
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: mvb on 19 January 2012, 18:27
Looks good that. Would like mine tinted at some point. Where south of the river are you? Where did you get it tinted? How much?

I reside in Sydenham.

I got her done by Autoworx based in Beckenham/Elmers End.

http://www.tintingwindows.co.uk/ Manager is Tom and i would highly recommend.

had 2 previous cars done by him and no issues at all plus he gives lifetime warranty  :grin:

£170

He also does other bits and bobs so have a browse on his site.
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: AlanD on 22 January 2012, 12:48
Interesting, thanks for that. Elmers End is literally down the road from me.
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: mvb on 22 January 2012, 13:05
no worries mate
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: manc7720 on 27 January 2012, 22:25
I AM GETTIN MINE DONE TOMO,

I AM GOIN FOR LIGHT ON FRONT N MEDIUM ON REAR 2 WINDOWS AND BACK WINDOW SO PRETTY MUCH JUST TAKING A CHANCE .
GUY SAID SHOULD BE OK WITH POLICE,

NOT TOO SURE THO :)
Title: Re: best tints
Post by: mvb on 28 January 2012, 15:26
put up some picks when she's done mate