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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: lucky_se7en on 19 February 2014, 09:32
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Been thinking about getting the rear windows tinted. Struggling to decide really! :undecided:
Any advice and guidance,much appreciated! :smiley:
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The rear window and rear side windows look good tinted. If you choose a reputable company to do it then you shouldn't have any issues. :cool:
Just don't go for chrome! :sick:
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Providing you stick to an OEM looking shade, then yes. Especially as your car is TR.
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Hey guys. Thanks for the quick replies.
Yeah,I would need to find a quality company to do it. Most around my way simply go overboard with the tints,and imo just make the car stand out for all the wrong reasons.
If anyone can point me in the direction of a reputable company,it'd be much appreciated. I'm based in staines-upon-thames,surrey. Many thanks in advance.
I know this is another issue completely. But does anyone also have any experience fitting the Autohaus Wolfsburg - ABT Number Plate Surround. Need to fit my private plate once new v5c comes through the post. Like the look of those surrounds,but have heard they can be very diddly to fit. Especially the front one.
Sorry for such a long post! Will stop typing now! :lipsrsealed:
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Personally I think that plate holders look out of place on modern, smooth fronted cars.
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Just do the surround on the rear. It looks fussy on the front. :wink:
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Also, do a general post in VW chat for places that do tints down in Surrey as you'll get a better response. :smiley:
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I had the rear windows tinted on mine about 3 weeks ago and if i say so myself it looks pretty good :) so yeah definately get it tinted. I had mine done in Swanscombe in Kent @ Phantom tinting
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What level of tints did you go for Missy?
Thanks for the recommendation of 'Phantom'. Are they very expensive. Will definitely look them up online. Any pics of the motor after tints done? :smiley:
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Yeah,I would need to find a quality company to do it. Most around my way simply go overboard with the tints,and imo just make the car stand out for all the wrong reasons.
If anyone can point me in the direction of a reputable company,it'd be much appreciated. I'm based in staines-upon-thames,surrey. Many thanks in advance.
If you don't mind travelling a bit, then Pentagon in Reading are superb. They have done two cars for me now and the quality is fantastic. They will talk you through the various shade options. They can match OEM tints.
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Many thanks Organisys. Yeah,Reading is a bit of a trek for me. But would be willing to consider travelling if their work is as good as you say.
You guys are extremely helpful. Have only joined up yesterday,but already have only positive things to say about this site and its members.
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When I had my MK5 rear windows tinted it looked better but it left a visible line between the edge of the tint and the window. It was obvious and I felt that it detracted from the look. I've seen numerous cars on the road with tinted windows that have this edge. I was told there isn't anything you can do.
I think factory glass would look better long term, my MK6 has darker windows from factory.
So how about a nice colour coded rear bumper and some black Monza 18's? Would look good on Tornado Red :cool:.
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Hey Poached,
Didn't ever really consider the edge of the tint and the window before. Never had the urge to get my previous mk4 tinted,but had put tints on to my black a4. So this time I am totally undecided at the moment which way I'll go with the mk5.
You read my mind about the rear bumper! :wink: As that was one of the first things I was thinking of changing. Considering putting rear sensors fitted too,in case the mrs wants to start driving it! :shocked:
Think I'll be sticking with the monza's currently on the car,especially as I'm lucky to have inherited a set in extremely good condition! :smiley:
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What level of tints did you go for Missy?
Thanks for the recommendation of 'Phantom'. Are they very expensive. Will definitely look them up online. Any pics of the motor after tints done? :smiley:
I had 20% tints on the all the rear windows although I think I should have gone for limo tint on the back door windows. It wasn't too bad price wise I guess lol. I need to take a better pic, I've got one when the sun was shining so it doesn't really look tinted at all as the sun is shining through!!
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Hey Poached,
Didn't ever really consider the edge of the tint and the window before. Never had the urge to get my previous mk4 tinted,but had put tints on to my black a4. So this time I am totally undecided at the moment which way I'll go with the mk5.
You read my mind about the rear bumper! :wink: As that was one of the first things I was thinking of changing. Considering putting rear sensors fitted too,in case the mrs wants to start driving it! :shocked:
Think I'll be sticking with the monza's currently on the car,especially as I'm lucky to have inherited a set in extremely good condition! :smiley:
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You're a bad person Poached! :evil:
Looked at that pic! :smiley:
And then looked at my bank account! :cry:
And then counted the days until payday! :tongue:
No,I'm gonna be strong and resist the change so soon,even though you clearly make a valid argument! :smiley: Just gonna have to resist looking at that pic again! :whistle: