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Offline EuanGtTdi

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Window tiniting
« 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
« Last Edit: 14 September 2009, 22:28 by EuanGtTdi »
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Offline 2007GTI

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Re: Window tiniting
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline Teutonic_Tamer

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Re: Window tiniting
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline Gene Hunt.

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Re: Window tiniting
« Reply #3 on: 15 September 2009, 12:25 »
I love the factory blue tint on mine.
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Offline bobotheclown

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Re: Window tiniting
« Reply #4 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?
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Offline jonesltd

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Re: Window tiniting
« Reply #5 on: 16 September 2009, 10:18 »
165 for all my back sides and 2 front.... lighter at front and goes to dark at back
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Offline Saint Steve

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Re: Window tiniting
« Reply #6 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
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Offline the dude

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Re: Window tiniting
« Reply #7 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!
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Offline 2007GTI

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Re: Window tiniting
« Reply #8 on: 16 September 2009, 23:19 »
I mine done by these boys in Acton, London.

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

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Offline chewymk4

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Re: Window tiniting
« Reply #9 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.
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