Window Tinting

1. lozi_murias Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2005 Northampton United Kingdom (England) Posts: 970 Fiesta mk6 2003.

   #1 9th March 2006, 22:03

   I'm thinking of getting my windows tinted - Anybody got any ideas on the best way, or any pics to show me what the different colour grades actually look like?
   
   #1 - buy a cheap roll of tint and D.I.Y?
   #2 - buy 'pre-cut' tinting and D.I.Y?
   #3 - get a pro to do it?
   
   ...i guess most people would say #3, how much would i looking at paying a pro approximately for just the rear windows?
2. Mattvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 hinckley Posts: 2580

   #2 10th March 2006, 03:53

   I bought a roll of tint and pre cut a newspaper sheet to the same size as the window, then copied it onto the film and have a perfect sized film.If you need to save money its the best way.
3. stevossaxo Established Member Joined: Mar 2005 Surrey United Kingdom (England) Posts: 2299 Citroen Saxo Furio

   #3 10th March 2006, 03:55

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by hinckleycb I bought a roll of tint and pre cut a newspaper sheet to the same size as the window, then copied it onto the film and have a perfect sized film.If you need to save money its the best way.

   
   do you have any pics of the finished job ?
4. Mattvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 hinckley Posts: 2580

   #4 10th March 2006, 04:12

   I havent at the moment but i can get some up tomorrow for ya.
5. Mattvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 hinckley Posts: 2580

   #5 10th March 2006, 04:13

   Now i think about it never put pics up before, how do i do it?
6. liamk15 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2005 North east Posts: 6123 Type-r

   #6 10th March 2006, 04:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by hinckleycb Now i think about it never put pics up before, how do i do it?

   
   clicky
7. Mattvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 hinckley Posts: 2580

   #7 10th March 2006, 04:45

   Cheers, like i said ill get them up tomorrow.
8. Robb Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Feb 2006 140 Grime St. Posts: 15163 Panamera

   #8 10th March 2006, 06:20

   Hmm dpends really on your DIY skills, its not that complicated if you have a vague idea what your doing and the skills to match. And to get it done professionally can cost a hell of a lot...
9. woodsy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 area 51, navada desert Posts: 2809 mk1 1998 silver saxo vts

   #9 10th March 2006, 11:14

   about £150 thats for all 5 windows round here
   
   and they come out to your house
10. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #10 10th March 2006, 18:21

    id rather get a pro to do it mate if your not confident enough
11. lozi_murias Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2005 Northampton United Kingdom (England) Posts: 970 Fiesta mk6 2003.

    #11 10th March 2006, 18:52

    Cool, thanks for the replies guys!
    
    I think i could do it myself, or rather i have a brother who is very good with these sorts of things... the tint rolls only cost £12 for 3 metres on ebay which is rather tempting - so i'll be interested to see any pics of DIY jobs (hinckley!)
    
    I've seen some REALLY bad DIY jobs though, where the tint goes all bubbly and doesn't fit right - and i understand its a bitch to get off...
    
    I'm only after the back windows woodsy, so hopefully wouldnt be paying a pro £150!
    
    
12. Mattvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 hinckley Posts: 2580

    #12 10th March 2006, 21:06

    Here you go mate
    
13. Mattvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 hinckley Posts: 2580

    #13 10th March 2006, 21:07

    Whoops,sorry there so big,the odd dots on them are where it had been raining.
14. Mattvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 hinckley Posts: 2580

    #14 10th March 2006, 21:15

    Oh and i havent done the rear on mine because i was told that you would have to cut it to fit between each of the rear heater lines,didnt know whether it was true but couldnt be bothered with the hassle.
15. lozi_murias Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2005 Northampton United Kingdom (England) Posts: 970 Fiesta mk6 2003.

    #15 11th March 2006, 16:18

    Your windows look good mate, thanks for taking the pics for me...nice saxo btw, oh and the beemer as well!
    
    Why do you have to leave a gap around the edges where the fadey-bits are? And do you really have to cut individual strips for the rear window to avoid all the heater wires? That would be annoying...
    
    I guess that is dark smoke or limo black right? Have you ever been pulled over for them being too dark?
    
    Sorry about all the questions lol
16. Mattvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 hinckley Posts: 2580

    #16 11th March 2006, 23:45

    Cheers,still a work in progress.I didnt leave a gap around em, i went over them but the film doesnt sit flush cos the fadey bits are indented. I used a heat gun to make it less obvious as that helped the film to mould around the holes but you want to do that whilst the film is about dried on.Its dark smoke and ive never been pulled over,been told the legal % of light that can be stopped is whatever on the back two side windows and 70% on the rear but i think the rear looks slightly darker now cos the two side windows let in less light.I dont know for sure about the rear window cuttings though, soz i cudnt be more help.