window tint decision?

Alloys, lowered, tinted or custom painted, in fact any custom work. Discussion and Q&A last answered over 2 years ago.
You may also want to visit the Wiki(pedia) for a more structured index of T25 repair, maintenance, technical and ownership topics.

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

Locked
User avatar
bourneid
Registered user
Posts: 21
Joined: 05 Feb 2008, 12:06
80-90 Mem No: 0
Location: SOMERSET...

window tint decision?

Post by bourneid »

I have a sample of gold tinted, mirorred bronze, my camper is a dark red,maroon, burgundy. My wife doesn't like the gold any other thoughts, green tint, smoke, i would like to through it out to you guys!!!!!!!!
THEY SHOULD HAVE LEFT HIM ALONE.
A reg Devon, 1.9 df. NOW HAVE 2.1 MV WITH CARB CONV.

User avatar
fatwomble
Registered user
Posts: 93
Joined: 20 May 2008, 20:07
80-90 Mem No: 5434
Location: Central Hampshire

Post by fatwomble »

wouldn't tint myself, to do it legally to have to leave the front windows clear it then looks odd IMO.
FW.

User avatar
R0B
Moderator
Posts: 19461
Joined: 07 Oct 2005, 17:33
80-90 Mem No: 864
Location: Cheshire

Post by R0B »

go for limo black....
2.1 LPG/Petrol Auto Caravelle

"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits"

User avatar
mearnsy
Registered user
Posts: 201
Joined: 19 Mar 2007, 23:04
80-90 Mem No: 3513
Location: Shanklin, Isle of Wight

Re: window tint decision?

Post by mearnsy »

bourneid wrote:I have a sample of gold tinted, mirorred bronze, my camper is a dark red,maroon, burgundy. My wife doesn't like the gold any other thoughts, green tint, smoke, i would like to through it out to you guys!!!!!!!!

mine is dark smoke and looks good IMO, although i need to check with the police as i have the drivers and passenger side done as well :wink:
Lettering, signage and brand solutions. Faceup - 07929 033 713

jaymo
Registered user
Posts: 35
Joined: 03 Feb 2007, 22:47
80-90 Mem No: 5467
Location: Tardebigge, Bromsgrove
Contact:

Post by jaymo »

Just had mine done in Limo black, with the driver and passenger side in a 30% tint.
This way, it looks right as you look down the van, and as the rear windows are so dark, the driver/passenger windows look lighter than a 30% tint.

I know it's still not legal to have anything on the front, but IMO the visibilty with a 30% tint is very good, day or night. I guess PC Plod won't look at it quite the same way though, and I'm quite aware that I may have to end up peeling it off at the roadside :D
Dib Dib Dib Dub Dub Dub

User avatar
squire
Registered user
Posts: 2403
Joined: 11 Dec 2006, 10:03
80-90 Mem No: 3192
Location: Manchester

Post by squire »

i wouldn't bother, some berk put that cheap plastic tint over our back window and i hate it.
" living is easy with eyes closed "

Squire 3192

User avatar
Titus A Duxass
Registered user
Posts: 5777
Joined: 24 Nov 2007, 08:22
80-90 Mem No: 4475
Location: Cologne

Post by Titus A Duxass »

If you are going to get it done, get it done professionally.

The PO did mine, without taking the windows out and without cleaning the windows properly.

It was fecking naff with creasing in the corners, gaps, bubble.

It took two days and one litre of acetone to get the "pooh" off.
VW T3 GTi Camper 2,0l

User avatar
georgeIRL
Registered user
Posts: 36
Joined: 17 Feb 2006, 15:57
80-90 Mem No: 0
Location: Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland

Post by georgeIRL »

i got mine pro done and i love it, would recommend it to anyone

User avatar
HT
Registered user
Posts: 20
Joined: 09 Jan 2008, 08:44
80-90 Mem No: 4630
Location: East Devon, membership no. 4630

Post by HT »

I did mine myself on saturday. got it wrong a couple of times to begin with but got there in the end. They are not wrong when they say how hard it is but if you are patient its possible. cos i made two mistakes i ran out of tint for the rear window but its not that dear so i have ordered some more and will post pics when I have finished. on ebay i bought 6 metres for £22 so even if it goes wrong it doesnt break the bank. I advise trying it I am over the moon with mine. Also if it goes wrong its so easy to remove cos its covered in water when applying so its not sticky until it dries.

User avatar
R0B
Moderator
Posts: 19461
Joined: 07 Oct 2005, 17:33
80-90 Mem No: 864
Location: Cheshire

Post by R0B »

i had mine done by a professional.£250.i believe the best way to do them yourself is to remove all the glass.tbh i thought paying the £250 the better option.and there isn't one single bubble in mine.and the guy.gives a lifetime guarantee...
2.1 LPG/Petrol Auto Caravelle

"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits"

Locked