Window Tint

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chrispy.
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Window Tint

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Hey!

Does anyone know the factory tint of the windows?

Looking to tint my windows but would love to do all 4 plus front and rear if I can :)

Understand Mr Plod will have a problem with it :)


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Re: Window Tint

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From VW:
"Rear tinted windows from B-pillar back
Heat insulated rear tinted glass 65% light absorbing from B-pillar backwards"
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Get it wrong and the problem would be yours not the police. You could be fined and, in the event of an accident you could find yourself uninsured. Have a careful look at Construction and Use regulations first, don't rely upon the vendors or fitters to give you good advice, they only want your money.
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Re: Window Tint

Post by alexperkins »

Windscreen tinting is pretty much illegal in this country, as is tinting your front windows

The rear windows/bootlid is about all you would want to tint

Your playing with fire if you do the fronts/windscreen. It just isnt worth it.
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Re: Window Tint

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alexperkins wrote:Windscreen tinting is pretty much illegal in this country, as is tinting your front windows

The rear windows/bootlid is about all you would want to tint

Your playing with fire if you do the fronts/windscreen. It just isnt worth it.
We've got these in our cars because they're better than normal sunblinds for the kids.

http://www.privacyshades-online.co.uk/p ... cy-shades/

Far better than tinting the windows. Cheaper too, at about £80.

The UV shades went in the Polo. They are a bit cheaper and were easier to fit.

http://www.uvcarshades.co.uk/shades-vol ... _4184.html

"Mr. Plod" has better things to do than chase around after idiots with tinted front windows. Why would you want to tint your front windscreen - perhaps you are ashamed to be seen in your car?

Is there a price on your head!? Are you trying to look like a gangster? They don't drive Polo's; You'd be better off putting your money towards a yellow XJS and a camel hair coat.
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A bit harsh on XJSs perhaps.
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