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#1 techno-steve

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Posted 18 June 2008 - 07:20 PM

ok guys and gals
im after some window tinting....

the mian thing i dont know is it illegal i thort that it wasn't if u only had the back done
but then my mate said it was totaly illegal

so can u help me ..................... if its not illegal does anyone know were to get it from??

thanks steve

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Posted 18 June 2008 - 07:28 PM

The windscreen, front windows (and I think rear window) have to let a certain amount of light through. Back passenger windows can be as dark as you want?

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Posted 18 June 2008 - 07:29 PM

you can't tint the front windows or windscreen more than 10% or something like that

The back you can do what you want

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Posted 18 June 2008 - 07:30 PM

cheers guys and1 know were to get it?.

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Posted 18 June 2008 - 07:31 PM

loads of places sell it halfords? its just a thin film

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Posted 18 June 2008 - 07:32 PM

The windscreen, front windows (and I think rear window) have to let a certain amount of light through. Back passenger windows can be as dark as you want?


I believe the windscreen must let in at least 75% of light, the front windows must let in at least 70% of light.

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Posted 18 June 2008 - 07:33 PM

loads of places sell it halfords? its just a thin film


cheers mate

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Posted 18 June 2008 - 07:36 PM

the film can be purchased from any " boy racer " shop/halfrauds,if you decide to get some,i suggest removing your rear side windows,immerse them under water in your bath and fit the film that way,get yourself a good qualitiy squeegy and a spray bottle,also dont fit outside,even a slight breeze can ruin everything,good luck!

Edited by the.stroker, 18 June 2008 - 07:37 PM.


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Posted 18 June 2008 - 07:38 PM

the film can be purchased from any " boy racer " shop/halfrauds,if you decide to get some,i suggest removing your rear side windows,immerse them under water in your bath and fit the film that way,get yourself a good qualitiy squeegy and a spray bottle,also dont fit outside,even a slight breeze can ruin everything,good luck!


thanks for the advise ............. erm i wunt of put it on the outside anyways lol

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Posted 18 June 2008 - 07:41 PM

:) READ THE POST, i meant dont fit the film outdoors/outside in the open air as if a slight breeze grabs hold of the film its ruined!!!!!

Edited by the.stroker, 18 June 2008 - 07:41 PM.


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Posted 18 June 2008 - 07:46 PM

I'll get a pic of ours we got ours pro done so its all legal.
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Posted 18 June 2008 - 07:48 PM

iv looked at doing this but i dunno how to take windows out and im scared that if i do il smash em or summin.

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Posted 18 June 2008 - 07:49 PM

what ones did you get done and how much was it josh? i want to get the rear 3 done at some point

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Posted 18 June 2008 - 07:50 PM

josh did u get them dipped?

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Posted 18 June 2008 - 07:51 PM

iv looked at doing this but i dunno how to take windows out and im scared that if i do il smash em or summin.

its unlikely youll smash them. much more likely youll find rust around the windsreen and places and the car will disintegrate around you :)




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