Window Tints

Post by **tortron** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:21 pm

Its getting to be a long hot NZ summer over here at the moment. While working on it in the driveway i am definitely feeling the heat inside the car (currently just a rolling shell, all the interior and windows are out). This may have something to do with having just painted it black

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Would anyone have any pictures of a black minor with tinted windows?

Mine is a 51 four door - with the chrome window frames. The law here is that no overlay on the front windscreen (apart from strip at the to that can go no lower than the sun visors) and all the rest can have up to 35% film applied)

Im not usually a fan of tinted windows on classics, but have a feeling that they may work given the car colour and window frames. Probably the best time to do it too with all the glass out. However if its going to look naff i guess i can live with it

, still to insulate/sound deaden the interior (especially the firewall). Guess i could install a fan and i have some period expanding window bars (like what you have for pets in the back) that i can use.

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:19 am

The main snag I can see with the window tints is that others won't be able to see your pink fluffy dice, leopardskin steering wheel cover & zebra seat covers properly

Post by **morrisfixer** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:29 am

Hi there, sorry i have nt got a black minor,but i have got 6mm grey smoked glass on my car.I think it finishes the car off,it also darkens down
slightly at night .Go for it be different !!!!

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 12:29 pm

Pop up a photo of your car so we can see what it looks like.

Post by **mike.perry** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:46 pm

The alternative is to wear shades and open the windows. The quarterlights are very effective at directing a good breeze into the car.

Post by **JuNK512G** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:14 pm

On this subject, there is on the market tailor made shades with frames which clip into window frames & can be taken out when not required. They are on Ebay under UV Shades or the company, Palm Automotive.co.uk advertise that they can be made to measure but sadly I can't get much response from them for our Ford Fusion. Might be worth a try though.

Post by **GeorgeHurst** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:02 pm

Here are some photos of a yellow minor with tinted windows, the car was recently on ebay so I picked the photos from there.

I'm thinking of tinting my windows also, not opaque but maybe 50% or something. My car is BRG so I think it would set it off quite nicely. Does anyone know if the windows have to come out for this to be done? Or can the rubbers be peeled back slightly in situ when the tint is applied... I would have it done professionally as I don't trust myslef to not get bubbles in it!

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Post by **morrisfixer** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:45 am

Here's a picture of my morris with grey smoked glass

Post by **GeorgeHurst** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:50 am

That looks rad

The wheels really set it off

Post by **Stig** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:14 am

GeorgeHurst wrote: I'm thinking of tinting my windows also, not opaque but maybe 50% or something.

I'd suggest checking the legality before doing so, I've a feeling that it might be a problem for front windows in the UK. Might be a question of "how dark is dark?"

Post by **GeorgeHurst** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 1:14 pm

Yeah, I just got a quote out of interest from a local window tinting place, and I think the darkest one can go at the front is 70% light transmission.

For anyone interested they quoted me £220 inc VAT and labour for all windows (except windscreen obviously). This seems a bit expensive but reading up on their service it seems fair - 10 year warranty and not fitted out the back of a van, rather from their dedicated workshop.

Post by **morrisfixer** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:10 pm

I worked for a glazing company and i made templates for the side glass,the glass cost me £40 and sent the back glass away for a professional to tint it.It cost £50 so a bit more work but it looks good

Post by **plastic_orange** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:22 pm

Make sure that your window runners are in good nick as the unsightly scores on applied film doesn't look good. If possible, replace the flat glass with tinted laminated glass (or perspex), and do only the rear window with the film - or use perspex here too (slight curve).

Pete

Post by **tortron** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 10:09 am

mike.perry wrote:The alternative is to wear shades and open the windows. The quarterlights are very effective at directing a good breeze into the car.

more a case of singeing the hairs on the backs of my legs on the leather seats

Post by **don58van** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:20 pm

From a safety point of view (no pun intended) care is needed with tinting. Eye contact between a driver and other motorists and pedestrians is important. A glance signals that you have seen or have been seen.

Also, as a person ages, their night vision decreases substantially. An older person driving a car with heavy tinting at night is a bit like driving with a blindfold on. If you are getting on--forget the tinting.

See you in the new year--I hope.

Cheers
D

Post by **RogerRust** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:01 pm

don58van wrote:Also, as a person ages, their night vision decreases substantially. An older person driving a car with heavy tinting at night is a bit like driving with a blindfold on. If you are getting on--forget the tinting.

Oh well that rules me out then!

Post by **8009STEVE** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:02 pm

We used mirror film on he trav. been thruogh 2 mots no problem