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monkeynuts · Dec 27th, 2005, 04:49 PM

Just saw this in the Manchester Evening News

Ok most of us dont tint the front but.......

ps put your bi-focals on

Hopefully those with slight tints will be ok and the dodgy Halford mob will be the targets

MINISHEL · Dec 27th, 2005, 06:17 PM

his fine was for his windscreen...

nylo · Dec 27th, 2005, 07:53 PM

exactly.

Why on earth would you tint your windscreen?!

TallAndy · Dec 27th, 2005, 08:38 PM

I've seen plenty of tinted windscreens in manchester... badboy racers hide behind them.

As for tints I got mine at pentagon glass. Rear smoke, front light smoke the darkest tint you are apprently legally allowed. I would have liked smoke all round but i've heard stories of fines and cops telling people to pull them off at the road side.

charlied · Dec 27th, 2005, 08:47 PM

I got mine at pentagon too and the tint is really subtle and on the right side of legal!

MINI-Morgan · Dec 27th, 2005, 11:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by charlied

I got mine at pentagon too and the tint is really subtle and on the right side of legal!

must be 5% tint then since the standard mini windows at already tinted from the factory and 99.9% of tints put you over the legal limit. If the windows are already 10% and the limits 15% a 15% tint will put you way over as quite a few people have found out when VOSA pull out the light tester. In most cases its only been film so they make you peel it off and your on your way.

Dec 31st, 2005, 09:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BOYR4CER

must be 5% tint then since the standard mini windows at already tinted from the factory and 99.9% of tints put you over the legal limit. If the windows are already 10% and the limits 15% a 15% tint will put you way over as quite a few people have found out when VOSA pull out the light tester. In most cases its only been film so they make you peel it off and your on your way.

No the legal limit to have the 2 front windows is 30% so they can then let 70% of light through

MINI-Morgan · Dec 31st, 2005, 01:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by .Boyracer.

No the legal limit to have the 2 front windows is 30% so they can then let 70% of light through

thats the numbers I was looking for!

Now for those that dont completely understand tints grades and what 30% really means and why legally its almost impossible to tint the front windows, read this link from my local tinting company. http://www.sctints.co.uk/regulations.htm

I believe the Mini windows being slightly tinted from factory must be on the legal limit.

Prowse · Dec 31st, 2005, 01:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BOYR4CER

thats the numbers I was looking for!

Now for those that dont completely understand tints grades and what 30% really means and why legally its almost impossible to tint the front windows, read this link from my local tinting company. http://www.sctints.co.uk/regulations.htm

I believe the Mini windows being slightly tinted from factory must be on the legal limit.

Yep most cars are now supplied with slightly tinted glass - open the door and look at the edge of the glass against the surroundings - light tint you see. This is the maximum allowed on all front widows in the UK. I looked into this at some length a while ago as I wanted a slightly darker tint to the front window pair. Shame as you can't have it now - all the fault of scumbag drug-dealers and boy-racers who had limo-black put on their cars.

Dec 31st, 2005, 02:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BOYR4CER

thats the numbers I was looking for!

Now for those that dont completely understand tints grades and what 30% really means and why legally its almost impossible to tint the front windows, read this link from my local tinting company. http://www.sctints.co.uk/regulations.htm

I believe the Mini windows being slightly tinted from factory must be on the legal limit.

Cheers for the link mate, i aint going to have any tint put on my front windows now because i have only had my driving licence since the end of september and if i get six points in the first 2 years i will be banned

Root Ginger · Dec 31st, 2005, 02:17 PM

So to sum up. Those who posted at the top of this thread that their 5% tint is legal are mistaken, this page from pentagons website will confirm this to you. The 5% was fine before the ammendment on Jan 1st 2004 but not now. It also applies to all vehicles regardless of age or when the tint was applied. If you have an accident the tint will invalidate your insurance and you could be prosecuted resulting in a fine and points.

MINI-Morgan · Dec 31st, 2005, 02:32 PM

You can get away with 5% tint if your windows are just straight glass and not tinted like the Mini is. SCTints have refused to do front windows now as its too much of a minefield. I feel sorry for them personally as their business that must be suffering. But they do a fantastic job at fitting roof graphics

Dec 31st, 2005, 02:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BOYR4CER

You can get away with 5% tint if your windows are just straight glass and not tinted like the Mini is. SCTints have refused to do front windows now as its too much of a minefield. I feel sorry for them personally as their business that must be suffering. But they do a fantastic job at fitting roof graphics

Just gonna get the back 3 windows done. If i have the front 2 done 5% it wont really notice and i will be £80 out of pocket

harrop · Jan 2nd, 2006, 10:50 AM

I got pulled over for this in Manchester Centre a couple of weeks ago (on the run up to christmas at about 1.30am)

They pulled out some crazy device that tested my tinted windows and found them to be perfectly legal (I only have standard MINI tints so far)

Whilst we're on the subject roughly how much should I expect to pay to have my rear widows and boot window re-tined? anybody know?

Harrop

harrop · Jan 2nd, 2006, 10:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by .Boyracer.

Cheers for the link mate, i aint going to have any tint put on my front windows now because i have only had my driving licence since the end of september and if i get six points in the first 2 years i will be banned

Wait a sec 6 points in two years?

Oh jeez. I got my licence last feb when I was 17 and got a notice through the post that I'd been caught speeding on the M6 by and average speed checker. I'm not sure if I will get points, the letter said I may just get a caution (it was the initial letter to check it was me driving) but I've been quit calm about it presuming that by the time the points have gone on my licence it will be a year old - I didn't realise it was two years until the 6 point limit was lifted!

Glad I bought that snooper now. I best be careful though!

Thanks for the facts Boyracer, you may have saved my licence!

Harrop

monkeynuts · Jan 2nd, 2006, 11:08 AM

Hey Harrop
where abouts in manchester?
Portland Street?
King Street?
Just so i know as im always in and around the city centre
ta

Jan 2nd, 2006, 11:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by harrop

I got pulled over for this in Manchester Centre a couple of weeks ago (on the run up to christmas at about 1.30am)

They pulled out some crazy device that tested my tinted windows and found them to be perfectly legal (I only have standard MINI tints so far)

Whilst we're on the subject roughly how much should I expect to pay to have my rear widows and boot window re-tined? anybody know?

Harrop

It is £40 per window, why u want it re done

Jan 2nd, 2006, 11:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by harrop

Wait a sec 6 points in two years?

Oh jeez. I got my licence last feb when I was 17 and got a notice through the post that I'd been caught speeding on the M6 by and average speed checker. I'm not sure if I will get points, the letter said I may just get a caution (it was the initial letter to check it was me driving) but I've been quit calm about it presuming that by the time the points have gone on my licence it will be a year old - I didn't realise it was two years until the 6 point limit was lifted!

Glad I bought that snooper now. I best be careful though!

Thanks for the facts Boyracer, you may have saved my licence!

Harrop

No problem

Dec 27th, 2005, 04:49 PM	#1
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 5,098 Offline	Window Tints Beware! - see MEN 27.12.05 Just saw this in the Manchester Evening News Ok most of us dont tint the front but....... ps put your bi-focals on Hopefully those with slight tints will be ok and the dodgy Halford mob will be the targets m o n k e y : n u t s

Dec 27th, 2005, 07:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
nylo Curly Sooo! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 17,908 Offline	exactly. Why on earth would you tint your windscreen?! THE IRISH JOB III - click me, click meeeeee!

Dec 27th, 2005, 11:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 4,699 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by charlied I got mine at pentagon too and the tint is really subtle and on the right side of legal! must be 5% tint then since the standard mini windows at already tinted from the factory and 99.9% of tints put you over the legal limit. If the windows are already 10% and the limits 15% a 15% tint will put you way over as quite a few people have found out when VOSA pull out the light tester. In most cases its only been film so they make you peel it off and your on your way. One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Dec 31st, 2005, 01:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 4,699 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by .Boyracer. No the legal limit to have the 2 front windows is 30% so they can then let 70% of light through thats the numbers I was looking for! Now for those that dont completely understand tints grades and what 30% really means and why legally its almost impossible to tint the front windows, read this link from my local tinting company. http://www.sctints.co.uk/regulations.htm I believe the Mini windows being slightly tinted from factory must be on the legal limit. One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Dec 31st, 2005, 02:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	So to sum up. Those who posted at the top of this thread that their 5% tint is legal are mistaken, this page from pentagons website will confirm this to you. The 5% was fine before the ammendment on Jan 1st 2004 but not now. It also applies to all vehicles regardless of age or when the tint was applied. If you have an accident the tint will invalidate your insurance and you could be prosecuted resulting in a fine and points. It was acceptable in the 80's

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Dec 27th, 2005, 06:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
MINISHEL is Sabine Schmidt! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Preston...... Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 3,639 Offline	his fine was for his windscreen...

Dec 27th, 2005, 08:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
TallAndy Taller Than You! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bolton Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 1,178 Offline	I've seen plenty of tinted windscreens in manchester... badboy racers hide behind them. As for tints I got mine at pentagon glass. Rear smoke, front light smoke the darkest tint you are apprently legally allowed. I would have liked smoke all round but i've heard stories of fines and cops telling people to pull them off at the road side.

Dec 27th, 2005, 08:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
charlied MINI2 Speeder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: shrewsbury Local Time: 09:21 PM Posts: 227 Offline	I got mine at pentagon too and the tint is really subtle and on the right side of legal!

Dec 31st, 2005, 09:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
.Boyracer. Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by BOYR4CER must be 5% tint then since the standard mini windows at already tinted from the factory and 99.9% of tints put you over the legal limit. If the windows are already 10% and the limits 15% a 15% tint will put you way over as quite a few people have found out when VOSA pull out the light tester. In most cases its only been film so they make you peel it off and your on your way. No the legal limit to have the 2 front windows is 30% so they can then let 70% of light through

Dec 31st, 2005, 01:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Prowse MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lancs Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 1,533 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BOYR4CER thats the numbers I was looking for! Now for those that dont completely understand tints grades and what 30% really means and why legally its almost impossible to tint the front windows, read this link from my local tinting company. http://www.sctints.co.uk/regulations.htm I believe the Mini windows being slightly tinted from factory must be on the legal limit. Yep most cars are now supplied with slightly tinted glass - open the door and look at the edge of the glass against the surroundings - light tint you see. This is the maximum allowed on all front widows in the UK. I looked into this at some length a while ago as I wanted a slightly darker tint to the front window pair. Shame as you can't have it now - all the fault of scumbag drug-dealers and boy-racers who had limo-black put on their cars.

Dec 31st, 2005, 02:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
.Boyracer. Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by BOYR4CER thats the numbers I was looking for! Now for those that dont completely understand tints grades and what 30% really means and why legally its almost impossible to tint the front windows, read this link from my local tinting company. http://www.sctints.co.uk/regulations.htm I believe the Mini windows being slightly tinted from factory must be on the legal limit. Cheers for the link mate, i aint going to have any tint put on my front windows now because i have only had my driving licence since the end of september and if i get six points in the first 2 years i will be banned

Dec 31st, 2005, 02:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 4,699 Offline	You can get away with 5% tint if your windows are just straight glass and not tinted like the Mini is. SCTints have refused to do front windows now as its too much of a minefield. I feel sorry for them personally as their business that must be suffering. But they do a fantastic job at fitting roof graphics One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Dec 31st, 2005, 02:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
.Boyracer. Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by BOYR4CER You can get away with 5% tint if your windows are just straight glass and not tinted like the Mini is. SCTints have refused to do front windows now as its too much of a minefield. I feel sorry for them personally as their business that must be suffering. But they do a fantastic job at fitting roof graphics Just gonna get the back 3 windows done. If i have the front 2 done 5% it wont really notice and i will be £80 out of pocket

Jan 2nd, 2006, 10:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
harrop Trainee Bubblegoose Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manchester/Cheshire Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 965 Offline	I got pulled over for this in Manchester Centre a couple of weeks ago (on the run up to christmas at about 1.30am) They pulled out some crazy device that tested my tinted windows and found them to be perfectly legal (I only have standard MINI tints so far) Whilst we're on the subject roughly how much should I expect to pay to have my rear widows and boot window re-tined? anybody know? Harrop

Jan 2nd, 2006, 10:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
harrop Trainee Bubblegoose Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manchester/Cheshire Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 965 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by .Boyracer. Cheers for the link mate, i aint going to have any tint put on my front windows now because i have only had my driving licence since the end of september and if i get six points in the first 2 years i will be banned Wait a sec 6 points in two years? Oh jeez. I got my licence last feb when I was 17 and got a notice through the post that I'd been caught speeding on the M6 by and average speed checker. I'm not sure if I will get points, the letter said I may just get a caution (it was the initial letter to check it was me driving) but I've been quit calm about it presuming that by the time the points have gone on my licence it will be a year old - I didn't realise it was two years until the 6 point limit was lifted! Glad I bought that snooper now. I best be careful though! Thanks for the facts Boyracer, you may have saved my licence! Harrop

Jan 2nd, 2006, 11:08 AM	#16 (permalink)
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 5,098 Offline	Hey Harrop where abouts in manchester? Portland Street? King Street? Just so i know as im always in and around the city centre ta m o n k e y : n u t s

Jan 2nd, 2006, 11:10 AM	#17 (permalink)
.Boyracer. Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by harrop I got pulled over for this in Manchester Centre a couple of weeks ago (on the run up to christmas at about 1.30am) They pulled out some crazy device that tested my tinted windows and found them to be perfectly legal (I only have standard MINI tints so far) Whilst we're on the subject roughly how much should I expect to pay to have my rear widows and boot window re-tined? anybody know? Harrop It is £40 per window, why u want it re done

Jan 2nd, 2006, 11:11 AM	#18 (permalink)
.Boyracer. Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by harrop Wait a sec 6 points in two years? Oh jeez. I got my licence last feb when I was 17 and got a notice through the post that I'd been caught speeding on the M6 by and average speed checker. I'm not sure if I will get points, the letter said I may just get a caution (it was the initial letter to check it was me driving) but I've been quit calm about it presuming that by the time the points have gone on my licence it will be a year old - I didn't realise it was two years until the 6 point limit was lifted! Glad I bought that snooper now. I best be careful though! Thanks for the facts Boyracer, you may have saved my licence! Harrop No problem

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