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benmcguire · Feb 26th, 2004, 01:07 PM

Hello, How hard or easy would it be for me to tint my front windows, ive worked out how to stop them dropping when i open the door so i shouldnt have to take the glass out, im just a bit worried about the tint peeling off when the window goes up and down. Its rubs quite firmly against the rubber, Anyone tried this themselves , some advice would be welcome

thanks

Lee Bradshaw · Feb 26th, 2004, 01:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by benmcguire

Hello, How hard or easy would it be for me to tint my front windows, ive worked out how to stop them dropping when i open the door so i shouldnt have to take the glass out, im just a bit worried about the tint peeling off when the window goes up and down. Its rubs quite firmly against the rubber, Anyone tried this themselves , some advice would be welcome

thanks

Don't do it yourself. It'll look cr@p!

Shop around and get a pro to do it. Solaglass said they'd charge me £100 for the fronts when i get my S.

Red Cooper · Feb 26th, 2004, 01:23 PM

http://www.mini2.com/editorials/editorial22.html

benmcguire · Feb 26th, 2004, 01:35 PM

pentagon in watford are closest to me but its still to expensive, you could do the job yourself for about £50

Lee Bradshaw · Feb 26th, 2004, 01:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by benmcguire

pentagon in watford are closest to me but its still to expensive, you could do the job yourself for about £50

Pentagon did mine in my cooper. You could never... never do the job even half as good on your own.

£50 for wrinkly peely bubbly dark tint that looks like bin bags on the inside of your windows, or £100 for a factory finish? Your choice, but I seriously advise the pro route.

benmcguire · Feb 26th, 2004, 01:42 PM

pentagon wont do front windows anymore according to their website

alicantecooper · Feb 26th, 2004, 01:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by benmcguire

pentagon wont do front windows anymore according to their website

Hi Ben

If you search thru some different threads I remember someone having done it themselves. They included a link to the Demon Tweeks website. The end result was really good.

see if you can find the thread, maybe the person will see this and give you some tips for a DIY job.

good luck
Ben.

Lee Bradshaw · Feb 26th, 2004, 01:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by benmcguire

pentagon wont do front windows anymore according to their website

Ask them extra nice.

Or just search for another company.

Feb 26th, 2004, 01:07 PM	#1
benmcguire MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Luton Local Time: 12:36 AM Posts: 155 Offline	DIY Front Window tints Hello, How hard or easy would it be for me to tint my front windows, ive worked out how to stop them dropping when i open the door so i shouldnt have to take the glass out, im just a bit worried about the tint peeling off when the window goes up and down. Its rubs quite firmly against the rubber, Anyone tried this themselves , some advice would be welcome thanks

Feb 26th, 2004, 01:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lee Bradshaw Leeroy Brown Join Date: Mar 2002 Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 341 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by benmcguire Hello, How hard or easy would it be for me to tint my front windows, ive worked out how to stop them dropping when i open the door so i shouldnt have to take the glass out, im just a bit worried about the tint peeling off when the window goes up and down. Its rubs quite firmly against the rubber, Anyone tried this themselves , some advice would be welcome thanks Don't do it yourself. It'll look cr@p! Shop around and get a pro to do it. Solaglass said they'd charge me £100 for the fronts when i get my S. Leeroy Mini Cooper S - The Best Fun on More Than 2 Wheels!

Feb 26th, 2004, 01:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lee Bradshaw Leeroy Brown Join Date: Mar 2002 Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 341 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by benmcguire pentagon in watford are closest to me but its still to expensive, you could do the job yourself for about £50 Pentagon did mine in my cooper. You could never... never do the job even half as good on your own. £50 for wrinkly peely bubbly dark tint that looks like bin bags on the inside of your windows, or £100 for a factory finish? Your choice, but I seriously advise the pro route. Leeroy Mini Cooper S - The Best Fun on More Than 2 Wheels!

Feb 26th, 2004, 01:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lee Bradshaw Leeroy Brown Join Date: Mar 2002 Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 341 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by benmcguire pentagon wont do front windows anymore according to their website Ask them extra nice. Or just search for another company. Leeroy Mini Cooper S - The Best Fun on More Than 2 Wheels!

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benmcguire MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Luton Local Time: 12:36 AM Posts: 155 Offline	pentagon in watford are closest to me but its still to expensive, you could do the job yourself for about £50

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benmcguire MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Luton Local Time: 12:36 AM Posts: 155 Offline	pentagon wont do front windows anymore according to their website

Feb 26th, 2004, 01:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
alicantecooper Newbie no more! Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 01:36 AM Posts: 48 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by benmcguire pentagon wont do front windows anymore according to their website Hi Ben If you search thru some different threads I remember someone having done it themselves. They included a link to the Demon Tweeks website. The end result was really good. see if you can find the thread, maybe the person will see this and give you some tips for a DIY job. good luck Ben.

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