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fasteddy · Feb 16th, 2005, 03:22 AM

Hi do any of you guys know of a window tint brand for the front sides that will match the factory rear tints in colour not necasarily in darkness as i would like a very light tint to match the colour thanks in advance

Rayman · Feb 16th, 2005, 05:21 PM

Try using Pentagon auto tints, they do a very good job!

DeniseK · Feb 16th, 2005, 10:08 PM

From what I understand, which sometimes isn't much, I think 3M is a rather universal auto tint. Your posting asked what brand, right? Remember to check with local motor vehicle laws to see how much you can tint your windows.

ALD0 · Feb 16th, 2005, 10:24 PM

It's illegal to tint the fronts-But not starting up another Illegal Tint Window thread!

As Rayman said-Pentagon are very good:

http://www.pentagonglasstech.com/products.asp

cooper_s_flyer · Feb 16th, 2005, 10:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DeniseK

From what I understand, which sometimes isn't much, I think 3M is a rather universal auto tint. Your posting asked what brand, right? Remember to check with local motor vehicle laws to see how much you can tint your windows.

...Denise is correct...3M will have the material you need. They have a 50% material which may go unnoticed by the cops over yonder. Good luck with it !

Ibb · Feb 16th, 2005, 11:23 PM

Just out of general interest, how much does it cost to get the front side windows tinted?

ALD0 · Feb 16th, 2005, 11:30 PM

I think it's about £160-Not sure though

Ibb · Feb 16th, 2005, 11:32 PM

Thanks Interceptor!

cooper_s_flyer · Feb 16th, 2005, 11:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ibb

Just out of general interest, how much does it cost to get the front side windows tinted?

...more than $80 to $100 for the fronts only. We can get the entire car done for $160 to $250 here in TX. depending on the material selected.

It is hard to imagine that someone would charge 160 Quid for just the two fronts.... ouch !!!

ALD0 · Feb 16th, 2005, 11:40 PM

That Price is by a Professional Company and I think that is including a reinforced film-I'm only going by memory-Could be less than that-It's not as cost effective though in just getting 2 done

cooper_s_flyer · Feb 17th, 2005, 05:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by interceptor

That Price is by a Professional Company and I think that is including a reinforced film-I'm only going by memory-Could be less than that-It's not as cost effective though in just getting 2 done

...I was just expressing surprise at the rates. Then I thought about it...that it probably includes VAT and it is probably the premium film. Sort of makes sense now. Just seems a bit harsh ($$$).

I just had my car done with 3M Color Stable (the best one can get without metal impregnation) 5% all around including the sunroofs... and 35% on the windscreen. Total "damages" for this job... $220 inclusive of tax.

Had it done with the metal-free type of film because I want the V1 to function at full potential. I also did not want the reflective look of metal because it is a black car.

Would be nice if you Brits could catch a price break for a change...

Cheers...

ALD0 · Feb 17th, 2005, 09:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by cooper_s_flyer

Would be nice if you Brits could catch a price break for a change...

Cheers...

Yeah tell me about it!!

Feb 16th, 2005, 03:22 AM	#1
fasteddy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Local Time: 12:01 AM Posts: 15 Offline	darkened glass Hi do any of you guys know of a window tint brand for the front sides that will match the factory rear tints in colour not necasarily in darkness as i would like a very light tint to match the colour thanks in advance

Feb 16th, 2005, 05:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rayman "Buying and selling" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Warrington Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 786 Offline	Try using Pentagon auto tints, they do a very good job! 2001 cooper (sold) 1995 Supra RZ-S TT auto in white.

Feb 16th, 2005, 10:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
DeniseK MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Local Time: 06:01 PM Posts: 300 Offline	3m From what I understand, which sometimes isn't much, I think 3M is a rather universal auto tint. Your posting asked what brand, right? Remember to check with local motor vehicle laws to see how much you can tint your windows. DeniseK

Feb 16th, 2005, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
ALD0 Hacked the IBUS Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 12:01 AM Posts: 9,202 Offline	It's illegal to tint the fronts-But not starting up another Illegal Tint Window thread! As Rayman said-Pentagon are very good: http://www.pentagonglasstech.com/products.asp http://www.becardsmart.org.uk/

Feb 16th, 2005, 10:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
cooper_s_flyer Carpe Diem Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 321 Offline	Ding !!! Quote: Originally Posted by DeniseK From what I understand, which sometimes isn't much, I think 3M is a rather universal auto tint. Your posting asked what brand, right? Remember to check with local motor vehicle laws to see how much you can tint your windows. ...Denise is correct...3M will have the material you need. They have a 50% material which may go unnoticed by the cops over yonder. Good luck with it ! *It is not how fast you go, but how* you go.**

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Feb 16th, 2005, 11:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ibb MINI2 Master BLASTER!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bristol Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 1,618 Offline	Just out of general interest, how much does it cost to get the front side windows tinted?

Feb 16th, 2005, 11:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
ALD0 Hacked the IBUS Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 12:01 AM Posts: 9,202 Offline	I think it's about £160-Not sure though http://www.becardsmart.org.uk/

Feb 16th, 2005, 11:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ibb MINI2 Master BLASTER!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bristol Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 1,618 Offline	Thanks Interceptor!

Feb 16th, 2005, 11:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
cooper_s_flyer Carpe Diem Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 321 Offline	It should not be... Quote: Originally Posted by Ibb Just out of general interest, how much does it cost to get the front side windows tinted? ...more than $80 to $100 for the fronts only. We can get the entire car done for $160 to $250 here in TX. depending on the material selected. It is hard to imagine that someone would charge 160 Quid for just the two fronts.... ouch !!! *It is not how fast you go, but how* you go.**

Feb 16th, 2005, 11:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
ALD0 Hacked the IBUS Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 12:01 AM Posts: 9,202 Offline	That Price is by a Professional Company and I think that is including a reinforced film-I'm only going by memory-Could be less than that-It's not as cost effective though in just getting 2 done http://www.becardsmart.org.uk/

Feb 17th, 2005, 05:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
cooper_s_flyer Carpe Diem Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 321 Offline	I was not doubting you... Quote: Originally Posted by interceptor That Price is by a Professional Company and I think that is including a reinforced film-I'm only going by memory-Could be less than that-It's not as cost effective though in just getting 2 done ...I was just expressing surprise at the rates. Then I thought about it...that it probably includes VAT and it is probably the premium film. Sort of makes sense now. Just seems a bit harsh ($$$). I just had my car done with 3M Color Stable (the best one can get without metal impregnation) 5% all around including the sunroofs... and 35% on the windscreen. Total "damages" for this job... $220 inclusive of tax. Had it done with the metal-free type of film because I want the V1 to function at full potential. I also did not want the reflective look of metal because it is a black car. Would be nice if you Brits could catch a price break for a change... Cheers... *It is not how fast you go, but how* you go.**

Feb 17th, 2005, 09:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
ALD0 Hacked the IBUS Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 12:01 AM Posts: 9,202 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cooper_s_flyer Would be nice if you Brits could catch a price break for a change... Cheers... Yeah tell me about it!! http://www.becardsmart.org.uk/

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