Tinting question

[rjodwyer]

Im going to have my car tinted very soon, should i get all the windows done or just the back ones?

(see pic below)

[andyjt1990]

i think all of them. it looks a bit odd in the pics with just the backs.

[Fartin Martin]

Is it not Illegal to get driver and passenger??

There's another thread that details current legislation on tinting!

I've only got my back ones blacked out..but to be honest wud prefer the front dark as well, but can't be bothered with the hassle if you get pulled

[rjodwyer]

its legal.

[Fartin Martin]

hmmm..maybe i'm missing something!

read through this http://www.mini2.com/forum/first-gen...cs-advice.html

hope it clears it up!

[andyjt1990]

yeah it is legal. and in the forum you just posted it states
"The legal restriction for passenger and driver side windows is 30% anything less than 30% is illegal"


im getting my windows done soon.

[canned_heat]

I'd say just get the back ones done.

Remember, if you get the fronts done, they have to let in 70% of light. Bear in mind that the windows will have a slight tint already so if you choose a film which is bang on the limit, chances are, combined with the slight tint in the glass, it'll put you over the limit...

[24fan]

Personally, I would only get the back ones done, as I like to be as safe as possible when driving as I wouldn't like the tint when driving at night. But it is personal preference.

[rjodwyer]

Ill get all but the front windscreen done, not too dark not too light, not decided yet. Im not really bothered about the police they dont waste their time checking tint light percentages

[PK5]

you can have heavy tint for the rear and surrounding windows but a slightly less tint for the front.

[rjodwyer]

Quote: Originally Posted by PK5 (original)

you can have heavy tint for the rear and surrounding windows but a slightly less tint for the front.

that'd look bad i think, they have to match in my mind

[PK5]

it wouldnt be too bad if they where tinted gradually

[supRo]

From what I researched on, the lightest of tints on the front would make it illegal if it were to be checked. But it's not as obvious as medium to dark tint. On my old car I never got stopped for the glass. The front were light tint and the rear dark.

Some Police forces are more strict than others so it's a bit of a risk.

You should be ok with a light tint on the front....hopefully!

[madBLUE]

In the Czech Rep. they are only bothered at the two yearly check (equivalent of the UK MOT), the police don't seem to bother, so everyone strips them for the test, then puts them on again for two years with a nice dark tint !

Never have got why darker tints are such a problem... I had 'mid-tints' and haven't noticed any limiting factor viewing from inside, even at night ?

[aly_ant]

Hi there, i have dar smoke at the back and light smoke at the front like supro's

Never get stopped so i guess it should be fine =)