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Rainbow-Walker · Jun 2nd, 2003, 05:25 AM

Sooo many options....

I have ordered my MC with the factory tints (rear 3 windows), but have a couple of questions

1) Has anyone else gone this route ?
2) General opinions (does it look odd not having the fronts tinted) ?

Im just a bit worried about it looking odd. The dealer did offer to do full tints aftermarket for £300 which are guaranteed for 3 years - not using the standard rear tints, as the colour is slightly different (they are all film covered - to legal standards).

So, pay £100 and get rear three done, or pay £300 and get all windows (except windscreen) done with film.

HELP!!!!!

Dom · Jun 2nd, 2003, 05:27 AM

for starters £300 is too expensive... £200 would be the right price for a similar tint, same warranty etc. Also, it doesn't look that bad factory tint as it's not that dark, quite subtle.

Rainbow-Walker · Jun 2nd, 2003, 05:28 AM

Whilst Im asking stoopid questions..... if you have film covered windows, do they fit it to the outside or the inside of the window ?

Dom · Jun 2nd, 2003, 05:30 AM

inside... you shouldn't notice the film though if it's done properly

Loui · Jun 2nd, 2003, 06:26 AM

Gonna book mine in next week to have the fronts done, will post pics when its done

Jones · Jun 2nd, 2003, 08:38 AM

I have had after market tints from tintacar.co.uk and they were very good. All windows for about £250. My only quible is that, the film doesnt stick well to the dot-matrix effect on the back 3 windows so leaves an outline around the glass which looks crap and also has made my front windows sqeak when putting them up or down if it has been raining. Other than that, they look awesome on my DS/W MCS!!

BruceK · Jun 2nd, 2003, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jones
.. My only quible is that, the film doesnt stick well to the dot-matrix effect on the back 3 windows so leaves an outline around the glass which looks crap ...

You can improve, (but not completely eliminate), that problem. As you probably know, its the height of the "dots" that lifts the film off the glass.

Take a soft cloth, and gently apply pressure on the tint film over dot-matrix pattern. You should see some improvement as some of the gap between the film and glass is reduced. I pressed pretty hard on my car's windows to correct the adhesion around the dot-matrix not long after the tint job was completed. It's been almost a year now and it still looks good.

MrsAddman · Jun 2nd, 2003, 02:15 PM

We had the factory tints on our Cosmos Black MC and I don't think it looks odd.
You can see for yourself on our Gallery here

Tone · Jun 2nd, 2003, 03:54 PM

Saw the definitive D.O.T (UK) requirement here, if anyone wants to know it

Dom · Jun 2nd, 2003, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BruceK
You can improve, (but not completely eliminate), that problem. As you probably know, its the height of the "dots" that lifts the film off the glass.

Take a soft cloth, and gently apply pressure on the tint film over dot-matrix pattern. You should see some improvement as some of the gap between the film and glass is reduced. I pressed pretty hard on my car's windows to correct the adhesion around the dot-matrix not long after the tint job was completed. It's been almost a year now and it still looks good.

and if it keeps coming back, you can seal it with clear nail varnish I think... I never tried it though

Fullupo · Jun 2nd, 2003, 08:18 PM

I saw the rear tints at the dealers today with the fornts done to match and it look fantastic. Thats what im having done, only £90 for the fornts to match and the rears are actually tinted glass and thereby avoid the dot matrix effect

Rainbow-Walker · Jun 3rd, 2003, 12:48 AM

MrsAddman, gallery looks great, that definately helps with my original choice which is the factory tint on rear 3 windows.

Cheers.

jeremyp · Jun 3rd, 2003, 01:01 AM

Maybe too late but here's my two pence worth!:
I had the factory tints because I didn't like the 'dot' effect as described. Before I picked up the car the dealer took it to Pentagon to have the front tints done. They are slightly lighter to be legal but difficult to notice. A friend of mine got aftermarket tints because she didn't like the idea of having different tints front and back and now wishes she'd gone the same route as me!

Jeremy

Rainbow-Walker · Jun 3rd, 2003, 01:15 AM

Jeremy, that was also my thinking, I wont bother with the fronts initially - but can always get them done later.

Cheers.

jeremyp · Jun 3rd, 2003, 01:17 AM

FYI They were £120 through BMW

JP

booda · Jun 3rd, 2003, 02:59 AM

Mine has the factory tints, take a look at the gallery, I think it looks smart. I decided upon it when I saw such a lot of them with it in San Francisco

Rainbow-Walker · Jun 3rd, 2003, 03:56 AM

Nice.... decision made

Jun 2nd, 2003, 05:25 AM	#1
Rainbow-Walker MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 183 Offline	Factory Tints.. another stoopid question Sooo many options.... I have ordered my MC with the factory tints (rear 3 windows), but have a couple of questions 1) Has anyone else gone this route ? 2) General opinions (does it look odd not having the fronts tinted) ? Im just a bit worried about it looking odd. The dealer did offer to do full tints aftermarket for £300 which are guaranteed for 3 years - not using the standard rear tints, as the colour is slightly different (they are all film covered - to legal standards). So, pay £100 and get rear three done, or pay £300 and get all windows (except windscreen) done with film. HELP!!!!!

Jun 2nd, 2003, 06:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 3,036 Offline	Gonna book mine in next week to have the fronts done, will post pics when its done WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Jun 2nd, 2003, 08:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jones See you in my rear view!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Many places.... Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 925 Offline	I have had after market tints from tintacar.co.uk and they were very good. All windows for about £250. My only quible is that, the film doesnt stick well to the dot-matrix effect on the back 3 windows so leaves an outline around the glass which looks crap and also has made my front windows sqeak when putting them up or down if it has been raining. Other than that, they look awesome on my DS/W MCS!! *210bhp JCW MINI Cooper S (S950)*

Jun 2nd, 2003, 09:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 06:25 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Jones .. My only quible is that, the film doesnt stick well to the dot-matrix effect on the back 3 windows so leaves an outline around the glass which looks crap ... You can improve, (but not completely eliminate), that problem. As you probably know, its the height of the "dots" that lifts the film off the glass. Take a soft cloth, and gently apply pressure on the tint film over dot-matrix pattern. You should see some improvement as some of the gap between the film and glass is reduced. I pressed pretty hard on my car's windows to correct the adhesion around the dot-matrix not long after the tint job was completed. It's been almost a year now and it still looks good. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jun 2nd, 2003, 02:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
MrsAddman MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Essex Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 2 Offline	Factory Tints We had the factory tints on our Cosmos Black MC and I don't think it looks odd. You can see for yourself on our Gallery here

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Jun 2nd, 2003, 05:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 01:25 AM Posts: 8,420 Offline	for starters £300 is too expensive... £200 would be the right price for a similar tint, same warranty etc. Also, it doesn't look that bad factory tint as it's not that dark, quite subtle.

Jun 2nd, 2003, 05:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rainbow-Walker MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 183 Offline	Whilst Im asking stoopid questions..... if you have film covered windows, do they fit it to the outside or the inside of the window ?

Jun 2nd, 2003, 05:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 01:25 AM Posts: 8,420 Offline	inside... you shouldn't notice the film though if it's done properly

Jun 2nd, 2003, 03:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tone MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dorset, U.K. Local Time: 01:25 AM Posts: 5,780 Offline	Saw the definitive D.O.T (UK) requirement here, if anyone wants to know it "I get by with a little help from my friends"

Jun 2nd, 2003, 07:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 01:25 AM Posts: 8,420 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by BruceK You can improve, (but not completely eliminate), that problem. As you probably know, its the height of the "dots" that lifts the film off the glass. Take a soft cloth, and gently apply pressure on the tint film over dot-matrix pattern. You should see some improvement as some of the gap between the film and glass is reduced. I pressed pretty hard on my car's windows to correct the adhesion around the dot-matrix not long after the tint job was completed. It's been almost a year now and it still looks good. and if it keeps coming back, you can seal it with clear nail varnish I think... I never tried it though

Jun 2nd, 2003, 08:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Fullupo MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cambridge Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 338 Offline	I saw the rear tints at the dealers today with the fornts done to match and it look fantastic. Thats what im having done, only £90 for the fornts to match and the rears are actually tinted glass and thereby avoid the dot matrix effect 2003 DS/DS Cooper S

Jun 3rd, 2003, 12:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
Rainbow-Walker MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 183 Offline	MrsAddman, gallery looks great, that definately helps with my original choice which is the factory tint on rear 3 windows. Cheers.

Jun 3rd, 2003, 01:01 AM	#13 (permalink)
jeremyp MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 69 Offline	Maybe too late but here's my two pence worth!: I had the factory tints because I didn't like the 'dot' effect as described. Before I picked up the car the dealer took it to Pentagon to have the front tints done. They are slightly lighter to be legal but difficult to notice. A friend of mine got aftermarket tints because she didn't like the idea of having different tints front and back and now wishes she'd gone the same route as me! Jeremy

Jun 3rd, 2003, 01:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
Rainbow-Walker MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 183 Offline	Jeremy, that was also my thinking, I wont bother with the fronts initially - but can always get them done later. Cheers.

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Jun 3rd, 2003, 01:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
jeremyp MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 69 Offline	FYI They were £120 through BMW JP

Jun 3rd, 2003, 02:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
booda MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 74 Offline	Mine has the factory tints, take a look at the gallery, I think it looks smart. I decided upon it when I saw such a lot of them with it in San Francisco PW One, Mod/Target roof, Privacy glass, 16" 5 stars, Xenons, HL washers, Heated mirrors/Washers, Chrome pack/mirrors, Red/Black interior, 3 spoke MFSW, Visibility pack, H/K, ASC+T, Alarm.

Jun 3rd, 2003, 03:56 AM	#17 (permalink)
Rainbow-Walker MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 183 Offline	Nice.... decision made

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