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Redhotmini · Mar 23rd, 2002, 12:03 PM

hi all

has anyone tinted their windows on their car? i am thinking about doing it but im not so sure- cause i know theres a limit to how much you can have... am i right that theres no limit to the side windows? and only to the front windscreen??? i know a local garage that does it- they put a tint film on the inside for about £150...

oh yeh ive noticed that the chrysler voyagers have very dark windows as standard so wots the limit? and wot happens when u go over the limit?

i've searched the forum and couldn't find anything but im sure its been mentioned before- sorry if i've repeated something...

any help or tips? many thx

mikey

Racer · Mar 23rd, 2002, 12:43 PM

Here we go again - No offence meant redhot but if you do a search you will find a number of threads discussing the same - just don't let Basil get going again !

I was hoping I'd heard the last on the subject

Heres your starter for 10

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=5034
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=4191
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=2267

BruceK · Mar 23rd, 2002, 12:46 PM

Tinting is mentioned in a lot of the threads, but here are some of the best:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...highlight=tint

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...highlight=tint

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...highlight=tint

Skinnyrunt · Mar 23rd, 2002, 01:08 PM

I'm not entirely sure but I think you can have the rear windows tinted as much as you like, up to 25% on the front side windows and nothing on the windscreen.

I only have a slight tint on mine but it makes such a difference to the appearance of the car! It's great IMHO!

Mark

AndyW · Mar 23rd, 2002, 01:22 PM

The place that did mine took ages and charged a fortune. Then again they did have to break the car down into its component molecules first, then apply the tint, and then reassemble it, so I guess it was fair enough.

Racer · Mar 23rd, 2002, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TVRman
The place that did mine took ages and charged a fortune. Then again they did have to break the car down into its component molecules first, then apply the tint, and then reassemble it, so I guess it was fair enough.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Leave me alone - Basil hasn't even woken up yet !

Basil · Mar 23rd, 2002, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Racer

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Leave me alone - Basil hasn't even woken up yet !

'Promise I won't say a word on the subject Racer.

Then again, Racer's probably asleep........

IF ANYONE CONSIDERING TINTING THEIR WINDOWS GET'S TOLD THAT THE WINDOWS WILL REQUIRE REMOVAL TO CARRY OUT THE JOB. LEAVE !!!. IT IS COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY AN UNNECESSARY WASTE OF TIME, MONEY AND EFFORT.

Some people don't share this point of view of course.

LMB · Mar 23rd, 2002, 11:48 PM

I don't see the point..

The rear windows come tinted anyway...

But each to their own

LMB

Basil · Mar 23rd, 2002, 11:53 PM

have you skipped countries LMB, or are you having trouble sleeping these days ?

LMB · Mar 24th, 2002, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Basil
have you skipped countries LMB, or are you having trouble sleeping these days ?

No trouble sleeping, I just tend to stay up late on weekends

Night

Racer · Mar 24th, 2002, 03:28 AM

I give up - no more tinted window or tracker posts for me EVER

dinger · Mar 24th, 2002, 03:49 AM

Basil,why are they called tinted and not darkened

Basil · Mar 24th, 2002, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinger
Basil,why are they called tinted and not darkened

Because tinting implies "coloured" ........ Darkened implies...well, darkened.

Awww...... come on Racer. It's a valid issue. ha ha ha.....

Racer · Mar 24th, 2002, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Basil

Because tinting implies "coloured" ........ Darkened implies...well, darkened.

Awww...... come on Racer. It's a valid issue. ha ha ha.....

I'm worried we may end up like dinger and mon

besides I cleaned the car yesterday and havn't got time to post 'cause I'm too busy refitting the windows!

Basil · Mar 24th, 2002, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Racer

I'm worried we may end up like dinger and mon besides I cleaned the car yesterday and havn't got time to post 'cause I'm too busy refitting the windows!

ha ha ha........ ok, well let's get a divorce right now.

You get the MINI. I take the windows though..

dinger · Mar 24th, 2002, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Racer

I'm worried we may end up like dinger and mon besides I cleaned the car yesterday and havn't got time to post 'cause I'm too busy refitting the windows!

Basil,your right tinting does mean coloured ,but it also darkens the windows does it not and darkened means exactly the same.

PS,Racer, you want to marry Basil or divorce him

or am I just looking at this through tinted or darkened glasses

Basil · Mar 24th, 2002, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinger

Basil,your right tinting does mean coloured ,but it also darkens the windows does it not and darkened means exactly the same.

PS,Racer, you want to marry Basil or divorce him or am I just looking at this through tinted or darkened glasses

dinger, your right too, they both mean much the same thing. I think the "tint" reference simply comes from the use of "tinted film", and most companies use the word "tint" so i guess it kinda sticks, if you'l pardon the pun.

"Rose coloured" glasses dinger.......

ha ha ha

cheers.

Racer · Mar 24th, 2002, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinger

PS,Racer, you want to marry Basil or divorce him or am I just looking at this through tinted or darkened glasses

Irreconcilable difference I believe the term is - I'm right he's wrong that's all there is to it - Obviously if you keep the windows Basil I'll be quicker around the track - perhaps I can have the regs altered to allow for divorce settlements !(Don't tell TVRman though he's not very keen on reg changes )

Basil · Mar 24th, 2002, 06:53 AM

Maybe we can reach a truce Racer. You don't mention the removing the glass thing, and I won't mention the removing the glass thing.

dinger is just being argumentative, coz he loves a good fight......

Racer · Mar 24th, 2002, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Basil
Maybe we can reach a truce Racer. You don't mention the removing the glass thing, and I won't mention the removing the glass thing.

dinger is just being argumentative, coz he loves a good fight......

Well I can't promise someone else wont post in a few days re tinted windows - I don't think I could resist replying ! - I tell you what I promise not to actually remove my windows anymore to tint them if you promise you WILL remove them when if you ever tint!

- Good that just leaves TVRMan to deal with

Mar 23rd, 2002, 12:03 PM	#1
Redhotmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In a house Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 121 Offline	Tinted Windows??? hi all has anyone tinted their windows on their car? i am thinking about doing it but im not so sure- cause i know theres a limit to how much you can have... am i right that theres no limit to the side windows? and only to the front windscreen??? i know a local garage that does it- they put a tint film on the inside for about £150... oh yeh ive noticed that the chrysler voyagers have very dark windows as standard so wots the limit? and wot happens when u go over the limit? i've searched the forum and couldn't find anything but im sure its been mentioned before- sorry if i've repeated something... any help or tips? many thx mikey The silver beast from the east...

Mar 23rd, 2002, 12:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 1,308 Offline	Here we go again - No offence meant redhot but if you do a search you will find a number of threads discussing the same - just don't let Basil get going again ! I was hoping I'd heard the last on the subject Heres your starter for 10 http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=5034 http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=4191 http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=2267 JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site Last edited by Racer : Mar 23rd, 2002 at 12:46 PM.

Mar 23rd, 2002, 12:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 06:50 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Tinting is mentioned in a lot of the threads, but here are some of the best: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...highlight=tint http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...highlight=tint http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...highlight=tint + 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

Mar 23rd, 2002, 01:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 1,308 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by TVRman The place that did mine took ages and charged a fortune. Then again they did have to break the car down into its component molecules first, then apply the tint, and then reassemble it, so I guess it was fair enough. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Leave me alone - Basil hasn't even woken up yet ! JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

Mar 23rd, 2002, 11:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 23,727 Offline	I don't see the point.. The rear windows come tinted anyway... But each to their own LMB Global Moderator

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Mar 23rd, 2002, 01:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Skinnyrunt M2 Bapmaster Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: cheshire/staffs bord Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 3,136 Offline	I'm not entirely sure but I think you can have the rear windows tinted as much as you like, up to 25% on the front side windows and nothing on the windscreen. I only have a slight tint on mine but it makes such a difference to the appearance of the car! It's great IMHO! Mark

Mar 23rd, 2002, 01:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
AndyW Ex-Mini2 Racer & Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Surrey Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 562 Offline	The place that did mine took ages and charged a fortune. Then again they did have to break the car down into its component molecules first, then apply the tint, and then reassemble it, so I guess it was fair enough.

Mar 23rd, 2002, 11:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 10:50 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Racer Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Leave me alone - Basil hasn't even woken up yet ! 'Promise I won't say a word on the subject Racer. Then again, Racer's probably asleep........ IF ANYONE CONSIDERING TINTING THEIR WINDOWS GET'S TOLD THAT THE WINDOWS WILL REQUIRE REMOVAL TO CARRY OUT THE JOB. LEAVE !!!. IT IS COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY AN UNNECESSARY WASTE OF TIME, MONEY AND EFFORT. Some people don't share this point of view of course.

Mar 23rd, 2002, 11:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 10:50 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	have you skipped countries LMB, or are you having trouble sleeping these days ?

Mar 24th, 2002, 12:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 23,727 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Basil have you skipped countries LMB, or are you having trouble sleeping these days ? No trouble sleeping, I just tend to stay up late on weekends Night Global Moderator

Mar 24th, 2002, 03:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 1,308 Offline	I give up - no more tinted window or tracker posts for me EVER JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

Mar 24th, 2002, 03:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 3,075 Offline	Basil,why are they called tinted and not darkened

Mar 24th, 2002, 04:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 10:50 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dinger Basil,why are they called tinted and not darkened Because tinting implies "coloured" ........ Darkened implies...well, darkened. Awww...... come on Racer. It's a valid issue. ha ha ha.....

Mar 24th, 2002, 05:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 1,308 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Basil Because tinting implies "coloured" ........ Darkened implies...well, darkened. Awww...... come on Racer. It's a valid issue. ha ha ha..... I'm worried we may end up like dinger and mon besides I cleaned the car yesterday and havn't got time to post 'cause I'm too busy refitting the windows! JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

Mar 24th, 2002, 05:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 10:50 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Racer I'm worried we may end up like dinger and mon besides I cleaned the car yesterday and havn't got time to post 'cause I'm too busy refitting the windows! ha ha ha........ ok, well let's get a divorce right now. You get the MINI. I take the windows though..

Mar 24th, 2002, 05:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 3,075 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Racer I'm worried we may end up like dinger and mon besides I cleaned the car yesterday and havn't got time to post 'cause I'm too busy refitting the windows! Basil,your right tinting does mean coloured ,but it also darkens the windows does it not and darkened means exactly the same. PS,Racer, you want to marry Basil or divorce him or am I just looking at this through tinted or darkened glasses

Mar 24th, 2002, 05:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 10:50 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dinger Basil,your right tinting does mean coloured ,but it also darkens the windows does it not and darkened means exactly the same. PS,Racer, you want to marry Basil or divorce him or am I just looking at this through tinted or darkened glasses dinger, your right too, they both mean much the same thing. I think the "tint" reference simply comes from the use of "tinted film", and most companies use the word "tint" so i guess it kinda sticks, if you'l pardon the pun. "Rose coloured" glasses dinger....... ha ha ha cheers.

Mar 24th, 2002, 06:47 AM	#18 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 1,308 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dinger PS,Racer, you want to marry Basil or divorce him or am I just looking at this through tinted or darkened glasses Irreconcilable difference I believe the term is - I'm right he's wrong that's all there is to it - Obviously if you keep the windows Basil I'll be quicker around the track - perhaps I can have the regs altered to allow for divorce settlements !(Don't tell TVRman though he's not very keen on reg changes ) JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

Mar 24th, 2002, 06:53 AM	#19 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 10:50 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Maybe we can reach a truce Racer. You don't mention the removing the glass thing, and I won't mention the removing the glass thing. dinger is just being argumentative, coz he loves a good fight......

Mar 24th, 2002, 06:56 AM	#20 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 1,308 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Basil Maybe we can reach a truce Racer. You don't mention the removing the glass thing, and I won't mention the removing the glass thing. dinger is just being argumentative, coz he loves a good fight...... Well I can't promise someone else wont post in a few days re tinted windows - I don't think I could resist replying ! - I tell you what I promise not to actually remove my windows anymore to tint them if you promise you WILL remove them when if you ever tint! - Good that just leaves TVRMan to deal with JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

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