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roc888 · Jan 15th, 2005, 12:13 AM

HI,

Is it possible to tint the windows and rear glass for the convertible ?

Who does it and how much ?

Thanks.

Alex

miniboyblue · Jan 15th, 2005, 07:34 PM

Hi Yes it is possible I have used a company called Pentagon Superglass who do and excellent professionsl job, expec to pay approx £300

Tonyt3 · Jan 15th, 2005, 08:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by roc888

HI,

Is it possible to tint the windows and rear glass for the convertible ?

Who does it and how much ?

Thanks.

Alex

Tints in front of the 'B' pillar are just about all illegal now in the UK. However, many people still have them done.......

Tony

roc888 · Jan 15th, 2005, 11:57 PM

Hi MiniBoyBlue,

Do you have any pics of your convertible with the tints on ?

Hi Tony,

Will the police stop me if i had the side windows tinted ?

Thanks.

Alex

Tonyt3 · Jan 16th, 2005, 12:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by roc888

Hi MiniBoyBlue,

Do you have any pics of your convertible with the tints on ?

Hi Tony,

Will the police stop me if i had the side windows tinted ?

Thanks.

Alex

They will in some parts of the country if you have you front side windiws tinted - however, if you keep the tints reaosnable (not too dark) they might leave you alone.

Many tinting places refuse to do fronts now though...

post pictures if you have it done....

roc888 · Jan 16th, 2005, 12:16 AM

Thanks Tony.

I will keep you updated if I get them done!.

Alex

mutilator · Jan 16th, 2005, 06:31 PM

i just been quoted £220 for tints all round on my convertable. the guy who quoted also did my brothers hardtop, same price, and a good job too.

tom.

roc888 · Jan 16th, 2005, 08:10 PM

Hi Tom,

Do you have any pics ?

What is the name of the tinting company ?

Where are they based ?

Thanks.

ALex

Rakey · Jan 16th, 2005, 10:54 PM

Pentagon are the best tinting company to use, but as Tony said, it is illegal to tint front sides, and the police can make you remove them there and then

Another thing to consider, is while there is still the issue with rear screens shattering, should you really do anything to the glass on the Convertible? Would a dealer say that your warranty is void on a window if its been tinted by an after market company?

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79384

mutilator · Jan 17th, 2005, 12:06 AM

this was done by a company in stoke, called auto something (glass/windows/something) i have a pic of his car somewhere. ill have to put it up tomorrow now.

tom.

Gr8Dain · Jan 17th, 2005, 12:38 AM

Rakey - I had that same thought. But on the other side of the coin, it might help keep the glass together

miniboyblue · Jan 17th, 2005, 10:32 AM

I have'nt tinted the windows on my MCSC yet, I m still trying to decide what to do as I think it will look better with the roof up, but when the roof is down at speed I quire often leave the windows up which is fine as it does not spoil the look/line of the car. I think if I have them tinted it might look worse with the windows tinted.
The other guys are correct in that it isnow illegal to have the fronts tinted, but if you live where I live ever "school run" 4 x4 has tint's. It is a little like white rear lights, "adjusted" personal plates, you just have to be unlucky and get a copper on an of day.
Best bet is have the fronts in the lightest tint and the backs darker if you want, however all us conv drivers know the rear vision out the back ain't that great as it is so if you go to dark trust the sensors !!

ScottieCoop · Jan 17th, 2005, 10:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Gr8Dain

Rakey - I had that same thought. But on the other side of the coin, it might help keep the glass together

I would agree think it would defo help. Might get it done now.

mutilator · Jan 17th, 2005, 11:29 AM

i dont think that the tints would show up very much with the roof down, that was my worry too, but imagine how much light is inside the car, im sure tinting film isnt directional so witht the roof down, more light inside the car means that the tints will be less visable, which is a plus for me.

tom.

Rakey · Jan 17th, 2005, 12:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Gr8Dain

Rakey - I had that same thought. But on the other side of the coin, it might help keep the glass together

I also thought about that, I also thought about the security film that can be applied, but any modification would then invalidate the warranty so don't think I will be doing anything to the windows in mine as I don't fancy being stuck with a £1600 parts then labour on top bill

miniboyblue · Jan 17th, 2005, 05:29 PM

Good point Rakey, also make sure that you stay behind slow drivers further on the runs so they don't chip you windows !!!!.......... I don't think I have seen one conver yet with tints come to think of it

Jan 15th, 2005, 12:13 AM	#1
roc888 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 57 Offline	Tinted Windows for Convertible HI, Is it possible to tint the windows and rear glass for the convertible ? Who does it and how much ? Thanks. Alex

Jan 15th, 2005, 08:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 11:24 AM Posts: 6,258 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by roc888 HI, Is it possible to tint the windows and rear glass for the convertible ? Who does it and how much ? Thanks. Alex Tints in front of the 'B' pillar are just about all illegal now in the UK. However, many people still have them done....... Tony http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

Jan 16th, 2005, 12:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 11:24 AM Posts: 6,258 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by roc888 Hi MiniBoyBlue, Do you have any pics of your convertible with the tints on ? Hi Tony, Will the police stop me if i had the side windows tinted ? Thanks. Alex They will in some parts of the country if you have you front side windiws tinted - however, if you keep the tints reaosnable (not too dark) they might leave you alone. Many tinting places refuse to do fronts now though... post pictures if you have it done.... http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

Jan 16th, 2005, 10:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 11:24 AM Posts: 50,823 Offline	Pentagon are the best tinting company to use, but as Tony said, it is illegal to tint front sides, and the police can make you remove them there and then Another thing to consider, is while there is still the issue with rear screens shattering, should you really do anything to the glass on the Convertible? Would a dealer say that your warranty is void on a window if its been tinted by an after market company? http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79384 The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jan 17th, 2005, 10:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
ScottieCoop Shopping Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 11:24 AM Posts: 774 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Gr8Dain Rakey - I had that same thought. But on the other side of the coin, it might help keep the glass together I would agree think it would defo help. Might get it done now. Cooper D (2007)

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Jan 15th, 2005, 07:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
miniboyblue GTT........See Yah Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Radlett,Herts Local Time: 11:24 AM Posts: 433 Offline	Hi Yes it is possible I have used a company called Pentagon Superglass who do and excellent professionsl job, expec to pay approx £300

Jan 15th, 2005, 11:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
roc888 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 57 Offline	Hi MiniBoyBlue, Do you have any pics of your convertible with the tints on ? Hi Tony, Will the police stop me if i had the side windows tinted ? Thanks. Alex

Jan 16th, 2005, 12:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
roc888 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 57 Offline	Thanks Tony. I will keep you updated if I get them done!. Alex

Jan 16th, 2005, 06:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
mutilator schnitzer My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: staffs, near stoke. Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 192 Offline	i just been quoted £220 for tints all round on my convertable. the guy who quoted also did my brothers hardtop, same price, and a good job too. tom.

Jan 16th, 2005, 08:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
roc888 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 57 Offline	Hi Tom, Do you have any pics ? What is the name of the tinting company ? Where are they based ? Thanks. ALex

Jan 17th, 2005, 12:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
mutilator schnitzer My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: staffs, near stoke. Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 192 Offline	this was done by a company in stoke, called auto something (glass/windows/something) i have a pic of his car somewhere. ill have to put it up tomorrow now. tom.

Jan 17th, 2005, 12:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
Gr8Dain Gotta Get Out More!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern, VA, US Local Time: 05:24 AM Posts: 833 Offline	Rakey - I had that same thought. But on the other side of the coin, it might help keep the glass together

Jan 17th, 2005, 10:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
miniboyblue GTT........See Yah Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Radlett,Herts Local Time: 11:24 AM Posts: 433 Offline	I have'nt tinted the windows on my MCSC yet, I m still trying to decide what to do as I think it will look better with the roof up, but when the roof is down at speed I quire often leave the windows up which is fine as it does not spoil the look/line of the car. I think if I have them tinted it might look worse with the windows tinted. The other guys are correct in that it isnow illegal to have the fronts tinted, but if you live where I live ever "school run" 4 x4 has tint's. It is a little like white rear lights, "adjusted" personal plates, you just have to be unlucky and get a copper on an of day. Best bet is have the fronts in the lightest tint and the backs darker if you want, however all us conv drivers know the rear vision out the back ain't that great as it is so if you go to dark trust the sensors !!

Jan 17th, 2005, 11:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
mutilator schnitzer My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: staffs, near stoke. Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 192 Offline	i dont think that the tints would show up very much with the roof down, that was my worry too, but imagine how much light is inside the car, im sure tinting film isnt directional so witht the roof down, more light inside the car means that the tints will be less visable, which is a plus for me. tom.

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Jan 17th, 2005, 12:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 11:24 AM Posts: 50,823 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Gr8Dain Rakey - I had that same thought. But on the other side of the coin, it might help keep the glass together I also thought about that, I also thought about the security film that can be applied, but any modification would then invalidate the warranty so don't think I will be doing anything to the windows in mine as I don't fancy being stuck with a £1600 parts then labour on top bill The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jan 17th, 2005, 05:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
miniboyblue GTT........See Yah Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Radlett,Herts Local Time: 11:24 AM Posts: 433 Offline	Good point Rakey, also make sure that you stay behind slow drivers further on the runs so they don't chip you windows !!!!.......... I don't think I have seen one conver yet with tints come to think of it

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