Window Tint

[Alfie]

Hi,

I want to tint the windows on the Mini. Not too sure whether to go for the full drug dealer all round tint or just the back windows.

I am aware of the legalities of tinting front windows, but can anyone post some pics of their car with window tints and tell me what % tint you applied?

Thanks

[illegalhunter]

iam getting mine done when i come back from hols but not the pimp type

[X30YES]

I would go for the lightest tint ,save getting stopped for checks etc see pic of the lowest tint
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h124/ab2pcs/HBre2.jpg

[PACMAN]

i've heard that it can void your insurance if the front window are done :disapprove:

[X30YES]

Can do, if certain insurers like to be that picky

[PACMAN]

axa seem to be one of them :disapprove:

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by PACMAN

i've heard that it can void your insurance if the front window are done :disapprove:


yeah especially if the police are involved with your accident, they will report the fact that the windows are illegal and then sure stuffed...:disapprove:

[Big Col]

Quite right too! :D

[Alfie]

quote:Originally posted by X30YES

I would go for the lightest tint ,save getting stopped for checks etc see pic of the lowest tint
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h124/ab2pcs/HBre2.jpg


That looks the part - what %tint is that? looks like about 70% all round?

[X30YES]

Not sure Alfie (Tinthaus did it )..its the lightest one ,the windows are already tinted as you will know so take care if you go any darker which will take you way over the limit .

[Scottie]

I don't like the front window tint look. Much better just getting the rears done.:cool::cool: Once there done it automatically dulls down the interior which then gives you the look of the front being tinted a wee bit.

[sleepyrascal]

I had this debate a while back and ended up speaking to a mortorbike police guy... The very chap who goes around Aberdeen with the testing kit...

Basically, they had tested the standard glass on their own police Volvo V70 and it was only just legal. He said he has never seen or heard of an aftermarket tint which was legal. He also pointed out that if you have an accident - regardless of fault - the insurance company can void you, and its legal for them to do so. Also, the cops will be after you for dangerous driving!!

DOnt bother with front tints unless they are VERY light!

[fireman01]

if you go for tints make them very light,av got mine done and didn't think they were that dark,but the police do!fed up gettin £30 fine's and if they were any darker it would be £60 and 3 points,think am goin 2 remove mine if a ever get the time.

[minimadtez]

I dont know what % mine are, Fontal had them done before I got the car, but I think they look great! Legal or not, my car's sexy! :D

http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/500/april06.jpg

http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/500/medium/57870.jpg

[PACMAN]

tinted windows nae for the ugly folks :eek::blackeye::)

[minimadtez]

quote:Originally posted by PACMAN

tinted windows nae for the ugly folks :eek::blackeye::)



Or maybe for people so good looking, they'd destract other drivers :p

[PACMAN]

:eek: who...where where ;)

[minimadtez]

quote:Originally posted by PACMAN

:eek: who...where where ;)


Dont know....cant see them :D

[PACMAN]

:cool:

[KINGHORN]

tinthaus light tint is actualy illegal, my mate got stopped with his and they were 5% out

[The Bull]

What's yours Darren? They look well dark. :cool:

[minimadtez]

If you get stopped, ask to see the reading on the machine for the windows of the police car....

someone did that in aberdeen, and the police car was illegal....so they had no choice but rip up the ticket!

[sleepyrascal]

quote:Originally posted by minimadtez
If you get stopped, ask to see the reading on the machine for the windows of the police car....

someone did that in aberdeen, and the police car was illegal....so they had no choice but rip up the ticket!


Honestly, you speak some sh**e :D:D:D

But the copper did actually admit to me that their own windows were almost illegal simply becasue of the factory tint.

[minimadtez]

quote:Originally posted by sleepyrascal
Honestly, you speak some sh**e :D:D:D

But the copper did actually admit to me that their own windows were almost illegal simply becasue of the factory tint.


Im not really worried if you dont believe me, but that did happen.
in the same way, not all of the police number plates are legal.....they cant charge you if they are committing the same offence.

[sleepyrascal]

quote:Originally posted by minimadtez


quote:Originally posted by sleepyrascal
Honestly, you speak some sh**e :D:D:D

But the copper did actually admit to me that their own windows were almost illegal simply becasue of the factory tint.


Im not really worried if you dont believe me, but that did happen in Terri Land. A magical place filled with little fluffy bunnys.


i believe you but only becasue im scared not to! :(

[minimadtez]

quote:Originally posted by sleepyrascal


quote:Originally posted by minimadtez

Im not really worried if you dont believe me, but that did happen in Terri Land. A magical place filled with little fluffy bunnys.


i believe you but only becasue im scared not to! :(


:( I dont do this often but I have to apologise.....I just re-read what I said...didnt mean it to sound as mean. I was hungover and grumpy. sorry hun 8)