Member Since: 07 Nov 2016
Location: Prestbury, Cheshire
Posts: 74
Window Tint: what %?
I'm booking my car in for a window tint next week to replicate Privacy Glass.
I've called a couple of places and one recommended 20% tint and the other 15%. Does anyone know which is closer to the original, or indeed, what the tint on the original was/is?
14th Nov 2016 4:02 pm
RBP
Member Since: 29 Aug 2012
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 1936
Think original factory is 20%. Many people have gone for limo tint - do a search there are loads of threads with pictures.
14th Nov 2016 4:23 pm
D4Novice
Member Since: 07 Nov 2016
Location: Prestbury, Cheshire
Posts: 74
Thanks - I found lots of threads. This question had been asked before... and there I was thinking that I was original.
As best as I can tell Limo is 5%. That seems very dark but I'll guess I'll have to wait until I can see some upfront. I dont want to upset the limo drivers out there, but I dont want it looking like a Commercial. That is my concern.
14th Nov 2016 6:38 pm
ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
Yes, Limo is 5%.
It is dark looking in from the outside, but that's what its for, makes it difficult for the to see in and gives protection for the dogs.
You'll have noticed from the threads that there are differences of opinion on tints - each to their own
Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
14th Nov 2016 11:46 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
had tints like that on mine when i bought it,
but removed the second row seat ones and left the backs on
is nice to stop prying eyes from looking in
also handy when someone comes up behind u with there full beam on
is surprising though when u see a car that has really dark tinting alround
trying to think is it 70 percent light they have to let it , often see the police pulling up cars with tints on, then seeing the driver slowly pulling them off
see there's some good web sites were u can change the level of tint , it then displays it on the car , to give u an idea of how it will look
never been able to master putting tints on, always end up in the bin
15th Nov 2016 12:24 am
ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
Any tint on the windscreen must be 25% or less, any tint on the front side windows must be 30% or less, ie they must let in at least 75% or 70% light respectively.
There is no minimum for rear side or rear windows.
So as long as you only tint windows past the B pillar you can have whatever you want.Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
15th Nov 2016 12:36 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
hi ian
that's does look good
personally never like tints on the front and middle windows, only the backs
as of a night in not seeing something whilst pulling out of a junction etc , due to the tint
still even though it's illegal where motorcyclists wearing tinted visors at night
here's mine
15th Nov 2016 12:46 am
ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
Thanks Gary.
I hope you get to enjoy driving yours as well as fixing/modding it Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
17th Nov 2016 12:57 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
thks, am having fun repairing it
it's just finding the right time doing the work in between the rain and cold , lol
is certainally lovely to drive ,
17th Nov 2016 1:22 am
Antjp
Member Since: 09 Aug 2013
Location: Warringon
Posts: 346
I had limo black tints fitted on a V70 (really dark). Rears and back windows. At night you can only see head lights through them. You can't see if it has a blue light on top until it's flashing.
My d3 has dark glass. Not sure on the %. It's difficult to see in but easy to see out of.
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to see in and gives protection for the dogs.
