Member Since: 06 Dec 2021
Location: East Yorkshire
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Blacked out rear windows
Does anyone know if the blacked out rear windows many discovery 3s have was factory or is it aftermarket. I am currently looking for a manual discovery 3 but don't like the blacked out windows. I am wondering if its just a matter of stripping film off the inside of I were to buy one with windows like this or if glass I'd actually dark.
10th Jan 2022 7:44 pm
Pete K
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I believe both versions exist out there.
Film dealer fit
10th Jan 2022 7:48 pm
Sea Raider
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My HSE was factory fitted
10th Jan 2022 8:03 pm
James W
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I believe the factory fitted tints don’t readily show the copper coloured antennae on the side windows or the heating elements on the rear, whereas aftermarket tints do. Someone may correct me though. D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
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10th Jan 2022 8:07 pm
kajtzu
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Location: Helsinki
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Correct.
If it’s factory fitted darkened glass the pigment is part of the complete glass and you should not see any orange traces on the windows in the rear, whether aerial or heating related.
Dealer fitted, as well as aftermarket, film will show the same traces as they’re closer to the outer surface than the tinting itself which is applied on the inside. This part is logical when you think of it as layers.
Here is an example of aftermarket tinting (quality but still) on the side windows
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10th Jan 2022 8:25 pm
Triumphman
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Thank you I k ow what to look for now
10th Jan 2022 11:31 pm
James W
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Aftermarket tints 'can' be removed - not saying it will be easy especially if they've been on for a long time, but it is possible. Look for the lines!D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
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Aftermarket tints 'can' be removed - not saying it will be easy especially if they've been on for a long time, but it is possible. Look for the lines!
