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Catch
Member Since: 16 Jan 2007
Location: Buck$
Posts: 9
  
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I tried searching for this and got 100's of hits without being able to find what I was looking for... Basically, I am being offered a dealer fitted privacy glass on a new MY07 HSE. The car is in the showroom and ready to go... What are the advantages of Factory fitted Privacy Glass if any? Also, I am hoping they will keep the UV out... Is this true?
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Catch
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 16th Jan 2007 8:46 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
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Dunno about the uv !! ...But factory 100% better in my mind ..wont scratch like after market tints ..and they look great G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 16th Jan 2007 9:22 pm |
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stapldm
Member Since: 11 Sep 2006
Location: Swine Town
Posts: 2330
 
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Catch,
I went for factory fit privacy glass as I have small children and didn't want to get scratches - I'm very happy with it. The dealer preferred to offer the tint film as it allowed them the option of 'backing out' the privacy glass if a sale fell through, leaving them back with a stock vehicle. I insisted on factory fit; time will tell whether I can get tinted glass replacements without issues when one gets broken.
I believe some tint films provide a measure of shatter protection too; though I doubt a dealer would have gone down such an expensive path.
edit : Oh, and I believe ALL the glass contains some tint and all reduces UV, privacy or not... Dr. Ian Malcolm:
"Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."
Transgenic tomato anyone?
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| 16th Jan 2007 10:18 pm |
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sideview
Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
Posts: 1663
  
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Hi Catch, All the glass, including the roof I think, on LR3(D3)/RR (at least in NA) is "laminated" & provides 98% block of harmful UV (compared to around 66% with tempered glass) pre-tint - also has more benefits for safety & such. Here's some info on it: http://www.glassglobal.com/news/laminated_...-6123.html
There is factory tint on all but my front side windows - on those it was dealer installed, and yes there is a small scratch on the passenger one  . If I were you I'd go with factory installation.... I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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| 16th Jan 2007 11:24 pm |
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stapldm
Member Since: 11 Sep 2006
Location: Swine Town
Posts: 2330
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Sideview. I wish the UK glass was all laminated! It's not even an option here  I'm having to look into having security film fitted to ensure the undesirables remain outside the vehicle. Dr. Ian Malcolm:
"Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."
Transgenic tomato anyone?
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| 16th Jan 2007 11:31 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15213
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Stapldm - Regarding getting replacement privacy glass if/when needed..don't think you'll have a problem. When my D3 glass was smashed in a break-in, Autoglass did offer both 'standard' and 'privacy' options. 🏴
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| 16th Jan 2007 11:32 pm |
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stapldm
Member Since: 11 Sep 2006
Location: Swine Town
Posts: 2330
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Thanks ronp, that's very good to know!
(edit: That the glass is available...  ) Dr. Ian Malcolm:
"Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."
Transgenic tomato anyone?
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| 16th Jan 2007 11:33 pm |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50934
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I don't have it ...but visually... Factory fit privacy glass is far better as it hides the window frames... whereas dealer film can't because it only covers the glass areas on the inside of the motor  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 17th Jan 2007 12:03 am |
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