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eatsoot04 · 04-04-2005, 16:24

Anyone have any idea how much the avergage cost is to tint the windows of a fabia vRS???

ScoobyChris · 04-04-2005, 16:31

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Originally Posted by eatsoot04

Anyone have any idea how much the avergage cost is to tint the windows of a fabia vRS???

Got my Scooby (saloon) done and that was about 200 quid I think. That was done with Securefix window film which makes it very difficult to break in from the outside, but you're still able to break out if you're in an accident. Tinting was 35% on the sides and 20% on the read window, but the car had black leather in it anyway so that made it look darker than it was

Chris

eatsoot04 · 04-04-2005, 16:32

Whats the legal limits on these things can you explain the %'s???? Whats legal and what aint??? Cheers in advance

Kansalis · 04-04-2005, 16:33

Tinter on here was charging £150 recently here.

I was about to get it done, but then I found out that my insurance company (Elephant) wouldn't touch me with a bargepole if I had it done. So make sure you check first! I'll probably have mine done after I change insurance company in August

DRJ · 04-04-2005, 17:43

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Originally Posted by eatsoot04

Whats the legal limits on these things can you explain the %'s???? Whats legal and what aint???

http://www.sctints.co.uk/regulations.htm

lozgti · 13-04-2005, 09:57

I'm sure I read a special edition fabia estate is being produced.

One of the points they made about it was it had 'privacy glass' as a feature.

Will try and find it and see if it is more than just a minor tint exercise

lozgti · 31-01-2007, 09:01

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Originally Posted by Kansalis

Tinter on here was charging £150 recently here.

I was about to get it done, but then I found out that my insurance company (Elephant) wouldn't touch me with a bargepole if I had it done. So make sure you check first! I'll probably have mine done after I change insurance company in August

Any reason why I don't have enough privileges to look at this thread

Wife wants the rear windows done on the Fabia.Don't know who this tinter is but if anyone knows a midlands one,I'd be grateful.

Sorry to pull an old thread up

**mannyo** · 31-01-2007, 09:03

The thread was deleted a while back, quiet a while back in fact.

DAZ · 31-01-2007, 09:30

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Originally Posted by lozgti

Sorry to pull an old thread up

Not at all, as a wise man once said:

'a man who searches a forum, is a man in search of my heart' - Darren 2007

PEMBO · 31-01-2007, 12:12

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Originally Posted by DAZ

Not at all, as a wise man once said:

'a man who searches a forum, is a man in search of my heart' - Darren 2007

Or "A bunny dies every time somebody doesnt use the search"

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Originally Posted by lozgti

Any reason why I don't have enough privileges to look at this thread

Wife wants the rear windows done on the Fabia.Don't know who this tinter is but if anyone knows a midlands one,I'd be grateful.

Sorry to pull an old thread up

I want to do mine too

Keep us updated with costs and photos etc if you take the plunge!

lozgti · 31-01-2007, 12:39

I have been searching,honest! (It's how I came across this thread)

Most of the references are recommendations in the North or the South.I was sure there was a mobile tinter midlands area and I thought that might be the link.

Guessing from what people have said,looking at about £150.Just want the rear windows done.

fletch555 · 31-01-2007, 12:43

Anybody else noticed a lot more rattles from the door cards since they got their windows tinted? Mine rattle like **** now and it is doing my head in! I'm gona take off the door cards this weekend and tighten everything up.

Dmac1969 · 31-01-2007, 20:11

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Originally Posted by fletch555

Anybody else noticed a lot more rattles from the door cards since they got their windows tinted? Mine rattle like **** now and it is doing my head in! I'm gona take off the door cards this weekend and tighten everything up.

That will just be what happens when something is taken apart and put back together , its never the same! I think thats why a lot of people live with small rattles , just in case any attempt at a fix produces a gigantic one!

phillip · 31-01-2007, 23:08

Re the % ratings....you can have the rear windows (back and sides) as dark as you like, but the front side windows and windscreen, must allow 70 % of the light through. The standard window tinting on most bog standard cars is about 75 %, so you basically can't have it much darker than this.
With regards to checking it, most reputable installers will be aware of the legal requirements, and should only supply you with the legal stuff, but not many MOT garages have the kit for checking, so some unlucky punters just take it off .
The kit that we use for checking it is called a TINTMAN, and retails for about £500, but if you do get stopped, you may get away with a vehicle defect form depending on where you live, otherwise it is a £30 non endorsable ticket !!!!!

stuart_hatch · 01-02-2007, 01:09

If i remember right (in scotland anyway) 70-50% is a warning 50-30% is a £30 fine and 30% or less is 3 points + £60 fine

Look in your yellow pages for window tinters

JLneonhug · 01-02-2007, 10:12

And if they're really picky they make you rip it off there and then

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h4rri · 01-02-2007, 12:56

The only legislation I have seen applies to the front windows. Back windows could be painted with hammerite if you want

Mine are pretty bleeding dark but still able to see out of them, I wouldn't touch the front though as thats asking for trouble and to be honest I prefer the high visibility

Great for kids in the back, my 3 year old no longer moans she can't see Noddy because of sun on the screen. Keeps the car cooler and drops light levels from car's behind you to less dazzling levels

I'd say get it done, it's well worth the money

04-04-2005, 16:24	#1
eatsoot04 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: nr Manchester Posts: 835 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Privacy glass Anyone have any idea how much the avergage cost is to tint the windows of a fabia vRS??? __________________ Alex Revo Chilly Alpine ICE Cupra Intake Green Cotton Filter RS6 wheels 184 BHP

04-04-2005, 16:32	#3
eatsoot04 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: nr Manchester Posts: 835 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Whats the legal limits on these things can you explain the %'s???? Whats legal and what aint??? Cheers in advance __________________ Alex Revo Chilly Alpine ICE Cupra Intake Green Cotton Filter RS6 wheels 184 BHP

04-04-2005, 16:33	#4
Kansalis Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London Posts: 186 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tinter on here was charging £150 recently here. I was about to get it done, but then I found out that my insurance company (Elephant) wouldn't touch me with a bargepole if I had it done. So make sure you check first! I'll probably have mine done after I change insurance company in August __________________ Kansalis Yellow 05 Furby vRS (Standard for now )

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mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,638 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 60 Thanked 393 Times in 362 Posts	Re: Privacy glass The thread was deleted a while back, quiet a while back in fact. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

31-01-2007, 12:39	#11
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,745 Members Car: Thanks: 10 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Privacy glass I have been searching,honest! (It's how I came across this thread) Most of the references are recommendations in the North or the South.I was sure there was a mobile tinter midlands area and I thought that might be the link. Guessing from what people have said,looking at about £150.Just want the rear windows done.

13-04-2005, 09:57	#6
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,745 Members Car: Thanks: 10 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	I'm sure I read a special edition fabia estate is being produced. One of the points they made about it was it had 'privacy glass' as a feature. Will try and find it and see if it is more than just a minor tint exercise

31-01-2007, 12:43	#12
fletch555 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 550 Members Car: '04 Red Fabia vRS Thanks: 24 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Privacy glass Anybody else noticed a lot more rattles from the door cards since they got their windows tinted? Mine rattle like **** now and it is doing my head in! I'm gona take off the door cards this weekend and tighten everything up. __________________

31-01-2007, 23:08	#14
phillip Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: west yorks Posts: 208 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Privacy glass Re the % ratings....you can have the rear windows (back and sides) as dark as you like, but the front side windows and windscreen, must allow 70 % of the light through. The standard window tinting on most bog standard cars is about 75 %, so you basically can't have it much darker than this. With regards to checking it, most reputable installers will be aware of the legal requirements, and should only supply you with the legal stuff, but not many MOT garages have the kit for checking, so some unlucky punters just take it off . The kit that we use for checking it is called a TINTMAN, and retails for about £500, but if you do get stopped, you may get away with a vehicle defect form depending on where you live, otherwise it is a £30 non endorsable ticket !!!!!

01-02-2007, 01:09	#15
stuart_hatch Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 674 Members Car: Fabia Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Privacy glass If i remember right (in scotland anyway) 70-50% is a warning 50-30% is a £30 fine and 30% or less is 3 points + £60 fine Look in your yellow pages for window tinters __________________

01-02-2007, 10:12	#16
JLneonhug Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Surrey/Sussex Posts: 164 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Privacy glass And if they're really picky they make you rip it off there and then .

01-02-2007, 12:56	#17
h4rri Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 272 Members Car: 06 Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Privacy glass The only legislation I have seen applies to the front windows. Back windows could be painted with hammerite if you want Mine are pretty bleeding dark but still able to see out of them, I wouldn't touch the front though as thats asking for trouble and to be honest I prefer the high visibility Great for kids in the back, my 3 year old no longer moans she can't see Noddy because of sun on the screen. Keeps the car cooler and drops light levels from car's behind you to less dazzling levels I'd say get it done, it's well worth the money __________________ ~~ H4rri #: 06 Fabia vRS [Yellow] - 56 Fabia vRS [Red] :# w: www.randomphotos.net

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