stringy93 Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Ive not really been on here last week because of my laptop being sent off for repair and after passing her MOT last week with flying colours and to cheer myself up i thought id treat her to a new mod - tinted windows Ive never really been a fan of the blacked out gangster look but after seeing a few new cars with the back 3 windows tinted i decided to go for it. A few pictures taken in the rain this afternoon so not really the best I went for the lightest tint on the front 2 and then the shade darker on the rears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 That looks mint, quite a similar tint to mines Mines passed her MOT yesterday Topaz FTW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffman Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 not a tint lover mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Looking good mate, i take it they did the rear window too? How easy or hard was it for the rear window to be done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan316i Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Looks well Stringy! Personally just the back 3 windows done a nice subtle tint looks well and is PC Plod and MOT friendly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Nice n subtle m8 looks schweet. TOPAZ!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wad325i Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Ive not really been on here last week because of my laptop being sent off for repair and after passing her MOT last week with flying colours and to cheer myself up i thought id treat her to a new mod - tinted windows Ive never really been a fan of the blacked out gangster look but after seeing a few new cars with the back 3 windows tinted i decided to go for it. A few pictures taken in the rain this afternoon so not really the best I went for the lightest tint on the front 2 and then the shade darker on the rears looking cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largebeemer Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 looks smart what springs are you running ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 i like the tints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///Marty Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 I like em. Not too dark. Like Si says did they have any problems with the dot matrix on the rear screen? Thats what has always put me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickton Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Not a massive fan of tints personally, however, I dont think you can get a better rim for an e46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZubS Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Looks awesome mate, about the dot matrix i dont think there has ever been a solution, the only place that does a perfect job i heard was 'pentagon' but it costs something ridiculous like £400 + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jags Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Very nice mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljc8165 Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Tintings not for me mate, too P Diddley for me and I have topaz as well, But as long as you like it is all that counts!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Love it mate i think it looks the nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Nice Stringy, good choice on the subtle tints - I think subtle tints make such an improvement to the car. Like Si says did they have any problems with the dot matrix on the rear screen? Thats what has always put me off. Mine's tinted all round Marty, and the dot matrix is fine. It doesn't bond completely around each dot (there's like 0.5mm around each), but because every dot is identical, the pattern looks like its meant to be. Its difficult to explain really, but I'll show you mine next meet. I'll try get a photo if the rain stops. For the record, I've never had any grief by the police even though the tints are the same all round, and I think that's because they're not 'take the p1ss dark'. When I got pulled and given points in London last week, it was evening, and none of the police said anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I like the factory style darker on the rears look. Not a fan of tints, but wouldn't put me off too much if the car had tints when buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 looks good dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Nice Stringy, good choice on the subtle tints - I think subtle tints make such an improvement to the car. Mine's tinted all round Marty, and the dot matrix is fine. It doesn't bond completely around each dot (there's like 0.5mm around each), but because every dot is identical, the pattern looks like its meant to be. Its difficult to explain really, but I'll show you mine next meet. I'll try get a photo if the rain stops. For the record, I've never had any grief by the police even though the tints are the same all round, and I think that's because they're not 'take the p1ss dark'. When I got pulled and given points in London last week, it was evening, and none of the police said anything. Def be interested in seeing that mate if you dont mind. It has to be said i never noticed it at Santa Pod so it cant be much of an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Def be interested in seeing that mate if you dont mind. It has to be said i never noticed it at Santa Pod so it cant be much of an issue. Course not mate. I'll see if I can get out for a couple snaps soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 This is the top drivers side corner. You can see, once the dots get small enough, the tinting material manages to bond around them to the glass. Makes a pattern, but you only notice it if you really scrutinize it, otherwise you'd never notice it. It doesnt bother me at all tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Ah yes, see what you mean now, as you say it doesnt look too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Ah yes, see what you mean now, as you say it doesnt look too bad. Reminds me of a printed circuit board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 How much would you be looking to spend to get a decent tint all round? £150-£200? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///Marty Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Nice one Keith! No that wouldn't bother me either. Have just heard nightmare stories about the film starting to peel back from the edges because of the dots but that doesn't look like it would be a problem there. Stringy / Keith did either of you have your rear screens taken out or was it all done while they were in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
