Tailgate window tinting...

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slimbob

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Has anyone successfully tinted the tailgate glass on a disco 1 ?
I'm wondering if the slight curve on the glass would make it a bit tricky, i.e. creases or cutting of the film. I did try it on a car once with more of a curve in the glass and it turned out crap.Apparently some professional fitters heat shrink it on.
Also what film is best to use that wont melt or unstick 'cause of the de-mister.
Any tips or advice would be great ... thanks.
 
I got a ford galaxy professionally done some years ago there is a large curve both top to bottom and side to side. Bloke done a cracking job and I didn't have any problems with the rear window demister. Some jobs just arn't DIY, probably waste more tint than it would cost to get it done......
 
The 1st one I bought had it done and it is perfect. Not sure about who and what tint was used.

The drivers and pasangers were done also but when I was pulled the cop ripped them off! Either that or £60 and 6 points:eek:

Another thing I would say is it makes visability crap for reversing at night, I hit my mates MGF as I couldn't see it. However it is a commercial so no side windows.

Security wise it is spot on, as I type I have tools in the back of mine and am fearing someone braking in to get them.:doh:
 
When i had my 300Tdi i tinted all the windows except the alpine ones. the rear one was easy enough to do but be carefull you don't tear the tint when fitting around the wire fittings for the heated screen. I bought my tint of ebay as that was the only place i could find that did it wide enough to do the rear screen i one piece. If you have to remove it be carefull not to damage the heating part on the screen. Hope this helps...Tony.
P.S. Use plenty of soapy water.
 
if it has a slight curve the best thing to do is

1. start on the outside,
2. use plenty of soapy water to stick the film to the outside of the window, remember to have the bit you peal off on the outside (facing you) so when you fit it on the inside its the correct shape.
3. cut the shape a couple of inches bigger than the actually screen
4. squeeze out any water as though you would when you fit it to the inside
5. use a heat gun to shrink the film over and into the curves
6. once your happy with the fit, cut the film to the correct size
7. roll up and use plenty of soapy water on the inside, i usually spray the film aswell
8. peal off the sticky back and fit to the inside
9. once your happy with the position, squeeze out the water
10. leave it to dry, preferably in the sunshine.

same goes for the alpine/safari windows, once your happy with the fit on the outside, fit it to the inside, you just have to remember to have the back bit of the film that you peal off and throw away facing you.
 
The fuzz are hot on this round my way pulling you over and getting you to pull the tint film off in front of them unless its factory fitted, might be worth looking up the true facts before you shell out.
 
BIG MATT said:
The fuzz are hot on this round my way pulling you over and getting you to pull the tint film off in front of them unless its factory fitted, might be worth looking up the true facts before you shell out.
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basically anything behind the B Pillar (drivers shoulder) can be as dark as you want, forwards of this so basically the drivers and passenger front windows and the windscreen can't be tinted at all. This is because the law states that you must allow 70% of light through the window and because most cars especially ones in the last 10years have a slight tint to the glass anyways even the lightest tint will block enough light to drop you below this 70% legal limit.

if you do decide to tint with the lightest tint, you basically will get pulled and told to peal off the film or risk a £60 fine and upto 6 points on your license, if however you measure below 30% your car will be confiscated because it'll be classed as a dangerous vehicle and you could be prosecuted for this.

so basically as dark as you want behind the front seats, nothing at all for the front and especially the windscreen.
 
Was going to copy an paste an article here, but its too long and involved. So have a look at the link for yourselves.
As I understand it, other than the screen and two front passenger windows you can do what you like.

The Law On Window Tinting | Road Tests, Auto Features

Tinting also has added security benifits too. If the local yob tries to break in through the window by smashing it, the glass will not shatter in the usual way as the tint film will hold it together. It will not stop him totally, but will slow him down and might even put him off from trying altogether. I have seen ads in the past from security companies using clear film to reinforce front door windows.
 
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