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Window tint recommendations
17 Oct 2020 09:20 - 17 Oct 2020 09:33 #229200
by Scimike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
Replied by Scimike on topic Window tint recommendations
Hi Lambert,
I DIYed my own rear windows with a roll from Halfords. It was easy enough to do using the soap / water wet window application method and trim to finish. It's quality is great, still working and no problems 2 years on. You get enough to do all rear windows with extra for a fail. That said whilst the sides are perfect the rear was another matter, I failed totally to do this to my (high) standards so it's not tinted. I don't know if this was the film or me, I suspect a bit of both. I can't tell you if other film types are better or worse, I've only used the one and have nothing to compare. Talking to professional people they indicated they would need to remove the rear window, maybe this was my issue as I tried with it installed.
Good luck and make sure your windows are dust free before you apply.
Mike
Pleased with the result.
I DIYed my own rear windows with a roll from Halfords. It was easy enough to do using the soap / water wet window application method and trim to finish. It's quality is great, still working and no problems 2 years on. You get enough to do all rear windows with extra for a fail. That said whilst the sides are perfect the rear was another matter, I failed totally to do this to my (high) standards so it's not tinted. I don't know if this was the film or me, I suspect a bit of both. I can't tell you if other film types are better or worse, I've only used the one and have nothing to compare. Talking to professional people they indicated they would need to remove the rear window, maybe this was my issue as I tried with it installed.
Good luck and make sure your windows are dust free before you apply.
Mike
Pleased with the result.
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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17 Oct 2020 12:36 - 17 Oct 2020 12:38 #229209
by Scimike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
Replied by Scimike on topic Window tint recommendations
Thanks. It's called Dark Smoke and has a VLT of 15%.
I don't think it's going to be dark enough for your privacy needs, I would go darker. The first photo is taken with both side windows inline, so you are actually looking through 2x15%. One tint on it's own is a lot lighter, you can see this better in this photo taken at an angle so it's through side window at 15% and the rear which is Suzuki standard(no aftermarket tint).
I don't have any night issues at 15% and would happily go darker for privacy, in the region of 10% to 5%. The other film Halfords sell is Limo black at 5%, maybe worth a visit to take a look at how dark it is. You can always take it back and order your preferred VLT online.
Mike
I don't think it's going to be dark enough for your privacy needs, I would go darker. The first photo is taken with both side windows inline, so you are actually looking through 2x15%. One tint on it's own is a lot lighter, you can see this better in this photo taken at an angle so it's through side window at 15% and the rear which is Suzuki standard(no aftermarket tint).
I don't have any night issues at 15% and would happily go darker for privacy, in the region of 10% to 5%. The other film Halfords sell is Limo black at 5%, maybe worth a visit to take a look at how dark it is. You can always take it back and order your preferred VLT online.
Mike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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18 Oct 2020 13:26 #229234
by Daniel30
Replied by Daniel30 on topic Window tint recommendations
just remember to give the windows a really good clean / degrease and plenty of soapy water in a squirty bottle so you can re apply the vinyl if necessary then when it drys out it will be stuck in place, a sharp pin / scalpel for the little bubbles you will get just need to dab them with it then wipe over, credit card for applying the vinyl and then using it to get someone in to apply it for you! 
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