is it easy to fit and what is the legal darkness limit that can be fitted. (I am told by a window film fitter that its illegal for front but can fit limo black 95% on all back windows)

You can fit anything you like from the B pillar backwards, most front and side windows are already pretty close to the legal limit.

if you look on the window, you'll probably find the degree of tint stamped/printed on the window.

Windscreens need to let 75% of natural daylight through (and most factory tinted ones are set at about 78% so anything on there is a definite no no...)

Side windows are normally about 70% already, and you're legally allowed 65%, so anything but the absolute lightest tint is going to put you over (on the front windows)

You can put anything on the windows behind the drivers and passengers front windows. (even paint the black should you want to...!!)

As far as fitting is concerned, flat windows are easy, windows with a single plane curve are relatively easy (like side windows) but those with a compound curve (like rear windscreens) are an absolute nightmare. trust me, I've tried.

I find it much easier to take the glass out of the door to fit the tints, use plenty of water on the glass and squeegee it all out once the tint is lined up. You can do compound curves by putting the film on the outside of the respective window and then heating it to the contours with a hairdryer, then applying it on the inside with a mist of water again. - I can't do it though (and I've tried loads of times!!)

if you look on the window, you'll probably find the degree of tint stamped/printed on the window.

Windscreens need to let 75% of natural daylight through (and most factory tinted ones are set at about 78% so anything on there is a definite no no...)

Side windows are normally about 70% already, and you're legally allowed 65%, so anything but the absolute lightest tint is going to put you over (on the front windows)

You can put anything on the windows behind the drivers and passengers front windows. (even paint the black should you want to...!!)

even for the boot window, surely limo black is illegal cos obviously u wouldn't be able to see out?

I find it much easier to take the glass out of the door to fit the tints, use plenty of water on the glass and squeegee it all out once the tint is lined up. You can do compound curves by putting the film on the outside of the respective window and then heating it to the contours with a hairdryer, then applying it on the inside with a mist of water again. - I can't do it though (and I've tried loads of times!!)

I would like to get it fitted for me but i'm really surprised by the cost compared to diy kits that u can buy. are the diy kits inferior quality or exactly the same kind of stuff i'm wondering.

Just one more question, what about insurance. It should offer better security and safer in an accident so might make it cheaper?

even for the boot window, surely limo black is illegal cos obviously u wouldn't be able to see out?

Just one more question, what about insurance. It should offer better security and safer in an accident so might make it cheaper?

Might be different for cars, but don't forget panel vans have no rear widnow.

In terms of insurance they may take the view that you are hiding something and thus the car is more of a target. However I guess the only way to know for sure on that one is to check with your insurer.

(http://briskoda.net/general-car-chat/fecking-thieving-scumbags-broken-into-my-pride-joy/147287/)

I know for a fact that anything from the B pillar back can be limo tinted and be 100% legal.. - as triggerfish said, panel vans have no back or side windows.

The materials are exactly the same - what you are paying for is the fitters expertise in fitting the film.

Have a go yourself on a flat window first - you might find you have the knack and coud save yourself a fortune!

Edited 4 June, 200917 yr by jonnycatbiscuit
typo

that's what i was thinking, but panel vans don't have a heated rear window. Could melt the film..

Heated screen does not get that hot in reality, certainly not hot enough to melt plastic film.

Some pictures !!

Some pictures !!

i don't have anything that i can upload onto pc. (yet)