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| Thread ID: 76211 | 2007-01-24 23:28:00 | Windows Tinting ... | SKT174 (1319) | PC World Chat |
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| 519034 | 2007-01-24 23:28:00 | Hi .. I'm planning to tint the car windows, is it very hard to do by yourself? Anyone have experience? I've seen some crap tints that bubbled, peeled and changed into purple colored which I don't want. Cheers |
SKT174 (1319) | ||
| 519035 | 2007-01-24 23:39:00 | Hi. 1. I don't know, never tried. 2. Basically the same question and answer. So have I... and do you know what? they were done by people like us. if you get it done by a pro it won't bubble and peel etc, it will be done right, they should also have a warrenty on theirs workmanship... I am not sure what the cost is to get it done by a pro, but give some a call and ask. |
The_End_Of_Reality (334) | ||
| 519036 | 2007-01-25 00:45:00 | I would get it done by a pro. Remember the old car reg sticker you use to put on your windscreen. I use to have problems putting that on without getting wrinkles and bubbles in it. Trevor :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 519037 | 2007-01-25 00:48:00 | Check the regulations first. You won't get a WOF if the windows are too dark. | Graham L (2) | ||
| 519038 | 2007-01-25 01:39:00 | Check the regulations first. You won't get a WOF if the windows are too dark. I thought they had made tinted windows illegal now. |
Thomas01 (317) | ||
| 519039 | 2007-01-25 01:56:00 | Nope you can tint up to 30% dark. The trick with these things is to use water. You wet the side that is going to stick to the window, get it on place then use a 'squeegee' to force the water out the sides. Try it on an old bit of glass first before you attempt the car. | pine-o-cleen (2955) | ||
| 519040 | 2007-01-25 16:37:00 | Laws here in California prohibit tinting windows other than factory applied in-the-glass tint to any windows that are peripheral to or in front of the driver's face . This means that it is illegal to tint the windshield, the windows immediately to the left or right of the driver and any vent or "wind wing" glass that might exist . No applied tinting is allowed at all, unless it came from the factory with it per Federal DOT regulations, built into the glass, not applied over the outside . Windows to the rear and any/all back windows can be painted black if one wants provided there are at least two rear view mirrors that are usable by the driver after that's done . The mirrors may be one on the driver's door/exterior (mandatory), one on the passenger's door/exterior or optionally if the rear window is clear or factory tinted the second mirror may be one that looks through that rear glass . The reason for the non-tinted front glass is that the police like to see the driver and if they are armed and pointing a gun at the officer, or talking on a cell phone . This isn't to say that tinting isn't illegally done, but it is a cause for stopping someone if the police need a reason to stop you . The police cannot stop you just to check you out . . they need a reason that is externally obvious like a broken lamp or bald tire or tinted windows . If they see something like that, then they are allowed to perform a "visual" search from their vantage point outside the vehicle hoping to spy something else that will allow them a full vehicle search without a warrant . I would imagine that tinting windows in NZ would make one cop bait too . |
SurferJoe46 (51) | ||
| 519041 | 2007-01-26 05:48:00 | I see on many american tv shows, those wicked massive chev SUV's that are fully tinted out, even the front windscreen. It does actually look nice. | Prescott (11) | ||
| 519042 | 2007-01-26 06:10:00 | www.landtransport.govt.nz | godfather (25) | ||
| 519043 | 2007-01-26 11:33:00 | Thanks for all the input. I want the windows tinted not for the cool effect but in summer times under the sun driving, I do notice a huge difference between tinted glass and without. Tinted glass seems to block out most of the heat. |
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