Legality of tinted windows.

Winning Hand · 07-12-2002 10:26pm #1

I am looking at tinting the windows to my Xsara in the near future, very light tinting on all sides and rear window(s). I am curious to know as to the legality behind window tints. In the USA for instance, it is illegal to place any tint on the side driver and passanger windows (back windows are ok) and I know here it is illegal for windshield tints (and am not remotely interested in placing a bit CITROÉN band across the top anyway

). Anyone know the full story and also does anyone know any reputable tinters in the cork area and a possible price list?
Cheers

ando · 07-12-2002 11:06pm

Its legal to get all windows tinted except the front windscreen. I would'nt do it anyway!

Funny enough, I just got my car's windows tinted yesturday!

Cant say I know anyone in cork but in dublin you can get it done for €200

tinofapples · 10-12-2002 1:14pm

And what did this involve ? Is this the thin film that they melt on to the glass using a heat gun ?

Turner · 10-12-2002 2:29pm

Have had mine for about 3 yrs. Only illegal on front windscrean. But the gards in ireland probably dont even know this.

First they cut out the pattern. Its like giant piece of cellotape. They spray soapy water on the sticky part and place on the window (the whole film slides up and down the window easilly. Then just squidgy the water out making sure no bubbles are left.

Its great having them on sunny days and also you will never be blinded by people behind you with bright/out of focus lights.
When i drive other peoples cars i really notice the difference. Couldn't live without them now.

ando · 10-12-2002 2:38pm

Yeah i agree completly. Driving the company van is a pain nowadays with no tinted windows !!

My car windows are in a kinda mirror effect at the bottom of the window, and from the inside of the car its darker at the bottom of the windows. This is so much better at night because the darker bit of the window blocks out the cars lights behind me

while still letting me see out at the top half of the window.

It helps as I get headache's driving, especially at night

nellieswellies · 10-12-2002 2:49pm

Ando where did you get it done?

ando · 10-12-2002 3:13pm

northwest business park, blanchardstown. The company info and website is at home. I'll post it up later

nellieswellies · 10-12-2002 3:40pm

much appreciated

tinofapples · 10-12-2002 5:02pm

Ando ,
What kind/colour car are you driving ?

ando · 10-12-2002 5:28pm

ando · 10-12-2002 8:03pm

nellieswellies,

The company is called "Shades", their a division of BM Glass Coatings & Graphics

Unit A4, Northwest business park, blanchardstown, dublin 15
018209008
www.bmglasscoatings.ie

Borzoi · 11-12-2002 10:07am

What sort of money did they charge you Ando?

ando · 11-12-2002 9:35pm

€200 for the 5 windows

DivX · 16-12-2002 11:50am

There's also a few guys doing tinting in Cork, one in Ballincollig and one other guy in the Togher Industrial called 'Solar Gard' (both do great work)

Lads what's it like driving the car with tented windows on a daily basic, visability, foggy windows and all that, i'd get it done only wasn't sure how t'would affect things..

One guy was doing light/medium/limo/blue tint, whats the best to go for, limo tint on back windows with medium on 2 fronts, obviously none on front.

Also does it affect the resale of the car?

Legality of tinted windows.

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