Tinted Windows

[polan]

i know theres been loads of threads on this but just wandering what u guys would do thing is i want the rear window and 2 small windows tinted black but i also want the 2 fronts tinted slightly black the only problem i have is my insurance wont let me a single % on the fronts :( so do i ignore my insurance and just do it (prolly the dum idea i know) or not have them done or maybe wait and try find some insurance that will if they will ...... cause im not sure what the law is on the fronts but i really do want the fronts tinted a bit at least i have seen a lot of cars tinted those fronts so im kinda in a fiddle here guys just like to hear your views :) thanks

[kev999_VTR]

Always good to be on the safe side. Im pretty sure that the front 2 can be up to 30% but no more, legally. Ive got mine about 30% on the front and almost 100% on the back, havent told my insurance company though, should really.

[vidal]

i know theres been loads of threads on this but just wandering what u guys would do thing is i want the rear window and 2 small windows tinted black but i also want the 2 fronts tinted slightly black the only problem i have is my insurance wont let me a single % on the fronts :( so do i ignore my insurance and just do it (prolly the dum idea i know) or not have them done or maybe wait and try find some insurance that will if they will ...... cause im not sure what the law is on the fronts but i really do want the fronts tinted a bit at least i have seen a lot of cars tinted those fronts so im kinda in a fiddle here guys just like to hear your views :) thanks

Not allowed any tints forward of the B pillar. VOSA and the PO-PO now carry light meters. They are within their rights to declare your vehicle unroadworthy if you cannot remove the tints at the roadside. Trailers are not cheap, but that's what you may end up going home with.

As to not declaring a material fact to your insurers, could you explain why I and the majority of other motorists should subsidise your non-disclosure?

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[David]

Seem to think the legal is 25% on the front...
Really should tell the insurance though...

EDIT - Seem's I'm wrong...

[bbbiggsy]

when i got mine done 50% front 35% side and 15% back it was ok to have the front windows tinted up and no more then 50%

[kev999_VTR]

[QUOTE=vidal;1510832]Not allowed any tints forward of the B pillar. VOSA and the PO-PO now carry light meters. They are within their rights to declare your vehicle unroadworthy if you cannot remove the tints at the roadside. Trailers are not cheap, but that's what you may end up going home with.

As to not declaring a material fact to your insurers, could you explain why I and the majority of other motorists should subsidise your non-disclosure?QUOTE]

Well that cant be true, because most cars windows have a slight tint on them, basically unoticeable ones, when manufactured. No glass is ever "pure".

[Toad]

The company that put mine in mentioned this to me, and said the best thing to do was put a light tint for the front side windows to stay legal... I haven't had any issues at all, so not sure on this one really.

Polan, I've just bought some polycarbonate windows, and will be removing my tinted ones shortly. Are you interested in buying them off me? Professionally done, and I've got the booklet and receipt for (IIRC - a lifetime warranty, I will check that!) they cost me around £250 or possibly more... Fronts are light tint, back quarters are medium, and tailgate is dark.

[polan]

yea toad does sound cool to me so u have rear 2 quaters and 2 fronts all tinted :) from dark to light may look cool r these proper tinted glass or film ? or is there a difference lol

[Toad]

They fit a film on the inside mate. If it's done correctly, it very good. You don't live far from me either actually, so if you want to take or look anytime, you're more than welcome matey! Also, I'm planning to move to Basingstoke shortly... I've got a mate there who's just bought a flat, and I'm often popping round...

So yeah, 2 front sides, 2 rear quarters, and also the rear windscreen.

Oh yeah, check out my progress thead for loads of pictures!!! Search "Toad's mota"

[polan]

lol cool where abouts in basingstoke ? im in old basing :) a nicish area but i live with mum hehe ok i am interested but would have to wait cause i just about to spend 700 quid on alloys tomorrow hehe
well 689........

[Toad]

Ok mate, no worries. Send me a PM...