Best Tinting Kit

[cameron]

As above guys :D

Which is the best way to tint my rear windows?

Film? Spray ? any other options ?

Cheers guys.

[Tomcat]

Spray?, what the hell is that?....

Get yourself some precut film, there's a great guy on Ebay who does it, I'll see if I can find his I.d. for you later.

[JelT5]

Get yourself some precut film, there's a great guy on Ebay who does it, I'll see if I can find his I.d. for you later.

Does he do precut film for V70s TC?

[Tomcat]

Yup, sure does.

Here's a linky to him on Ebay.

Window tint film Ebay linky (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PRE-CUT-WINDOW-TINT-REAR-KIT-VOLVO-850-ESTATE-92-98_W0QQitemZ140318635366QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Cars Parts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item140318635366&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

[cameron]

Jeezo :doh:

Blast from the past, that shop is 5 minutes away from my home in Scotland :D

Cheers Craig :B_thumb:

[JelT5]

Yup, sure does.

Here's a linky to him on Ebay.

Window tint film Ebay linky (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PRE-CUT-WINDOW-TINT-REAR-KIT-VOLVO-850-ESTATE-92-98_W0QQitemZ140318635366QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Cars Parts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item140318635366&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

Thanks TC. Problem is he charges 45 quid to ship to France :shockedbi
I'll get a mate in the UK to get it for me and send it as it'll be cheaper!

[cameron]

Spray?, what the hell is that?....

Come on Craig, catch up guy :D

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WINDOW-TINT-AEROSOL-SPRAY-300ML-SMOKE-TINT_W0QQitemZ180350353015QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Ca rsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item180350353015&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

[Tomcat]

What I meant is, that I've heard of it but why the hell would you use it?, one....you'll get runs(you know you will), two...you'll get overspray on everything, three....it'll scratch the first time someone goes near it. Do it properly and use film.

[Rob S]

I bought a kit from this guy, and when it turned up late, he gave me a FULL refund.
Can't fault his service.
(Not tried fitting the kit yet, it's on my list of things to do)

[cameron]

If i buy the kit, do you fancy doing it for me Craig?

Ive seen the job you done on your own and it looks mint :D

[Tomcat]

Sure. I'm a dab hand at it now,lol.

[cameron]

Theres a few tinnies in it for you :beer:

Or Cold hard cash if you like.

I'll keep you posted mate :D

[Tomcat]

What are you trying to say?, I'm not an alcoholic, that's someone who has a problem with drink, I have no problem with it at all,lol...

[cameron]

Only problem i have with drink is the lack of it, lol :rotfl:

[Big Pete]

Seems like he does if for the saloon aswell and its only £30 all in, sweet! Do you have to remove the door panels or anything?

Think may get some and go Dark tint not limo.

Had my windows tinted on my last cars but all done professionally. I have a good idea how it is done and always best to do in a garage where the wind can't get to it or dust.

[Tomcat]

When your doing the doors it's best to remove the trim and then also remove the rubber seal that sits on the bottom edge of the frame. That way you can get the film down past the seal, if you don't the first time you try and wind the window down it will catch on the seal and pull the film off.

Also, remember to leave a little gap at the top for when the window sits into the top seal, again if you don't it soon starts to lift the flm, dirt gets in and you end up trimming it back anyway.

[T5arrrgghh]

How bad is it to do?
i have always been amazed how bad it has looked whenever anyone has done it but tomcat yours looks professional!

Are yours the limo tint?

Nervous but seriously tempted at £30

[AlanG]

Only problem i have with drink is the lack of it, lol :rotfl:

2 hands and only one mouth,that's my problem!!:uglyhamme

[Big Pete]

When your doing the doors it's best to remove the trim and then also remove the rubber seal that sits on the bottom edge of the frame. That way you can get the film down past the seal, if you don't the first time you try and wind the window down it will catch on the seal and pull the film off.

Also, remember to leave a little gap at the top for when the window sits into the top seal, again if you don't it soon starts to lift the flm, dirt gets in and you end up trimming it back anyway.

Don't these fit all the way upto the top of the window? They should as that is what all the professional ones do. Normally you get it fitted and they tell you to not open the windows with the tint on for a good few days so all excess moisture can evaporate and so then the film sticks perfectly.

[AndysR]

Don't these fit all the way upto the top of the window? They should as that is what all the professional ones do. Normally you get it fitted and they tell you to not open the windows with the tint on for a good few days so all excess moisture can evaporate and so then the film sticks perfectly.

Even the professionals don't fit the film right to the very edge of the glass they normally leave it about 2mm from the edge of the chamfering on the glass, which is what I think TC mean't :)

[Tomcat]

Yup, that's exactly what I meant, it's a small gap that you don't see when the window is closed. To be honest, it's one of those jobs that you'll either be good at or crap at. I remember when this stuff first came out and you could only buy it in rolls, I bought some for a ford I had, I didn't use any water and it was full of airpockets and wrinkles, it looked awfull. However, if you do it right and take your time it can be fairly easy.

[AndysR]

Yup, that's exactly what I meant, it's a small gap that you don't see when the window is closed. To be honest, it's one of those jobs that you'll either be good at or crap at. I remember when this stuff first came out and you could only buy it in rolls, I bought some for a ford I had, I didn't use any water and it was full of airpockets and wrinkles, it looked awfull. However, if you do it right and take your time it can be fairly easy.

Even if I took my time I would probably end up with Bubbles! ;)


http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/character17_159.jpg lol

[Tomcat]

Ewwww, I've just eaten as well,lol.

[AndysR]

Ewwww, I've just eaten as well,lol.

Was it Special K by any chance? :bricks:

[Louie]

Evening mate. If its any help RPM who had my car previous had the windows tinted. They still look amazing with no tears, bubbles, rips or crease's. Might be worth while getting a name off him. I know it sounds a bit far fetched but if your after a quality job then its worth getting a quote.

Regards

Lee

[RPM]

I can confirm the guy who tinted my black volvo + silver volvo is a real pro, outstanding results.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/Volvo854T5952.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/VolvoV70T500.jpg

Need him to get to work on the yellow one now!

[t5 pete]

I can confirm the guy who tinted my black volvo + silver volvo is a real pro, outstanding results.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/Volvo854T5952.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/VolvoV70T500.jpg

Need him to get to work on the yellow one now!

No please leave the yellow one alone lol

[RPM]

yeah, I know what you mean, but I do like tints..................

I'm in no rush though.

[PaulZX]

I'm gettin a set for the fridge mover, and a set for her pug 806 aka "The party bus"...

I've fitted a few window tints in my time, and I can confidently say, getting it trimmmed in perfect is an art that takes mastering. These ready cut kits should be a doddle...

[Tomcat]

. These ready cut kits should be a doddle...

They are......:biggrin: