Tint or not 2 Tint

[MacXC60T5]

Anybody got any feelings about tinting medium on all rear glass on my T5. I have a good reason but just feel that tinting is saying that ive got something in the back come and nick me. Not sure, sometimes think it looks good and sometimes think it looks a bit chav, no disrespect to all chavs out there, could be deep water, but never mind.

[willi]

Hi...I'm into window tinting esp on 850/v70 estates. The last estate i had done was done very badly,looking out of the car all you could see was lots of little white spots where there was dirt and grit still on the windows when the dark film was put on.
I understand in recent years that you have to pay loads of money to get it right.ie (a company that has a clean room where it is totally dust free,and free from draughts)
When done right they do look mean and moody.. :-)

[thebadger]

I fitted the Volvo sun blinds, they cost about the same & can be removed if you want to, cleaned & the windows.

I prefered the idea, as I can take them out if* I ever sell her.

[BigJC]

I must admit I like tints but only light smoke all round. I'm not a fan of normal fronts and dark rears, if I wanted a van I'd buy one! No offense to anyone that does like darker rears but this is just my opinion.
You can get blinds for the rear doors and boot space/hatch which are removable and apparently look nearly as good as tints.

[thebadger]

They are pretty good for the money. I think I spent £30 a set (£60 fot the whole rear of the car).

I couldn't get a tint kit for the P2 when I bought her & couldn't be fussed paying £100 for a custom jobbie.

You get what you pay for though!

[Flash B]

Volvo sun blinds?? Didn't know they did them. Anyone got any pictures? I'm interested.
I was considering a tint all round (apart from the fronts), but not sure how it would look. I've got 'Limmo black' tints on my Defender 110 station wagon and look like an off road pimp...
Thoughts anyone??? (not about pimps)

[willi]

My tints were graded from very light at the front getting darker towards the rear, looked really good.
Some peeps at work thought it was crap, but i didnt...I dont worry about what others say,i do what i'm happy with.
Because the estate was dark olive pearl with tints it did look a bit like a hearse.. Having said that, i would buy a volvo hearse. :-)

[richiemat]

I fitted the Volvo sun blinds, they cost about the same & can be removed if you want to, cleaned & the windows.

I prefered the idea, as I can take them out if* I ever sell her.

I've got the volvo blinds too, I said when I fitted them that they would only stay during the summer but haven't removed them. They're quite smart & kind of give a tinted look but are more functional than cosmetic.

[cameron]

I have light smoked on the fronts and limo black on the rears, the only thing i have in the back is the kiddies in the 7 seat conversion, but i can see what your saying about hiding stuff.

Never really thought about it that way, but i think it looks good anyway and touch wood it hasnt attracted the wrong sort yet..............







A brilliant job done by TC.

I suppose the colour of the car to start with has a lot to do with it as well.

[kyebosh]

volvo sun blinds?? Didn't know they did them. Anyone got any pictures? I'm interested.
I was considering a tint all round (apart from the fronts), but not sure how it would look. I've got 'limmo black' tints on my defender 110 station wagon and look like an off road pimp...
Thoughts anyone??? (not about pimps)

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[thebadger]

Indeed Richie,

Ok, just washed the car, so I took some pics of the blinds inside & out!

Here you go!

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Pretty groovy!

I was intent on keeping them in just for summer time too!

Ah well, about a year and a half later.... Still take them out to clean the windows every six weeks or so.

[cameron]

Are these for the P2's only ?

[thebadger]

Sadly, yes.

They didn't do a P1 set to my knowledge.

[MacXC60T5]

Those blinds are the dogs!!!!! Where can I get sets ? I assume my local Volvo Dealer. The cost for a full tint down hear is about 230 notes. What is the cost of a full set of blinds. Must admit I prefer those to tints 100% flexible. Thanks.

[v70torslanda]

+1 for the blinds here too. Went down very well in 40+ degree heat in France last summer.

I didn't buy from Volvo, but got mine from a supplier who specialises in blinds for lots of different makes. IIRC they cost about £100 and fit rear doors, load compartment sides and tailgate. After summer I've left the load sides in. I think they are more practical than tints, nothing to scratch and you can leave the blinds in place with the windows open.

Cameron if you want to order some just see Andy at TMS in Failsworth, I'm sure they were listed for your motor as well as P2s

[Flash B]

Blinds everywhere!
Those look really good...I'm sold on them now. Any idea of the cost from the stealer? How do they attach to the windows - especially the rear passenger ones?
This forum is ace.
I've got an exam in March...can anyone help????

[richiemat]

Blinds everywhere!
Those look really good...I'm sold on them now. Any idea of the cost from the stealer? How do they attach to the windows - especially the rear passenger ones?
This forum is ace.
I've got an exam in March...can anyone help????

I got mine from FRF Swansea, send Rufe a private message, ring up and pay (im sure they were about £60 although it was a while ago) and they get delivered to your door.

They come with little plastic brackets/clips are easy to remove & have a bag to keep them in when removed. The kids like them & act as a flyscreen when the window is open too

p.s can't help with exams

[thebadger]

I got my sets off PFV, they had a discount running on the last few sets they had in.

I paid about £30.23 for each set (mad percentage discount from £60) & £8 for postage.

Rufe may do a better deal on them tho!

[Flash B]

What is included in each set? Are they just clip ons or on a roller?

[thebadger]

All of them should have clips to go on.

No rollers.

I personally stuck the rear window blind into the plastic shroud & didn't use the clips. 3 sides is enough to hold it.

The rear cargos have sticky pad clips.

The rear doors have plastic hooks that go round the door/window seal.

Also as they are blinds they stay in place if the window goes down too! Less rubbish going into the car! Or kids throwing stuff out!