Going rate for tinting a p1 V70?

**LeeT5** · Monday 14th April 2014, 19:07

Originally Posted by foammanmark

Seriously thought of doing mine myself, and looked at the tint and tool kits yesterday. However, I have nowhere particularly good to fit it, so for £160 I've taken that option.

The proper American tint is the best. If your not in the trade, forget it! You'll waste money on the tint and only ££££ it up. It's a profession like any other and needs a skilled hand to do the job properly.

**LeeT5** · Monday 14th April 2014, 19:08

My P1 cost me £180 cash and my P2 cost me £240.

**stribo** · Monday 14th April 2014, 19:19

Originally Posted by foammanmark

I'll make sure that they use the r/o stuff before they do the job!!

I'm sure they know what they're doing mate.

**foammanmark** · Monday 14th April 2014, 20:25

Originally Posted by stribo

I'm sure they know what they're doing mate.

Absolutely, and I'm going off recommendations from members, which is usually a good indication. Looking forward to having dark tints on my V70, as I've missed it since selling Lazer

**foammanmark** · Monday 14th April 2014, 20:27

Originally Posted by LeeT5

The proper American tint is the best. If your not in the trade, forget it! You'll waste money on the tint and only ££££ it up. It's a profession like any other and needs a skilled hand to do the job properly.

Yeah, I think I would have made a right botch of it tbh.

**Jimmie** · Monday 14th April 2014, 21:29

Originally Posted by LeeT5

Windows don't need to be removed nowadays fella. The pro's do it with windows in situ. I've seen them do one of my windows making a template. very clever, with the tint right up to the edge. I'll take a photo of mine if you want and post.

These are pro guys and the door windows on the r were removed.They obviously don't remove ones that are bonded in.
Did they do the whole window without removal on yours?

**abdul** · Monday 14th April 2014, 23:38

Originally Posted by foammanmark

And that's where she's going a week this Wednesday after you recommended them to me some time ago. £160.00 all in. Before and after pics to follow.............

Mark u doing the front windows

**foammanmark** · Tuesday 15th April 2014, 18:05

Originally Posted by abdul

Mark u doing the front windows

Thinking about going as dark as is legal, but I'll see how much it adds. Your Laser has the fronts done which I liked tbh.

**soothingduck** · Tuesday 15th April 2014, 19:33

Is it legal to tint the windscreen to any degree. I have the beige interior and it reflects alot so it would be cool.

**foammanmark** · Tuesday 15th April 2014, 19:35

Originally Posted by soothingduck

Is it legal to tint the windscreen to any degree. I have the beige interior and it reflects alot so it would be cool.

Just the front doors possibly, and not the windscreen that I may have done.

**foammanmark** · Thursday 17th April 2014, 20:47

So the V70 goes in at 10am on Wednesday, train Home and travel back in the Alfa. Bring the V70 Home, and catch the train back on Thursday for the Alfa. 2 cars for £320, which I'm chuffed with. The front windows are being tested to see if they're already at the legal limit or not, before I decide if to have the fronts done or not.

**abdul** · Saturday 19th April 2014, 12:05

Originally Posted by foammanmark

So the V70 goes in at 10am on Wednesday, train Home and travel back in the Alfa. Bring the V70 Home, and catch the train back on Thursday for the Alfa. 2 cars for £320, which I'm chuffed with. The front windows are being tested to see if they're already at the legal limit or not, before I decide if to have the fronts done or not.

Whos doing the tinting

**foammanmark** · Saturday 19th April 2014, 14:18

Originally Posted by abdul

Whos doing the tinting

Empire at Milnrow.

**foammanmark** · Wednesday 23rd April 2014, 17:32

Got the V70 back, and for £160.00, I'm very happy with the job. The Alfa is now being done and I collect her in the morning. I would highly recommend EMPIRE for anyone in the North West/West Yorks.

**V70 Graham** · Wednesday 23rd April 2014, 17:35

Originally Posted by foammanmark

Got the V70 back, and for £160.00, I'm very happy with the job. The Alfa is now being done and I collect her in the morning. I would highly recommend EMPIRE for anyone in the North West/West Yorks.

Where's the piccy's mate, c'mon you know the score.....

**foammanmark** · Wednesday 23rd April 2014, 17:38

Originally Posted by V70 Graham

Where's the piccy's mate, c'mon you know the score.....

Car is filthy as we've had more of that 'sandy rain' up here, and I must wash her first. Friday sounds like a decent day, so a back to back picy with the Alfa is my plan.........

**abdul** · Wednesday 23rd April 2014, 18:34

Did u do he front windows as well

**foammanmark** · Wednesday 23rd April 2014, 18:37

Originally Posted by abdul

Did u do he front windows as well

Didn't bother with having 2 cars done, and to save the pennies.

**stephenevans99** · Wednesday 23rd April 2014, 18:38

Originally Posted by foammanmark

Got the V70 back, and for £160.00, I'm very happy with the job. The Alfa is now being done and I collect her in the morning. I would highly recommend EMPIRE for anyone in the North West/West Yorks.

Very happy to hear you're pleased with Empire, always a worry when you recommend a company. Nigel who owns Empire Tinting is a decent guy and certainly knows his stuff.