Professional tinting quote for the V70 R. About right?

**Rudeyboy18** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 17:31

Originally Posted by foammanmark

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This was the p2 with limo tints. I've also got some Nebs to go on the C70 which this picture has just reminded me about.

Thats some serious darkness right there!!!

**Rudeyboy18** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 17:32

Originally Posted by T5frankie

got quoted 200 for the rears and 240 for them all

Same as me... ! And £150 for a hatch back ( 3 windows )

**foammanmark** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 17:33

Originally Posted by Rudeyboy18

Thats some serious darkness right there!!!

I couldn't believe it, but I was told that there was an even darker tint. That's just limo, but I think there was a dark limo. May as well have a van if you go that dark.

**stephenevans99** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 17:37

Mark....If you are going to book the R in at Empire Tinting next month, just ask if it's Nigel who'll be doing the work. Nigel's work is 100% spot on.

**foammanmark** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 17:40

Originally Posted by stephenevans99

Mark....If you are going to book the R in at Empire Tinting next month, just ask if it's Nigel who'll be doing the work. Nigel's work is 100% spot on.

The e-mailed quote is from Nigel, so I'll discretely ask if he'll be doing the job. How long did you have to wait, as leaving the car isn't really an option?

**stephenevans99** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 18:02

They'll do the job in about 3 hours - gives them plenty of time to do it right. I had a little walk into Milnrow to waste the time.

**foammanmark** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 18:04

Originally Posted by stephenevans99

They'll do the job in about 3 hours - gives them plenty of time to do it right. I had a little walk into Milnrow to waste the time.

3 hours is great for the right job. Lots to do and see in Milnrow then?

**stephenevans99** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 18:12

Absolutely nothing to do in Milnrow....Had my haircut by a fit bird in a tiny barbers on the high street....she charged me £8 the robbing tart.

**foammanmark** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 18:15

Originally Posted by stephenevans99

Absolutely nothing to do in Milnrow....Had my haircut by a fit bird in a tiny barbers on the high street....she charged me £8 the robbing tart.

If the weather's ok, I might take a dog and go exploring the area for a couple of hours.

**foammanmark** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 18:16

Originally Posted by stephenevans99

Absolutely nothing to do in Milnrow....Had my haircut by a fit bird in a tiny barbers on the high street....she charged me £8 the robbing tart.

I'd pay £10 to have my hair cut by a fit bird TBH.

**Jimmie** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 19:04

Your car will look good when you get the car tinted and a good price as well.I was charged £180 + vat to do three windows on a van about five years ago but the windows were removed to do the job.
Will the company you are getting the work done at be taking out the windows that can be removed to get a smoth fit round the edges?
Are the police more lenient down your way that you are tinting the fronts because they are already tinted and you are only allowed to put on clear security film.There is also your insurance to consider if you are involved in a RTA with extra coloured tint on.
The window company that i have used refuse to tint any front windows .

**foammanmark** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 19:08

Originally Posted by Jimmie

Your car will look good when you get the car tinted and a good price as well.I was charged £180 + vat to do three windows on a van about five years ago but the windows were removed to do the job.
Will the company you are getting the work done at be taking out the windows that can be removed to get a smoth fit round the edges?
Are the police more lenient down your way that you are tinting the fronts because they are already tinted and you are only allowed to put on clear security film.There is also your insurance to consider if you are involved in a RTA with extra coloured tint on.
The window company that i have used refuse to tint any front windows .

I'll be careful with the fronts and will ask for the tinting company's advice when there. I thought my laser's front windows were too dark, but they must have been legal I presume. They were done before I bought the car.

**Jimmie** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 19:16

Originally Posted by foammanmark

I'll be careful with the fronts and will ask for the tinting company's advice when there. I thought my laser's front windows were too dark, but they must have been legal I presume. They were done before I bought the car.

I would Mark ask and get a piece of paper stating you are within the law to keep yourself in the clear.

**foammanmark** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 19:18

Originally Posted by Jimmie

I would Mark ask and get a piece of paper stating you are within the law to keep yourself in the clear.

Cheers for the advice.

**jotter22** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 19:41

Originally Posted by foammanmark

I'd pay £10 to have my hair cut by a fit bird TBH.

25 quid and you can take the fit bird for a walk in the park!

Tony.

**foammanmark** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 19:43

Originally Posted by jotter22

25 quid and you can take the fit bird for a walk in the park!

Tony.

Lol yes! I'll leave the dog at Home.

**jotter22** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 19:45

Just remember not to get caught hiding the log!

**Squirtydog** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 19:53

I found that once the rears had been done in my S60 - not limo tint and can't remember the percentage, somewhere medium ish, sorry - the diminished light getting into the car made the front look tinted when viewed from the outside anyway. May not be worth taking the risk.

Only other suggestion and I risk causing offence by the mere suggestion

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Valet your car first (if it is not already immaculate) as it will reduce the chance of any hairs being picked up (I'm sure Nigel is spot on anyway judging by the recommendations here).
The guys who did mine were far from spot on. I was amazed that they even gave me the car back... Looked like a cat had rolled over the film as they were doing the rear window. Valeted it before sending it back for them to redo the job. Still got it back with a few dirt inclusions but just got sick of arguing in the end and they won I'm afraid.

As for DIY attempts. I had one go - not too bad initially but just couldn't get the lower edge of the window right when tucking it into the rubber. didn't even attempt the rear screen! For the money it is definitely a no brainier.

**foammanmark** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 19:54

Question:- looking on the web and I see we can have tint that allows 70% light to the front windows, but that says when they aren't already tinted. Our cars are already tinted, so is the 70% legal or not? What's the worst if you get caught with too deeper tint?

**jotter22** · Friday 22nd March 2013, 19:55

Originally Posted by Squirtydog

I found that once the rears had been done in my S60 - not limo tint and can't remember the percentage, somewhere medium ish, sorry - the diminished light getting into the car made the front look tinted when viewed from the outside anyway. May not be worth taking the risk.

Only other suggestion and I risk causing offence by the mere suggestion

...
Valet your car first (if it is not already immaculate) as it will reduce the chance of any hairs being picked up (I'm sure Nigel is spot on anyway judging by the recommendations here).
The guys who did mine were far from spot on. I was amazed that they even gave me the car back... Looked like a cat had rolled over the film as they were doing the rear window. Valeted it before sending it back for them to redo the job. Still got it back with a few dirt inclusions but just got sick of arguing in the end and they won I'm afraid.

As for DIY attempts. I had one go - not too bad initially but just couldn't get the lower edge of the window right when tucking it into the rubber. didn't even attempt the rear screen! For the money it is definitely a no brainier.

Lol the first part of their job is to ensure that all surfaces are clean and ready to film!....
You gave up to easy mate!

Tony.