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Window tint

  • 09-04-2016 9:52pm
    #1
    cena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,071 ✭✭✭✭


    Have been thinking of window tinting the car?

    My main reason is If do have expensive ice hockey gear in the car and I do leave the hockey sticks in the car. What I worry about is some one well think my sticks are the 400 euro stick you can buy and well break into the car


Comments

  • #2
    NickDunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 392 ✭✭NickDunne


    Tinting your windows will definitely help conceal whatever is in the back of the car. 5% VLT is basically limo tint is what you'll be looking for(rear windows only).

    Some people say that if you have you windows tinted that it gives the impression thats there's something worth robbing in the car which is total BS imo, nearly everyone has their windows tinted for aesthetic purposes only.


  • #3
    cena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,071 ✭✭✭✭cena


    NickDunne wrote: »
    Tinting your windows will definitely help conceal whatever is in the back of the car. 5% VLT is basically limo tint is what you'll be looking for(rear windows only).

    Some people say that if you have you windows tinted that it gives the impression thats there's something worth robbing in the car which is total BS imo, nearly everyone has their windows tinted for aesthetic purposes only.

    I was think 20% Don't need dark dark


  • #4
    allthedoyles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    Tinted windows and personal belongings have nothing in common .
    Never leave any goods visible in car when parking up is my motto .


  • #5
    cena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,071 ✭✭✭✭cena


    allthedoyles wrote: »
    Tinted windows and personal belongings have nothing in common .
    Never leave any goods visible in car when parking up is my motto .

    Can't leave the gear anywhere when driving from belfast to dubllin


  • #6
    shietpilot
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,881 ✭✭✭shietpilot


    Tint the rear windows and you'll be grand. Nobody will stick their head up to the window and look inside to check...


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  • #7
    Sheep Lover
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,730 ✭✭✭Sheep Lover


    cena wrote: »
    Can't leave the gear anywhere when driving from belfast to dubllin

    Get a foldable hockey stick and put it in the boot?


  • #8
    9935452
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,835 ✭✭✭9935452


    NickDunne wrote: »

    Some people say that if you have you windows tinted that it gives the impression thats there's something worth robbing in the car which is total BS imo,

    Id disagree somewhat. A mates car was broken into . Back windows were tinted.
    Back passenger window was broken. Nothing was taken, There was nothing in the car.


  • #9
    cena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,071 ✭✭✭✭cena


    Is it a job that can be done at home


  • #10
    shietpilot
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,881 ✭✭✭shietpilot


    cena wrote: »
    Is it a job that can be done at home

    It can.

    You will need:
    - Window tint film. It can be gotten on eBay and you'll need extra for any fcuk ups.
    - Heat gun. The glass isn't perfectly flat so you'll have air pockets that need to be heated up to shrink to size.
    - Squeegee
    - Blade for cutting the tint / cleaning window

    Prepare to swear a lot though. Also, doing this in any kind of wind is a pain in the a$$.


  • #11
    cena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,071 ✭✭✭✭cena


    shietpilot wrote: »
    It can.

    You will need:
    - Window tint film. It can be gotten on eBay and you'll need extra for any fcuk ups.
    - Heat gun. The glass isn't perfectly flat so you'll have air pockets that need to be heated up to shrink to size.
    - Squeegee
    - Blade for cutting the tint / cleaning window

    Prepare to swear a lot though. Also, doing this in any kind of wind is a pain in the a$$.

    Price wise how much would it cost for a 07 astra?


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  • #12
    shietpilot
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,881 ✭✭✭shietpilot


    cena wrote: »
    Price wise how much would it cost for a 07 astra?

    For the tinting film or for a professional to do it for you?


  • #13
    5500
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,391 ✭✭✭5500


    Don't even waste your time attempting at home if your doing it outdoors and/or there's much of a curve in your rear window, the sides are fine but if you don't shrink the film on the rear and just put it on, you'll get bubbles and when you try run them out the film creases and looks crap!


  • #14
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2-b763DTpY


  • #15
    micks_address
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,998 ✭✭✭micks_address


    biko wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2-b763DTpY

    Anyone recommend a good place in Dublin?
    Thanks
    Mick


  • #16
    allthedoyles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    used coatek.ie last year - they go nationwide


  • #17
    annie_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 64 ✭✭annie_ie


    allthedoyles wrote: »
    used coatek.ie last year - they go nationwide

    We got our car done yesterday for €75 North side Dublin. PM me if you want the name of place. Takes 2-3 hours, he gives it a wash and high quality wax too. It's an April special only.


  • #18
    NickDunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 392 ✭✭NickDunne


    annie_ie wrote: »
    We got our car done yesterday for €75 North side Dublin. PM me if you want the name of place. Takes 2-3 hours, he gives it a wash and high quality wax too. It's an April special only.

    €75?? What kind of film did they use for that price?
    cena wrote: »
    Is it a job that can be done at home

    It can be done at home, 90% of tinting is in the prep work i.e. CLEANING, cutting & shrinking. The 10% is the attention to detail in the fitting and tucking behind the seals.

    Don't bother with ebay tint, the adhesive is weak and it shrinks poorly. Spend the little bit extra on the likes of Suntek or Llumar and give yourself some sort of fighting chance.


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