Cranfield Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I would like to tint the back window on an old valueless vehicle for contents security reasons. Its not worth taking it to a specialist and getting it professionally tinted, not do I want the grief of DIY film/hairdryer/paint scraper/bubble remover, etc. I cant use a blind with suction pads (another option), as the window has to open. So, I thought about paint. You can paint whitewash on glasshouse windows to reduce the heat, is there a black equivalent that you can paint on car windows ? Or are there any other options ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 look in Halfrauds, they sell tinting film on a roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logstove Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 pimp my ride........whitewash my windows........dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 haha , try film, im not sure if you can get blackwash?? I know you can get spray on security window fogger Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaBravo Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 http://www.auto-cruise.net/Can-of-Spray-Wi...nt-p-16386.html? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_B Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Back to my Vauxhall Nova days here...the stuff you need used to be called folia tec...or it was...clean windows...apply film..smooth flat...burst any tiny bubbles with a pin...used to be various levels of limo tint...but watch for MOT only certain levels of tint allowed on certain windows....will crawl back into my hole if all this info is outdated...been a few years since i had the nova !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaBravo Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Back to my Vauxhall Nova Kill It, Kill It With Fire!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_B Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I loved that car...ya bas ye !!!! ;)and some scumbag stole it...still got the face from sony face of (casette) player...15 years ago now .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 http://www.auto-cruise.net/Can-of-Spray-Wi...nt-p-16386.html? This is the stuff i used to sell to boy racers years back when i worked in a car accessory shop. Its cheap and alright for vans,but the glass needs to be spotlessly clean beforehand (use meths).Store it overnight in an airing cupboard cos this makes the paint easier to spray and try to do it on a warm day. Question now-is Cranfield gonna get some fluffy dice,anti static strips and big bore exhaust to complete the transformation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 This is the stuff i used to sell to boy racers years back when i worked in a car accessory shop. Its cheap and alright for vans,but the glass needs to be spotlessly clean beforehand (use meths).Store it overnight in an airing cupboard cos this makes the paint easier to spray and try to do it on a warm day. Question now-is Cranfield gonna get some fluffy dice,anti static strips and big bore exhaust to complete the transformation... ***** I will make the trip to Cranfield Manor, camo up, climb the razor wire and glue a 8" drainpipe on the back of his silencer Smoke me a kipper chaps, i'll be back at dawn LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 I think the same question was asked by that Steve McFadden off Eastenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myzeneye Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 you can get tint spray, but if its a duff vehicle, just paint the bleeders, id guess tile paint from b and q would do it.......ok, you cant see out, but i drive a van with no back windows everyday and manage fine with my side mirrors...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Just spray it with auto paint. LV and myself know someone who did this to a pimped up white 4 door 1300L escort (who wanted it to pass for a 3 door r s turbo ). Anyhows, all was fine until the police stopped him, asked him if he was a drug dealer or a marvel super hero. Apparently only drug dealers have good reason to black out their car windows and only marvel super heros have the necessary super powers to see through 100% blacked out and obscured glass and thereby avoid the penalty ticket issued as standard by the police. Chummy was of course neither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 i believe 70% of light has to be let through after the tnts, which quite alot of cars come close to as standard in the back. The front windows as im sure you know have sepperate rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Just to dispel the ugly rumours flying about, this is my reason for asking the question. My Hilux Surf Import came with all the windows from the back passengers to the rear as reflective one way glass. Ideal for security and complies with the law. Unfortunately, whilst helping out a friend and taking an old water cylinder to the Council Tip I braked suddenly and some protruding pipework went through the tailgate window. It cost over £200 to replace the glass and it was described as "tinted". However, you can easily see through this "tint" and I am unhappy that I sometimes leave things in the back that might tempt a toerag. As I don't want to empty the vehicle every day, I need an alternative solution. "Out of sight , out of mind" is my maxim. LB, I have put the kettle on and tied up the hound, you are welcome anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk2dawn Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Just to dispel the ugly rumours flying about, this is my reason for asking the question. My Hilux Surf Import came with all the windows from the back passengers to the rear as reflective one way glass. Ideal for security and complies with the law. Unfortunately, whilst helping out a friend and taking an old water cylinder to the Council Tip I braked suddenly and some protruding pipework went through the tailgate window. It cost over £200 to replace the glass and it was described as "tinted". However, you can easily see through this "tint" and I am unhappy that I sometimes leave things in the back that might tempt a toerag. As I don't want to empty the vehicle every day, I need an alternative solution. "Out of sight , out of mind" is my maxim. LB, I have put the kettle on and tied up the hound, you are welcome anytime. Hi Cranners I have seen somewhere an adhesive film that is a mirror finish, this I understand is commonly fitted to office windows, it would match your existing windows?? Rgds D2D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 LB, I have put the kettle on and tied up the hound, you are welcome anytime. Oh come on........ Let the Pooooooor Little Puppy have a play toy NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 i believe 70% of light has to be let through after the tnts, which quite alot of cars come close to as standard in the back. The front windows as im sure you know have sepperate rules. Saw it on TV the other night on a new Range Rover which was tinted at the front with a film. The police had a device which measured how much light was allowed through. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Police have a device which goes either side of the glass and passes light through. Either 65 or 70% light has to pass through it, or you are in a spot of bother. Favourite for nicking cocky young drivers. The other is the tyre pressure - has to be within 2lbs of spec. 3 points per wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno243 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 I was under the impression that for a non-commercial vehicle the legal tint limits are no less than 21% permissivity for any glass backwards from the B-pillar (or to put it another way, a minimum of 79% light transmitted), and as previously stated the front windows are another matter entirely. A favourite of the traffic boys round my way is to detain the young team at the side of the road whilst the lightmeter is fetched from the station (average turnaround time ~30mins)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Don't go to halfords they charge twice what the stuff costs. bloody rip off. Find out what you need and look online and stuff Also dont go too dark or its illegal lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myzeneye Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 i could be wrong, but all the legalities apply to the windscreen and front near and offside windows... the rear near and offside and rear screen can be hamerited if you desire..... same as a van..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Police have a device which goes either side of the glass and passes light through. Either 65 or 70% light has to pass through it, or you are in a spot of bother. Favourite for nicking cocky young drivers. The other is the tyre pressure - has to be within 2lbs of spec. 3 points per wheel. Never heard of getting stopped and checked for tyre pressures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno243 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 i could be wrong, but all the legalities apply to the windscreen and front near and offside windows... the rear near and offside and rear screen can be hamerited if you desire..... same as a van..... You are correct old boy.....I stand corrected. "Current UK law (2006) states that rear side windows and the backwindow can be tinted as required. Tinting of the windscreen must allow at least 75% light transmission. This is 70% in the case of the front side windows." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 I had a trawl round a couple of motor accessory shops yesterday (incl Halfords) and was quite alarmed at the price they want for "cheap" tinting film, plus they recommend you buy a "fixing kit" as well. Not much change out of £50, so I declined their kind offers. A tin of black paint may be the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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