Window tinting information required

[dazzerboy]

hi all thinking of having windows tinted does any one know who does the spraying of the windows instead of the stick on stuff has been told this is better any links would be great thanks :)

[kevinrbeech]

No, sorry can't answer your question.

In what way is spraying better?

In terms of security, film is better, it is far more difficult to shatter a film tinted window.

I would imagine you would have to remove the windows to spray them, if so then you also get a better job with film when the windows are removed.

I think you'll also find that film is more resistant to scratching.

Kevin.

[tdi300]

No, sorry can't answer your question.

In what way is spraying better?

In terms of security, film is better, it is far more difficult to shatter a film tinted window.

I would imagine you would have to remove the windows to spray them, if so then you also get a better job with film when the windows are removed.

I think you'll also find that film is more resistant to scratching.

Kevin.

i tend to agree with Kevin...... I am not sure about the local authoroties up there but down here window tinting is prohobited unless you get a special permit. So keep that in mind too

luds

[streaky]

I have used the tint film in both my Discover and my 130. It's fiddly to put on, but is worth the effort.
I don't know any one who's used the spray-on window tint, but I'd imagine it would be a real pig to get an even shade across the glass?
Surely you'd have to remove the glass from the car to spray it on? Thats a lot of masking off.....the entire inside of the car.

We have several brands available to us here in Dubai. 3M is 7 years warranty against fading and costs a fortune compared to the cheaper 3 year variants. Many people are tempted to go for a dark film to stop prying eyes inside the car, but a 30% tint is more than enough to stop the UV rays and heat build up inside the cab.

Get the film.

[dazzerboy]

I have used the tint film in both my Discover and my 130. It's fiddly to put on, but is worth the effort.
I don't know any one who's used the spray-on window tint, but I'd imagine it would be a real pig to get an even shade across the glass?
Surely you'd have to remove the glass from the car to spray it on? Thats a lot of masking off.....the entire inside of the car.

We have several brands available to us here in Dubai. 3M is 7 years warranty against fading and costs a fortune compared to the cheaper 3 year variants. Many people are tempted to go for a dark film to stop prying eyes inside the car, but a 30% tint is more than enough to stop the UV rays and heat build up inside the cab.

Get the film.

how much does it cost in dubai as im coming to dubai in june or july for holiday thanks darren

[dazzerboy]

going to get it done within the next week going for the film that you stick on thanks for the replys:)

[streaky]

Hi Darren.
A roll of 30% black film... enough to do a Discovery will set you back about 30 pounds.
The only problem area is the rear door glass. It's a very big piece of glass and you either have to buy a single roll of full width film to cover it..... or be prepared to use two sheets and a have a join at the bottom. The first time I did mine I had the join..... you can't see it.
The second time I was lucky to get an off-cut from a big roll and covered the rear door with one sheet.

Hope this helps,

Regards,

Streaky.

[dazzerboy]

having it done on thursday streaky at a local place to me didnt fancy bodging it up thanks anyway :)