Tinting

Jillwilson · Post by **Jillwilson** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 12:30 pm

Just been asked the question:
Whats the legal tint allowed on cars?
Does anyone know??

Cheers

MadManMike · Post by **MadManMike** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 12:47 pm

On the back windows, as much as you like (ie Van style)

On the front sides, up to 35% (I think!)

The windscreen, nothing obviously

Jillwilson · Post by **Jillwilson** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 12:51 pm

Thankyou.
x

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 5:37 pm

fronts 35 + VW original tint makes it illegal

better to get some 45% and stay on the legal side

R1CH · Post by **R1CH** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 5:53 pm

fronts are a grey area at the moment i believe.

razvwpolo · Post by **razvwpolo** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 11:40 pm

yes was told if the front are tinted then its illegal but up to 25% i think you are ok cause a copper pulled me about mine and i was told to remove the front tint as he was being a clever d**k but when i went to the police station about it they said its fine as long as it is up to 25% so not sure but i guess they dont bother unless they have nothing to do.... my tints are 25% front and 100% limo black in the back so i guess thats fine as the copper had a light gage through the window to test the light

tom_mk5 · Post by **tom_mk5** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 11:50 pm

A load of my mates have light smoke all around (not sure what % that is) and they've had no problems at all.

BLACK6N_POLO · Post by **BLACK6N_POLO** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:25 am

thts what i have had fitted today -- pics will follow

cyhliu · Post by **cyhliu** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:48 am

I think if you can see through the drivers and passenger side windows you should be fine, I think the fuzz are more bothered if they cannot see the driver, hence should any problems arise where they may need to identify the driver they can do...

mysteryboy · Post by **mysteryboy** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:18 pm

BLACK6N_POLO wrote:thts what i have had fitted today -- pics will follow

how much did taht cost if u dont mind me asking

A11XLG · Post by **A11XLG** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:31 pm

when i was pulled for my tints i had the front tested and the guy said that the standard VW tint is about 5% off be illegal and that it wasn't worth getting them re-tinted.

razvwpolo · Post by **razvwpolo** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:20 pm

cost me bout Â£180 mate

Randall · Post by **Randall** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 7:13 pm

the best person to speak to is 'tinter' he'll let you know the in's and outs

BLACK6N_POLO · Post by **BLACK6N_POLO** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:47 am

mine cost me Â£140

between Â£120-180 is standard price

BLACK6N_POLO · Post by **BLACK6N_POLO** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:51 am