Tinting

GROOV3 · petrol head Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 3682

what the darkest shade %
i know legal is 35%
but this is for back windows of a wagon
whats the darkest shade avaliable
and with it can you see out but not in >????

BlueTC · petrol head Joined: 22 Oct 2002 Posts: 1148

go 5% and Black interior,

just tell the cops that it is the interior against 35%,

or go a full metallic mirror tint, (Limosuines)

hahah

GROOV3 · petrol head Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 3682

nah they have things to measure but im sure the rear windows can be black if not completely coverd as it sa panel van

so is 5% the blackest tint before its painted black?? i woudl assume normal is 35% ie blocks 35% of light getting in ie higher the % the darker

with the mirror tint ie limozine is there many places that will do it ???? and is it about the same price or alot dearer

Stock TE · backyard mechanic Joined: 12 Mar 2002 Posts: 853

The mirror stuff is illegal. For the windows where the panels go, they can be as dark as you like because there is usually panels there. But I suggest using something you can see through because driving a van is fucked when it has panels.

GROOV3 · petrol head Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 3682

im not after mirror as such but you know how in a limo you cant see in but every one in side can see out
would this be illigal ????any reason why ???

Stock TE · backyard mechanic Joined: 12 Mar 2002 Posts: 853

Im not sure about this. Do you want it on all windows or just the rear ones?

Pavlos · backyard mechanic Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Posts: 920

If youre game enough, you can buy window tint from sprints and put it on yourself. Im putting on green 35% tint on my Gemi Smile

GROOV3 · petrol head Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 3682

just thye rears where the panels would go
the other would just be 35%

i woudl asume it woudl be alright as you can have panels where you can see anything

pav ive seen and orange celica with green tint on it look alright

Stock TE · backyard mechanic Joined: 12 Mar 2002 Posts: 853

You just have to find somewhwere that does it then. Is there any limo places near you? if so try them.

GROOV3 · petrol head Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 3682

see i dont know any limo places as such
maybe i might give a hire place a call and ask who did there tinting ????
i might call just tinting places and find out
i will keep you posted

Racegem · backyard mechanic Joined: 30 Jan 2002 Posts: 987

The % of the tint is the amount of light that gets through. So 5% is what the limos use. You can buy rolls of it from auto accessory places. Mate had 5% on his VN. You could see out, but you couldn't see in even if you had your nose to the glass.

GROOV3 · petrol head Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 3682

how well could you see out?????

Racegem · backyard mechanic Joined: 30 Jan 2002 Posts: 987

As well as you can wearing really dark sun glasses. You can see, but no-one can see your eyes. Same thing.
Only drama though, seeing as they're almost black, and black absorbs heat, it's a bitch on a hot day.

Stock TE · backyard mechanic Joined: 12 Mar 2002 Posts: 853

Actually tinting is excellent to keep the car cool on hot days, especially vinyl surfaces.

LOK15 · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: Tinting ,and qld legalities

if you have a wagon.. the rear windows can be as dark as you like them to be(side)the tailgate window must be T35 (35%)
as too must the front windows be T35.
if you want a dark look to the car.. have black interior.. this will darken the appearence of the tint and all you will see is an outline of a person in the car, not who is driving it. Commercial vehicles may have a blackened out rear window as long as there is a passenger mirror attached.this is a grey area with wagons and p'vans, but prolly wont hurt to do it anyway.
mirror tint is only illegal if it is darker than T35.. limo's can have it coz they only do the rear windows(sides) if you look closely at the rear window(normally small)you will find it is T35, but the size of it and black interior make it appear much darker
hope this helps

LOK15
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