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Window Tinting

PostPosted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:20 pm
by SeanSpencer
Hey Guys does anyone have any known window tinters that do a good job located in the Central Coast Region.

I am looking to go relatively Dark, but nothing illegal.

does anyone have any recommendations or know anyone with a good price?

Many thanks

Re: Window Tinting

PostPosted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:38 pm
by rooby
35% is the legal limit for darkness and is fine for seeing out of at night.

I can't help you with the tinter though.

Re: Window Tinting

PostPosted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:50 pm
by SeanSpencer
thought 5% was legal limit in NSW?

Re: Window Tinting

PostPosted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:56 pm
by rooby
SeanSpencer wrote:thought 5% was legal limit in NSW?


5% is almost not see through (probably not see through at night). Definitely well illegal but plenty of people still have it.

There is info here - http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/registration/ ... i_dl1.html in the windscreen tinting pdf.

Re: Window Tinting

PostPosted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:37 am
by HyRax
I can highly recommend Mr Cool tinting for Sydney-siders. He will come to you, even to the Central Coast.

I had him do 25% tint on my car (which is 10% illegal). Looks and feels much better than 35% and doesn't attract extra attention.

I would definitely not go 5% - you'll attract the fuzz in less than five seconds with windows that appear to be jet-black, not to mention it will be near-impossible to perform any kind of reversing maneuver at night in a poorly lit area.

Re: Window Tinting

PostPosted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:08 am
by Mat04
HyRax wrote:I can highly recommend Mr Cool tinting for Sydney-siders. He will come to you, even to the Central Coast.

I had him do 25% tint on my car (which is 10% illegal). Looks and feels much better than 35% and doesn't attract extra attention.

I would definitely not go 5% - you'll attract the fuzz in less than five seconds with windows that appear to be jet-black, not to mention it will be near-impossible to perform any kind of reversing maneuver at night in a poorly lit area.


Yes pain in the arse to reverse with. But I haven't had a problem with mine being 5% for over 12 months now. But I don't have a big p(I'm a hoon) plate on my car.

Re: Window Tinting

PostPosted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:19 am
by SeanSpencer
HyRax wrote:I can highly recommend Mr Cool tinting for Sydney-siders. He will come to you, even to the Central Coast.

I had him do 25% tint on my car (which is 10% illegal). Looks and feels much better than 35% and doesn't attract extra attention.

I would definitely not go 5% - you'll attract the fuzz in less than five seconds with windows that appear to be jet-black, not to mention it will be near-impossible to perform any kind of reversing maneuver at night in a poorly lit area.



thanks for the help jeeff i will give him a call!

Re: Window Tinting

PostPosted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 11:27 am
by RX25SE
This bloke is a regular over at SubyClub. username is Shaz.

http://forum.liberty.asn.au/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=9848

The members have been very happy with his work.

Re: Window Tinting

PostPosted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 2:19 pm
by seanmau5
I agree with the percentage remarks. I have 20% which is just about right. 35% is nowhere near dark enough and a P plate with 5% is just asking for trouble.

Re: Window Tinting

PostPosted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 2:55 pm
by markii
HyRax wrote:
I had him do 25% tint on my car (which is 10% illegal). Looks and feels much better than 35% and doesn't attract extra attention.



Same as me mate, I had 35% on mine and got my front windows re-done with 25% and it match's the privacy glass so much better.
Doesn't look overly dark at all but helps with the glare during the day much better, Look's like a cleaner tint too!

Re: Window Tinting

PostPosted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 3:17 pm
by redbucket
Yep, I have 15% on the front, and 50% over the privacy glass to help match the colour of the front. Also note, the privacy glass does not block UV, so that was another big factor behind putting the 50% over the back windows.

Re: Window Tinting

PostPosted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:58 pm
by rooby
redbucket wrote:Yep, I have 15% on the front, and 50% over the privacy glass to help match the colour of the front. Also note, the privacy glass does not block UV, so that was another big factor behind putting the 50% over the back windows.


The privacy glass is so shit. I wish they didn't have it on any models.

Re: Window Tinting

PostPosted: Thu Oct 17, 2013 7:17 am
by andy85
5% legal????? No way man!!
35% is way too light for my likes
I'd go 20-25 all round

Re: Window Tinting

PostPosted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 2:42 pm
by muzza
redbucket wrote:Yep, I have 15% on the front, and 50% over the privacy glass to help match the colour of the front. Also note, the privacy glass does not block UV, so that was another big factor behind putting the 50% over the back windows.


Depends on which glass and which UV you mean but normal car glass blocks most UV. From the Anti-Cancer website:

"UV radiation and car window glass:
Ordinary car or truck window glass filters out approximately 97% of UVB and 37%
of UVA radiation. Laminated windscreens, which are made from a tough plastic layer
bonded between two panes of glass, block all UVB and about 80% of UVA. Clear or
tinted films can also reduce the amount of UVA and UVB radiation coming through
the side glass. The amount of protection varies with different products.
People who spend long periods in vehicles in the sun can still get sunburnt. Drivers
with side windows down are at particular risk and need to protect themselves with
clothing or sunscreen."

UVB is the nasty stuff and normal glass blocks 97%, laminated windscreen butyl layer stops all UVB and 80%UVA.

Re: Window Tinting

PostPosted: Fri Oct 25, 2013 10:16 pm
by subyroo
You wouldn't want to be putting anything on that would nullify your insurance either. :shock: