Window Tints

[AntB]

So what are people thoughts..? I have thought about getting the rear hatch and rear two windows done - but not sure what I think it will look like and if I will like it.

So - anyone had this done - or have any thoughts on it?

Cheers

 

[944 man]

My opinion: rubbish!

 

[craig2105]

I was thinking exactly the same thing the other day - it could help cut down the heat in the car, but on the other hand I wouldn't want anyone to think I'd gone all Gangsta...

 

[Copperman05]

Not for me but fill ya boots...

Edd

 

[944 man]

Itll add to the heat in the car, surely (as well as looking terrible)?

 

[cococola]

SPOIL IT[:'(]

 

[satancom]

ORIGINAL: sc0tty

Don't be a chav nob mate, you're driving a porsche, not a damn vauxhall corsa.  Muppet....

Bit harsh? His car his money.. Not my cup of tea eaither but if they are done properly then each to their own.. Bodge jobs with big bubbles in them just look funny []

 

[Copperman05]

ORIGINAL: sc0tty

Don't be a chav nob mate, you're driving a porsche, not a damn vauxhall corsa.  Muppet....

Its ok, subtlety is not one of James's strong points...

 

[944 man]

Nor is realistically evaluating the value and status of these vehicles.....

Ive made my view about 'tinting' clear, but I did manage to do that without being either rude, or offensive. Id like you to consider this James: when you talk to people like that on a forum, you make yourself appear to be the "chav nob" that you so despise.

 

[AntB]

ORIGINAL: sc0tty

Don't be a chav nob mate, you're driving a porsche, not a damn vauxhall corsa.  Muppet....

Hmmmm - a little harsh I think! I was only asking for your thoughts, not to be called names... Oh well..

Anyway - ive decided to NOT do this.. as I say- it was a passing thouht thats all...

Thanks for all your input,

Cheers

Anthony (aka 'Muppet' [])

 

[pauljmcnulty]

Have a look at Poprock's, (Sure it's Tony's car) with the rear tinted. On a black car I like it a lot. I think you'd notice it a lot more on other colours and it not be as subtle.

Regarding it actually adding to the heat, I'd guess it's have to be heat-reflective to work. Can you get clear coatings, as with household or office glass? [8|]

 

[stevemac2002]

Apart from the aesthetics, anyone know of a DIY product to tint the plastic rear window in a cab?

 

[craig2105]

Our local tint shop reckons a good tint can have a serious impact on glare and heat build-up. But how to check? It's never going to be as good as icy aircon is it, so it's really not worth doing unless you are looking for more of a pimped aesthetic.

 

[poprock]

As Paul says, my black Turbo has tinted windows and personally I think it looks the business. I doubt I'd consider it on any other colour of car though.

It really does help keep the heat down on sunny days, and helps obscure the interior from prying eyes, although I had it done (on this and my old black Lux) purely for aesthetic reasons. I have an ultra-light tint on the side windows, a light tint on the rear quarter glass and a full tint on the rear hatch.

I would strongly recommend against trying to tint 944 rear hatch glass yourself. The guy who did my two is a very experienced chap (gets flown out all over the world to teach technique and regularly visits Dubai etc to work on "˜special' cars) and claims that the 944 hatch is the most difficult job he has ever done. Because of the glass shape and size it took three separate pieces of film which he shaped to hide the joins along the lines of the heating element.

Apologies for these not being the clearest of photographs, but I don't think I've ever tried to take shots that specifically show the glass "¦

 

[AntB]

ORIGINAL: sc0tty

ORIGINAL: AntB

ORIGINAL: sc0tty

Don't be a chav nob mate, you're driving a porsche, not a damn vauxhall corsa.  Muppet....

Hmmmm - a little harsh I think! I was only asking for your thoughts, not to be called names... Oh well..

Anyway - ive decided to NOT do this.. as I say- it was a passing thouht thats all...

Thanks for all your input,

Cheers

Anthony (aka 'Muppet' [])

Sorry Anthony, no offence meant, I was only kidding aboutt he muppet comment, but I forgot to add a smiley like this [][] to emphasise my twisted humour !

No worries fella [] I did kind of guess that it may be a little tongue in cheek!!

Cheers

 

[cococola]

Looks good on the black 944 although I wouldnt think tints on other colours would be so good[8|]

 

[craig2105]

Hey, Poprock - looks good on your black car (although I'd like to see a shot showing the rear window more clearly/closer up please!).

Can I be rude and ask what sort of money changed hands to do the work?

Thanks, Craig

 

[ChasR]

When I had tints on a previous car, it did help a little with the heat. At night time too it was easier to drive when many people had their foglights and poorly fitted HIDs on.

As said though, tinting only really works with fairly dark coloured cars.

 

[poprock]

ORIGINAL: craig2105

Hey, Poprock - looks good on your black car (although I'd like to see a shot showing the rear window more clearly/closer up please!).

This may look a little strange, but they're the only closer shots I've ever taken "¦ from when I had some vinyls done to use the car for my honeymoon!

Both cars I've had done the process cost me around £250 all-in. Not bad considering they take the front glass out completely and replace all the seals as well. I reckon each car was a full day's work for a two man team, so I class that as cheap.