Window Tints

gerry

gerry

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Thinking of getting back window and passengers windows done. Don't have a clue about it. Is 35% medium an ok one. Don't want anything too dark as the kids wont be able to see out :icon_grin:

Any advice Thanks
 
here ya go Gerry as a guide that's what they look like

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great guide dec . we have 30% on the wagon and its grand dont worry gerry they will still see the ice cream van :roll: :thumbsup:
 
as above 30% is dark enough Gerry although it doesn't really matter on the rear windows the japs are very dark id they are 5%
 
scoobysub said:
great guide dec . we have 30% on the wagon and its grand dont worry gerry they will still see the ice cream van :roll: :thumbsup:
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that dont matter sure when the music plays on the van I tell them that means he's outta ice cream
 
gerry said:
scoobysub said:
great guide dec . we have 30% on the wagon and its grand dont worry gerry they will still see the ice cream van :roll: :thumbsup:
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that dont matter sure when the music plays on the van I tell them that means he's outta ice cream
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:multijump:
 
taken from rsa website

Window Tinting

Excessively tinted windscreens or front side windows present a significant safety hazard for vehicle drivers and their occupants. Visibility is greatly reduced, particularly for night time driving and at times of low light. There are also enforcement issues for An Garda Síochána in regard to driver recognition, the detection of driving offences e.g. holding a mobile phone while driving, and other criminal activity.

If the NCT vehicle inspector deems that the windscreen or front side windows are excessively tinted the level of light transmission of the window will be tested. The glass in the windscreen and front side windows will be required to have a light transmission level of not less than 65% in order to pass the NCT test. Tinting of these windows must not be greater than 35%.Unfortunately the National Car Testing Regulations do not allow for any exemptions in this regard.
 
Thanks, but,

The glass in the windscreen and front side windows will be required to have a light transmission level of not less than 65% in order to pass the NCT test. Tinting of these windows must not be greater than 35%.
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If I understand this correctly, the rear windows and back windscreen does not fall under any regulations, rite? :dontknow:
 
All correct... only word of caution about windscreen and front windows in case you were thinking of any tint -> keep in mind that windows have certain amount of tint already build in, so if you apply 35% tint film on front side windows you will end up with less than 65% light getting through due to the factory tint. In my case I was out by 5% and had to remove tint film (which was legal in UK btw) before could pass the nct.

I didn't care about the tint, but found removing tint film and specifically the glue it leaves behind on the glass a pig of a job. :argh:
 
well I bit the bullet an and got the car tinted. got a 35% on it just the back windows. Got 50% on the other car .. well happy with both
 
WAGON DEC said:
haha do they look well on it man
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Ya I think they look great. I was afraid to tint as not sure too light too dark etc, but at 35% are just perfect imo.
 
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