Tint, or not tint?

dr_rick · July 8, 2016

Opinions please on window tints for a black/black ISF.

Stuno1 · July 8, 2016

Did it to mine and looked spot on. Key is not getting the rear tinted too dark so it contrasts too heavily with the front windows.

dr_rick · July 8, 2016

I was planning on going for the 20% light transmission version, like I had done before. I think 5% is too much, but am not convinced by the 35% version. 55% I see as a waste of time / money.

DT_Racing · July 8, 2016

20% was to dark for me... See mine at 35%

dr_rick · July 8, 2016

So did you have 20% on, and then had them changed to 35%, or did you just go on gut feel.

I will admit that the 20% on the Disco 4 was quite a well lit cabin to start with, despite the black cloth interior. With ours being black / black with black, it may get a little claustrophobic with 20%. However, it's the only one I have experience of.

Stuno1 · July 8, 2016

Agree 35% is much better than 20%.

DT_Racing · July 8, 2016

Straight to 35%. Its hard to tell but we do have a slight factory tint in the rear so it does end up slightly darker than the 35%. I didnt want a black out limo look, feels and looks more OEM to me but its all a personal preferance of course.

dr_rick · December 16, 2016

On 08/07/2016 at 11:08 AM, DT_Racing said:

Straight to 35%. Its hard to tell but we do have a slight factory tint in the rear so it does end up slightly darker than the 35%. I didnt want a black out limo look, feels and looks more OEM to me but its all a personal preferance of course.

@DT_Racing, I've got a quote for a b-pillar back tint at a local place for £150, done next Thursday. Seem reasonable?

Also, are your photos with the 35% tint applied?

DT_Racing · December 16, 2016

Hi @dr_rick, yes the pictures I put up and during and after and that price rings true to me, think it was £135 or something like that for mine. Enjoy.

GibletPH · December 16, 2016

Voted 20% earlier but after seeing 35% in the pics above I would go with that instead.

rayaans · December 17, 2016

I also agree, 35% looks perfect.

dr_rick · December 18, 2016

So what are people's reasons for not liking the 20%?

Is it because the inside gets too dark in our pasty UK sunlight, or it something else?

I would have thought the 20% would appeal for the black cars, externally, for the continuity of the paint colour. But I can understand if the inside gets a little coffin like. Or is it the slightly greater contrast between front and rear that puts people off?

I'm probably going to get my Firenze red Disco 4 with almond interior done with 20% from the b-pillars back like I had done on our previous Bali blue Disco 4.

DT_Racing · December 19, 2016

Personal preference. I wanted a more OEM look and thought the 35% would look more that way. The Limo tint look just isn't for me but don't dislike it. Don't think the inside would be to dark with the 20%.

tayaste · December 20, 2016

On 18/12/2016 at 5:19 PM, dr_rick said:

So what are people's reasons for not liking the 20%?

Is it because the inside gets too dark in our pasty UK sunlight, or it something else?

I would have thought the 20% would appeal for the black cars, externally, for the continuity of the paint colour. But I can understand if the inside gets a little coffin like. Or is it the slightly greater contrast between front and rear that puts people off?

I'm probably going to get my Firenze red Disco 4 with almond interior done with 20% from the b-pillars back like I had done on our previous Bali blue Disco 4.

Like you I have a Disco, I had it done with 5% limo tint, I feel it is too dark at night when reversing. Because of that I had my Lexus done with 20% tint and find it so much better, no problems seeing out the rear at night. And honestly doesn't look too much different from the outside compared to my Disco.

NemesisUK · December 20, 2016

I had a SEAT Alhambra with 5% tints, all round bar windscreen. At night had to drop the side windows to see safely when negotiating junctions or reversing. Never again....

JonP · December 21, 2016

+1 for the 35%, I think the more subtle look is much more in keeping with the car.

dr_rick · December 21, 2016

I'd never go for the 5% option.

I'm erring towards the 20%.

Probably not helping that I'm thinking of going for the 'murdered out' look and black plastidipping the chrome window trim and rear badges. Plus some sort of affordable bodykit (would love a TOMs carbon fibre kit, but my budget won't stretch that far).

dr_rick · December 21, 2016

Something like this (from down under, on the Club Lexus forum)....

tayaste · December 21, 2016

20% Is fine. I bet it'll look great.

dr_rick · December 24, 2016

Damn it!

An earlier owner (not the one immediately previous to me) had a tint removed poorly, which means my previous quote has risen to £200 to allow the fitter to remove the seats and parcel shelf to clean the rear screen properly and refit with 20% film.

Going back in on the 27th.

dr_rick · December 27, 2016

Done; 20% tints.

Just need to give it a few days to dry out properly and all will be good.

That and I need to clean the outside a bit

dr_rick · December 27, 2016

J Henderson · December 28, 2016

Heh I work in Newbridge and didn't even know this place existed until now! Would you recommend them, Rick? And did you just wait on site whilst your car was done?

dr_rick · December 29, 2016

I actually organised the tints via Scot-Tint, who are in New bridge, but the job itself was subbied out to National Tints when at the last minute Scot-Tint had roof damage due to Storm Barbara. national do work for Scot Tint.

To early to tell on recommendations yet as the tints are still drying off finally. I do get a warranty from Scot-Tint. I'll feedback though.

Because a previous owner as done a poor removal job of the old tint, the fitter had to remove the rear seats and parcel shelf, so it took a little longer. Thankfully the 38 bus goes straight into town.