Tinting thread

[Mario]

This is what your after... reflective not mirrored.. & it looks great... 14% reflective metalized fil.. solatint... done by rob, he's done a few cars on the MKV forum...

hope this helps..
marior32.

[DubSteve]

Mario how much did that cost you all up?

[BL33SU]

This is what your after... reflective not mirrored.. & it looks great... 14% reflective metalized fil.. solatint... done by rob, he's done a few cars on the MKV forum...

hope this helps..
marior32.

mate dat looks sik!! i want that.. how much??

[Mario]

$$$$$

thanks guys..
Was $230.00.. PM me if you want the guys number...

[GermanwithaVdub]

couple of links about tints:

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=5182&vf=1

and one i found with a google search

http://www.ozliberty.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1297

[GermanwithaVdub]

anyone here got ceramic tint?

[OvaltoJetta]

Tinting done

I had the tinting done this week too. Here are the pics. Darkest allowed in WA. I also asked them to take a pic of both the front and rear doors when the panels were off. They kindly did.

[BeigeJet]

Hey Jans Jetta,

Looks great! I had mine tinted by the dealer for delivey, Saved a bit that way too!

Have you noticed whether it cuts down heat much? I ask this beacuse you have had the opportunity of the before and after tint effect.

[OvaltoJetta]

The Jetta had been parked in the 28c sun for a few hours when I picked it up and the a/c worked hard but well to get the temp down - it hasn't been that hot in Perth since I bought it. Unfortunately it was raining today so to be honest I cant really make a fair comment yet. I have found though that on a warm day when your hands are in the 10 to 2 position on the steering wheel, the sun does keep the hands warm through the windscreen, so roll on Summer so I can compare the suvia the side window.

[altech]

Hi were did you get your tint from whats the name and number

This shop is in Melbourne - I wasn't going to post their business name on the open internet, so it doesn't affect their business with the dealers.

IE - "Hey Ms Add-on Saleslady, I'm not going to pay you $800 to tint my windows, because I know you are getting them done down the street at XYZ Tint, and I can go their direct for the same thing that you claim is offered through dealers only" ...

Shoot me a private message if you are still interested in the name and details, if you can respect keeping it off the internet

They are not a chain, just a small shop operating out of a building with no sign on the front.

As to your question on cost, these guys said they'd charge me $270 for the 20% tint (their most expensive) -- they of course carry all the tint options that the VW and Mercedes dealerships offer.

[MSR]

Booked the new GTI (White) in to get tint with Tint-A-Car next Wed and am a little undecided as to exactly which tint to go for.

Midnight Express. Cheapest and non reflective.

Octane. Darkest Legal and slightly reflective.

Formula 1. Lightest of the 3 and same price as the octane.

Not fussed about the price just want to know which one is going to look the best on white. I'm leaning towards the Midnight Express cos I think a flat black is going to look better but had dark cars for the last 8 years and haven't paid much attention to anything else.

[Stalker]

Maybe call Trent at TKO Tinting and discuss your options. I have used him for my past 3 cars and will be going back soon for the R32. He has done many high end vehicles so is careful with panels, etc. He uses the Sungard film, which I am a fan of. I'm getting Supreme 22 on the R32. Cost will be ballpark $300. He is based in Vic Park. Good luck.

[satz]

Could someone tell me how much of the interior trim has to be removed to get tinting on?

One tinter said he just had to remove the trim piece that presses on the window glass...


thanks
S