Rob350 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Thinking of tinting my rear and quarter Windows and possibly a little bit of tint on my drivers and pasenger Windows. Was thinking, tint that blocks 50% or 70% light on the rears, so quite dark and tint that blocks 10% or 15% light on the front so just a light smoke. What's the legal limits??? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) The front windscreen must let at least 75% of light through and the front side windows must let at least 70% of light through. No laws on rear windows. https://www.gov.uk/t...le-window-rules Edited May 6, 2017 by Strudul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob350 Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 The front windscreen must let at least 75% of light through and the front side windows must let at least 70% of light through. No laws on rear windows. https://www.gov.uk/t...le-window-rules Spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 If memory serves the stock windows are about 22% tinted already so that doesnt allow the use of any film on the driver and passenger or windscreen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 If memory serves the stock windows are about 22% tinted already so that doesnt allow the use of any film on the driver and passenger or windscreen Yup. Trying to find a light measuring device is hard though. Its not something that is tested on a mot, you can pulled for it but it's hard for the police to prove on the spot. You may find tinting the rear and sides gives the impression of a tinted scteen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 The rear 3 can have any amount of tint on, not a problem. As mentioned above the stock front windows have a factory fitted tint which is around 20-25%. This was confirmed by my window tinters so wouldn't advice anything on the front. Dont forget to declare them too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 I had a bit of tint on my driver's but never got pulled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenley Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 The police have a meter called a 'tintman' . http://www.turnkey-instruments.com/road.php?id=17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob350 Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 I had a bit of tint on my driver's but never got pulled What % tint is that on the drivers? And rear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 I went for limo tint on the back of mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) What % tint is that on the drivers? And rear? Rear is "Limo" driver's can't remember but less than limo Edited May 6, 2017 by ATTAK Z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 You may find tinting the rear and sides gives the impression of a tinted scteen. ^yep . I never tint the fronts , the guy i use uses a dark tint on the rear window and a lighter one on the side which helps blend the windows better Like this Not like this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherlockH Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Might sound like a daft question, but having a heated rear window, does that not affect the tint ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 It can do but its rare, you're more likely to damage them by cleaning them with chemicals or contamination. My particular windows tinters say dont use the demister for two weeks to let it properly adhere. Not had any issues either and I use it regularly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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