Car window tinting

[steveo3002]

Do the plastic films cause heated rear windows to overheat ?

shouldnt , but they often dont seal down very well against the line so can look a bit poor , and might take the strips off if you ever need to peel it off

 

[Kram]

Not trying to be funny, but have you had your eyes properly tested (not just the "can you read the bottom line" type test but one that looks into your eyes)?

I notice the newer cars do 100% have more of a dazzle effect oncoming but from behind?

Is it reflecting off your mirrors (side and rearview)? as I am sure you are probably aware but most review mirrors have the "dip" function.

It is not dazzle from behind, it is the lighting up of my cars interior as if I'm at some kind of light show. The silhouette of my bald head is somewhat distracting.

My rear view mirror also has a double dip and out of the way. Double dip does work, however I've found driving to be more relaxed if I cant see the tailgaiting krauts that are right up behind me.

I also have the side mirrors dipped right down.

Nothing wrong with my sight.

Have you tried yellow glasses as yet? They really do help making headlights more tolerable.

They do nothing for me other than turn my vison yellow. The glare, flashing from behind etc.. is still there, infact its more annoying.

 

[Kram]

Ordered some bits

15% VLT film

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07CDD5W6C

Tools

Seconero 37Pcs Car Window Tint Kit with Multiple Vinyl Squeegees & Scrapers, Car Window Film Application Kit, DIY Car Window Tint Film Kit, Vehicle Vinyl Wrap Tools for Car Wrapping, Film Installation : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

Seconero 37Pcs Car Window Tint Kit with Multiple Vinyl Squeegees & Scrapers, Car Window Film Application Kit, DIY Car Window Tint Film Kit, Vehicle Vinyl Wrap Tools for Car Wrapping, Film Installation : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

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Video appears to show it well, tho its a window and not the rear screen, that I imagine to be much more of a challenge.

Could use a cordless heat gun, apart from that I think I have everything to give it a try.

 

[steveo3002]

let us know how u get on , rear screen is 100 times harder than side glass

 

[Bobupndown]

Unless it's factory applied i wouldn't bother, most aftermarket tints eventually fail and look naff.

 

[Kram]

Seen a few detailed YT videos and think my chances will be fairly good. I shall try it later on the small back window if the weather stays dry.

However for shrinking the film against the outside, they say to rub a drier sheet against the glass. We have never used drier sheets, is there any other common chemical for the purpose, to stop the film sticking.

 

[steveo3002]

i just got a pack of dryer sheets , not too expensive in the cheapy shops

 

[Kram]

I've never seen or noticed them in shops before. I guess the bigger supermarkets will have them, Aldi possibly not?

 

[dave h 2]

Seen a few detailed YT videos and think my chances will be fairly good. I shall try it later on the small back window if the weather stays dry.

However for shrinking the film against the outside, they say to rub a drier sheet against the glass. We have never used drier sheets, is there any other common chemical for the purpose, to stop the film sticking.

Wasn't it soapy water, as in fairy liquid and water and squeegy the film on.

 

[angellonewolf]

i did mine 8 years ago ebay stuff was the cheaper stuff so not able to shrink it that well

the side windows where ok
rear small windows ok (both have a few blimishes in)

the rear windows as it was curved much worse a couple lines and a few marks

but at the end it does the job of stoping people looking in left it as that for 4 years untill i sold the car and took it off

cost was 15 ish quid against 120 to have a good job done both would done the same thing just the more expensive one would have looked better

theres loads vids on line clean glass then clean glass then clean glass it must be perfect any smallest bit of dust spec shows up once its finshed

cut window cover to ruff size soapy water spray on window lay and squase out water (there is heat film in there some where but i never did it