Aaron_Swift10 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Thinking about getting the windows on my MK6 tinted but dont know how dark to go on them? anyone got any pictures or good on photoshop? thanks in advance :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl46 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 https://www.gov.uk/tinted-vehicle-window-rules Google Fiesta.- images. you will find hundreds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron_Swift10 Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 Thanks for the link mate on the laws and ill google it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwoody Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I think the factory rear windows tint darkness looks good on the Mk 7.5, no idea what percentage it is unfortunately. I wouldn't tint the front side windows these days, get in too much trouble with the rozzers. I thought I was going to really miss the auto dimming rear view mirror from my last car at night, but the rear window tint does exactly the same job :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff4155 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 My Fiesta came standard with this tint, so legal in SA, but I think you guys have to go a bit lighter in the front? works great for me and keeps the SA sun out, which is the most important aspect for me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron_Swift10 Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 thnaks guys! think ill just find out what the factory tint is over here and do them like that, dont wanna go too dark then not like them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwoody Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 My Fiesta came standard with this tint, so legal in SA, but I think you guys have to go a bit lighter in the front? works great for me and keeps the SA sun out, which is the most important aspect for me Wow that is dark on the front, UK legislation is pretty strict on front window tints, as all car glass is tinted slightly from factory most people now don't tint the front windows at all in the UK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Invariably UK spec cars come with the maximum legal tint applied at the front. You can go as dark as you like on any windows behind the B pillar but front side windows must allow 70% light through and windscreen must allow 75%. What I dislike the look of is some countries where their front side windows are half'n'half. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 For vehicles first used on 01.04.1985 or after the front side windows must let at least 70% of light through 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Simultaneous posting :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Too slow :d 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff4155 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Sorry for the late reply, I don't know the exact tint % but my vehicle is factory tinted and it's dark, but inside the vehicle I don't have a problem looking outside, these days I don't even realize how dark it is unless l look from outside in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSMarsden Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Wow that is dark on the front, UK legislation is pretty strict on front window tints, as all car glass is tinted slightly from factory most people now don't tint the front windows at all in the UK. Got any pictures of yours? Going to get mine done in Feb (only abour £120 ish I think) but wondering what % to go for as I don't want them ridiculously dark (since the front windows are so big) - and obviously don't want the Rozzers coming so only going to do the backs like a good boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Windscreen must allow 75% light and front side windows 70% by law. You can have rear and rear side windows as dark as you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSMarsden Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Windscreen must allow 75% light and front side windows 70% by law. You can have rear and rear side windows as dark as you want. Yeh I knew that I can't really tint any fronts but since mines a 3 door, the passenger and drivers windows are quite large so didnt want to go too dark on the back as it would look a bit silly so just wondered what peoples preferences were for the rear windows :). Want it looking quite smart so don't want too dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanJJR Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Keep fronts clear, I got pulled for mine on an old car as the copper had a light detection kit thing to show me the amount of light it was blocking. Otherwise I'd recommend 70/80% on backs, not 100% IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookey09 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Ive booked mine in for the windows doing at my local specialist. Winter offfer on. Supposed to be £175. Getting it done for £100... cant complain ;) Im thinking the 20% shade. As i'll also have tinted wind deflectors on the front so it might be a nice gradual tint through? Im having from the b-pillar back done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winemart2 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 100% black is what you need. Zero light entry. Much more exciting driving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 100% black is what you need. Zero light entry. Much more exciting driving.And a pair of sunglasses on at the same time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookey09 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Had mine done today! They look spot on! Went for 20% 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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