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Re: window tints
« Reply #15 on: 08 March 2009, 19:52:14 »
not a clue :-/
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Re: window tints
« Reply #16 on: 08 March 2009, 20:02:57 »
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so if I would tint the rear door windows, rear side windows and tailgate limo black it would be OK?

My Merc Viano has 30% tint in the front windows (25% tint in the windscreen, i think) anyway its got the max amount of tint you are allowed by law.....and I think the same as all Omega's (except maybe the base models?)
The rear windows are 'diplomat' tint ..... and thats extremely dark....you can only see in the back if theres a light source lighting up the inside.....and it came from Merc like it...factory fitted, so legal  :y

Mind you its that dark....it can be a pita in the dark trying to reverse/etc as its difficult to see out....so sometimes have to rely on the parking sensors.....so bear that in mind how dark you go on the tint  :y
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Re: window tints
« Reply #17 on: 08 March 2009, 20:08:55 »
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.........and it came from Merc like it...factory fitted, so legal  :y .....

It's by-the-way in this case as you can paint the back windows if you like ala Merc Sprinter van etc but just cos it came from the factory doesn't neccessarily mean it's legal. There was a case in the paper- so it must be true  ;) - a while back  where the front door windows of a Land Rover something had factory tints that were too dark to be legal.


My car came form the factory being able to do 150 mph ..... but it's not legal  ;)  ;)  ;)
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Re: window tints
« Reply #18 on: 08 March 2009, 20:09:08 »
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so if I would tint the rear door windows, rear side windows and tailgate limo black it would be OK?

My Merc Viano has 30% tint in the front windows (25% tint in the windscreen, i think) anyway its got the max amount of tint you are allowed by law.....and I think the same as all Omega's (except maybe the base models?)
The rear windows are 'diplomat' tint ..... and thats extremely dark....you can only see in the back if theres a light source lighting up the inside.....and it came from Merc like it...factory fitted, so legal  :y

Mind you its that dark....it can be a pita in the dark trying to reverse/etc as its difficult to see out....so sometimes have to rely on the parking sensors.....so bear that in mind how dark you go on the tint  :y

Not according to VOSA -- apparently a number of production models with factory fitted tints--- tinted glass as opposed to films --- fail the regs on front side windows. Unlike films that can easily be removed -- they have to have the glass replaced !!!!!!  iirc BMW minis were favourite.
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« Reply #19 on: 08 March 2009, 20:31:21 »
I am suprised that FF front windows can fail  :o
Surely the manu's know the reg's, but obviously not in some cases  :-?

Maybe the vehicles mentioned that did fail were imported vehicles where the country of export have different rules  :-/
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« Reply #20 on: 08 March 2009, 20:33:34 »
last i looked autobahn stormers had some sort of deal going on privacy glass/tints for members. Just for info.

No idea if its a "good" deal mind you. How much for a prof to do it?
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Re: window tints
« Reply #21 on: 08 March 2009, 20:35:17 »
I recently spoke to someone who had his saloon professionally done for about £150
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Re: window tints
« Reply #22 on: 08 March 2009, 20:36:55 »
I bought a 'professional' film off Fleabay for £15. 400 x 76 cm

See how it goes ;)
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Re: window tints
« Reply #23 on: 08 March 2009, 20:38:08 »
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Maybe the vehicles mentioned that did fail were imported vehicles where the country of export have different rules  :-/

Land Rover?  :-/  ::)  :y
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« Reply #24 on: 08 March 2009, 20:39:27 »
One way of doing rear door windows properly is to take the glass out and stick the tints over the whole glass. Otherwise dont try opening them for 3-4 days. Rear window is a bugger. You need to do it either with strips of foil or to heat the foil up as you are working on the edges - possibly both. A VERY good hairdryer should be able to do the job. A LOT of PATIENCE is prerequisitive! Good luck!
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« Reply #25 on: 08 March 2009, 20:43:03 »
Thanks DC, the mrs has a supercharged hairdryer ;D

I'm starting next saturday morning and planned the whole day for it :y
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Re: window tints
« Reply #26 on: 08 March 2009, 20:51:21 »
Let me know how it goes. I have done it a few times, but not on Omega. Have been contemplating it for a long time but tbh am not sure these days I have enough patience to do it properly.
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Re: window tints
« Reply #27 on: 08 March 2009, 20:52:58 »
will keep you posted
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Re: window tints
« Reply #28 on: 08 March 2009, 21:02:24 »
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Maybe the vehicles mentioned that did fail were imported vehicles where the country of export have different rules  :-/

Land Rover?  :-/  ::)  :y

Even Land Rovers get exported......hard to believe i know!  ;D :y

That is they got exported, then imported.....just an idea  :-/
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Re: window tints
« Reply #29 on: 08 March 2009, 21:05:08 »
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Maybe the vehicles mentioned that did fail were imported vehicles where the country of export have different rules  :-/

Land Rover?  :-/  ::)  :y

Even Land Rovers get exported......hard to believe i know!  ;D :y

That is they got exported, then imported.....just an idea  :-/
Quite likely .... I was being pedantic ........ for a change ::) ::)  :y
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