what i want is something that i can stick on the inside of my car windows stop anyone seeing in. silver would be ideal but white would do. but it also needs to be easily removeable. any ideas what i could use for this? some kinda plastic that isnt really sticky but sticks to glass would be great
blacking out car windows
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dont think you will find any temporary solution,only the proper window film,chances are it would also look terrible if the average diyer tried to apply it
You are only allowed tints that stop 25% of light through front windscreen and 30% through side windows. Any more and you are breaking the law and liable to a fine and points.
Those amounts are cumulative so if your car windows are already a 10% tint, as some are, by applying films you are more likely to comit an offence.
Those amounts are cumulative so if your car windows are already a 10% tint, as some are, by applying films you are more likely to comit an offence.
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simon_d said:
once they have been fitted as yours have they must be functional to pass an mot
if not fitted in the first place you dont need them
the day to day charge is somthing different but dont ask me what it
is simon_d said:
No, they dont have rear windows and therefore not illegal. If you have WINDOWS you may only tint up to the limits previous. If you dont have windows then the ruling doesn't apply. i.e for metal panelled vans and trucks.
Where can i get tinting film for the metal panels on the back sides of my van? i want it to look cool you see.
simon_d, stop being so pedantic.
you have rear windows, they have to be useable. full stop. Vans are a functional vehicle, there is a reason they have no rear windows. Cars have no reason NOT to have rear windows, so they have them, and therefore they must be useable within the law.
simon_d, stop being so pedantic.
you have rear windows, they have to be useable. full stop. Vans are a functional vehicle, there is a reason they have no rear windows. Cars have no reason NOT to have rear windows, so they have them, and therefore they must be useable within the law.
crafty1289 said:Where can i get tinting film for the metal panels on the back sides of my van? i want it to look cool you see.
simon_d, stop being so pedantic.
you have rear windows, they have to be useable. full stop. Vans are a functional vehicle, there is a reason they have no rear windows. Cars have no reason NOT to have rear windows, so they have them, and therefore they must be useable within the law.
actually, my car is available WITHOUT back windows. i drive HGV's most of the time and i manage doin that quite well using just the 2 door mirrors and no rear view mirror
now, obviously you lot are more interested in saying why i should do stuff and that its illegal etc (even tho no-one has actually give a link) rather than help people.
do a google search for "window film" and theres plenty
heres the first car one
http://www.extremeautoaccessories.co.uk/products.php?section=54
heres the first car one
http://www.extremeautoaccessories.co.uk/products.php?section=54
big-all said:do a google search for "window film" and theres plenty
heres the first car one
http://www.extremeautoaccessories.co.uk/products.php?section=54[/QUOTE]
really, i wanted something removable, but after more readin on window film, looks like ill be using that. just might have to double up tho to get it dark enough
that'd be a van thensimon_d said:
(like a Ford Ka Van and a Vauxhall Corsa Van and the Astra Van) But they are purpose built without back windows, . . . never mind, i'm wasting my time. And most DIY fits look terrible. get it done professionally.
simon_d said:nstreet said:If you have WINDOWS you may only tint up to the limits previous. If you dont have windows then the ruling doesn't apply. i.e for metal panelled vans and trucks.
oh really? well, according to this i can do anything i want to the windows behind the drivers seat.
heeellloo simon i read it through [so i was wrong about it would be an mot failure
]now as far as i can see it didnt mention any fully internal window but may be wrong
but surely a tinted window behind you will hinder your veiw when parking for example your vew out of all but the front window will be highly tinted so by that point it will be ilegal for restricting your veiw
i am NOT having a dig at you i am just trying to help you keep within the law as i interprit it
i know they probably give you the creeps like they give me but why not ask at your local police station
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