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General => Detailing => Topic started by: keano on January 30, 2012, 10:08:16 am

Title: Crystal Vision - Edition 30 privacy film
Post by: keano on January 30, 2012, 10:08:16 am
Morning everyone,

I had a forum favourite's car in over the weekend for a 15% privacy film to be added to the rear 3 windows.

I've added a few pictures below to give a good idea of what window film can look like if done properly  :happy2:

I'll let the pics do the talking,

Nick  :drinking:

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Title: Re: Crystal Vision - Edition 30 privacy film
Post by: andrewparker on January 30, 2012, 11:58:11 am
Nick, have you got any close up photos of the rear window?

I want mine tinted, but I've always been put off by the border that you often see, and the finish over the heated screen lines.

How much do you charge for a 5 door Golf?
Title: Re: Crystal Vision - Edition 30 privacy film
Post by: keano on January 30, 2012, 05:39:05 pm
Nick, have you got any close up photos of the rear window?

I want mine tinted, but I've always been put off by the border that you often see, and the finish over the heated screen lines.

How much do you charge for a 5 door Golf?

Hi Andrew

Due to the nature of the dot matrix round the window there is usually a border as you say. It's due to the dots raising the tint film off the glass.

After a few days of drying, the border can be mostly pressed out, removing the border.

I'm just @ work at the moment, so I'll upload the pictures of my rear glass when I'm home and pm you with a price.

Nick :happy2:
Title: Re: Crystal Vision - Edition 30 privacy film
Post by: keano on January 30, 2012, 06:56:53 pm
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Title: Re: Crystal Vision - Edition 30 privacy film
Post by: Frodo-anni on January 30, 2012, 08:24:57 pm
Is the 15% similar to the OEM privacy glass for the rear?
Title: Re: Crystal Vision - Edition 30 privacy film
Post by: andrewparker on January 30, 2012, 08:47:04 pm
Looks good Nick - presumably the film doesn't effect the heating elements in any way?
Title: Re: Crystal Vision - Edition 30 privacy film
Post by: GarethB on January 30, 2012, 09:50:24 pm
Looks great Nick  :happy2:

Please could I have a price on a 3dr?

Cheers
Title: Re: Crystal Vision - Edition 30 privacy film
Post by: keano on January 30, 2012, 10:19:30 pm
Looks good Nick - presumably the film doesn't effect the heating elements in any way?
That's right Andrew. I've been using mine every morning over the winter  :happy2:

Is the 15% similar to the OEM privacy glass for the rear?
It is mate yes. I stock lots of other tint shades too incase you'd prefer lighter or darker. (But this is my favourite  :innocent:)
Looks great Nick  :happy2:

Please could I have a price on a 3dr?

Cheers

Pm'd  :drinking:
Title: Re: Crystal Vision - Edition 30 privacy film
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on February 02, 2012, 12:21:12 pm
Nick,

Please could you PM me a price for 5dr?  :smiley:

Where abouts are you based?

Cheers,

Graeme
Title: Re: Crystal Vision - Edition 30 privacy film
Post by: mvb12 on February 11, 2012, 09:32:34 pm
Morning everyone,

I had a forum favourite's car in over the weekend for a 15% privacy film to be added to the rear 3 windows.

I've added a few pictures below to give a good idea of what window film can look like if done properly  :happy2:

I'll let the pics do the talking,

Nick  :drinking:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7025%2F6788429519_e872e0d3fc_z.jpg&hash=9987c1588f725a81ef9356a69087f7a3245f5acd)

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has someone had a bad experience with window tinting? :confused:
Title: Re: Crystal Vision - Edition 30 privacy film
Post by: keano on February 12, 2012, 10:30:11 am
Sorry?
Title: Re: Crystal Vision - Edition 30 privacy film
Post by: mvb12 on February 12, 2012, 11:26:09 am
Sorry?

you mentioned "when its done properly" so wondered if there is a company to avoid.
Title: Re: Crystal Vision - Edition 30 privacy film
Post by: andrewparker on February 12, 2012, 02:14:42 pm
I've seen loads of examples of poor window tinting, hence my questions above. Could be down to poor workmanship, poor materials etc.
Title: Re: Crystal Vision - Edition 30 privacy film
Post by: keano on February 12, 2012, 02:33:24 pm
Yeah Andrew hit the nail on the head.  :happy2:

It wasn't particually a pop at anyone in particular  :innocent:  Materials make a tremendous difference to the finish.
Title: Re: Crystal Vision - Edition 30 privacy film
Post by: Action jackson on February 12, 2012, 02:44:14 pm
Where are yous based mate