MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: da_ansa on June 02, 2012, 05:05:08 pm
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After abit of advice really I have a 2005 golf gti with the blue factory fitted windows. I want to get the three back windows lightly tinted, however I've seen a few posts about a white line around the edge of the windows once they have been tinted.
is this problem apparent in 3 dr and 5 dr models? also would like to see some pics of a 3 door golf gti with rear tints if anyone has them.
Many Thanks in advance
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I would stick with the cool blue tints mate. Wish they had kept them on all GTI's. :sad1:
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When tinting using a film, you'll notice the white dotted line on the 3 door's rear passenger windows more than you would on the 5 door passenger windows, that's for sure.
However, as for the rear windscreen, you'll notice the white lines will look the same regardless of whether you have either the 5 door or 3 door variant.
The only other option to avoid the white lines is to purchase factory tinted glass, albeit the much more expensive route!
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I do like the blue tint, just think that a slightly darker tint would look quite good too
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When tinting using a film, you'll notice the white dotted line on the 3 door's rear passenger windows more than you would on the 5 door passenger windows, that's for sure.
However, as for the rear windscreen, you'll notice the white lines will look the same regardless of whether you have either the 5 door or 3 door variant.
The only other option to avoid the white lines is to purchase factory tinted glass, albeit the much more expensive route!
oh right I see. nothing with the golf is easy lol
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Loved the blue on the early Mk5's, wish they had carried on with those. :sad1:
Anyway, keep as is, they look great IMHO!!
:happy2:
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The white line is called the matrix. once the tint has been on for a 2-3 days rub your thumb around the edges and it will varmoosh to a reasonable level, have all my windows tinted a light smoke and they look ace.
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Another option is to go for the Blinds :happy2:
You can pop em in and out in seconds and the fit is Amazing :notworthy:
Well it is on my German Windsea blinds :wink:
Unlike the Palm blinds mine come with a 1piece rear blind (I didn't like the 2piece palm blinds, with the strip down the middle) :ashamed:
I've not got many photo's of em on the car, but this was when I unboxed em :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FIMG_0521.jpg&hash=bd330447c620cbabcaad638ae52afb7ccfc07117)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FIMG_0522.jpg&hash=2722f835b0b5aeac42cf42ccd5e5518e698be8ba)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FIMG_0523.jpg&hash=4246e31bf1c9c74220f18aec72e5c428ef61b553)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2F72571cb7.jpg&hash=4fa3c6da93c04dcb8d581bee1843e2fd18ebb1d2)
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The white line is called the matrix. once the tint has been on for a 2-3 days rub your thumb around the edges and it will varmoosh to a reasonable level, have all my windows tinted a light smoke and they look ace.
was just reading your build thread funnily enough. do you have any close up of the rear windows. I wasnt planning on doing the front 2 windows. do you think the light smoke and blue would look offkey?
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Another option is to go for the Blinds :happy2:
You can pop em in and out in seconds and the fit is Amazing :notworthy:
Well it is on my German Windsea blinds :wink:
Unlike the Palm blinds mine come with a 1piece rear blind (I d
they look nice, but was just after something abit more permanent. is the last pic with the shades fitted
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2F72571cb7.jpg&hash=4fa3c6da93c04dcb8d581bee1843e2fd18ebb1d2)
^^^^ WOW!! :notworthy: That really does look like a much more expensive car than a Golf. Smucking fart! It must be the OZ wheels :evilgrin:
Back on topic, mine has the factory original blue but I have added a graded blue sunstrip internally:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi22.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FRED_WestBay_1458.jpg&hash=29509fa458860ba24344fd6ea77ec622eb3709dc)
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Another option is to go for the Blinds :happy2:
You can pop em in and out in seconds and the fit is Amazing :notworthy:
Well it is on my German Windsea blinds :wink:
Unlike the Palm blinds mine come with a 1piece rear blind (I d
they look nice, but was just after something abit more permanent. is the last pic with the shades fitted
Yes mate, sorry I haven't got any pics of the rear window :ashamed:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2F72571cb7.jpg&hash=4fa3c6da93c04dcb8d581bee1843e2fd18ebb1d2)
^^^^ WOW!! :notworthy: That really does look like a much more expensive car than a Golf. Smucking fart! It must be the OZ wheels :evilgrin:
Back on topic, mine has the factory original blue but I have added a graded blue sunstrip:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi22.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FRED_WestBay_1458.jpg&hash=29509fa458860ba24344fd6ea77ec622eb3709dc)
Thanks Robin :smiley:
I must say the Blue tints have got to be the best of all :notworthy:
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Monte, where did you get your blinds, and how much. I like them
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Monte, where did you get your blinds, and how much. I like them
Here You go Mate :happy2:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-Mk5-3door-2004-2008-WINDOW-SUN-SHADE-BLIND-SCREEN-tint-tuning-set-/190582455235?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c5f997bc3#ht_6546wt_1055
Very Quick Delivery too :wink:
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They do look the nuts (high quality) in the flesh too :happy2:
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thanks, probably as cheap as tinted film, and classier.
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WOW those blinds look great. Was just about to have my 5 door tinted but now not so sure.
As far as window tint companies go, We had our discovery done by Simon at super tints in Hereford. Works from a unit but will fit mobile if needed. He is on the same estate as us and I must say he takes a great deal of care to do a top quality job. I think there is a bit of ocd there but that's no bad thing when it comes to working on other peoples cars.
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thanks, probably as cheap as tinted film, and classier.
Depending on the quality of tint and the grade of tint you get, aftermarket tints don't cheapen the look of your car. As long as it looks OEM+
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at the end of the day each to there own, tints have benefits and if done properly can compliment your car hands down!
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at the end of the day each to there own, tints have benefits and if done properly can compliment your car hands down!
+1
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thanks, probably as cheap as tinted film, and classier.
Depending on the quality of tint and the grade of tint you get, aftermarket tints don't cheapen the look of your car. As long as it looks OEM+
I think you got the wrong end of the stick mate…. :ashamed:
Im sure he was on about the price being the same (as cheap) as tints. :happy2:
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thanks, probably as cheap as tinted film, and classier.
Depending on the quality of tint and the grade of tint you get, aftermarket tints don't cheapen the look of your car. As long as it looks OEM+
I think you got the wrong end of the stick mate…. :ashamed:
Im sure he was on about the price being the same (as cheap) as tints. :happy2:
it was the classier comment really tbh. felt there was no need for that. only posted as I wanted some advice, albeit some tinted windows look naff but it depends on where you get them done
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The white line is called the matrix. once the tint has been on for a 2-3 days rub your thumb around the edges and it will varmoosh to a reasonable level, have all my windows tinted a light smoke and they look ace.
was just reading your build thread funnily enough. do you have any close up of the rear windows. I wasnt planning on doing the front 2 windows. do you think the light smoke and blue would look offkey?
Just seen this mate,
no close up bud, i think you would be o.k for the rears only with the front left as is :happy2: