D4 Window Tint

[LandyAndy]

Window tint in a D4.I called into a Tint a Car shop,the most well known chain in WA yesterday.
They showed me 2 films that are the darkest legal.They looked very light,the lighter of the 2 has to go on the front side windows,the slightly darker is ok for the others.
The lady was of indian origin and her tone of voice and attitude smacked of telemarketer so I dindnt push the point and wasnt interersted in doing business there.
She said my glass is factory coloured and these tints make the glass very dark.I pointed to my D4 and said that isnt coloured glass,she told me it was.Im sure she was thinking privacy glass.
Anyhow I didnt get time to visit another store to get to chat with an AWEstralian.
I was quoted $520 for the D4 and $480 to do the Territory.She also mentioned a package with paint and seat protection for around $1000.
How do the prices sound?????
Thanks
Andrew

[phra]

Andrew
I am also looking for a window tint for my new D4. Unfortunately it seems any 'good' quality window tint is goint to cost an arm and a leg.
My first choice was to use 3M films - I specify ONLY these professionally (for commercial buildings) and I don't see why their car tinting films wouldn't also be of superior quality - I don't want to have to do this twice!
I also don't want the same sort of excessively dark tinting that you see in the Falcodore pimp-mobiles and the like, but I do want a high thermal performance similar to low-E commercial glasses which have a hard ceramic thermal coating on the inside face and are very effective at reducing thermal loading and therefor running costs - albeit at a higher intial capital cost.
The nearest equivalent I have found in car tinting is the 3M Crystalline series and this is pretty much only available from DMS Tinting & Graphics Unit 2 44 Hutton St Osborne Park and I have booked in there tomorrow morning. I haven't quite decided on the 50 or 60% light transmittance yet - they both have exceptionally good claimed heat rejection (56% and 53% respectively) which is equivalent to 'privacy' tinting with only 5% light transmittance. I really hate that 'black' window look and you can't see through privacy glazing at night at all.
I will try and remember to take some before and after pix.
cheers
phra

[phra]

Oh and I forgot to say how much it is going to cost...
A whacking $725 for full 4WD installation less $50 for RAC membership :)
Lifetime material & labour warranty.
I also went to TintaCar in Cannington on the way home and was totally put off by the hard sell and bulls**t from the lady at the counter. They seem to be more focussed on the pimp-mobile crowd.
phra

[Tombie]

What's wrong with dark tint? :)

Works great out here!

This one works great (front are lighter)
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And this one is just fantastic out in the desert
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[LandyAndy]

Chasing LEGAL tint Tombie,the law will sticker you over here if you cant prove its legal on the side of the road!!!!!
Andrew

[Tombie]

Chasing LEGAL tint Tombie,the law will sticker you over here if you cant prove its legal on the side of the road!!!!!
Andrew


In all states BUT SA the D90 is legal..

The D4... Well... Passed 2 SAPOL inspections.. (Granted both former British Police)

Tint on a D4 should be $400-500 range...

[PJJ]

Guys,

Whatever you get, make sure it is not metallic tint. Otherwise your radio reception will be severly compromised.

Phil

[Tombie]

Guys,



Whatever you get, make sure it is not metallic tint. Otherwise your radio reception will be severly compromised.



Phil


I have full metallic and have fantastic reception...

And I'm outback regional so nowhere near the best signals out here..

[phra]

Nothing wrong with dark tint - just personal preference!
My understanding (WA rules) is:
No tint on windscreen (except for a shallow 'sun visor' band at top.
No darker than 35% light transmittal on driver/passenger window (i.e. forward of B pillar)
No darker than 20% from B pillar back.
Bear in mind the D4 comes with Pilkington Optikool which has a slight green tint. It is a 'thermal' glass (rather than a Low-E glass) so reduces heat by absorption rather than reflection. I can't find a spec for the actual light transmittance but I think it is about 90-95% so this 5% reduction needs to be added to the tint film to arrive at the legal limit. Most '35' tint films actually have a light transmittance of around 40% to allow for this.
The claimed thermal performance of the 3M Crystalline is very impressive and allows a much lighter tint.
cheers
phra

[Tombie]

Indeed...

I just can't stand the glare as it strains my eyes after hours at the wheel..

I can sit in mine and I'm in shadow :)
Perfect for eating miles...

[Nicky]

You should be using good spec Glass sunglasses which will absorb heat. Plastic lenses don't.

[nat_89]

Andrew
I am also looking for a window tint for my new D4. Unfortunately it seems any 'good' quality window tint is goint to cost an arm and a leg.
My first choice was to use 3M films - I specify ONLY these professionally (for commercial buildings) and I don't see why their car tinting films wouldn't also be of superior quality - I don't want to have to do this twice!
I also don't want the same sort of excessively dark tinting that you see in the Falcodore pimp-mobiles and the like, but I do want a high thermal performance similar to low-E commercial glasses which have a hard ceramic thermal coating on the inside face and are very effective at reducing thermal loading and therefor running costs - albeit at a higher intial capital cost.
The nearest equivalent I have found in car tinting is the 3M Crystalline series and this is pretty much only available from DMS Tinting & Graphics Unit 2 44 Hutton St Osborne Park and I have booked in there tomorrow morning. I haven't quite decided on the 50 or 60% light transmittance yet - they both have exceptionally good claimed heat rejection (56% and 53% respectively) which is equivalent to 'privacy' tinting with only 5% light transmittance. I really hate that 'black' window look and you can't see through privacy glazing at night at all.
I will try and remember to take some before and after pix.
cheers
phra

I went with the 3M Crystalline tint in the darkest legal and i love it just can not believe how much heat it blocks out its really great tint the best I've had on any car before!! I even rang the fella up about a month later and said mate the best tint I've had i love it and he said yeah your right mate its hard to explain to people but its bloody good stuff!!

Ill definitely get it again on the new cars i get, it cost me $650 cash i think it was fitted to the D4 but i didn't mind because very worth it certainly blocks out the heat well.

[Tombie]

You should be using good spec Glass sunglasses which will absorb heat. Plastic lenses don't.


Thanks but not a heat problem (not IR) more an intensity issue - hence I have very dark sunglasses when out and about...

Very reflective some surfaces :)

Plus glass isn't the safest - I have ImpactX lenses...

[Nicky]

Thanks but not a heat problem (not IR) more an intensity issue - hence I have very dark sunglasses when out and about...

Very reflective some surfaces :)

Plus glass isn't the safest - I have ImpactX lenses...

For total out and about eye protection heat is always the constant hidden danger (contributing to cataracts), and glass is unbeatable for heat absorption.

ImpactX unbreakable lenses for total protection (http://www.rudyproject.co.za/technologies/eyewear/sunglasses/impactx-photochromic-lenses/technical-features.html)

Abbe Number (http://www.ecpmag.com/1webmagazine/2008/08aug/content/through_the_lens/abbe-number.asp)

[Tombie]

For total out and about eye protection heat is always the constant hidden danger (contributing to cataracts), and glass is unbeatable for heat absorption.

ImpactX unbreakable lenses for total protection (http://www.rudyproject.co.za/technologies/eyewear/sunglasses/impactx-photochromic-lenses/technical-features.html)

Abbe Number (http://www.ecpmag.com/1webmagazine/2008/08aug/content/through_the_lens/abbe-number.asp)

Thanks.. What I referred to was the impact resistance of the lenses..
I can not wear the glass ones as they don't meet spec..

[LandyAndy]

You should be using good spec Glass sunglasses which will absorb heat. Plastic lenses don't.

I do,they were $300.
Sunglasses are great,they dont help the fact Im not supposed to expose myself to the sun.Im a Ranga and I have had a melanoma removed.
Andrew

[Tassiefender]

Window tint in a D4.I called into a Tint a Car shop,the most well known chain in WA yesterday.
They showed me 2 films that are the darkest legal.They looked very light,the lighter of the 2 has to go on the front side windows,the slightly darker is ok for the others.
The lady was of indian origin and her tone of voice and attitude smacked of telemarketer so I dindnt push the point and wasnt interersted in doing business there.
She said my glass is factory coloured and these tints make the glass very dark.I pointed to my D4 and said that isnt coloured glass,she told me it was.Im sure she was thinking privacy glass.
Anyhow I didnt get time to visit another store to get to chat with an AWEstralian.
I was quoted $520 for the D4 and $480 to do the Territory.She also mentioned a package with paint and seat protection for around $1000.
How do the prices sound?????
Thanks
Andrew
G'day Andrew,


Firstly, I'd stay as far away from tint-a-car as possible. I had my D3 done with tint-a-car in Townsville to the 'darkest legal' and subsequently found out it was not anywhere near the darkest shade. The rear left passenger window also bubbled within 12 months - yes, they replaced it, but I had to wait several weeks for an available appointment.


I got the D4 tinted in April this year at instant windscreens Canberra, and my wife did the little Peugeot at the same time. Brilliant job, and much darker than the tint-a-car. From memory, price for D4 was about $500. Best part was service, warranty and compliance certificate - because we are a defence family we move states and the laws are different. Instant windscreens was across it all. You guys have at least two of them in Perth.


Nick

[Hatchy]

Guys I used someone that comes to your house. Uses only 3M tint. I did 35% all around, as I wanted to keep it legal. Only $195! Normally $270. Great job and I know of others who had him do their D4's a few years back and they are very happy. The dealer wanted $850 for the same job!!! Same tint!!!

[nat_89]

G'day Andrew,


Firstly, I'd stay as far away from tint-a-car as possible. I had my D3 done with tint-a-car in Townsville to the 'darkest legal' and subsequently found out it was not anywhere near the darkest shade. The rear left passenger window also bubbled within 12 months - yes, they replaced it, but I had to wait several weeks for an available appointment.


I got the D4 tinted in April this year at instant windscreens Canberra, and my wife did the little Peugeot at the same time. Brilliant job, and much darker than the tint-a-car. From memory, price for D4 was about $500. Best part was service, warranty and compliance certificate - because we are a defence family we move states and the laws are different. Instant windscreens was across it all. You guys have at least two of them in Perth.


Nick

If your ever in Townsville the guys at Extreme Tint are awesome they did mine and a superb job really friendly looked after me with a good cash price very happy with it!!

[Redback]

Solartint, has the same spec as 3M Crystalline, at almost half the price, as far as I'm aware, their reputation is still good.

Baz.

[Simple]

I put Tint a Car Octane on my 2014 Disco. Just over $500 for a 20% vis on the rears and 30% vis on the drivers and passenger. Looks great and the Morley store was spot on. No complaints so far

[LandyAndy]

I put Tint a Car Octane on my 2014 Disco. Just over $500 for a 20% vis on the rears and 30% vis on the drivers and passenger. Looks great and the Morley store was spot on. No complaints so far

Any chance of a pic???
Andrew

[Tombie]

Andy, PM Sniegy and ask what they're guy uses...

He's done both our vehicles, the D90 is the best version as far as lighter front and very dark rear.

[LandyAndy]

I asked about the dark stuff,only legal in WA on vans.I guess they still call 90/110 Landys vans when registering as they always have which makes your 90 legal in WA.
Andrew

[Tombie]

Stuff the legality- lighter front and dark from the B pillar...
Privacy glass is darker than 20% transmission.

[Epic pooh]

I totally agree Tombie !

[Simple]

I'm trying to. How do I attach them?

[Simple]

Hi Andy,

I've put the photo's in the Western Australian section under New 2014 Disco with Octane Tint.

Hope that works.

Cheers,
Simple

[giskard]

http://youtu.be/FNJs_VmoQGE

I stumbled over this link when I was researching tint for my Disco. Not sure how objective, but have read that the crystaline scratches easily. In the end I went with a U.S. brand. From memory, it was a metal film.

Some possible question around legality, but it sure looks good. :) Nice contrast on white paint. Have had zero vision issues at night...

[d2dave]

For total out and about eye protection heat is always the constant hidden danger (contributing to cataracts), and glass is unbeatable for heat absorption.

ImpactX unbreakable lenses for total protection (http://www.rudyproject.co.za/technologies/eyewear/sunglasses/impactx-photochromic-lenses/technical-features.html)

Abbe Number (http://www.ecpmag.com/1webmagazine/2008/08aug/content/through_the_lens/abbe-number.asp)

Heat does not cause cataracts. It is UV rays amongst other things that cause them.

[dav34e]

I've had 3M Crystalline CR40 on my D4 for 6 months now and am very happy with it. Stops the kids melting and doesn't block their view, nor mess with my mirrors when reversing.

Certainly noticed the heat reduction, and the non-metallic lets me leave my polaroid sunnies on after fishing. You see some of that discolouring but it's not as severe as the small distracting coloured swirls I see through my wife's windows with those sunnies on. Granted though the glass tempering is going to be different between the two cars, so may have nothing to do with metallic vs non-metallic, and more just the combination of the tint and glass... The effect was not seen through the same sunnies in either car before tinting.

cheers

[Tombie]

Interesting, I have metal tint and Polaroid glasses don't have any issues...

[Redback]

Interesting, I have metal tint and Polaroid glasses don't have any issues...

Some tint is Polarised, this interfers with the view through the window if you have polarised glasses on, next time you're driving down the road and the car coming towards you has a purple windscreen, I think that means, that car has a polarised windscreen, looks something like a wave of colours,

Baz.

[nat_89]

I've had 3M Crystalline CR40 on my D4 for 6 months now and am very happy with it. Stops the kids melting and doesn't block their view, nor mess with my mirrors when reversing.

Certainly noticed the heat reduction, and the non-metallic lets me leave my polaroid sunnies on after fishing. You see some of that discolouring but it's not as severe as the small distracting coloured swirls I see through my wife's windows with those sunnies on. Granted though the glass tempering is going to be different between the two cars, so may have nothing to do with metallic vs non-metallic, and more just the combination of the tint and glass... The effect was not seen through the same sunnies in either car before tinting.

cheers

Ill agree there got the crystalline myself and love it to just blows me away how much heat it seems to block out really love it and would definitely get it again. Didn't know about the polarised sunnies and metal tint i always wear Serengeti sunnies so ill keep an eye out if i see a metal tint car haha

[Eric SDV6SE]

Window tint in a D4.I called into a Tint a Car shop,the most well known chain in WA yesterday.
They showed me 2 films that are the darkest legal.They looked very light,the lighter of the 2 has to go on the front side windows,the slightly darker is ok for the others.
The lady was of indian origin and her tone of voice and attitude smacked of telemarketer so I dindnt push the point and wasnt interersted in doing business there.
She said my glass is factory coloured and these tints make the glass very dark.I pointed to my D4 and said that isnt coloured glass,she told me it was.Im sure she was thinking privacy glass.
Anyhow I didnt get time to visit another store to get to chat with an AWEstralian.
I was quoted $520 for the D4 and $480 to do the Territory.She also mentioned a package with paint and seat protection for around $1000.
How do the prices sound?????
Thanks
Andrew
Andrew, I went to the same chain store up here in R'Ham and the guys there were fantastic. I got darkest legal tint in the "Octane" film, we just got back from our trip to Melbourne and it must say this film is more than ok out in the elements. Not too dark at night either. Price you got is ok I got mine for $495 inc. GST.

[giskard]

Didn't know about the polarised sunnies and metal tint i always wear Serengeti sunnies so ill keep an eye out if i see a metal tint car haha

I wear Serengeti's as well (polarised and photochromatic). I don't get any effect with my tint. Strange.

[nat_89]

I wear Serengeti's as well (polarised and photochromatic). I don't get any effect with my tint. Strange.

Yeah that's them I haven't noticed anything either, maybe I haven't had metal tint in a car to notice not sure.