MK6 Front Tint to match factory 'Dark Tint' option

[roy]

But it's not 'common sense'. Heat and light are two different things. So I would agree that it is 'common misconception', but definitely not common sense.

UV A, UV B and UV C are three separate things.
Have a look at ANY of those Tints on the Solar Gard site, or from any other manufacturer for that matter, and you will see that there are LARGE differences amoung '35% tints' in their ability to block heat, even though they all block the same amount of light.

Also note that there is also a LARGE difference in their ability to regulate the tempurature contained within - Emissivity.

u r right. i mean miscoception and that's why i put ' ' on it.
it'll be better if the manufacturer provides more detailed info, such as what kind of light blocked, how much percent...otherwise we have to do our homework
BTW didn't find a lot dealers in VIC...

[nicandlance]

No worries - my Golf's booked in to get Formula 1 on Monday. I saw it on a Magna they'd just done and I'm happy enough with it.

My Golf is white with Sport Pack... would love to see pic of yours with Formula One tint..... please?

[bigmouthmedia]

And here's the result of ARMA Tint Box Hill's efforts today....they're just fine, the only thing I'd have a word about is the fact that I dropped it off at 8:30am, expecting a 1pm or so delivery, but I had to call them at 2:30 to be told they were flat stick with delivery cars - if you as a paying customer had organised to come in, wouldn't you take any precedence ?

All said and done, I'm happy with the job - no rattles, no issues. Now it's just a case of DON'T TOUCH THE WINDOW CONTROLS for 2 days

[ozvino]

The factory "privacy glass" isn't applied film, its laminated into the glass when its made (when the glass is made)

It works just as well as "tint" or film (in my experience)

[nicandlance]

Anyone been to Just a Tint? They use a Solar Gard product called Supreme35 which is apparently a bit lighter than Privacy tint, but still with the greenish tint. (Ferntree Gully)

[midlifecrisis]

Can anyone provide opinions and costs on getting Formula One tint at Tint a Car on a Golf with a Sports Package?
It sounds like the it might be the right package but I dont know if they will do decent clear UV on the rear already tinted windows, and what it might cost.
And has anyone had any issues with this tint?

[Corey_R]

I believe Coastie had it done - so maybe you could PM him. He's the one that posted the 118TSI with sports package and had the clear UV on the rear windows. Not sure who did it though.

[nicandlance]

Quick update for those who are interested.

Had the car tinted at Tint A Car (Albion, Brisbane - Fantastic service! only took half an hour for 2 windows.) with the Formula One tint. Looks pretty good. The tint has a slight green tinge which does match the privacy glass nicely. The privacy glass is just a very slight shade darker.

Overall im happy with the outcome

Hi Schnapp,

I'm booked in for Wednesday to get my two front windows done in the Formula One. What did you pay?

[midlifecrisis]

Ok, newbie question, besides the sides do people get the rear window tinted when they already have the sports package?

[Corey_R]

The front sides (i.e. driver and passenger windows) require a 35% tint. The rear side windows as well as the rear window requires a 'clear tint' for heat and 'total' UV blockage (or as close to total as possible). Unfortunately the clear tint is more expensive than regular tint as it usually is made using real gold foil - although so thin that it's "clear".