MK6 Front Tint to match factory 'Dark Tint' option

[Brendan_A]

I'll be getting the golf done at the dealer as the Tint on the front windows will be free. I wasn't really happy with the way Tint a Car treated my car, they didn't put one of the trims back on properly (which caused a rattle) and they also damaged another trim which I managed to get replaced under warranty. So make sure you check your trims! My dealer up here has there own in house tint guy. So if they brake anything they replace.

[nicandlance]

Has anyone else had these problems and can anyone recommend a reputable tinter in Melbourne?
I could have gone through the dealer but their markup was disgraceful. Trying to figure out who Barloworld use... someone has said Tint a Car, but there isn't one in Glen Waverley... I'm thinking it's someone else.....

[ozvino]

pick a reputable tinter who has been around for a while and it will not be an issue; they do this day in, day out.....

If you think a dealer hunts down a supplier based on quality, well, I dont want to burst your balloon, but they source suppliers based on cost, just like all other business transactions.........

I guarantee if you drive around to your local car tint shop it will be loaded with new, pre-delivery cars...some far more valuable and exotic than a Golf...

I had an Audi tinted by Tint a Car in Camberwell from memory (Audi dealer suggested I use them) about 6 years ago and they were fine; more recently I have used ARMA and they have been fine also; have had 3 cars tinted by them

[nicandlance]

pick a reputable tinter who has been around for a while and it will not be an issue; they do this day in, day out.....

If you think a dealer hunts down a supplier based on quality, well, I dont want to burst your balloon, but they source suppliers based on cost, just like all other business transactions.........

I guarantee if you drive around to your local car tint shop it will be loaded with new, pre-delivery cars...some far more valuable and exotic than a Golf...

I had an Audi tinted by Tint a Car in Camberwell from memory (Audi dealer suggested I use them) about 6 years ago and they were fine; more recently I have used ARMA and they have been fine also; have had 3 cars tinted by them

No, I didn't think for one minute that the dealer picked tinters based on quality... I was just interested to know who they used because obviously whoever that is would be familiar with the Golf and which tint matched well.
You said you have used ARMA... which colour tint of theirs did you go with?

[ozvino]

Apparently matching the European tint esp. VW is a challenge, its got a green tinge as you might have noticed, the JAP cars have dark colouring as opposed to the more expensive laminating the Europeans use. I got the Solaris from memory (its the non metalic one they use), 35% tint, two windows $120; I think it looks good, its close to the Tiguan 147 tint, has a slight greenish tinge also, if anything slightly lighter but I doubt its much. I was advised to go lighter if anything, that way it wouldn't stand out, plus you would have read that 35% is the legal limit - its my wifes car and shes happy with the match

Ive got a GTI on order and I will most likely take it to ARMA also

[nicandlance]

I have been talking to tint professor about their tint.

This is the reply I got. Has anyone had work done with them and do you recommend them? (Mind you, I'm not going to let them pick my car up.... now I've got it, I don't trust anyone else with it!)





Thanks for your inquiry.

To tint your VW Golf Hatchback with the best grade of window tinting on the market costs $265, which includes free pick up and delivery. Your window tinting is guaranteed perfect for life, any problems we fix, no questions, no charge.



With the VW Golf Hatchback we would recommend putting a slightly lighter film on the back as this will give you the UV and Heat protection that the privacy glass doesn’t have. We would then blend the two front windows into the back of the car with a darker film. This slightly darker film is no extra cost.



To book your VW Golf Hatchback in for tinting or for more information please contact us either by e-mail or telephone (1300 668 663) and please remember the price includes our free service of pick up and delivery anywhere within the Melbourne metro area, please allow about 3 hours.

[Corey_R]

The first thing I would say is, that the 'Privacy Glass' is already 35%, so to have heat and UV protection on those rear windows without breaking the law, you'd have to use a 'Clear Tint' which allows the majority 'transfer of visible light', yet rejects as much UV and solar energy as possible.

The next thing I would say, since they were basically advising you to break the law, without mentioning that fact, I would probably seek some other company that knows what they're talking about more

[bigmouthmedia]

Nic, I've finally decided on ARMA Box Hill - they're not that far for me to go, and while they don't have the free loan cars (or them picking it up, I wouldn't want it to be trusted either !) - I'm getting all 4 windows bar the back (for the signage) for $250, done in about 2-3 hours.

I'll let you know how it goes, and will post some photos for all to see !

[nicandlance]

When do you think you'll be doing that... is it all booked in?
Looking forward to seeing the results!

I'm a bit sceptical about Tint professer... I was questioning their suggestion about putting another colour on the rears... too dark. Leaning toward tint a car in Scoresby, but will see how yours turns out. Difference is that yours hasn't the sport pack, so you don't have to match privacy glass. Wish VW had just done all four windows and saved me the trouble lol!

[Corey_R]

Nah - you should really wish that VW had not done any as part of the sports back - that way you can just go get proper tint and not have to worry about having some tint which doesn't appear to be blocking UV or solar energy all that well....