Window Tinting for the Mk7

**bobg** · 25-02-2015, 04:52 PM

Thanks Brad!

**jazzyjames999** · 28-02-2015, 03:36 PM

Anyone know a good tinter in WA - Kalgoorlie or Perth maybe?

**zapsplat** · 13-03-2015, 10:12 AM

Hi Guys,

Wanted to ask if anyone had got their tinting done through the dealership? Only reason I ask about the dealerships specifically is because it will be covered on my finance so its an option I might pursue, and I'm new to tinting concepts as a first car buyer. They seem to have a limited selection of tints though.

The dealership offers 4 tints - each with a different hue of colour. I'm one of the strange ones who wants to avoid the 35% darkest legal in NSW and go for around the 40-45%, so the closest to my requirements is a 38% 'Classic' tint that has a green tinge. Does the tinge usually have a huge impact?

Also good to note that the dealership is doubtful they can get the front quarters tinted.

**Zepto** · 13-03-2015, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by zapsplat

Hi Guys,

Wanted to ask if anyone had got their tinting done through the dealership? Only reason I ask about the dealerships specifically is because it will be covered on my finance so its an option I might pursue, and I'm new to tinting concepts as a first car buyer. They seem to have a limited selection of tints though.

The dealership offers 4 tints - each with a different hue of colour. I'm one of the strange ones who wants to avoid the 35% darkest legal in NSW and go for around the 40-45%, so the closest to my requirements is a 38% 'Classic' tint that has a green tinge. Does the tinge usually have a huge impact?

Also good to note that the dealership is doubtful they can get the front quarters tinted.

I also was confused about what was meant by a green tinge but the tinter I went to (not the dealer) was able to show me the different tints on cars. The green isn't overly noticeable but as my car is white I went for the blackist tint (3M black 35%).

The front triangular windows need to be tinted IMO, otherwise it looks weird. My tinter was able to do it all for sub-$400.

**zapsplat** · 13-03-2015, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by Zepto

I also was confused about what was meant by a green tinge but the tinter I went to (not the dealer) was able to show me the different tints on cars. The green isn't overly noticeable but as my car is white I went for the blackist tint (3M black 35%).

The front triangular windows need to be tinted IMO, otherwise it looks weird. My tinter was able to do it all for sub-$400.

Yeah I agree, I'm a bit OCD as well so the front quarters will need to be done, but the dealer said they would try and push their provider to do it as well. For upwards of $450, I think this actually might be a deal breaker.

The whole experience feels a bit shady, might end up holding out and getting the car untinted and then aftermarket installed by someone like the highly recommended Rob from Hunters Hill. That way I can stick to my neutral greys with a Solar Gard HP Supreme 42. The only tints the dealer could show was a family one at 72% which was clear...

**Dutch77** · 13-03-2015, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by zapsplat

Wanted to ask if anyone had got their tinting done through the dealership? Only reason I ask about the dealerships specifically is because it will be covered on my finance so its an option I might pursue, and I'm new to tinting concepts as a first car buyer. They seem to have a limited selection of tints though.

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Also good to note that the dealership is doubtful they can get the front quarters tinted.

Dealers will usually use someone decent as they won't want to have customers associating them with bad work; but they do usually add a huge margin to cover their time in dealing with it and to claw back some profit on the deal.

I usually get tint included in the deal these days to sign; saves me the hassle of organising it and driving around with untinted windows in the mean time. If you do need to pay then you can usually bank on paying about half what the dealer will quote first time around.

I wouldn't be worried about the stupid front quarter window - I can't vouch on Zepto's white car, but it makes zero difference on mine. The mirror and interior plastics easily fool the eye and no one has ever noticed or commented on it - I don't notice it and I know it's there. If you find a tinter who will do it cheaply without damaging your car, cool.. otherwise don't give it a second thought.

**brad** · 13-03-2015, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by zapsplat

Hi Guys,

Wanted to ask if anyone had got their tinting done through the dealership? Only reason I ask about the dealerships specifically is because it will be covered on my finance so its an option I might pursue, and I'm new to tinting concepts as a first car buyer. They seem to have a limited selection of tints though.

The dealership offers 4 tints - each with a different hue of colour. I'm one of the strange ones who wants to avoid the 35% darkest legal in NSW and go for around the 40-45%, so the closest to my requirements is a 38% 'Classic' tint that has a green tinge. Does the tinge usually have a huge impact?

Also good to note that the dealership is doubtful they can get the front quarters tinted.

Yes the colour of the tint has a huge impact.

My finance company (maquarie bank) was quite happy to send me a separate cheque for my tinter (Rob Salvia). They just needed a receipt after it was done.

do you really think there's a huge visual difference between 35% & 38%? I can't see it myself (pun intended)

**zapsplat** · 13-03-2015, 12:51 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys -
Compared the quote from VW (which took 2 weeks to get...) to the quote from Rob Salvia (within the half hour), and I'm going to go for the latter. I feel like I have more control over what options I have as he will take me through the materials visually on the day (which VW couldn't) and he has experience in the front quarters from what I've read and can do them for me as well which is a bonus. Whilst I have to drive around untinted, it would only be for a week or so, so I feel like its the safer option.

Interesting that you say that about the finance brad, I will make some calls to find out if St George will do that for me too. As for the 38% VLT, its the closest thing VW had to what I requested, so again it's probably not what I'm after. It's hard to say without looking at it first hand, which I'm glad I now get the chance to.

Thanks for the help!

**brad** · 13-03-2015, 01:37 PM

Rob has a selection of tints on the back window of his vehicle. You can look at them from both sides. He knows what looks good. He has a choice of a lot more than a handful.

What colour is your car?

**zapsplat** · 14-03-2015, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by brad

Rob has a selection of tints on the back window of his vehicle. You can look at them from both sides. He knows what looks good. He has a choice of a lot more than a handful.

What colour is your car?

Its Limestone Grey - so I'm thinking a neutral grey / black tint.

I think I made the right choice in going to Rob.