Window Tinting for Passat Wagon

[GTI147]

Hey Boys, I'm waiting on delivery of my Biscay Blue R36 Sedan. Just wondering has anyone got the original factory tints done?? I'm aware there is 2 types which is a silver bling reflection look and a carbon black look. If anyone has either of those with pics, please post!

[nivek]

I'm pretty sure that there is no factory tint option for 3C Passats. The ones offerred are dealership tints (which are outsourced anyway).

I went for the silver bling tint as it will look sweet on a black R36 . Picking up my car on Friday... can't wait.

[Swallowtail]

Yup, nivek is correct - the dealer offered tint is a local outsourced install. I'm going black on my Icelandic Grey R36, getting it done tomorrow.

[PassatB6]

Just a further note on the aerial 'issue'. Jayse, you were right it is in the side cargo windows of the wagon. You can actually see the lines in the window. Don't know why the dealer said it was above the rear window?! Wagon owners keep the metallic tint issue in mind. Get ceramic for your cargo windows unless maximum heat reflection is your main priority and you don't listen to AM much.

[GTI147]

Yeah, I know the dealers outsource the tinting job anyway but if it is done incorrectly then VW will have to fix it for me. I guess it's Cost Vs Benefit...??I'm also not sure if I go the carbon look or the bling, never had the bling look and haven't seen many Biscay Blues with bling look. Let me know how you boys go and take pics of the .

Cheers,
R

[Jayse]

Just a further note on the aerial 'issue'. Jayse, you were right it is in the side cargo windows of the wagon. You can actually see the lines in the window. Don't know why the dealer said it was above the rear window?! Wagon owners keep the metallic tint issue in mind. Get ceramic for your cargo windows unless maximum heat reflection is your main priority and you don't listen to AM much.

If you run your fingers on the inside of the window you can feel the slightly raised lines.

[Jayse]

Yeah, I know the dealers outsource the tinting job anyway but if it is done incorrectly then VW will have to fix it for me. I guess it's Cost Vs Benefit...??I'm also not sure if I go the carbon look or the bling, never had the bling look and haven't seen many Biscay Blues with bling look. Let me know how you boys go and take pics of the .

Cheers,
R

If you go with an outside tinter, you would make sure it was one that gave you a lifetime warranty. So if anything went wrong, they'd have to fix it anyways like a dealer would get their tinter to do. One benefit maybe would be you only have to organise a time with the tinter, whereas if you got it through the dealer, you have to organise a time suitable for both them and the tinter they use. The 2 biggest benefits for going to your own choice of tinter is a) cost & b) going a darker than legal tint..if you felt so inclined to do.

Cheers,

Jayse.

[R36 Dreamer]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/2980444...n/photostream/

A photo of the Carbon Black Look.

Metal Based Tint all round - no radio reception problems (but I don't listen to AM).

[GTI147]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/2980444...n/photostream/

A photo of the Carbon Black Look.

Metal Based Tint all round - no radio reception problems (but I don't listen to AM).

Thanks R36 Dreamer, The pics look hot! Now I just need to see a Biscay Blue with the silver mirror look......Then I'll be making my decision.........Anyone....hee

[R36 Dreamer]

Thanks R36 Dreamer, The pics look hot! Now I just need to see a Biscay Blue with the silver mirror look......Then I'll be making my decision.........Anyone....hee

I cannot comment on the legality of windows given the tints on mine are somewhat stretching the letter of the law, however I believe the mirror tints can cause problems with the plod, due to their reflective nature.

Some mates have had legal tints with the silver reflective look and been pinged for them, whereas I have had the same % of tint on multiple cars with no problems.

IMHO the silver mirror look suits lighter colours (silver, white etc.) better than darker cars, especially with the black plastic in the door frames and the dark smoked rear lights.

Personal preference I suppose!

PS - sorry I cannot get the image to load in my post, despite efforts to do so!