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Old 04-15-2005, 12:01 AM
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Default Do it yourself tinting ?

Is it easy ?
Is it removable (when I screw it up) ?
Do the pro's use the same materials as the diy'ers (but put it on better) ?
Opinions anyone ?
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Default You're in the UK yes?

Audi UK Approved...

Pentagon Glass Tech

http://www.pentagonglasstech.com/

Not something you should DIY!!!
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I would NOT do it yourself, under any circumstances.
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Default Thanks...

Will go the pro way. Thanks for your advice fellas.
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Default What % is legal there?

Keep in mind that having an ebony interior will make it look 10% darker then it is....30% on ebony will show like 20% on Beige just FYI.

Either way, go legal limit, especially on black. I have 20% on mine...
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Default Here in Florida, everyone has tinted windows, and no one ever does a good themselves.

I always pay a professional. I have never seen a home job as good as a professional job.
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Default Thanks Nsal...

Current UK law is fuzzy.
My only doubt is I'm not sure whether it will look quite right with two rear windows with a dark tint and the front with original Audi.
Maybe I'll do some Photoshop stuff to try and see...<ul><li><a href="http://www.pentagonglasstech.com/news_legal_update.asp">UK legal stuff</a></li></ul>
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Default UK Law...

NO tint what so ever on the front windows..

If you go and see Pentagon, they will explain the law to you.

The Audi's windows are already tinted, so adding a further film makes them fall outside the law.

The Sportback looks good with tints from the B Pillar back! (smoke or light smoke are the best..)
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