Window tinting information and FAQ's
What is window tinting?
Window film, also called window tint, is transparent plastic film or metallic laminate which is applied to glass windows. It is available in many different compositions with varying effects on the optical and mechanical properties of the underlying glass. Because window film is applied to finished glass it is easier to install and less costly than chemically altered specialty glass.
Where do I stand legally?
In the UK regulations dictate that all front windows in front of the B post can have no less than 70% light transmission and windscreens are only allowed tinting outside the sweep of the windscreen wipers to a maximum of 6 inches from the top of the windscreen downwards of the drivers vision is in no way obscured, sometimes known as a 'top tint'. Police in the UK are increasingly cracking down on illegal tinting on vehicles.
How much does it cost?
Every car is different so please get in contact and we can give you a price over the phone or via email. Window tinting is cheaper than you think and Sun2shade prides itself in offering a professional, quality and affordable service.
Window film installation
It is especially difficult to install tint film on auto glass with curvature, for example, in the case of rear windows of cars, because of the care required in cutting and sizing the film. Auto tint is best installed by professionals; without the proper tools and techniques, amateur filming is prone to bubbling and separation from the glass.
Useful links
- For the official VOSA FAQ's click here.
- For a BBC article about window tinting click here.