I have a 2003 ford focus and was wanting to get the windows tinted. I have read that current UK law states that 70% of light must be let through the front windows. I have also read that most cars as standard block out 18 - 22%. Does anyone know how much the ford focus front drivers and passengers windows block out as standard and therefor what level of tint I can legally get. Thank you
2007-09-29 06:40:17 · 6 answers · asked by dave.turton83 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I work for a windscreen company in the U.K. and we advise customers not to tint their front door glasses if there is already a 'factory tint' in their glass. Your Focus has a green tint in the glass. We do tint fronts with a 50% tint (at the customers discretion) we so far haven't had any 'come backs'
This makes it 'borderline' . You will probably know pretty much anything goes from the 'B' post back although I wouldn't go any darker than 20% on your rear.Reversing in the dark is a nightmare!
2007-09-29 06:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Considering the hassle a botched job would cause , you're best off going to a good, professional window tinting firm, check Yellow Pages, or ask around. Not only will they do a good job, but they'll advise you on what's legal & what isn't.
2007-09-29 16:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are waiting at aside road to pull out at night you will not see unlit road users thru after market tinted glass.If you get involved in a sideways skid at night you will get totally disorientated. A friend of mine did this a few years ago and died.Glass is there to provide a view.Why not buy a van?
2007-10-01 08:12:37 · answer #3 · answered by andads 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most modern cars actually are tinted to almost the legal limit anyhow. Take yours to a good reputable tinters and ask them what extra tint you can have legally. Safest way!
2007-09-29 13:47:11 · answer #4 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a good rule of thumb is to hold your drivers lic to the inside of the window that is tented if you can read it your ok. its a common test the police use to tell if its legal or not
2007-09-29 13:50:00 · answer #5 · answered by elltea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might call your local DMV and ask them.
2007-09-29 13:47:29 · answer #6 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋