Q re: tint

MikeVictor · 06-02-2009, 08:51 PM

Can anyone tell me, is the tint on the windows applied to the inside or outside surface?

Reason being is I have collected a fine scratch on the rear drivers side window and was wondering if it could be removed by redoing the tint on that piece of glass, or if the glass itself is scratched and I'm f*~ked and have to live with it.

cheers in advance

Matt.

bfi2906 · 06-02-2009, 08:58 PM

Tint is on the inside, I believe.

Check your insurance policy - you may be entitled to a new window under their "glass replacement" clause. Some policies offer one per year without impacting your NCB or premium.

If it's really fine, you may be able to get it polished out by a glass / mirror specialist - i had this done some years back - good result.

Zuzu · 06-02-2009, 09:21 PM

Deffinately on the inside... I also have had a fine scratch polished out by a glass specialist and it was unnoticable.

Tj303 · 06-02-2009, 09:37 PM

Inside. I'm pretty sure it's the tint that would be scratched rather than the outside glass!

shadowiix · 06-02-2009, 11:58 PM

i seen places tint on the outside and others on the inside. so should consult the person who applied your tint for you.

cozza · 06-04-2009, 12:46 AM

Tint is always applied to the inside, anyone who does otherwise shouldn't be tinting!

MikeVictor · 06-04-2009, 02:09 AM

Ah, thanks for the tips.

Now, anyone able to recommend a scratch removal person in Brisneyland?

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bfi2906 Captain 35 Rep 685 Posts Drives: 135 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Tint is on the inside, I believe. Check your insurance policy - you may be entitled to a new window under their "glass replacement" clause. Some policies offer one per year without impacting your NCB or premium. If it's really fine, you may be able to get it polished out by a glass / mirror specialist - i had this done some years back - good result.
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Deffinately on the inside... I also have had a fine scratch polished out by a glass specialist and it was unnoticable.
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Tj303 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Inside. I'm pretty sure it's the tint that would be scratched rather than the outside glass! __________________
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shadowiix Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: irvine iTrader: (0)	i seen places tint on the outside and others on the inside. so should consult the person who applied your tint for you.
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MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	Ah, thanks for the tips. Now, anyone able to recommend a scratch removal person in Brisneyland?
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