Retrofitted privacy glass

[greenfingers]

My recently aquired ML270 came with all the extras that I (and the missus) wanted - except dark rear windows.

After doing some research, I found the cheapest quote for a do-it-in-your-driveway job was £180, and the dearest for a fully guaranteed high tech workshop job was £275+vat.

The supposed best quality job was from a firm with a list of top clients. I was told that the result would be virtually indistinguishable from factory spec, and that if I wasn't happy with the result, they would do it again to my satisfaction. I said yes, OK.

The car went in on Thursday and was done with no hitches, except for a number of 'blotches' apparent on most of the windows (between the glass and the film, not air bubbles, but non adhesion I think). I was told that this was due to the cold weather, and they would disappear within a couple of days. It is now Saturday, and although they have mostly gone, I cannot help noticing these marks on the windows.

Can anyone with experience of tinting films please advise me if this is normal? Are there any other issues I should be concerned about?
I don't want to make a fuss without reason, but surely £313 should buy a decent job?

 

[television]

This first started in Sweden, many years ago while I was living there.
The cars that I have seen done with it,not a mark or bubble. It was done in heated workshops by girls. The price you paid is double what they charged, I think that you should take it back,otherwise you will hate it every time you look at it. The process takes about 3 hours when you are skilled to do all the rear side windows of a V70. £300 is high for a more than perfect job.

The cost of the film is around £35 max, I brought some back to try,not easy.

Malcolm

 

[greenfingers]

That's confirmation enough for me. If it isn't perfect by Monday it's going back.
I bought a cheap roll to do my last Transit van, and did it myself - the result was OK, but by no means perfect. I guess that's why you pay someone to do it.

 

[television]

That's confirmation enough for me. If it isn't perfect by Monday it's going back.
I bought a cheap roll to do my last Transit van, and did it myself - the result was OK, but by no means perfect. I guess that's why you pay someone to do it.

You are dead right on what you say, I would.

malcolm

 

[benz girl]

There should be no marks or bubbles when fitted,i have had a few car's done and got a perfect result.

 

[television]

There should be no marks or bubbles when fitted,i have had a few car's done and got a perfect result.

Why do you need dark windows, :???:

Malcolm

 

[shadowninja]

why is it that so many 4x4s have their windows blacked out? i can understand why chavs do it (to make their cars look cool (in their eyes) and like their hero "gangsta's" cars), but middle aged housewives in Surrey??

 

[television]

why is it that so many 4x4s have their windows blacked out? i can understand why chavs do it (to make their cars look cool (in their eyes) and like their hero "gangsta's" cars), but middle aged housewives in Surrey??

No,its for the ones in the Russian brides thread.

Malcolm

 

[shadowninja]

forgot about that thread.

 

[greenfingers]

I haven't read that thread , but a boring answer to the question is, my previous MPV and most 4x4s have a lot of window area. In the summer it is lke being in a greenhouse - have you ever sat in a conservatory with the doors shut on a sunny day?

BTW, the car had a decent run today, and after returning home I checked the windows again - guess what? All clear and no marks. I'm a happy bunny again

 

[television]

I haven't read that thread , but a boring answer to the question is, my previous MPV and most 4x4s have a lot of window area. In the summer it is lke being in a greenhouse - have you ever sat in a conservatory with the doors shut on a sunny day?

BTW, the car had a decent run today, and after returning home I checked the windows again - guess what? All clear and no marks. I'm a happy bunny again

So pleased for you, and they all lived happily ever after


Malcolm

 

[benz girl]

Why do you need dark windows, :???:

Malcolm

So we can take our not so good looking friends, and no one can see them..

 

[eric242340]

No,its for the ones in the Russian brides thread.

Malcolm

Russian brides? Have i missed something, again

 

[television]

Russian brides? Have i missed something, again

You are OK as you have have a nice Chinese one, also you cant concentrate on MB's when veiwing such things. :roll: :razz:


Malcolm

 

[whitenemesis]

OK, half a bottle of JB's Black 'n am lossing the 'thread'... Russian brides? Did I miss those on the options list? :grin:

 

[BarryG]

You get one free after 1000 posts

For 1000,0000 posts you are allowed to respond to Hanz, Lyn, Alison or benzgirl. Still no guarantee they will answer back mind.

(A woman not answering back? now there would be a first. )

 

[greenfingers]

Yeah, but at least Benz girl admits to having friends that look less than Greek godlike - could that mean we've all got a chance?

 

[television]

Yeah, but at least Benz girl admits to having friends that look less than Greek godlike - could that mean we've all got a chance?

Been asking myself that:idea:


Malcolm

 

[Hanz]

Yeah, but at least Benz girl admits to having friends that look less than Greek godlike - could that mean we've all got a chance?

:lol: Maybe slightly less Greek Godlike, but I'm sure she's full of surprises!