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CamRSA



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Alaska White
Tinting small rounded Windows on DCPU
Just had a quote come back saying they can tint my DC Windows but not the rounded corner ones. Surely this can be done? Anyone have any issues with having it done?
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Grenadier



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Was told exactly the same thing. They've put in a temp black plastic 'liner' until we work out what to do. Can't tell from the outside, not unless you stick your face right up against it, and despite my initial concern it doesn't create a blind spot. Well, at least I ignore it if there is one Whistle .personally I think they're just being idle/looking for the path of least resistance. Big Cry


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Post #566742 26th Sep 2016 4:14pm
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Riverboy



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Still yellow I see Rolling Eyes

Did you sort that scratch out?
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CamRSA



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Hmmm frustrating. Is it not possible to just get the DIY tint and cut it to size?
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rustandoil



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Mine have been done, bottom of one just showing signs of lifting, cant complain its 11 years old! Very Happy
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Roy5695



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Because the glass is curved in two directions it is very difficult to get window tint to the right shape, window tinting film will only shrink in one direction when heat is applied... so depending on the curve depends which way you lay it to shrink it to suit.

So again its nigh on impossible to get a window tint to the right shape for the corner windows. Mine were done in two parts so there's a joining line down the middle, I know its there, the ifor williams canopy hides some of it, but unless you're looking for it you would probably miss it.
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Grenadier



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Riverboy wrote:
Still yellow I see Rolling Eyes

Did you sort that scratch out?


Ha ha, it could be an old photo. Yup, still yellow, but given I'm actively considering a V8 upgrade, (which would be illegal here) it's the only option until I'm sure one way or t'other... Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

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Post #567517 29th Sep 2016 7:38am
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