Privacy Glass

[Sando]

Hi All!

New to the forum! :D

Just wondered if anyone knew the "strength" of the privacy glass? Im thinking of having the rear window done for a bit more added security with there been no boot shelf etc. Also im sure it will look fab!!

Thanks

[timcrasher]

Hi All!

New to the forum! :D

Just wondered if anyone knew the "strength" of the privacy glass? Im thinking of having the rear window done for a bit more added security with there been no boot shelf etc. Also im sure it will look fab!!

Thanks

Hi,welcome to the forum.

I had my rear window tinted this week. The standard rear window tint is a medium tint, but it has a purplish shade to it. My fitter put a couple of samples on the rear window for me to chose from. I went for a dark tint( in between medium and limo black), and it looks good from the outside. From the inside it is a shade darker, but I didn't think the medium would stop prying eyes from looking in the boot. The tint also doesn't have the purple shade to it, but this again is only noticeable from inside.

[Sando]

Thanks for the quick response!

How much did it cost approx (if you dont mind me asking?) I presume to took all the "Toyota" stickers off also?

[bokkie]

Thanks for the quick response!

How much did it cost approx (if you dont mind me asking?) I presume to took all the "Toyota" stickers off also?

As for those stickers on the rear window: I don't really want them on. I can't seem to peel them off so is there some kind of solvent I can use that will take them off easily and not leave any gungy residue behind? I don't know if it's possible to damage the heating wires so I thought I'd get some expert knowledge first. The two stickers I have is one saying "optimum drive system" or something like it and the second is a huge bugger put on by the local dealership.

[Sando]

I have heard lots of ways but never tried any myself:

Warm Soapy Water

Hairdryer

Nail Polish Remover

I have only ever used the hairdryer to take off stickers/transfers on the 'outside' of the car

[Godhelm]

I got the dealer to remove the stickers when I collected my car. Not sure what they used, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't a hairdryer or nail polish remover. I certainly didn't want to risk damaging the wires myself - thankfully they didn't either.

I have heard lots of ways but never tried any myself:

Warm Soapy Water

Hairdryer

Nail Polish Remover

I have only ever used the hairdryer to take off stickers/transfers on the 'outside' of the car

[timcrasher]

The dealer stickers just peel off. It does help to warm them a little first with a hair dryer though.

It cost me £40 to have my rear window tinted. A local windsceen company did it for me.