Tinted Windows

[da_ansa]

After abit of advice really I have a 2005 golf gti with the blue factory fitted windows. I want to get the three back windows lightly tinted, however I've seen a few posts about a white line around the edge of the windows once they have been tinted.
is this problem apparent in 3 dr and 5 dr models? also would like to see some pics of a 3 door golf gti with rear tints if anyone has them.

Many Thanks in advance

[Gene Hunt]

I would stick with the cool blue tints mate. Wish they had kept them on all GTI's.

[Flying_Squad]

When tinting using a film, you'll notice the white dotted line on the 3 door's rear passenger windows more than you would on the 5 door passenger windows, that's for sure.

However, as for the rear windscreen, you'll notice the white lines will look the same regardless of whether you have either the 5 door or 3 door variant.

The only other option to avoid the white lines is to purchase factory tinted glass, albeit the much more expensive route!

[da_ansa]

I do like the blue tint, just think that a slightly darker tint would look quite good too

[da_ansa]

When tinting using a film, you'll notice the white dotted line on the 3 door's rear passenger windows more than you would on the 5 door passenger windows, that's for sure.

However, as for the rear windscreen, you'll notice the white lines will look the same regardless of whether you have either the 5 door or 3 door variant.

The only other option to avoid the white lines is to purchase factory tinted glass, albeit the much more expensive route!

oh right I see. nothing with the golf is easy lol

[MC71]

Loved the blue on the early Mk5's, wish they had carried on with those. 
 Anyway, keep as is, they look great IMHO!!
 

[mvb12]

The white line is called the matrix. once the tint has been on for a 2-3 days rub your thumb around the edges and it will varmoosh to a reasonable level, have all my windows tinted a light smoke and they look ace.

[monte]

Another option is to go for the Blinds 

You can pop em in and out in seconds and the fit is Amazing 

Well it is on my German Windsea blinds 

Unlike the Palm blinds mine come with a 1piece rear blind (I didn't like the 2piece palm blinds, with the strip down the middle) 

I've not got many photo's of em on the car, but this was when I unboxed em 

[da_ansa]

The white line is called the matrix. once the tint has been on for a 2-3 days rub your thumb around the edges and it will varmoosh to a reasonable level, have all my windows tinted a light smoke and they look ace.

was just reading your build thread funnily enough. do you have any close up of the rear windows. I wasnt planning on doing the front 2 windows. do you think the light smoke and blue would look offkey?

[da_ansa]

Another option is to go for the Blinds 

You can pop em in and out in seconds and the fit is Amazing 

Well it is on my German Windsea blinds 

Unlike the Palm blinds mine come with a 1piece rear blind (I d

they look nice, but was just after something abit more permanent. is the last pic with the shades fitted

[RedRobin]

^^^^ WOW!!   That really does look like a much more expensive car than a Golf. Smucking fart! It must be the OZ wheels  

Back on topic, mine has the factory original blue but I have added a graded blue sunstrip internally:

[monte]

Another option is to go for the Blinds 

You can pop em in and out in seconds and the fit is Amazing 

Well it is on my German Windsea blinds 

Unlike the Palm blinds mine come with a 1piece rear blind (I d

they look nice, but was just after something abit more permanent. is the last pic with the shades fitted

Yes mate, sorry I haven't got any pics of the rear window 

^^^^ WOW!!  That really does look like a much more expensive car than a Golf. Smucking fart! It must be the OZ wheels 

Back on topic, mine has the factory original blue but I have added a graded blue sunstrip:

Thanks Robin 

I must say the Blue tints have got to be the best of all 

[biffobear]

Monte, where did you get your blinds, and how much. I like them

[monte]

Monte, where did you get your blinds, and how much. I like them

Here You go Mate  

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-Mk5-3door-2004-2008-WINDOW-SUN-SHADE-BLIND-SCREEN-tint-tuning-set-/190582455235?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c5f997bc3#ht_6546wt_1055


Very Quick Delivery too 

[Tfsi_Mike]

They do look the nuts (high quality) in the flesh too