Cheap way to window tint back window on a car

74jax

I have blacked out back windows and rear window on my car.

DD has just got a new car and misses the privacy the tinted windows give, especially if stuff on the back seat.

Is there a sticky film type thing you can do this cheaply with - only problem being you need to be able to see out? 

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There are plenty on eBay search for window tint film.

Then several videos on youtube showing how to do it.

You can only tint the rear windows, there are laws about light transmission for the windscreen and front side windows.

I suspect Something Bad will happen at the heated rear window, but plenty of companies use stick on tinting film.

KimJongUn88

The film is cheap enough from online sellers however the skill is applying it. I doubt you or your son will be able to apply it without creases or bubbles.

[Deleted User]

It’s worth paying the £160 or there abouts for someone who knows what their doing. 

It is not as simple a job as it sounds. 

[Deleted User]

If you want security for stuff on the back seat, then don't put it on the back seat. Not sure what privacy you get for the rear when you are in the front, it is a cosmetic thing I think but having done a few logo's over the years and had fun, I would do it myself if you could live with slightly imperfect results (appreciate windows a bit different to a company logo). Or you could be a natural at it and get it finger print free and bubble free first go.

Car_54

KimJongUn88 said:

The film is cheap enough from online sellers however the skill is applying it. I doubt you or your son will be able to apply it without creases or bubbles.

If it's just for privacy (as the OP says), does it matter?

However, if it's to impress her friends or neighbours ....

74jax

Thank you.  I didn't actually realise it was so easily available. 

I was thinking a film was blackening (is that even a word.... 😂) it out from both the inside and outside but once I've looked at ebay as suggested, it seems you can get the car film where you can view it, the same as my windows looking outside.

We can buy and give it a go. I do cricutting so use to working with vinyl and hoping it's similar to car stickering..... I guess we'll find out. 

Thank you all 🌈 

DB1904

74jax said:

Thank you.  I didn't actually realise it was so easily available. 

I was thinking a film was blackening (is that even a word.... 😂) it out from both the inside and outside but once I've looked at ebay as suggested, it seems you can get the car film where you can view it, the same as my windows looking outside.

We can buy and give it a go. I do cricutting so use to working with vinyl and hoping it's similar to car stickering..... I guess we'll find out. 

Thank you all 🌈 

I bet it hasn't crossed your mind to declare the modification to the insurance company. 

74jax

@bd1904 We had to with the van (although it was an actual window) so I'm guessing it's just the same with a car? It was straightforward and just online, but it might be easier to call when done to explain the film do you think?

It's a good point above about the heated back window, we will have to read some reviews on it and how it works. 

Grumpy_chap

If the purpose is simply for security / privacy, then would a simple shade not suffice for the rear side windows:
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product-group-tests/36258/best-car-window-shades-2021

And for the rear windscreen:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203075336772?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338766898&toolid=10029&customid=7324c50c61967d6d4fb2dc881fa6d124&_trkparms=ispr=1&amdata=enc:1E0zTn4uySaODtToAa2i-fg31

74jax

Grumpy_chap said:

If the purpose is simply for security / privacy, then would a simple shade not suffice for the rear side windows:
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product-group-tests/36258/best-car-window-shades-2021

And for the rear windscreen:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203075336772?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338766898&toolid=10029&customid=7324c50c61967d6d4fb2dc881fa6d124&_trkparms=ispr=1&amdata=enc:1E0zTn4uySaODtToAa2i-fg31

@Grumpy_chap the full width one looks absolutely perfect!  Thank you so much.