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Bigboyrolo
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stallturn wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2019 12:29 pm My pet hate is privacy glass.
So, my option is to have the privacy glass replaced with clear glass.
I'm almost with you on privacy glass but only with it just on the rear windows. On Macan No2, I ordered clear glass, then had all the glass tinted the same, thus avoiding the 'van' look, and the trim wrapped at the same time. It also acts as a UV filter that protects the leather from the sun, so it's beneficial.

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J1220
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Bigboyrolo wrote: Fri Nov 01, 2019 11:25 am
stallturn wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2019 12:29 pm My pet hate is privacy glass.
So, my option is to have the privacy glass replaced with clear glass.
I'm almost with you on privacy glass but only with it just on the rear windows. On Macan No2, I ordered clear glass, then had all the glass tinted the same, thus avoiding the 'van' look, and the trim wrapped at the same time. It also acts as a UV filter that protects the leather from the sun, so it's beneficial.
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Which company did you use for the tints and what sort of cost?
I’m looking to purchase a car with the right spec but doesn’t have privacy glass and your route looks very appealing.
Can anyone else recommend a tints place around London?

TIA
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Post by Semerka »

We have used Bannings to tint the rear screen on our first Macan SD, they are near Guildford, just north of the A3.

https://www.banningsonline.com/window-tinting/
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J1220 wrote: Sun Dec 08, 2019 11:02 pm
Bigboyrolo wrote: Fri Nov 01, 2019 11:25 am
stallturn wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2019 12:29 pm My pet hate is privacy glass.
So, my option is to have the privacy glass replaced with clear glass.
I'm almost with you on privacy glass but only with it just on the rear windows. On Macan No2, I ordered clear glass, then had all the glass tinted the same, thus avoiding the 'van' look, and the trim wrapped at the same time. It also acts as a UV filter that protects the leather from the sun, so it's beneficial.
DSC00345.jpeg
Which company did you use for the tints and what sort of cost?
I’m looking to purchase a car with the right spec but doesn’t have privacy glass and your route looks very appealing.
Can anyone else recommend a tints place around London?

TIA
I used a small local firm, VTM Customs in NORWICH that I had used before, and since, for tinting, unless you're nearby no use to you I suspect. As for cost, less than £250 for all 4 Macan windows I recall, with a lifetime warranty. They use XPel, have just done a 3rd car for me. It's really the skill of the person applying that matters most. One local firm insists on removing glass to do the job - no thanks.
Here a short promo video -
As always with this sort of thing, DYOR ( do you own research) and look for good feedback.
"Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time" Pink Floyd.
BMW 2019 440i Convertible
2016 Panny S e-Hybrid Black/Cream sold Apr 19
Macan S VG/Luxor, sold @ 9700 miles March 18
Macan SD Dark Blue/ Pebble, sold @ 16k miles Dec 16
J1220
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Post by J1220 »

I don't mind travelling to get the right job done. Ill give them a call.
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