Getting rid of 'privacy' glass

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I'd have quite liked to add the "Thermally and noise insulated glass" option, but didn't want the privacy tint (makes it looks like some wannabe "mobster" to me or a van)

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Sounds expensive when you start changing window & screen glass ,I’d search for one that doesn’t have the privacy glass or if you cannot find one would it be such a big deal ,perhaps when you tell the wife how much it’ll cost to change the glass she might decide she likes it.
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Nuclear Nick wrote: Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:05 am I suppose beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I can't understand the current fashion for side window privacy glass. It completely spoils the appearance of cars that designers have spent so much time creating and, as far as I can see, has little or no practical purpose. In an SUV, particularly a black one, there is no escaping the fact it makes it look like a van, or even a hearse. And it should be made a criminal offence to add them to a 911!
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Ring autoglass.
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I imagine a rear screen with the heated element won't be cheap
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How do explain five broken windows outside a war zone?
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I did contact Autoglass and, interestingly, they replied that they were not taking on 'cash' work as they were so busy with insurance and contract work.
I also spoke with the local Audi dealer who said this kind of request is not unusual, but that its certainly a four-figure sum to replace all the tinted glass. Not a big issue with the rear door window glass, but the rear quarter windows and tailgate windows are bonded in, and more of a hassle, thus expense.
I think I will put this project on hold.
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stallturn wrote: Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:21 am
I think I will put this project on hold.
That's the sensible thing to do. But I wouldn't let glass tint put you off buying a car you otherwise want. I can't say I've ever cared much either way about privacy glass, but clearly a much bigger issue for you! The obvious thing would be to hold fire for a car without the privacy glass in the first place. There must be a few unless it was standard fitment on the S4, which I don't know.
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It depends on the colour of the car too. Our silver car suits the darkened windows I think.
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