window tinting

The Volvo 480 looks good as is, but if you have the desire to give it a more personal look you can find out what others did to their 480 and be inspired.

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window tinting

Post by paulsgarden » Sun Jun 03, 2007 1:22 pm

can any one give me some tips and advice on window tinting eg how hard can it be? is it best to remove the windows..or should i just pay a garage to do it?? :)

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Post by 98kellrs » Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:00 am

Tips? Don't do it! It cheapens a unique and beautiful car IMHO
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1992 480 ES, 110k, Paris blue, custom SS side-exit exhaust, De-catted, custom fibreglass lightweight bonnet, custom fibreglass front spoiler, stripped interior, Slate Black textured metal paint throughout, Cobra Imola S drivers Seat, Ricco 4 point 3 inch harness, Magnecor KV85 leads.

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Post by 98kellrs » Mon Jun 04, 2007 1:00 pm

Sorry, that wasn't very useful; unless you've done it before, get a proffessional to do it, otherwise it'll end up crinkling and cracking like all the cheaply tinted nova's out there.. :?
Ryan.

1992 480 ES, 110k, Paris blue, custom SS side-exit exhaust, De-catted, custom fibreglass lightweight bonnet, custom fibreglass front spoiler, stripped interior, Slate Black textured metal paint throughout, Cobra Imola S drivers Seat, Ricco 4 point 3 inch harness, Magnecor KV85 leads.

Current Status: A very impressive track car. :-D

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Post by martinholmesuk » Mon Jun 04, 2007 6:44 pm

I used spray paint.
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Post by paulsgarden » Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:04 pm

well just had a practice on my work van and i think the volvo will be going to a pro to have it's winows done . results are ok but not good enough. thanks for your coments.

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