Glass Removal (Tint fitting)

[RedDisco]

What's the best way to remove the side glass in the rear of a 300tdi (the side of the load area, not the passenger compartment) I'm wanting to fit tint film and thought it may be better to remove glass first.

Thanks.

[robbie]

not sure on how to remove it but if it was me, I would probably want to keep it in there so I wouldnt risk breaking it in the removal process...

I would also not want it start leaking afterwards either ;)

no doubt someone will say for sure which is the best way to do the tinting

[blackbob]

if its got a rubber surround run a blunt tool pref plastic arround the inside of the widow on the trim side then push the glass with firm pressure and it should push the glass out
then fit the tint then put the rubber on the glass and insert a nylon cord where the metel part of the body would be leaving an overlap with the string
then hold the glass in plach and pull the string which will pull the rubber back into place and tap the glass home with the palm of your hand to get a good seat

[J B]

i fitted the tints on mine and denviks disco,

you do not need to remove the glass, just clean it on both sides, then get a bowl of suds and smear over the inside of the glass, offer the tint film up, and squige the air out, then cut off te excess with a finr blade, the film usually come with knives and instructions

hope this helps

ta jon

[RedDisco]

Thanks Jon, I just thought removing the glass may make a better job, but if you think I can get away without I'll give it a go :D

Just out of interest how long did it take you?

[sparkes]

had ours done at a centre and they left the glass in.  Makes a big difference on hot days

[Tyke]

Is the tint film prone to scratching  . . . . if I left the dog in the back and he jumped up at the windows?

[blackbob]

got tint film in my bus camper had kitchen utencil set stuck so window and they swing when driving but hasnt marked the tint  :D
and two dogs in the bus and the worst is dog snot onthe window

[Tyke]

and two dogs in the bus and the worst is dog snot onthe window

Tell me about it - forever wiping the windows clean. Can't go anywhere without the pooch diving in the back . . . . . then he stands up at the windows looking at the world going by.

Wouldn't be without him though  

[sulley]

i fitted the tints on mine and denviks disco,

you do not need to remove the glass, just clean it on both sides, then get a bowl of suds and smear over the inside of the glass, offer the tint film up, and squige the air out, then cut off te excess with a finr blade, the film usually come with knives and instructions

hope this helps

ta jon

Where did you get your tint film from??


Cheers

[J B]

i got it from a local motor trade cash n carry, its the type of thing small indepent motor factors stock, bit of a jon boy racer mod, so try them

if not i can get some for ya, depending on size and grade of tint

i think its usually around £15 a roll

[denviks]

and a fine job you made of it too may i say so jon mate  :D  :D  :D  still looks super cool

[sulley]

Cheers.  We have a very good local shop round the corner.  Will try them next weekend when I'm home again.

[muddyjames]

I need to change the window rubbers around both my rear windows as they are seriousley worn and must be letting so much water in.

I tried reading that trick about string etc but couldnt picture it in my head. How easy would it be to break the glass as mine are tinted at the moment so would be a right pain to replace. Would a local Landy place be better off replacing them? The rubbers that is? I already have the rubber so would just be time and if they broke it would they need to pay for a replacement?

[kevhenson]

if its any help i found it cheaper to have the windscreen seal done on my old 90 at the local autoglass place...cost me £15...i supplied the seal...they make it look so easy but it was worth the pennies not to shatter the glass myself!!

[blackbob]

I tried reading that trick about string etc but couldnt picture it in my head. How easy would it be to break the glass as mine are tinted at the moment so would be a right pain to replace. Would a local Landy place be better off replacing them? The rubbers that is? I already have the rubber so would just be time and if they broke it would they need to pay for a replacement?

if you got the rubbers get auto glass or a local glaze if you dont want to doit yourself lot cheaper than a dealer shame your not near brighton as it only take 20 to 30 min to do