The problem of tinted windows can be solved with the help of double tinting, made by yourself

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Reading time: 9 minutes. Updated 08/04/2019

Any car owner who is used to driving a tinted car dreams of such a button, when pressed, the tinting will disappear, and then appear as if by magic when the same button is pressed.

Previously, it was science fiction, but technology is improving and it can already be realized. In addition, huge fines are now being issued for tinting, and such tuning is quickly gaining popularity.

If you are not satisfied with the silicone film for tinting, which can be removed by hand if necessary, use automatic. Automatic tinting can be installed in different ways, for example, electric tinting and double glass package with tinted glass. Not much is known about these methods yet and therefore there are many questions. In this article we will try to understand what and how to do.

What is electric tinting, double glass package and how to install them

Let's start with electrical tinting. It can be called differently: adjustable tinting, glass with variable light transmission, adjustable tinting of car windows, etc. What is electric tinting? These are 2 polymer layers of transparent film, inside of which there are liquid crystals. When voltage is applied, the crystals are polarized and the glass becomes transparent, and when the voltage is turned off, it becomes tinted.

As for the double glass package with tinting, they both rise using an electric motor. To install automatic tinting on a VAZ, we need another glass lift, it comes with an extended cable.

To fasten the 1st, a 12mm hexagon with an internal thread for the leash is used, the end of which is attached to the bolt securing the door handle. At the bottom, the fastener resembles the letter “T”, the base of which is attached to the door. It turns out that the ESP is extended by a plate, which is attached with 2 screws to the bottom of the door body, where the drain holes for water are located. The door will have PET or some other plexiglass, specifically 2 pieces of glass.

Double glazing VAZ

The standard glass of the VAZ remains outside and is not tinted, and the additional glass is located on the interior side and goes down to the very bottom. The additional glass is also factory-made, but modified; we cut it off at the bottom on both sides so that the corner of the cut glass can be seen from the interior. The distance between the glasses is 1 millimeters. In order to prevent the door from scratching, we use anti-creaking.

There are some subtleties when installing a double glass package: if there is sound insulation inside the door, then it will have to be partially removed, as it interferes with the installation of automatic tinting. We cut out a piece from the door reinforcement, in other words, after the second glass is completely installed, the door will lose the reinforcement.

Automatic tinting is a naturally convenient accessory, but its installation raises many questions. for example, it is worth removing the door reinforcement for this. In addition, this installation will cost you a pretty penny. Some motorists say that when using it, the glass gets scratched and sand gets between them.

At first glance, it may seem that modern technology has reached such a level that you can tint your car at the touch of a button. The use of this method is that in a matter of seconds, the car can take on a completely different look.

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However, the reason lies not in the innovative design developments of engineers, but in the Russian garage “Kulibins” who came up with this method.

Pros and cons of double tinting

A significant disadvantage of double tinting is the inability to completely lower the glass installed at the factory. However, an undeniable advantage is the rapid bringing of glass into compliance with GOST and improved visibility in cloudy weather.

It is also worth noting that do-it-yourself double tinting does not require sophisticated equipment. All the tools are the same as with regular single tinting, plus a set of screwdrivers and wrenches. The film is glued using a soap solution, and wrinkles and bubbles are smoothed out with a silicone scraper.

Hurray hurray hurray! It actually happened! So I decided to install double glazing. It so happened that because of the new job, I began to drive around the region a lot. Permanent posts, permanent GAYTS, etc. All this was very stressful. Just fines for toner alone this year amounted to 2k ((After consulting with my friend, we decided to issue it. He did – I was in the way.))

I won’t write much and for a long time. Here are the pictures

The doors have all been screwed up))). This does not particularly affect the overall rigidity, because the amplifier was not touched. Only the middle wall was cut.

Rack and pinion lifts. Good ones. They pull well, but they are too appetizing. It is much easier to lift when the engine is running. It's hard without him...

All seals were trimmed immediately. The inside was sealed as much as possible with madeline and smeared with Vaseline, WD-shkoy, lithol and other consistent rubbish. On the third day of the leisurely installation, we got around to the door cards... No, don’t be afraid, they weren’t touched in terms of alterations, but everything else is fucked up. I had to saw off the handles. I decided on this after another hassle about the lift engines. They stand exactly opposite the handles and seriously stick them out. I had to cut:

They sawed everything and a lot. The grinder is my friend’s favorite instrument)). By the way, I won’t reveal his name, because it’s an advertisement. Who needs the same - Welcome to PM.

Conclusion: Satisfied, like an elephant. Now it’s dark and cozy in the cabin again. During the day everything is clearly visible, at night I lower it slightly when parking. The rest is visible. The doors are heavy. They close like on a Mercedes. I haven’t met the Gaers yet, but now there is no fear from them))

How does it work

The operating principle of electrically controlled tinting is quite simple:

1. After the second set of power windows and tinted front windows are installed on the car, the car owner does not have to worry about fines for tinting.
2. In most cases, first, the factory glass remains standard and retains its light transmittance.
3. The interior is tinted at the discretion of the owner; sometimes there are examples that have a 100% tinted interior, completely muffled.
4. The inner and outer glass are connected separately from each other, so if a traffic police officer passes by, the tinted glass is lowered.
5. If necessary, to close off from prying eyes, it rises.

Video: Automatic tinting DuoGlass look from the inside.

Features of a two-glass system on a car

When installing a second auto glass, the factory one remains in place, and a tinting control mechanism is placed behind it. To install 2 glass on a car, craftsmen will have to do a lot of work, since it is necessary that the second window works smoothly, and the mechanisms do not interfere with the opening of the main window.

In order for 2 windows on a car to work correctly, it is necessary to install a second window regulator and install an additional frame on which the tinting will slide. It is necessary to add another mechanism to the control system, which is responsible for closing and opening windows. With high-quality installation of double auto glass, interference will not be created when controlling each element.

You can install two windows in Russian or foreign cars. Work is carried out only in professional car services that deal with car glazing.

Second windows on cars are installed using patented technology, so technicians must know how such work is carried out. You can check with the service whether there is a patent for double glazing. The presence of the document is a guarantee of correct installation.

Installation

The first thing you need to consider when planning to make double glazing is the need to modify the doors.

In this case, you will need to perform the following steps:

Dismantle the cladding and remove the sound insulation.

With these simple steps you can prepare the space for installing new polyester glass. Before installation on the car it must be tinted.

In this case, the athermal film is applied to the inside, otherwise it will quickly be scratched. On the other hand, it is advisable to glue an anti-squeak strip - madeleine. Having installed the glass and the window lift mechanism in place, all that remains is to connect the wiring.

Systems can be connected in 2 ways:

1. Parallel connection allows you to use each glass separately or simultaneously. This connection is considered correct.
2. Sequential is not used and is erroneous, since when you press the window lifter button, both windows move, so this must be taken into account.

If the features of double tinting for tens or Priora are quite clear, a person who decides to do such tuning on his imported car is first of all recommended to contact specialists involved in this work.

The fact is that the design of each individual model may differ from each other, so before you start disassembling the door, you need to prepare everything you need.

This will help avoid a situation where you have to order the necessary part additionally and wait for it to arrive at the store.

Video: Do-it-yourself double glass 2114 operating principle.

How to do double tinting yourself

Do-it-yourself double tinting begins with the fact that you go to the store and purchase a set of glasses for your car model. It is also necessary to purchase electric windows. For experiments, car owners recommend buying a door of the appropriate model from a disassembly site and practicing on it. It is necessary to cut everything out of the door and examine how it is arranged inside.

Now it is necessary to shorten the shaft installed at the factory for lowering the windows in the main door. Then we install a power window for additional glass. We tint the second glass with film, but not from the inside, but from the outside. Next, we install the second glass behind the first and connect the lifting mechanism to it. We assemble the first window mechanism for lowering.

On the second darkened glass, along the very edge, you need to stick an additional narrow ribbon made of madeline. This tape is attached to prevent the glass from moving over each other and rubbing against each other. You can stick a film on the outside of the new glass, but this is less aesthetically pleasing.

The electromechanical part of the lifts does not differ fundamentally between different cars. However, in order to install additional glass with your own hands, you must have at least minimal experience in disassembling and assembling doors, as well as installing and adjusting lifting mechanisms. You shouldn't take on this job if you can't do simpler things.

The essence of double tinting is to install a second glass that will be darkened. This glass runs parallel to the main glass. The installation process may look like this:

• gluing the film onto additional glass, which completely matches the main glass;
• complete disassembly of the door (removal of button panels, handles, door card);
• installing the second glass and checking its progress;
• installation of an electric window regulator and its connection via the keypad;
• assembly of the mechanical part of the window regulator;
• testing the operation of power windows with door cards removed;
• door assembly.

Price for double windows with tinting for foreign cars with installation

Double glazing is installed by both professional companies and individuals. Moreover, the cost of their services is almost the same, the only difference is that in one case the client receives a guarantee and professional service, in the other none of the above.

As an example of prices in Moscow, you can consider the price list of one of the certified centers providing auto tuning services to KIC LLC, another unofficial name is “Kik tuning”.

Table 1. Prices for automatic glazing in Moscow.

In this case, the minimum cost of performing the work is given. It should be taken into account that this only includes installation and athermal film; other necessary parts are purchased by the car owner separately.

It is possible that prices in other salons may be different. Based on what region of the country the car is located in. The cost may vary slightly.

Cost of tinting car windows

Since it appeared on our market relatively recently, its cost is very high. For all car services that offer the installation of additional glass, plus upgraded window regulators, the minimum price starts from 5,000 rubles. for domestic cars.

The general price range for such a service ranges from 5 to 22 thousand rubles. Garage “masters” can carry out this work for 12–16 thousand rubles. Double glazing for imported cars is offered starting from 20 thousand rubles.

Domestic, specially trained craftsmen in the city of Togliatti will do this work with all VAZ models for 18, with foreign cars this procedure costs 32 thousand. » alt=»»>

With your own hands

Subject to self-installation, the price of double tinted glass on a Priora does not exceed 10,000 rubles. , and if you buy all the parts for analysis, it’s quite possible to keep it within 5,000 rubles. . This argument alone is enough to explain the reason for the popularity of this method for such machines.

For example, a set of good car curtains will cost 1,000 – 1,500 rubles . At the same time, they are significantly inferior, both in appearance and in performance characteristics. For an approximate comparison, below is a table indicating the cost of the parts required for do-it-yourself tinting using Douglass technology.

Table 4. Part prices for Priora.

Thus, even when using new parts, the total cost is not much higher than the price of curtains (provided you do the work yourself). When analyzing the information presented regarding prices for spare parts, it should be taken into account that the lowest values ​​​​from unknown manufacturers were taken for the calculation.

For example, the price of front windows in Moscow ranges from 1,100 to 5,700 rubles. The mechanism taken as an example is activated by pressing a button; tinting with a remote control will cost a little more. In the case of analysis, average prices throughout the city were used.

Installation and cost of work

Installation on the most common brands of cars takes on average 1…2 days. For some cars, installation time takes 3...4 days (VW Amarok, Mercedes G class and some others), and up to 5...8 days for cars with frameless doors.

The price of DuoGlass automatic tinting depends on the class of the car and the complexity of installation. More detailed prices can be found in the price list ( the cost of glass is not included in the installation price except for cars

).

The cost and installation time for cars that are not in the price list are discussed individually, after inspecting the car door.

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Strengths and weaknesses of the device

The automatic method of car tinting has a number of advantages:

1. Protection from sunlight that burns plastic panels and seat upholstery.
2. Double glazing reduces the heating of the interior; in this case, the air conditioning can be turned on at less than full power.
3. The appearance of the car is significantly transformed.
4. The combined double-glazed window increases the sound insulation of the interior.

Among the shortcomings, several conditions can be identified related to the fact that such technology is not performed at a professional level; all work is carried out by self-taught specialists.

Based on this, the following can be highlighted:

1. In addition to applying tinting, installation of a second glass and window regulator is required. This increases the cost of work.
2. Installation can only be carried out by a person familiar with auto electricians.
3. If the connection is incorrect, the resulting small space between the windows is constantly clogged with dust, which obstructs visibility and makes the appearance of the car unattractive. Sometimes it is impossible to wash it at home.
4. The effect of double glass is a useful thing, but dust will constantly clog between them. Therefore, you will have to visit the car wash more often.
5. During operation, unpleasant sounds may appear.
6. The second glass and additional window lift increase the weight of the door.
7. The result will be rapid wear of the lock and sagging hinges. You need to be prepared for this.
8. The internal space of the door card does not allow both windows to be completely lowered.
9. Another disadvantage of the method is that if the driver is caught by a traffic police officer, first of all, the latter, surprised at the driver’s intelligence, will not force him to remove the film, as often happens, but will issue a fine of 500 rubles. He will be based on the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, Article 12.5. clause 3 “Driving a car in the presence of a malfunction or condition that does not allow its operation.” In this case, there is a violation of the Traffic Rules, clause 7.3 of the List of Faults, “Additional elements have been installed or a coating has been applied that limits the view from the driver’s seat.”

Double glazing with tinting, double windows

Recently, you can find different opinions about whether double glazing is necessary in cars. The stumbling block was the tinting of car windows and the constantly changing amounts of fines for such an offense.

At the same time, the trend is quite clearly visible - the punishment is becoming more severe from year to year. Drivers go to various lengths to get the much-desired blackout, but at the same time remain in good standing with the law.

Double glazing of Lada Granta/Kalina cars

For the second glass, rack and pinion window lifters from Gazelle were purchased. Standard ESPs are cable-type. Modifications begin with shortening the additional ESP, then the mount under the glass is digested. The fastenings of the standard ESP also had to be re-cooked so that there would be more space in the door for external tinted glass. We glue this glass to the mount with epoxy glue. To prevent the glass from being scratched, we use madeleine between the glass.

Video of the work result:

Automatic tinting AT DuoGlass on Lada Vesta

Automatic tinting AT DuoGlass allows you to operate your car without violating the Traffic Rules. Owning a tinted car, as well as parking a car with tinted windows, is not a violation of the law. Therefore, a car equipped with automatic tinting can be parked in the open sun without the risk of overheating the interior, limiting the view of the interior to strangers.

In order not to violate traffic regulations, when driving a car on public roads, you should automatically change the glass to a pair that has light transmission acceptable according to GOST. When you press a special button, the current pair is lowered, the other is raised, and then the standard window lifter control keys operate the other pair of windows.

The AT DuoGlass installation kit for Lada Vesta includes four rack-and-pinion window lifters of a unique design, fixing glass sleeves, two additional custom-made glasses of special geometry, and protective partitions to prevent glass scratching. Electronic drive control units with a synchronization function, as well as window lifter control keys (if necessary) are purchased separately.

If you order automatic tinting AT DuoGlass with installation for a Lada Vesta , the price includes all consumables (glue, madeline, hardware), a full electrical package with integration into the standard car system, as well as a set of additional glasses of special geometry, made to order. When installing automatic tinting AT DuoGlass by our specialists, the customer receives a guarantee and post-warranty support.

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How to measure light transmittance

It is at this moment that many people get caught. Often, light transmittance testing is carried out in violation of all possible rules and regulations, which the driver is not even aware of. Firstly, readings can only be measured with a Blik device that has a serial number and a certificate of compliance with standards. The device is connected to the car’s on-board network through the cigarette lighter, but the driver has every right to refuse this, citing poor condition of the battery or cigarette lighter. Secondly, under no circumstances should measurements be taken in rain or fog, since the glass being measured must be clean and dry, and readings must be measured at three points.

The device must have a seal and a tag indicating that the accuracy of the readings has been checked in a timely manner. If all this is missing, or at least one of the points is violated, there is no need to argue with the inspector, but you need to indicate everything in writing in the protocol. If the driver does not agree with the decision of the traffic police, he has the right to appeal it within 10 days in court. But, as a rule, all issues are resolved on the spot in the traditional way.