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5 minutes to read. 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.

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.

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.

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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Is it possible to make double glazing yourself?

Despite the fact that the process of installing double products on a car is a painstaking task, for those who have a desire to save money and arrange amenities without outside help, everything is possible. First you need to buy basic materials - glass suitable for the Lada Priora, electric windows.

If you don’t have the skills to do repair work, craftsmen on the forums recommend purchasing a used car door and practicing on the design. Carefully cut out any excess and pay attention to how the door is designed. To install electric lifts for the second, tinted glass, you will need to extend the main shaft. Two windows will not be able to lower 100%, because one factory window remains with a smaller shaft.

As for the film, it is fixed from the outside, but if you want to achieve specularity, you can walk it through the salon. Installing the film also involves gluing the inner glass with tape made from Madeleine. This tape, according to experts, protects moving surfaces well from friction and destruction. The thickness of the tape is 1 mm, one side is adhesive, the other is velvet.

How to find out the light transmittance?

There are special regulations and rules for this, which many motorists are not aware of. Therefore, they find themselves in situations where fines are issued on illegal grounds. It’s worth mentioning right away that light transmittance readings can only be taken using the Blik device. It must have the appropriate serial number as well as a certificate.

It turns out that the device must be connected to the vehicle’s on-board network during testing. In this case, the driver may refuse to connect if he believes that the cigarette lighter is in poor condition.

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Measurements cannot be carried out in wet weather, since the main condition is a dry and clean surface. Readings should be taken from three points for greater accuracy. As for the device, it must have an appropriate seal and tag, which indicate that it was timely verified for accuracy.

If the inspection conditions are not met, do not try to argue with the inspector. He can do the work, but you will indicate all violations in the protocol in writing

It is important to remember that a motorist can appeal the decision of traffic police officers within 10 days in court

Step by step guide

After the film is pasted, do the following:

1. Remove button consoles, levers, and door cards from the door.
2. Insert the darkened plane and check that it is moving correctly.
3. Install the window regulator and move it to the buttons.
4. Assemble the mechanical component of the window regulator.
5. If there are no door cards, check whether the window regulator works correctly.
6. Assemble the door.

Step-by-step video instructions will help you get the job done faster:

Is a second tinted glass allowed?

In jurisprudence, as is known, laws are not interpreted in two ways. Everything that is not prohibited is accordingly permitted. No one can fine a car owner for equipping a car with a second tinted glass, since no law or even by-law prohibits the presence of a second glass. It is a violation to drive with tinted windows, the transparency of which is less than permitted.

Additional dark glass in the car can be explained not only by the desire to violate. Perhaps the car owner turns up the tint when leaving the car in an open parking lot so that the interior does not burn out or heat up. After all, no one wants anyone to look into their car when it's parked somewhere unattended. And there are many such reasons!

It's another matter if the driver is stopped and the tinted windows are not rolled down. Then you will have to pay a fine. You shouldn’t argue with inspectors, much less show “tricks” with double glass. If the window was raised at the time of the stop, it means that the driver is clearly a violator, and the violation itself can be recorded by a video camera.

DIY tinting

Tinting car windows is one of the first steps in car tuning. In fact, doing tinting yourself is not difficult and you can find many reports on tinting on the Internet. But you won’t find complete instructions on tinting with photos and videos in one place. That’s why I decided to look at this issue in more detail and collect all the useful materials on tinting in my report.

Due to the introduction of new fines for car tinting, the so-called “Do-it-yourself removable tinting” or “Automatic tinting” has recently become increasingly popular. In this report I will show you how to tint a VAZ 2110 in a simple way.

Pros of tinting

1. The biggest advantage of tinting yourself is saving money compared to tinting at a car service center. That is, tinting a car at a service center will cost about 10 times more than tinting it yourself.
2. Window tinting will help you reduce interior heating by 50-60% in the summer.
3. Car tinting blocks up to 99% of harmful ultraviolet rays
4. When glass breaks, tinting holds the broken pieces of glass, thereby protecting you from cuts.
5. Tinting protects against glare from the sun or headlights of an oncoming car.
6. Tinted car windows hide the interior contents from prying eyes.
7. Tinting protects the plastic and interior panel from sunlight, which can crack from strong heat.
8. A tinted car looks more attractive.

Choosing a film for tinting

The main questions when buying a tinting film are usually: Which tinting film is better? What is the difference between tinting films? Which manufacturer should I choose for tint film?

Automatic tinting price

Payment can be made in cash, non-cash and bank cards

The cost of glass is not included in the price of automatic tinting, the client purchases the glass himself, the glass is strictly original

The price of automatic tinting depends on the class of the car and the complexity of installation; the cost of glass is not included in the price of automatic tinting

Is there any winnings?

For those who are planning to install double windows with tinting on foreign cars, it is worth learning about the pitfalls of this idea.

Minuses

1. double tinting on foreign cars is, in principle, not a cheap pleasure;
2. you will have to come to terms with the lack of a door reinforcement;
3. double glass has a mirror surface effect;
4. over time, the installed structure exhibits increased noise from rattling, which is produced by double power windows;
5. The outer glass will open, but not all the way. The space for full opening is occupied by structural elements for double glazing with tinting;
6. Double tinted windows make the car doors noticeably heavier. Door hinges will have to be adjusted more often, which in turn leads to the risk of cracks in the metal of the doorway. This is especially true for three-door cars that have converted power windows;
7. lack of technological ability to open both glasses at once, but only in a certain sequence. Double tinting is controlled by its own button.

pros

• double glazing reduces street noise;
• the ability to independently control the transparency of glass in any weather conditions, as well as at the request of traffic police officers;
• hides the identity of car passengers.

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.

What the law says

It doesn’t really say anything, but mumbles incomprehensible paragraphs that change like the weather in April. Until recently, tinting front windows was punishable by almost the death penalty, but since 2014, conditions have changed dramatically. Now license plates are not removed for tinting, but only fined 500 rubles. But everything is relative, because according to the regulations, the light transmittance of the front windows must be at the level of 70%; a 14-centimeter strip at the top edge is allowed to be stuck on the windshield.