How to make double windows on a Priora

Double windows installed on Priora can protect the driver and passengers from prying eyes. The well-known tinting is not allowed, so it is better when the darkened surface can be omitted; this option is suitable for all occasions. Double devices are installed only for the side windows; control over which windows will be lowered occurs directly from the interior of the Lada Priora.

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.

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Double tinted glass

Many people think about how to make double windows on a VAZ 2114. In addition, car enthusiasts want the interior of the car not to be visible. I must say this is very convenient - staying in the shadows, understanding that people passing by will not see what is happening in your car. But tinting itself is considered illegal. You may face fines or other penalties.

But if the front windows cannot be tinted at all, then nothing specific is said about the side windows. In this case, the driver must be given a day of time to remove the tint. At the same time, it is always possible to remove the tint on the spot in front of traffic police officers; in this case, they should not even issue a fine. The fact is that they simply will have nothing to complain about.

A more attractive option today is the installation of double tinted glass. The essence of this installation is simple, and you can install the glass yourself. You need to take into account that when you contact the service, you will be charged approximately 25 thousand for such a service. Not every service takes on the job, but you can always find a specialist who will not refuse the service.

It will be much cheaper to do the work yourself. If you name approximate amounts, then independent installation will cost about 6 thousand. If you use a conductive film that can change transparency, then the installation will cost about 20 thousand.

What is this

The term "automatic tinting" or Douglass tinting (2 glass) refers to double glazing of the side windows of a car. As mentioned earlier, the technology was invented and developed in a garage, where it is currently being implemented.

Even the fact that many companies provide this type of service does not allow us to talk about its official recognition. To date, no car manufacturer has yet used this tinting method on their designs. Mostly, car owners install such kits on domestic cars.

It should be noted that there is another method of electronic tinting using liquid crystals:

The point is to apply several layers of coating on their basis.
In this case, liquid crystalline substances tend to change the throughput characteristics depending on the applied voltage.

The technology exists, but it is not used in Russia, because after learning how much the whole process costs, many car owners answer that their car is cheaper than hers.

It is also unrealistic to perform the procedure on your own; this requires specialized equipment and certain knowledge of physics.

Dual automatic tint technology

The technology is complex, bordering on the absurdity of the best works of Salvador Dali, but it has its fans and a lot of offers in the services. To install a second glass, you need to install a second window lifter and a frame in which the second glass will move. You will also need to install additional buttons and drives, and during installation you need to make sure that the glass does not hit each other, does not rub, and does not interfere with each other’s opening. Almost all VAZ models have the technological ability to install additional double-glazed windows. Installation on the latest generations of Priora and Kalina causes some technological difficulties, but if you really want to, you can even install it on foreign cars.

Installing a second glass requires installing a considerable number of additional elements

There are certain disadvantages to this method, and there are quite a few of them:

The door becomes twice as heavy, which puts double the stress on the hinges. As a result, the lock may require frequent adjustments and there is a risk of cracked hinges, especially on three-door car models where the front door is wider than on five-door cars.
There is no technological possibility to open both windows together - only in a certain order, the main thing is not to confuse the buttons.
The outer glass will not open completely. He simply has nowhere to hide.
There is a technological need to remove the door reinforcement, and this is not a plus for safety.
Increased glass rattling and irreparable specularity, scratches.

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

double tinting on foreign cars is, in principle, not a cheap pleasure;
you will have to come to terms with the lack of a door reinforcement;
double glass has a mirror surface effect;
over time, the installed structure exhibits increased noise from rattling, which is produced by double power windows;
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;
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;
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.

Strengths and weaknesses of the device

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

Protection from sunlight that burns plastic panels and seat upholstery.
Double glazing reduces the heating of the interior; in this case, the air conditioning can be turned on at less than full power.
The appearance of the car is significantly transformed.
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:

In addition to applying tinting, installation of a second glass and window regulator is required. This increases the cost of work.
Installation can only be carried out by a person familiar with auto electricians.
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.
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.
During operation, unpleasant sounds may appear.
The second glass and additional window lift increase the weight of the door.
The result will be rapid wear of the lock and sagging hinges. You need to be prepared for this.
The internal space of the door card does not allow both windows to be completely lowered.
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.”

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.

Name	Price (new), rub.	Price (analysis), rub.
Set of side front windows	1 100	600
Front window lifter mechanism with drives and buttons, 2 pcs.	5 000	2 500
Tint film	800	—
2 meters of automotive wiring with terminals and connections	300	100
Door seal, 2 pcs.	800	400
other expenses	1 000	500

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.

Useful video

You can get additional useful information on this issue from the video below:

Double glass on vase

As you know, the dream of any modern driver is not just window tinting. What driver doesn’t dream of double windows on a VAZ? There is probably no such thing. Tinting that automatically retracts and installs at the touch of a button is very convenient and stylish. And this can only be achieved by installing double glass on a vase. This installation is very popular today, because today more and more drivers are thinking about it.

Tinting the interior glass on a VAZ 2107

To be able to do double glazing on a VAZ 2107, you need to learn how to do tinting. First, let's look at the advantages that window tinting provides in general:

tinting can block up to 99% of harmful ultraviolet radiation;
reduces interior heating by half on hot days;
Do-it-yourself tinting helps save a lot of money;
in the event of an accident and glass breaking, tinting will help retain the fragments, thereby protecting the driver and passengers from dangerous cuts;
tinting will perfectly protect from the glare of the sun or suddenly turned on headlights of an oncoming vehicle;
tinting ideally hides the interior of the cabin from prying eyes;
tinting gives an attractive and stylish appearance;
tinting will protect the instrument panel and other plastic parts of the interior from heating by the sun.

Choosing high-quality film

Before you begin tinting your interior glass, you should choose a quality tint film. In this case, you shouldn’t save money and it’s better to buy a good one right away, so that you don’t have to pay twice later.

Headlight tinting is also done with film. Let's look at what types of good films are on sale today:

Sun Tek film made by Commonwealth Laminating;

Automotive tint film

Llumar tinting;
Sun Control film;
tinting Johnson Window Films and others.

They are all high quality and you can choose any of them.

Note. You should know that the package contains about two meters of tint film, a knife and a plastic spatula that ideally smoothes the film. As for the quality of the film, the more multi-layered and neutral in color it is, the better.

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.

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.

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.

How to do double tinting yourself

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.

Another way to prepare for installing automatic tint yourself is to see what the finished option looks like with your own eyes. Today, many people have double tinting in their cars. Surely there are people like you among your friends. If they decide to disassemble the doors to lubricate the mechanisms, then you can personally participate in this.

But believe me, it is not at all necessary to practice on an old door taken from disassembly, or to study the work of an already existing double tinting. Start slowly disassembling the door of your car and make sure that there is nothing complicated in it. And don't be intimidated by the wiring harnesses that go to the keypad. You only need two wires supplying 12V current.

Do not connect additional glass through an alarm system with a window closing function. It is better to be able to leave the tint in the lower position, because... this may come in handy in certain situations.

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=»»>

About the disadvantages of double glazing

It is worth considering the disadvantages that double windows on the VAZ 2114 have:

Sometimes there is increased glass rattling and scratches.
During installation, you have to remove the door reinforcement, which is not particularly safe.
It is not possible to open two windows together. You can only open them one by one, and it is important not to confuse the buttons. In addition, you need to understand that the outer glass will not be able to open 100 percent.
The weight of the door almost doubles, which causes increased load on the hinges. Therefore, you will have to adjust the lock quite often. You may encounter cracks on the hinges.

How does it work

The operating principle of electrically controlled tinting is quite simple:

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.
In most cases, first, the factory glass remains standard and retains its light transmittance.
The interior is tinted at the discretion of the owner; sometimes there are examples that have a 100% tinted interior, completely muffled.
The inner and outer glass are connected separately from each other, so if a traffic police officer passes by, the tinted glass is lowered.
If necessary, to close off from prying eyes, it rises.

Step by step guide

After the film is pasted, do the following:

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

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

General installation principle

If you are interested in do-it-yourself double glass for a VAZ 2114, then you should understand the principle of operation of double glass. It lies in the fact that the window lift cable is installed longer than in the usual case. To attach such a lift, you must use a 10 mm hexagon.

At the same time, it must be equipped with an internal thread for wiring. The edge of the wiring is attached to a bolt; it is intended to hold the door handle. A special T-shaped fastener is fixed in the lower part, this allows you to extend the glass unit using a plate.

By the way, the plate is bolted directly to the door frame. This can be done in the places where the drain holes are located.

Installing such glass is considered a simple task, but in order to cope with it, you need to be patient.

What does double glazing provide?

Let's look at what double glazing will do for the driver in this article? In theory, installing such glass is a simple task and anyone with a little patience can handle it. So:

The operating principle of this double glass is as follows: its window lift cable is much longer than the cable of conventional windows. To secure the power window in the upper part, you need to use a 10 mm hexagon, which also has an internal thread for the leash. The edge of this leash is attached to a bolt, which, in fact, holds the door handle.
In the lower part, a T-shaped fastener is used, which is fixed to the door and due to this, the double-glazed window is extended by the plate. It, in turn, is attached with two bolts to the door frame, in the place where the drain holes are located.

How to change headlight glass on a Priora

Sometimes a situation arises that it is simply absolutely necessary to change the glass on the headlight on the Priora. For example, a pebble bounced off the side of the road, bad parking and cracked glass. Or the ventilation has been disrupted, the inside of the headlight has fogged up and become dirty, and you even need to, if not replace, then at least wash this glass. But to do this, the headlight must first be removed, and then also disassembled. But this procedure for the Priora is not as simple as on previous models. The only VAZ car on which removing the headlight is just as difficult is the LADA “Kalina”. But now we’re talking about Priora.

What the law says

Legislation on this issue changes regularly, but at the moment no one has the right to remove license plates for tinting. If you use tint, you may be fined 500 rubles. It is important to take into account that the light transmittance of glass should vary at 70 percent.

It’s worth talking separately about the windshield. Motorists can apply a 14cm strip at the top edge. All countries approach this issue differently. For example, in California it is prohibited to use a car that does not have tinting with a special inclusion of metal. The inclusion is necessary in order to reflect sunlight, it prevents such a phenomenon as overheating of the interior.

At the moment, license plates are not removed for tinting; the maximum you can get for it is a fine of 500 rubles.

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.

Which film to choose?

Since automatic tinting can be turned off at any time, no one will cover additional glass with an approved film. In fact, that’s what the retractable glass is designed for, to hide from prying eyes if necessary. For example, if you leave the car, you roll up the dark windows and you can no longer look into the interior.

Car enthusiasts who have already had experience in using double tinting recommend using dark films, even the most opaque ones. At night, the tinting is lowered, so there will be no problems with visibility. But in the bright sun the interior will not fade, and the dark films will partially compensate for the lack of rear window tinting.

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Electro-tinting is two polymer layers of transparent film, inside of which there are liquid crystals (with a certain polarity). When voltage is applied, the crystals are polarized and the glass becomes transparent, and when the voltage is turned off, tinted. The color of crystal tinting comes in different colors: white, gray, dark gray and blue. By the way, on some expensive foreign cars such adjustable tinting has been installed for a long time...

Tinting using crystals is a new technology that is just beginning to enter the Russian market, so it’s difficult to find where to install electric tint. And the price of electric tinting will not be small, from 20 thousand. Therefore, I will not dwell on this method, because... I don’t see the point in installing such expensive technology on used Russian cars.

Video electric tinting, VarioPlus glass.

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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