Blacking out windows

[dom14]

Hey Guys,

I'm thinking about blacking out rear side windows of my GQ.
I had all the windows tinted few years ago, but for some reason they have faded over the years and now
it's easy to see through.
I can have the front side windows tinted again, but can't go through the trouble of dong it for the back and side windows again.
Is it ok to black out the windows with some time of screen material without upsetting cops?!
I guess since there are plenty of panel vans, delivery vans with no visual of the back, I shouldnt
have any problems?
I won't be blocking the barn door windows though.(It's good to be able to see through it when backing up the vehicle or /and a trailer).
What is the cheapest and quickest way of doing this(by cheap, I didn't mean using newspapers with sticky tape ;) )

Thanx in advance for any suggestions, advice.

[graeme1969]

I would just put some more tint on. Here is a link to the stuff I used for the back, then also bought a roll of the 35% for the front. For the price you can afford a couple of stuff ups.

http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/Window-Tint-Film-1-Extreme-Dark-Black-76cm-x-6m-Roll-Glass-Car-Home-Office-/152224332333?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253 DSIC.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20150519202357%2 526meid%253D59c1d71dccfe40019c6a7d340fca3e61%2526p id%253D100408%2526rk%253D2%2526rkt%253D8%2526sd%25 3D121599084840&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460

[Bigcol]

I went to supercreap, and brought 2 of those sun screens for the windscreen ($2.50 each)

cut them 10mm larger than the windows, and put them under the rubber strip

a bit of fluffing around, but worked great

[dom14]

I would just put some more tint on. Here is a link to the stuff I used for the back, then also bought a roll of the 35% for the front. For the price you can afford a couple of stuff ups.

http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/Window-Tint-Film-1-Extreme-Dark-Black-76cm-x-6m-Roll-Glass-Car-Home-Office-/152224332333?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253 DSIC.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20150519202357%2 526meid%253D59c1d71dccfe40019c6a7d340fca3e61%2526p id%253D100408%2526rk%253D2%2526rkt%253D8%2526sd%25 3D121599084840&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460

Thanx mate. I still have enough of left over 35%. I think these ebay films are not good. I bought them off ebay few years back and did a good job with all the windows, myself. It took ages, 'cos I was doing it slow to make sure it comes out good, and it did.
The tint didn't last that long. 1% tint link above is a better idea obviously 'cos it would take bit longer for that to fade away the tint, assuming it does that.
The real bummer is that it's more work now, 'cos I have to remove the old tint film and do a super clean job to be able to apply tint film again. That's just bit too much work for me.
I'll pull the faded tint out first and take from there.

[dom14]

I went to supercreap, and brought 2 of those sun screens for the windscreen ($2.50 each)

cut them 10mm larger than the windows, and put them under the rubber strip

a bit of fluffing around, but worked great

Thanx. I think that's the way to go for the time being. I already have brand new unpacked two sunscreens somewhere in the garage,
which have been like that for nearly ten years, without any use. :)
Cheers

[GeeYou8]

There recently was another thread on this subject.
One idea was to get the "One Way" perforated sign decal stuff applied to the outside of the windows, probably not a cheap option but you could get it customised with some graphics for a but of wackiness (spell checker changed the n into a c).
Graham

[dom14]

:)
Yeah, I like the idea. Your spellchecker is thinking too much. ;)

Come to think of it, I can hand paint some patterns or some wacky writing on creamy white paper and stick it from inside with stick tape. :)

[mudski]

I used black coruboard i think its called.
I removed the window trims, cut it to the shape of the window then put the trims back on which holds this board in place.
Bloody cheap to buy too.

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[dom14]

I used black coruboard i think its called.
I removed the window trims, cut it to the shape of the window then put the trims back on which holds this board in place.
Bloody cheap to buy too.

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Thanx mate.
Where do you get the black corruboard from?

[dom14]

Thanx for all the replies guys.

I'm thinking none of you blokes brought up anything about possible issues with the law.
So, I'm guessing, it's perfectly legal anywhere in Australia to cover up the windows,
as long as its not the front ones?

I'm now considering blocking the barn door windows as well.
For the rear view, I reckon I can get one of those el cheapo rear view cameras.

[mudski]

Thanx mate.
Where do you get the black corruboard from?

Saw it in Bunnings today for about $7. I got mine from Officeworks though. As I can write that off as office stuff for the business. Lol. Bout the same in price though. perfectly legal too mate.

[mudski]

Just looking at your avatar. Is that your cat? I also have a black and white cat that sits on the computer desk. He's sitting here now. It the only table, or desk he's allowed to sit on in the house so he does all the time. Lol.

[taslucas]

Just looking at your avatar. Is that your cat? I also have a black and white cat that sits on the computer desk. He's sitting here now. It the only table, or desk he's allowed to sit on in the house so he does all the time. Lol.
OMG you two are like besties! Xx

>>>tappin from tassie

[dom14]

Just looking at your avatar. Is that your cat? I also have a black and white cat that sits on the computer desk. He's sitting here now. It the only table, or desk he's allowed to sit on in the house so he does all the time. Lol.

Hi mate,
Yes, she is. The photo was taken in 2012, and I didn't even realize how special the photo was, up until a year or so later.
At that time, there was a picture of a leopard on my computer screen wallpaper. (It's not that obvious in the small version of the photo for the forum avatar). They both are sitting in identical posture, just as they both are communicating with each other. This was just a week or so after I gave her the very first hair trim. :)
This has been my favourite photo of all time ever since.

I added few more photos here. Last cat is not a pet. It's about 800 pound heavy big cat from Siberia. Certainly no pet. :D

[mudski]

OMG you two are like besties! Xx

>>>tappin from tassie

Nah me and my cat are. Atleast this bestie doesn't have a sook over any little thing.... Lol. Not refering to you dom....:smileyvault-cute-bi

[dom14]

Nah me and my cat are. Atleast this bestie doesn't have a sook over any little thing.... Lol. Not refering to you dom....:smileyvault-cute-bi

You were referring to me, but me old self. :animierte-smilies-t
Fortunately, my little cat taught me few lessons on how to be man and tough. :icon_bonk:(she reckons by bed and my Patrol are her property ;) ),
though she does sook whenever my gf drops in. Cat reckons, she should be the "top girl". :cheers:

P.S. Post a picture of your littllel tiger and little wolf(if you have a one), or do we have a separate thread somewhere for that?! :D