slybunda Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 anyone know of any places in the midlands that do this sort of stuff? i can get it from amazon and ebay and do it DIY but was wondering if there are any companies out there that specialise in it. its the film that prevents the glass from flying all over the place in the case of an accident. now that i got the baby in the car im looking at more safty features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsolentMinx Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Any window tint place will be able to stick a clear film on the windows instead of a tinted film. So just google for the one nearest you. The windscreen should be shatter resistant anyway, so it'd just be the sides and rear that need doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 I am tired.My eyes are tired. I need to go home. I read that as anti Shatner film. I though Oh no what's Kirk done now???? Fiddled with a baby Klingon? Goodnight. Daytona has left the building............................ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsolentMinx Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 "It's tint-film Jim, but not as we know it...." 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Chris_ Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 I am tired.My eyes are tired. I need to go home. I read that as anti Shatner film. I though Oh no what's Kirk done now???? Fiddled with a baby Klingon? Goodnight. Daytona has left the building............................ Did you hear the one about an underwear company making a new 'brand' called shatner knickers ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slybunda Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Is the film applied from the outside or inside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsolentMinx Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Well, tint film is applied on the inside... I guess if there's a film meant to stop people breaking into the windows then it might go on the outside; but the outside of the glass is going to be much dirtier and less smooth than the inside of the glass, so it might not adhere properly. Anyway, if you want to stop the glass from shattering inwards, then it makes more sense to have the film on the inside too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samb079 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) I don't think it is gonna matter whether it's inside or out..... it will still do the job. Just get your windows tinted!! kids only moan about the sun in there face anyway The glass will still shatter though but stays stuck to the sheet on the inside. I once locked my keys in my old car.!!! Edited November 13, 2014 by samb079 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Did you hear the one about an underwear company making a new 'brand' called shatner knickers ? Clean me up Scottie............? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ambermile Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I don't think it is gonna matter whether it's inside or out..... it will still do the job. ... what about the flying sharp pointy shards that break off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samb079 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 ... what about the flying sharp pointy shards that break off?[emoji15] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsolentMinx Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 ... what about the flying sharp pointy shards that break off? Well car windows don't really break into sharp pointy shards, they shatter into tiny little pieces. Ok, still sharp, but not quite like the shards that regular glass breaks into. And if tint-film is on the inside, most will probably stay stuck to the film 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slybunda Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Yes a cousin of mine was in a crash and had loads of tiny glass fly around into his hair etc. Ambulance had to use a vacuum cleaner to get most of it out. Iv had one family member in a crash who had tinted windows and they got no glass on them. So the stuff does work. Will check out some places. Can order the film from eBay etc but if its like putting screen protectors on a phone it's gonna get bubbly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samb079 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) Prices near me are roughly £ 120 for the rear window and 2 x rear sides. Anything upto £150 for the front side windows depending tint/effect Edited November 14, 2014 by samb079 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Boy 1 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 To be honest, unless you are planning to have an accident for insurance claims, (Which I doubt you would) You would have more chance being thrown off a Donkey on Blackpool beach than you would having an accident with the baby on board and the glass shattering causing cuts. It may be just piece of mind, but I wouldn't bother. I have gone through parenthood and have many friends who have too, I can't think of any of them who have had an accident where the little passengers got hit by flying glass. Come to think of it I don't know of any of them who had an accitent worthy of being called an accident where the impact was enough to break glass. But that is just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david924s Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 To be honest, unless you are planning to have an accident for insurance claims, (Which I doubt you would) You would have more chance being thrown off a Donkey on Blackpool beach than you would having an accident with the baby on board and the glass shattering causing cuts. It may be just piece of mind, but I wouldn't bother. I have gone through parenthood and have many friends who have too, I can't think of any of them who have had an accident where the little passengers got hit by flying glass. Come to think of it I don't know of any of them who had an accitent worthy of being called an accident where the impact was enough to break glass. But that is just me. I must admit I never even considered it an issue when either driving or buying a car when my kids were little, more important then was the number of cubby holes to keep baby stuff in, whether I could get the pram in the boot and ease of getting the child seats in. Both mine are grown up now and in all the years we carried them in cars including some old Porsches we never had an accident that caused the windows to break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ambermile Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Well car windows don't really break into sharp pointy shards, they shatter into tiny little pieces. Ok, still sharp, but not quite like the shards that regular glass breaks into. And if tint-film is on the inside, most will probably stay stuck to the film True - my comment was wrt tint on the outside though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsolentMinx Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 To be honest, unless you are planning to have an accident for insurance claims, (Which I doubt you would) You would have more chance being thrown off a Donkey on Blackpool beach than you would having an accident with the baby on board and the glass shattering causing cuts. It may be just piece of mind, but I wouldn't bother. I have gone through parenthood and have many friends who have too, I can't think of any of them who have had an accident where the little passengers got hit by flying glass. Come to think of it I don't know of any of them who had an accitent worthy of being called an accident where the impact was enough to break glass. But that is just me. If he wants to prepare for the worst thats his prerogative The chances of being in a crash are the same if he does or doesn't have the film, so why not err on the side of caution? I myself have been in a crash where the glass left various scars on my face and arms, so it's definitely a possibility... but that did involve a few rolls and a flip. I can't really say "if i recall", as I was asleep in the back seat, but I have been reliably informed I'm not sure if tint film on those windows would have helped... who knows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slybunda Posted November 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 when my cousin had a crash ambulance people came and had to use the vacuum to suck up all the tiny bits of glass they were all over him. now for an adult its not too bad to clear glass from the eyes but with kids its gonna be a whole different story. if the cost is £150 to get the rear window, the 2 quarters and the front sides done then to me its money well spent especially since I plan on keeping the car for the rest of its life. just need to find someone who does it in Coventry and does a quality job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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