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15-07-2009, 01:52 PM
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The specs for a Zetec Mondeo say that it comes with "Tinted Windows".
Can anyone tell me if these means UV protection? If so, how much? I have a small baby and would need tinting if I end up buying a Mondeo, but not sure now if it already comes with some tint as standard. |
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15-07-2009, 03:18 PM
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I bought the XR5 which is supposed to have blue tinting, but I still got it tinted as it is a very light tint. I am unsure of the UV rating of the factory tint.
I hope this helps. James
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15-07-2009, 07:01 PM
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The XR5 has like a 5% factory tint. In the harsh WA sun, it is basically useless.
I did what James (r2d2) did and got it tinted properly. Makes the car look much better as well! |
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15-07-2009, 11:47 PM
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It would have no UVa/b rating at all.
Go the real tint, you won't regret it.
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16-07-2009, 05:22 PM
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Go for aftermarket tint, my XR5 is heaps better with it.
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16-07-2009, 09:00 PM
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Sea grey with tint looks good, wouldn't be without it.
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17-07-2009, 12:33 PM
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Hiya,
The "tint" in the Mondeo is very faint - but you can see it is there when compared to clear glass. One point about laminated glass that is in your car - it should already have some UV filtering. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laminated_glass Just like optical lenses, there is a degree of UV protection already. But if you're really worried - just get it done, the few hundred dollars is once off and you forget about it after a little while.
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Mondeo window tinting
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