Tinting window in Hong Kong

notabug · 04-28-2010, 09:34 PM

I was told that officially we are not supposed to tint our window/windshield.
anybody gets pull-over/ticket/troubles for tinting window too dark?

what is a "safe" % for tinting our BMW in hong kong?

little_croco · 04-28-2010, 10:30 PM

this is the latest regulations in HK on windows tinting. however, it is still not allowed to do tinting by putting on films as they are considered illegal "add-ons"

http://www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/tc/...1178/glass.pdf

Lexi · 04-29-2010, 08:50 AM

too bad ignorance to the law isn't a defence, otherwise I would just say I don't know about it.

notabug · 04-29-2010, 08:37 PM

i wonder how closely is the community actually following the rules... i do see some bmw out there that look quite darker than others.

Kale Lam · 04-29-2010, 08:41 PM

no problem at all, i had my car got tinted with 70% visibility,
i always drove by the cops and they dont give a shxt

just go and dont worry

Lexi · 04-30-2010, 01:17 AM

frankly speaking I dun... like HK cops as much... I got stopped quite a few times... and it's not like I am driving fast either.

Kale Lam · 04-30-2010, 01:28 AM

police are behaving very well now adays, i dunt like them before, say 5 - 6 years ago but now they are really helpful, so hopefully it will change the way you think

I dont like those fxxking traffic warden, they give you tickets once the meter is 5 mins over. damx

Tinting is expensive, a 3 series, 4 doors and 2 widow shields cost me 3,400 alrdy.

But its worth it esp under sun shine.

css · 04-30-2010, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Kale Lam

police are behaving very well now adays, i dunt like them before, say 5 - 6 years ago but now they are really helpful, so hopefully it will change the way you think

I dont like those fxxking traffic warden, they give you tickets once the meter is 5 mins over. damx

Tinting is expensive, a 3 series, 4 doors and 2 widow shields cost me 3,400 alrdy.

But its worth it esp under sun shine.

2 window shields? you did the front one too?

BimmerJack · 04-30-2010, 06:39 AM

I did 50% (3M) all around (except windshield). Had been through roadblock around 10-15 times, never had any problem. I guess as long as your tint isn't darker than 50%, your car isn't modded in high profile, and you be polite to the cops, then they will not pick on you.

Minichamps · 04-30-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Lexi

frankly speaking I dun... like HK cops as much... I got stopped quite a few times... and it's not like I am driving fast either.

why did they stop you then?

css · 04-30-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerJack

I did 50% (3M) all around (except windshield). Had been through roadblock around 10-15 times, never had any problem. I guess as long as your tint isn't darker than 50%, your car isn't modded in high profile, and you be polite to the cops, then they will not pick on you.

when i had my old car with tints, i usually roll down then window before going thru a block, also turn down the volume just in case

Lexi · 04-30-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Minichamps

why did they stop you then?

Umm, well, I live in Yau Yut Chuen, so whenever I go home late, there tends to be cops stopping me... perhaps to see if I am going for a prostitute..

Prorsum · 05-23-2010, 09:46 AM

Any windows tinting shop that you guys recommend? How long does it take? Thx

notabug · 05-23-2010, 12:15 PM

there is this one and only one old and famous shop in "har huen road" in tokwawan very near BMW service center/shop. i had mine there and have no complain. was highly recommended by my several different friends.

Alvinlun · 05-25-2010, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by notabug

there is this one and only one old and famous shop in "har huen road" in tokwawan very near BMW service center/shop. i had mine there and have no complain. was highly recommended by my several different friends.

do you have the tel.no of that shop?? thx alot ar!!!

528imsport · 06-18-2010, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notabug

I was told that officially we are not supposed to tint our window/windshield.
anybody gets pull-over/ticket/troubles for tinting window too dark?

what is a "safe" % for tinting our BMW in hong kong?

I have tinted all my car with 3M and china stuff and never been stop ( touch wood)
my % was 75% which is OK and pass.

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Lexi Private First Class 4 Rep 158 Posts Drives: E90 328i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada, Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	frankly speaking I dun... like HK cops as much... I got stopped quite a few times... and it's not like I am driving fast either.
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notabug Private 8 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	there is this one and only one old and famous shop in "har huen road" in tokwawan very near BMW service center/shop. i had mine there and have no complain. was highly recommended by my several different friends.
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