[ladyvdub]

I'll be getting my EOS first week of June. The question I've been contemplating about is whether to tint the windows. I understand it may look a bit weird when the roof top is down and the windows are up (when tinted). I'm from Toronto, so for half of the year, the roof top will be up...in which case, tinting the windows will look "ok". But for the other half of the year, when the roof top is down...driving around with the windows (tinted) still up may look a little bit......ugly.

What is everyone's opinion about tinted windows for the EOS (or any convertibles for that matter). How about light tints?

 

[schoolhousefred]

I'll be getting my EOS first week of June. The question I've been contemplating about is whether to tint the windows. I understand it may look a bit weird when the roof top is down and the windows are up (when tinted). I'm from Toronto, so for half of the year, the roof top will be up...in which case, tinting the windows will look "ok". But for the other half of the year, when the roof top is down...driving around with the windows (tinted) still up may look a little bit......ugly.

What is everyone's opinion about tinted windows for the EOS (or any convertibles for that matter). How about light tints?

If you go to VWVortex forum EOS section, you'll see quite a few pics of tinted windows ... think it is a personal preference, one way or the other!

 

[karend]

Hi

I'd say no. I just don't think it would look good at all on the EOS as it is a car all about visibility. It would look very odd when the roof was down and I've found that on those sunny but not hot days, the windows up are a necessity!

I've had tinted windows in my GTis and we have them in the Touareg too but I just don't think the EOS needs tehm.


Each to her own though If you like the look.....

Karen

 

[davidp]

deep tinted windows are a no no.
makes the world look grim on a dull day or at night.
only useful if you are a celeb and dont want to be spotted

 

[lilj1969]

Tint Yes

deep tinted windows are a no no.
makes the world look grim on a dull day or at night.
only useful if you are a celeb and dont want to be spotted

YES PUT TINT ON LIGHT OR DARK

I must disagree, tint is a personal choice, and also a geographical choice. I live in Las Vegas Nv and the darker tint is a comfort issue in the desert. I never even considered tinted windows prior to living in the desert.

But now I wouldn't want a car without tint, I like the privacy, plus you can always just put the windows down. A win win situation.

Also EOS looks great top down windows up, as the driver you get some privacy, plus still the convertible experience

 

[davidp]

Well we dont get much desert here in the UK so take your point about keeping the sun out.
Who knows with global warming we may all be in the desert soon
Cheers, David

 

[archiea]

YES PUT TINT ON LIGHT OR DARK

I must disagree, tint is a personal choice, and also a geographical choice. I live in Las Vegas Nv and the darker tint is a comfort issue in the desert. I never even considered tinted windows prior to living in the desert.

But now I wouldn't want a car without tint, I like the privacy, plus you can always just put the windows down. A win win situation.

Also EOS looks great top down windows up, as the driver you get some privacy, plus still the convertible experience

what level of tint do you have on your windows?

 

[Zazou]

I live in Jax Beach and it does get hot here... I tinted my windows with 35% tint and I can definitely tell a difference. The added bonus is that the tint looks great on my black EOS. The dealer would go to a 15% tint, but that is illegal here in the state of Florida, even though the police cars here use that percentage... Go figure...

 

[lilj1969]

what level of tint do you have on your windows?

Purchased my EOS with tint already on from dealer, listed as DESERT WINDOW TINT PACKAGE, no percentage was given. I would say about 15% if I compare to my prior car.

 

[ladyvdub]

lilj1969, do you have pictures with the roof down and windows up? It would be great if Zazou has some pictures to show too. I've got a silver EOS with black seats...so trying to do a bit of "picture research" before reaching a final decision.

BTW, lilJ1969....I was going to choose WHITE, it's a HOT colour!...cept, because of the lack of supply here in the Canadian market, they didn't have the white in my area at the time when i ordered my EOS...and I certainly couldn't wait until late '07 for it to come, so i settled with the silver.

 

[lilj1969]

lilj1969, do you have pictures with the roof down and windows up? It would be great if Zazou has some pictures to show too. I've got a silver EOS with black seats...so trying to do a bit of "picture research" before reaching a final decision..

I do not have any pix, top down, windows up, personnally tint or no tint I don't like convertibles with top down window's up. Only time put windows up is when someone with long hair complains amount the wind (ex-wife mostly) maybe that's why she's my ex hahahaha .

I will try to get some pix posted by the weekend, I'm always happy to help

 

[Zazou]

I will try and get some pics up also. We had that tropical storm over the weekend with storms so far every day this week.. I will post them this weekend (of course after my baby gets her bath)...

 

[lilj1969]

lilj1969, do you have pictures with the roof down and windows up? It would be great if Zazou has some pictures to show too. I've got a silver EOS with black seats...so trying to do a bit of "picture research" before reaching a final decision.

Pix, top down windows up, background not to great. We were just out having some fun, so I snapped a couple quick shots.

Hope this help's with decision to tint or not tint.

 

[ladyvdub]

Thanks LilJ1959 for the quick pictures! It really helps. I think i will go with light tints on those rare occasions where I must use the windows. Greatly appreciated!

 

[neh321]

Pix, top down windows up, background not to great. We were just out having some fun, so I snapped a couple quick shots.

Hope this help's with decision to tint or not tint.

Beautiful!

 

[Hugh Jass]

Got mine tinted last Saturday. Hope to post some photos this weekend.

 

[schoolhousefred]

Got mine tinted last Saturday. Hope to post some photos this weekend.

Congatulations Hugh ... look forward to pictures and details. Cheers!

 

[gounta]

Ive got a silver essence Eos on order and currently have tinted windows ordered to go on it, if anyone out there has a silver Eos with tinted windows can I ask a huge favour and ask you to post some photos on this thread with the roof down, windows up? There are next to no Eos' driving around Melbourne (Australia) so I'm relying totally on the internet to see some pics. Thanks

 

[ladyvdub]

My EOS is silver and that's what i've been researching on too...i've got an idea now that a few helpful users have provided some pics...will definately go with light tints in the coming weeks.

 

[schoolhousefred]

My EOS is silver and that's what i've been researching on too...i've got an idea now that a few helpful users have provided some pics...will definately go with light tints in the coming weeks.

Hi There,
When you do get it done, can you provide me some details. I'm considering doing it, but there is nobody up here that I know about! Hope you are enjoynig the new car .... great weekend!