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tonto,s progress - Tonto - 1:st-Jul-2015
I went with 15% and I think it's perfect. Can't see in but can see out. I don't have auto dimming so wouldn't know. Also it does keep back of car cooler than before.
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RE: tonto,s progress - tucpal - 1:st-Jul-2015
I had a light tint and the auto dim mirror did still work but now I have gone darker I does not work well but if a car is very close behind it will
RE: tonto,s progress - Jj0063 - 1:st-Jul-2015
Looking good! I went for 15% too and agree it's spot on. Mine were £115.
tonto,s progress - Tonto - 1:st-Jul-2015
I remember reading that about the auto dim not working when tinting to dark. Wasn't something I was looking at anyway tbh. Nice one Jj, I don't mind paying £145 as they have a great reputation and everyone up here seems to use them,
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tonto,s progress - Lewis6317 - 1:st-Jul-2015
(1:st-Jul-2015, 22:14:33)tucpal Wrote: I had a light tint and the auto dim mirror did still work but now I have gone darker I does not work well but if a car is very close behind it will
Was it 18% mate
Jj yeah does look so good mate
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tonto,s progress - Tonto - 4:th-Jul-2015
First time I've used snow foam. Got the demon shine one from halfords. Loved it!
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Also a closer look at the window tint
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RE: tonto,s progress - tucpal - 4:th-Jul-2015
Cool looks very clean
tonto,s progress - Tonto - 4:th-Jul-2015
Thanks
I haven't bothered using wax or wheel cleaner. Looked great with just snow foam
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tonto,s progress - dutton84 - 6:th-Jul-2015
(30:th-Jun-2015, 17:49:52)Tonto Wrote: Cost me £145 from Custom Tint at Team Valley. Well worth it
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Tempted to get this done now. As it's been on my mind the amount of tinted cars you see is mad.
Has anyone tried doing it themselves? Found I site where you can buy them pre cut
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RE: tonto,s progress - tucpal - 6:th-Jul-2015
not an easy task for the beginner
tonto,s progress - Tonto - 6:th-Jul-2015
Yeah mate it's definitely worth doing! As long as the tint is good quality and you have a heat gun I can't see it being too hard to do. I'd still just let a shop do it properly though
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tonto,s progress - dutton84 - 6:th-Jul-2015
I've watched 3 YouTube videos.... I'll be fine.... Ha.
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tonto,s progress - Tonto - 6:th-Jul-2015
Famous last words
But seriously if you do it get lots of photos
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RE: tonto,s progress - tucpal - 6:th-Jul-2015
you will need a big roll to get the rear window done takes loads of practice
tonto,s progress - dutton84 - 6:th-Jul-2015
Yeah your probably right but I might give it a bash. I like a challenge. This is the site
http://www.window-tint.co.uk/vauxhall-pre-cut-window-tint/92219-vauxhall-astra-5-door-2010-and-newer-j.html
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RE: Progress thread: Tonto - Tonto - 24:th-Oct-2015
Updated original first post to have everything I have done so far in. Makes it easy to keep on top of instead of throughout however many pages.
RE: Progress thread: Tonto - Rusty2009 - 25:th-Oct-2015
It's coming on very nicely mate.
Progress thread: Tonto - Tonto - 4:th-Nov-2015
Ok so latest update I have literally just finished is the footwells again, I changed the blue to red and have literally just finished adding the red to the rear footwells.
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The red does go so much better with the gear stick ambient lighting!
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RE: Progress thread: Tonto - tucpal - 4:th-Nov-2015
Very nice [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]
RE: Progress thread: Tonto - Rusty2009 - 4:th-Nov-2015
Looking good mate.
Progress thread: Tonto - Tonto - 5:th-Nov-2015
Also removed the custom tint graphics and replaced with the vxoc ones on rear window.
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RE: Progress thread: Tonto - Rusty2009 - 5:th-Nov-2015
Don't you hate it when companies just add a sticker etc to your car, when I picked up the J I spotted the dealer sticker and asked if they were going to pay me to advertise for them when they said no I asked if they sought my permission to put the sticker on my property to which they said no, needless to say it removed when I got home....
Progress thread: Tonto - Tonto - 5:th-Nov-2015
Haha my J didn't have the usual Arnold Clark sticker on which I was happy about. However the tinting company used to ask people and knock off a little bit of the cost of you put their logo on, nowadays they don't ask and just do it lol.
Looking at this pic o definitely need a shark fin aerial... Where is best as I don't have dab or nav... Eventually would like the apple car play kenwood/pioneer setup but not sure if I'd need gps shark fin or not... Help @Rusty2009 lol!
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RE: Progress thread: Tonto - Rusty2009 - 5:th-Nov-2015
I'm hoping soon to upgrade to the one that has the GPS on although the head unit (if you go for it) will have a GPS ant supplied
but here are the link
FM/AM DAB DAB+
http://www.npautoparts.co.uk/car-audio-c188/dab-digital-radio-c301/dab-aerials-c323/digital-dab-dab-am-fm-shark-fin-aerial-p79676
FM/AM DAB DAB+ GPS
http://www.npautoparts.co.uk/car-audio-c188/dab-digital-radio-c301/dab-aerials-c323/digital-dab-dab-gps-am-fm-shark-fin-aerial-p79678
You will need to buy some additional parts though.
Progress thread: Tonto - Tonto - 5:th-Nov-2015
Ah right well if you're selling the one you have I'll have dibs if I have the cash at the time ;p
So this is probably most likely what I'd get, it works from phone right?? So a normal fm shark fin would be fine??
http://www.halfords.com/technology/car-audio/car-stereos/pioneer-sph-da120-car-stereo-with-apple-carplay
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RE: Progress thread: Tonto - Rusty2009 - 5:th-Nov-2015
I'd say so, not having used that make I can't say for sure also search around the net for the model you want I found mine on ebay for half the price as it was ex-display.
Progress thread: Tonto - Tonto - 5:th-Nov-2015
Ah right! I'll keep an eye open then. I'm not too fussed which model. As long as I can use phone and nav.. Playing music is a bonus!
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Progress thread: Tonto - Rusty2009 - 5:th-Nov-2015
I like the unit I have as I have 32GB SD card in which holds more than enough music (can't be arsed with this steaming)
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Progress thread: Tonto - Tonto - 5:th-Nov-2015
It's either something like this or the car vision nav which I believe is also plug and play and a straight swap over. I'd prefer to have nav screen at top and keep all controls too! Just comes down to cost lol!
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RE: Progress thread: Tonto - Rusty2009 - 5:th-Nov-2015
Steer well clear of car vision, you can get the same units they sell for the half the price.
Progress thread: Tonto - Tonto - 5:th-Nov-2015
Oh really, I've heard mixed reviews about them but would prefer oem nav look but then again Apple car play would be nice! Don't suppose you know where to look for the cheaper units?
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RE: Progress thread: Tonto - Rusty2009 - 5:th-Nov-2015
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Auto-Radio-GPS-SatNav-Stereo-DVD-Headunit-for-Opel-Holden-Astra-J-Camera-Map-/201369981446?hash=item2ee2961206:g:x18AAOSwBLlVelD1
Aliexpress also do them.
Progress thread: Tonto - Lewis6317 - 6:th-Nov-2015
Omg all them cables
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Progress thread: Tonto - Tonto - 8:th-Nov-2015
Finally got round to doing the door handle lights today and I gotta say they do look great, so glad I done them! Next up is the door pocket lights when it's not raining!
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RE: Progress thread: Tonto - tucpal - 8:th-Nov-2015
Very good mate [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]
Progress thread: Tonto - Tonto - 11:th-Nov-2015
Just as it was getting dark today I fitted the pocket lights, so glad I did! Big thanks to the how to thread, and everyone who contributed!
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RE: Progress thread: Tonto - tucpal - 11:th-Nov-2015
looks lovely mate well done.
Progress thread: Tonto - Tonto - 11:th-Nov-2015
Thanks mate, really chuffed with them now! Next up I've got to start outside of car. Haven't done anything except debadge yet!
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RE: Progress thread: Tonto - tucpal - 11:th-Nov-2015
It takes time but looking forward to seeing what you get done.
Progress thread: Tonto - Tonto - 11:th-Nov-2015
Slowly but surely I'll get there haha, thanks mate.
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Progress thread: Tonto - Lewis6317 - 12:th-Nov-2015
(11:th-Nov-2015, 20:32:31)Tonto Wrote: Just as it was getting dark today I fitted the pocket lights, so glad I did! Big thanks to the how to thread, and everyone who contributed!
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What lights are they bud ?
Also what footwell lights you got?
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Progress thread: Tonto - Tonto - 12:th-Nov-2015
(12:th-Nov-2015, 17:24:59)Lewis6317 Wrote:(11:th-Nov-2015, 20:32:31)Tonto Wrote: Just as it was getting dark today I fitted the pocket lights, so glad I did! Big thanks to the how to thread, and everyone who contributed!
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What lights are they bud ?
Also what footwell lights you got?
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The door handle lights I ordered from local dealership,
the strip LEDs are
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/281677994220
And the footwell lights are
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/231237289762
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RE: Progress thread: Tonto - DNT - 22:nd-Nov-2015
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Now I really need to do something about the cloudy chrome as up close it looks terrible so any ideas are appreciated
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Any news on this matter?
RE: Progress thread: Tonto - Rusty2009 - 22:nd-Nov-2015
Would basso work or some chrome polish?
Progress thread: Tonto - Tonto - 22:nd-Nov-2015
I've not got around to trying anything yet but when I put the rain X on that has seemed to help a little but maybe a metal polish would be best
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RE: Progress thread: Tonto - DNT - 23:rd-Nov-2015
I ve tried several chrome/metal polish products with no luck. I 've even tried paint polish. I think powerful chemicals (PH>7) used by car washes is the reason for this
Progress thread: Tonto - Tonto - 23:rd-Nov-2015
Ah right, thanks for the info! Like I say rain X helped a little bit but I will get round to trying different things.
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Progress thread: Tonto - Tonto - 3:rd-Jan-2016
This morning there was a break in the rain so I decided to fit my new shark fin. It's not a flash expensive one and only cost me the whole £4.95 and has not affected the signal of the fm radio at all
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Very happy with it!
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RE: Progress thread: Tonto - sheppy1 - 3:rd-Jan-2016
Ooooo where did you get the fin from?? I got one from alibaba and it looks good but it's totally flat and the roof is curved so there were gaps in it where rain could get in so I took it off... Also lost all radio stations except one aswell :/
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Progress thread: Tonto - Tonto - 3:rd-Jan-2016
eBay mate - http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/252122698677
It came with 3m tape and seems to have fit roof well enough! Time will tell as its stopped raining at the moment. I'm well impressed!
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