I used the badgeskins kit... just make sure you order the $4 wedge to apply the damn thing. Also watch a youtube video first. They were quite easy to fit, its more of a set and forget it type of thing. You may be able to find someone in your area willing to tint it... but I couldn't.
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MK7 "Random / "Stupid" Questions Thread"
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RisingFallens
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Raleigh
- Car(s)
- MK7.5 GTI!
I think that option is a black vinyl because you can add-on a squeegee. I thought maybe blacked out would look better than tinted? I guess I could tint it hella dark...
Ya got some pics Jim? How dark did you go?
Subliminal
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Vegas
- Car(s)
- Slow FWD VW Hatch
Most tint shops will only want to tint the outside, tinting the inside requires popping the window out. I had the outside of mine tinted and have been happy with it, and certainly like it more than completely blocking it off
I don't have any pics of it up close but this should give a good idea - 35% front, 5% rear and sunvisor. The ceramic tint has a shinier look and isn't as dark as traditional tints
(jesus, car didn't feel like it was lowered that much until i see these pics next to each other
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Diggs24
Autocross Champion
- Location
- de plains! de plains!
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI
Mine had no issues tinting the triangle. Didn't even have to ask for it.
sterkrazzy
Autocross Champion
- Location
- United States
- Car(s)
- Turbo. Blue.
I should have called out this dude I was trying to have tint my car. Instead I decided not to use him because of his response. I asked about that little window and he just goes "you can't tint that window". He could have told me it wasn't worth doing or he wasn't willing to do it, but to say you can't....cmon now.
NoGodGetOverIt
Autocross Champion
- Location
- NC
- Car(s)
- 2017 GTI SE/DSG
I didn't even think about it when I brought mine in to be tinted. When I picked it up, they pointed out that they tinted the a-pillar windows, and how much it sucked for them. They even searched on the Internet and saw where lots of shops refused, but they figured they'd persevere and do it. They're a good shop...have brought several other cars there to them as a result.
My tint shop said they couldn't guarantee the triangles would look good. I told them not to bother. They did a great job otherwise. I guess they just didn't want the hassle.
RisingFallens
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Raleigh
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- MK7.5 GTI!
hmm if it's hard for tint shops, how hard is it going to be for me 
But I do really like the look... it's something to pursue
But I do really like the look... it's something to pursue
jimlloyd40
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Phoenix
- Car(s)
- 2018 SE DSG
Came that way from the dealer and I honestly don't remember the percentage.
RisingFallens
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Raleigh
- Car(s)
- MK7.5 GTI!
Time for me to ask around!
Diggs24
Autocross Champion
- Location
- de plains! de plains!
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI
I love big brick houses.
jimlloyd40
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Phoenix
- Car(s)
- 2018 SE DSG
Brick shit houses?
With black windows and garage doors.
StorableComa
Autocross Champion
- Location
- SoCal, USA
- Car(s)
- 17 GSW S FWD
If you want the little triangles tinted, it's best to find a shop that has a cutting machine that automatically cuts all the pieces they need. Most shops that hand cut (which I wouldn't want cutting on my car in the first place) have issue with cutting it on the outside and then getting it to fit when they apply on the inside. My shop had no issue, just a weird looking applicator to smooth it out. Both are tinted on the inside and look great.
Also helps if you get a shop that does Windshields too. Had Air 80 installed on the windshield while I was at it, didn't even have to ask about the triangles. Then again, this shop purchased the glass off a Tesla to get exact measurements as they're one of the few shops out here that does the whole rear glass on the 3s really well.
Also helps if you get a shop that does Windshields too. Had Air 80 installed on the windshield while I was at it, didn't even have to ask about the triangles. Then again, this shop purchased the glass off a Tesla to get exact measurements as they're one of the few shops out here that does the whole rear glass on the 3s really well.