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Mods, I don't know if glass tinting is in the detailing forum. Please move if incorrect. Thanks. Bros, Need recommendations for buying a roll of tinting film. I am using it on my window at home that faces the sun. As I am a cheapo, please recommend me the cheapest for 1 roll where to get from. Thanks bros.

For some reason, I am looking for this Astonish glass/tile cleaner? has anyone seen this before in any supermarts or DIY shops etc? Or any Astonish products in general?

2008/06/19 Call to postpone crackdown on MPVs with tinted glass Email to friend Print article KUALA LUMPUR: The MCA Public Services and Complaints Department has appealed to the government to postpone its July 1 crackdown on multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) with heavily-tinted glass. Last month, the government announced that owners of these vehicles would be slapped with a RM200 fine. However, department head Datuk Michael Chong said most foreign-made cars (none other than Sgp registered vehicles), especially MPVs, were sold with heavily-tinted glass to allow its occupants a level of privacy (not only MPVs, saloons also come fitted with factory privacy glass). However, Chong said he understood the security concerns that cars with tinted windows posed. "I understand the point of view of the police and the government, too," he said, adding, however, that if the government could not exempt MPVs from the law, then it should allow owners time to sort out the problem. Chong said he had met Transport Minister Datuk Ong Tee Keat and his secretary-general Datuk Zakaria Bahari to find a solution for MPVs. "The government is looking into the matter and will get back to me." The Transport Ministry said those allowed to drive vehicles with heavily-tinted glass would have to show proof that they had permission from the government to do so. Under the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Certain Types of Glass) Rules 1991, the chief judge and top ranking police and army officers are exempted from the ruling. Car owners have to comply with the rule that there is 70 per cent light penetration for the front windscreen and 50 per cent light penetration for the rear windscreen (Sgp is 25%) and side windows. In preparation for the crackdown, the police and Road Transport Department have purchased gadgets able to check the light penetration during the day and night. In the past, enforcement officers only had gadgets which could check light penetration during the day. http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Thu...icle/index_html unless you are a billionaire........ http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Fri...2247859/Article [/color]Duhhh... I am getting tired with this kinda news. One after another. Last time was not ok, then OK'ed by JPJ (remember when Msian High Commisioner in Sgp fought for this case?). It cooled off. Now appears again. Dont tell us it is a payback time for them, aiming Sgp cars but disguising as if targeting locals (due to the recent fuel hike saga?) My personal take is that they are targeting aftermarket heavily tinted glass, not factory fitted ones. What say you?

Hi Bros & Sis This morning, called JPJ (Road Transport) in Johor and was told the followings: All door window glasses - light transmission not less than 50% Front windscree glass - light transmission not less than 70% Rear windscreen glass - not required - any percentage They advised me further that we have to comply strictly to the regulations and shall be penalised for the amount of RM$130.00. Just to share with others..

these days the government kept urging us to recycle, reuse and reduce to help protect and save the environment. am doing my part at home cutting down on electricity and paper usage. but i have alot of those glass bottles (example coffee bottles) at home. where can i find and drop off these glasswares for recycling? seen those categorized bins at IKEA and town, but curious where can heartlanders like myself find them.

Hi, Where can I replace my rear glass without being ripped off ? It's a PI Toyota MPV. I don't intend to claim insurance. What's the damage like typically? thanks

Hi all...anybody can point me to where I can decode what those numbers and code means on our windscreen and window?

Sun, Jul 15, 2007 The Straits Times PETALING JAYA - VEHICLES from Singapore and Thailand with heavily tinted windscreens and windows will be turned back at Malaysia's border checkpoints when an amendment to a road transport Act is endorsed soon. Road Transport Department enforcement director Salim Parlan said the cars would not be allowed in if they failed a test at the border. 'Only vehicles with at least 70 per cent level of light penetration in the front windscreen and 50 per cent on the rear windscreen and side windows will be allowed,' he said, but did not indicate when the new law will take effect. There was a controversy in April after several Singapore cars with dark tinted windows were given tickets in Malaysia. The problem boils down to different rules in the two countries on tint levels. Singapore's Land Transport Authority requires 70 per cent of light to be let in through the windscreen and side windows in front, and 25 per cent of the light for the rear windscreen and windows. The Star/Asia News Network When will they ever learn.

DG901 is a car wash shampoo. 3 capfuls (actually 1.5) into a bucket of water produces heaps of soap suds. The product smells nice and cleans the car with little difficulty and does not strip out precious wax. I like this product for several reasons [ol][*]Leaves the car with the 'silky and oily' feel even 1-2 days after washing.[*]Leaves the car looking 'wet and oily' even after 4-5 days after washing (provided you don't drive into dusty areas lah)[*]Enhances the polish if you are using existing duragloss products like Aquawax.[/ol]Strongly recommended!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------ DG755 (Nu-glass) is a polish for your car window glass. I couldn't get it to work properly. Once applied onto the glass, it took me ages to buff off properly and even then, the windows were smudged. I would not recommend this product.

Wonder any one noe where's owl glass located. My dad ask me abt the location and I got no idea where it is. He say they're selling watches. Please advice. Thanks!

Anyone read this? Seems like no one post this yet. Those entering JB on frequent basis, better take note. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- DRIVING TO M'SIA WITH HEAVILY TINTED GLASS? BE READY TO PAY $130 ON THE SPOT THE tinted glass saga is turning out to have more twists and turns than Malaysia's North-South Highway. By Arul John 23 July 2007 THE tinted glass saga is turning out to have more twists and turns than Malaysia's North-South Highway. And the latest twist: You can be fined up RM300 ($130) if your Singapore vehicle is found to have windscreen and window tints darker than Malaysian standards. This appears to be a U-turn from the reprieve in April this year after Tourism Malaysia officials had asked Malaysian traffic police not to detain or fine Singapore cars for tinted windows while a review was underway. Then Malaysia's Transport Ministry (KPM) announced last week that foreign vehicles with heavily tinted glass could be barred from entering the country after an amendment to the transport law. But even before that ruling comes into effect, a ministry spokesman told The New Paper on Sunday that even now, 'owners or drivers whose cars do not follow the current standards can be fined up to RM300'. The spokesman added that for subsequent offences, offenders can have the fines compounded or go to court to pay them. Apart from being fined, the Malaysian police are also authorised to impound and further examine the offending car. The transport ministry spokesman said that next month, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) will also discuss using a sophisticated gadget to measure the light emittance from cars entering its borders. Special meters will be installed at all Malaysian border posts. Once the new system is in place, drivers of cars from Singapore and Thailand that don't meet Malaysian tint standards will be asked to pay the fine on the spot if they choose to continue their journey into Malaysia. If they choose not to pay the fine, they can turn back. Malaysia requires foreign-registered cars entering the country to let in at least 70 per cent of light through the front windscreen, and at least 50 per cent of light through the side windows and rear windscreen. Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) has the same standard for the front windscreen and front side windows, but since July 2004, it has allowed Singapore cars to let in just 25 per cent of light through the rear windscreen and side windows. INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES LTA's spokesman Naleeza Ebrahim said the standard applied here is in line with international practices, such as in Japan and the European Union, and enhances the efficiency of a vehicle's air-conditioning while providing better shielding against harmful ultraviolet rays. 'We understand that Malaysia may have different requirements for the light transmittance. Owners and drivers of Singapore-registered vehicles are advised to check and comply with the vehicle and road traffic laws of the foreign country that they wish to drive in,' she said. The difference in standards caused problems this year, after several Singaporeans reported receiving summons while driving in Malaysia. In March, Singaporean LW Sim was even arrested and jailed for a day when he refused to let police in Johor Baru impound his car for further checks. Automobile Association of Singapore (AAS) president Bernard Tay said all foreign cars travelling to Malaysia will have to abide by the rule, but 'this stricter ruling will have an impact on Singapore cars going to Malaysia'. He added that the AAS conducts pre-trip car inspections for those who want to know if they comply with standards. A spokesman for the Malaysian High Commission here said it was concerned that fewer cars may visit Malaysia because of the new rules. 'We have sent a fax to Putrajaya and are waiting for more information on the issue,' he said. After the first crackdown earlier this year, the Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore Datuk NParameswaran had appealed to the Malaysian authorities not to take 'unilateral action on tinted glass'. Last year, it was reported that about 23,500 Singaporeans visit Johor daily and spend RM3.5 million each day. Between January and October 2005, about 7.6 million visitors entered Malaysia from Singapore. Mr Chan Chang Choy, assistant secretary-general of the Johor Baru Chinese Chamber of Commerce, said the new rules were likely to affect tourists and younger Singaporeans as they prefer tinted windscreens. 'But older Singaporeans and those who visit Malaysia to do business usually drive untinted cars, so I don't think their numbers will be affected,' he said. He said the chamber would write to the transport ministry to review the ruling. Mr Michael Tay, chairman of the Malaysian Chinese Association branch in Bandar Tampoi in Johor, added: 'Singaporeans are generally more law-abiding and Malaysian cars are mostly summoned for the windscreen tint offences. 'When I visit the border checkpoints every weekend, I see long lines of Singapore cars and they are mostly untinted or slightly tinted.' Some car dealers and workshops in Singapore were also taken by surprise by the announcement. A spokesman for Kah Motors, the agent for Honda cars, said: 'Our cars come with minimally tinted glass in the front and back, and our customers ask to add layers of solar film to get the required tint levels, or they do it at workshops. We have told our sales personnel to warn customers about the different tint rulings.' In Malaysia, some motorists have asked for darker windows even as their authorities tighten the rules. Its transport ministry spokesman said a number of Malaysian motorists have complained about the country's windscreen tint standards. 'Because of global warming, they said they feel that more tinting is needed to make the cars cooler inside,' he said, adding that the police, road transport department and other agencies would meet to discuss such feedback next month. INTENSE SUNLIGHT Several Malaysian motorists felt that darker windscreen tints should be allowed because of the intense sunlight, especially when driving along highways. Malaysian motorist Angeline Bala, 29, said: 'Under the current hot weather, I prefer a darker tint as the car would be cooler and still safe to drive.' But another Malaysian motorist, Mr Walter D, 42, felt that the country's windscreen tint standards are fine. 'The current standards would not make the car too hot. If the car is too dark, it will be unsafe to drive at night and the driver cannot be seen clearly from outside,' he said. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TINTED GLASS: WHAT'S ALLOWED MALAYSIA Cars have to let in: 70% light through front windscreen, 50% light through all side windows and rear windscreen SINGAPORE Cars have to let in: 70% light through front windscreen, 50% light through front side windows, and 25% light for rear windscreen and side windows --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bloody m'sia now wants to fine again if light transmission in rear is less than 50% WTF

As above with regards to the recent commotion on the papers.. dun know whether it is still ongoing ?

Looking for AGM batteries. It is those deep cycle type for golf carts etc use. Anyone has details on which shop selling at a good price?

Hi bros, Do any of you wax the glass? Remembered i read it from somewhere to wax the windscreen as well? BTW, is it adviseable? Thanks

guys any idea??

how to remove those sticky glue left behind ? can any glass cleaner do the job ?

Just a qns for the detailing experts here, I've got 1 long hairline scratch running over the course of my headlamp cover, not sure what caused it, is there anything I can do to remove the scratch? scratches on paintwork I know how to remove, but in the glass casing of the headlamp I have no idea how...

Anyone knows where to get a replacement for a cracked mirror glass for a Year 2000 VW Golf ? And price ?

now for phase 2 of my project, to make a FG woofer box (to save space in my boot).. thanks to mazdaowner from MCF who gave me some FG material to work with, i finally attempted give it a try. Firstly and most importantly, for anyone who gonna try this, get a respirator, trust me.. it will save ur life man.. ok.. i managed to yank out the plastic cover in my boot (first pic) and covered it with newspaper and use maskin tape to secure it ( too lazy to go buy foil), following this, went to cut out the FG matt into smaller pieces(since i'm workin on an uneven surface.. ) then mix the resin, (damm didnt know the damm thing hardens soo fast,, mine hardened in like 5 mins!!!!) aniway.. i had 2m by 1m of FG matt, decided to use all of it since i was makin a woofer box, needed a lot of layers for the rear... nothin more to say, just that workin with fibre glass is really a smelly and messy thing, but cant wait till i finish my box.. will post more pics here.. my work quite messy, not professional, plus i ran out of resin, sian diao, tmr gotta go buy.. heh cheers guys..

hey guys/gals hmmm its my 2nd day driving tis Aveo 1.4 Sedan..realised that when the aircon is on..then out on the front glass got vapor after awhile..oh i was stationary...car not moving..isit the weather too hot tis 2 days or wat?i didn full blast the aircon leh..why like tat har?anyone got tis problem or isit normal?i went kallang kfc to eat cheese fries..hehe nvr see a single Chevrolet except mine...buttttttttttt while driving off ..i finally saw a Orange hatchback in front of me so i kan cheong wana c who is in the car...n wanted to wave n say hiiiiiiiiiii...errrr...after saw the person in the car i did not wave becos its a Aunty drivin it so i guessed its none of u gals la i supposed...n she doesnt look friendly lor so decided not to wave...

Howdy bros! Anyone tried before the Simonix glass polish? Came across this in Carrefour while in my search for the elusive 3M Auto Glass cleaner and Simple Green cleaner... Is it good? Heard the Autogylm one is not very effective... PS: Anyone can tell me where to get the 3M Auto Glass cleaner? PPS: Will IPA be effective for cleaning my windshield? Thanks!

Hi all, this is my virgin post... . need some help. My windscreen is damn dirty and has plenty of stubborn stains. Tried dishwasher but doesn't help. Would appreciate if anyone can recommend me some product to clean it? In addition, heard that the 3M Glass Cleaner is good but can't find in Stamford or Autobacs. Anyone know where to get it?? Thanks.

Wira someone offering this.. for RM280... Headlamp + angle lamp + fender lamp (6 pcs per set) 2 x headlamp Black crystal, Glass 2 x angle lamp black plastic 2 x fender lamp plastic kns... cheaper than what I paid..

just to check before i start washing today