Car Tints in Botley – Southampton
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Tint My WindowsBotley is the most delightful village in the world, it has everything in a village that I love, and none of the things I hate.’ Thus wrote William Cobbett, author of Rural Rides, who farmed here for 13 years from 1805. The village is situated a few miles east of Southampton.
Vice Admiral Phillip Howard Colomb, who is buried in Botley churchyard, was not so well known. He introduced an important new worldwide system of signals and tactics upon the advent of steamships in the Navy in 1858. His work merits an entry in the Encyclopedia Britannica.
About 200 years ago the square was an area of turf and the market was held there. After a period of disuse, the market was revived in 1830. On one occasion 1,280 sheep, 150 lambs, 250 cattle and 200 pigs were sold; each owner selling his own beasts. By tradition at the end of the market farmers sat down to a meal that always included Botley Plum Pudding.
The village grew around the square and it is said that there were 13 public houses, so it is not difficult to imagine a grain of truth in the story that a man was hanged without a judge or jury in the Catherine Wheel public house. This was later made a Temperance house and is now a bakery that still uses flour from Botley mill. During alterations, the old wall revealed wattle and daub, which has been glassed over and is still on display.
Artefacts in the Manor Farm area show occupation from the Stone Age to Roman times on both sides of the river Hamble. This area is now the Upper Hamble Country Park, a Hampshire Recreational Centre, with a working farm, farmhouse, old barns, wheelwrights and forge.
All Saints’ church is only 150 years old but the early Norman font which was dug up at Fairthorne was removed from the old church in 1835, as was the recumbent figure of John de Botteley.
The village information above is taken from The Hampshire Village Book, written by members of Hampshire Federation of Women’s Institutes and published by Countryside Books.
Professionally installed window tinting films improve:
Passenger Comfort
Our automotive window films filter up to 65% of the sun’s heat, reducing interior vehicle temperature. Long journeys are more enjoyable – when parked up your vehicle will stay cool for longer. You can also save a decent amount on air conditioning/fuel costs.
Less Glare & Fatigue
Window tinting reduces up to 95% of unwanted glare within the vehicle’s interior and helps take the strain out of driving. Sun strips on the front windscreen should also be considered, especially in the winter to spring months, whilst the sun is low on the horizon.
UV Ray Protection
Automotive window films screen out up to 99 % of the sun’s invisible UV radiation, a principal cause of skin cancer and premature skin aging.
Reduce Interior Fading
Solar heat and UV rays can cause interior plastic trim cracks and fading of upholstery/carpeting. Using window tints helps keep your vehicle looking new.
VLT (stands for Visible Light Transmittance)
A standard tint job covers all windows behind the driver’s seat. We also offer a clear UV / smash protection film that can legally be fitted onto the front windows. View our Protection & Safety page to learn more.
Light Tint
35% VLT (shades 65%)
For a very subtle look
- Allows 35% of light to pass through.
- Once fitted you can ‘just’ see through the vehicle creating a subtle classy look.
- Often used on classic cars for a very stylish subtle look, not too over the top.
- Yes, this will still make your front windows totally illegal if applied.
Medium Factory Tint
20% VLT (shades 80%)
The best option for most vehicles.
You can just about see silhouettes through the film and don’t give too much of a contrast against the ‘clear’ front doors.
- Allows 20% of light to pass through.
- Improved viewing for TV / back seat screens.
- Requested by dealerships for a factory finish to match standard manufactured privacy glass.
- Most popular choice by far
Limo Black
5% VLT (shades 95%)
This is an extreme blackout tint, recommended for maximum privacy.
- Allows 5% of light to pass through, your kids can still see out, but people cannot see in.
- Best viewing for TV / back seat screens or laptops and iPads.
- Used on commercial vehicles (vans & trucks) to help stop tool theft, etc.
- Will reduce your ability to see behind at night plus increase parking difficulty at night.
- Maximum heat rejection if traveling to hotter parts of Europe up to 50% Solar Energy reduction.