Are Sunstrips illegal in the UK?
Are Sunstrips illegal in the UK?
A sunstrip is a band of tinted material that runs horizontally along the top of a windscreen. The strip is designed to block the sun’s glare from any angle, making it easier for the driver to see. If your vehicle has a sun strip, it is illegal for your wipers to touch it or cover it.
Whats a Sunstrip on a car?
Windscreen Sunstrips. A sunstrip is a tinted band that is installed to run along the top of your windscreen, which is the area of the glass that the majority of solar glare affects. It is a solid band that runs the entire width of your screen meaning that the sun is blocked no matter which direction you travel.
How long does a Sunstrip take to dry?
Also keep in mind that the adhesive takes at least 24 hours hours to cure, so if the temperature drops overnight or gets damp before fully set, it may peel.
How do you remove sun strips from windscreen?
All you need is some glass cleaner tescos spray bottle special is perfect, and a stanley knife blade. Soak the film and left over residue, and then use the blade to scrape it off, just keep the blade relatively flat and you’ll not scrape the glass.
Is it illegal to Sunstrip a car?
A: Yes a sun strip may be installed however every vehicle is different. The law states that you cannot tint a solid vinyl sun strip, but a dark window tinted sun strip is ok.
What is the legal depth of a Sunstrip?
12 inches at the sides, and narrows to 10 inches in the centre.
What is manufacturer’s as 1 line?
The AS1 means that it is the clearest form of glass to use in cars. AS2 or 3 would mean that it is tinted. Only AS1 glass can be used as windshields. The E means that it was also manufactured to European safety spec.
Can you fit a Sunstrip in the rain?
Do not install in extreme weather conditions. This includes high winds, heatwaves, sub-zero temperatures, rain etc.
