T-top tinting
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Burning Brakes
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From: Dallas via Honolulu TX
T-top tinting
I've searched the threads and people say they use the static cling shades for their mirrored t-tops. Well, those did not work for me. I put them on the night before, and by lunch in the Texas heat, they were both sitting on my seats. I took my car up to a tinting place that I've had work done before, and the tint guy said he would be a little worried about putting tint on them, and he would be afraid they would break. I found that an odd response. Why would adding tint make the glass break. He told me to ask around and see if anyone else had done this, so I'm asking here. Anyone have a problem from tinting your mirrored t-tops?
Drifting
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From: Seabrook Texas
St. Jude Donor '05
I've searched the threads and people say they use the static cling shades for their mirrored t-tops. Well, those did not work for me. I put them on the night before, and by lunch in the Texas heat, they were both sitting on my seats. I took my car up to a tinting place that I've had work done before, and the tint guy said he would be a little worried about putting tint on them, and he would be afraid they would break. I found that an odd response. Why would adding tint make the glass break. He told me to ask around and see if anyone else had done this, so I'm asking here. Anyone have a problem from tinting your mirrored t-tops?
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Burning Brakes
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Melting Slicks
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From: West Kingston RI
Sorry it took me a while to get back with this. Check this info out.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...hing+the+targa
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...hing+the+targa
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
There are now some 'metalized' coatings which block the infrared heat from entering the glass. Several 'high-end' cars come with that option. Do a search on the internet and see if there are any aftermarket applicators in your area.
Le Mans Master
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From: Pine Bluff Arkansas
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-‘19-'20-'21
My tops are tinted(same as the windows) and I have the clingy things.... for about 5 years.....no problem.
Larry
Larry
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From: Hacienda Heights Ca.
I've searched the threads and people say they use the static cling shades for their mirrored t-tops. Well, those did not work for me. I put them on the night before, and by lunch in the Texas heat, they were both sitting on my seats. I took my car up to a tinting place that I've had work done before, and the tint guy said he would be a little worried about putting tint on them, and he would be afraid they would break. I found that an odd response. Why would adding tint make the glass break. He told me to ask around and see if anyone else had done this, so I'm asking here. Anyone have a problem from tinting your mirrored t-tops?
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