1980 corvette window tint
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1980 corvette window tint
hi im thinking about taking my red 80 corvette to get the windows tinted, i live in va so legal is 50% front windows and 35% rear window, im thinking about going 35%-30% all around. i want it to be fairly dark for privacy but not to much that ill be asking to get pulled over. if anyone has any pics or opinions that would be great. thanks, mark
Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
I've found 35% sides with 20% rear to have worked nicely in a number of vehicles (including my DD) over the years, and plan on going with just that in my '78. IIRC 35% is the limit here in TN, but I was never pulled over when I once tried 20% sides with 8% rear, tho that proved just too dark for safe nighttime driving IMHO. In any event, make sure you choose a shop that really knows what they're doing before you let them attempt that large, complex rear glass. I'm lucky enough to live fairly close to an honest-to-goodness pro.
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
My current DD w/rear window defrost has been tinted for over a decade without issue, so I'd say yes (assuming quality film is used).
FYI (from the BTDT
school of learning), the installer must also take care not to cut the defroster, where applicable, and he should take great care to aviod scorching something should he need extra lighting in the car while doing the work. The very first car I ever had done (back in the '80's) was damaged due to lack of care on both of these counts. Additional reasons to make sure you hire a real pro.
FYI (from the BTDT
school of learning), the installer must also take care not to cut the defroster, where applicable, and he should take great care to aviod scorching something should he need extra lighting in the car while doing the work. The very first car I ever had done (back in the '80's) was damaged due to lack of care on both of these counts. Additional reasons to make sure you hire a real pro.
Burning Brakes
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From: VIRGINIA BEACH VIRGINIA
search "window tint" at mamotorworks.com. I have this in the back of my 79 and it slipped right it. not that dark but it cuts down on headlights that are behind me. took 10 minutes to install.
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