Tint Rear Hatch?
Instructor
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From: Broken Arrow OK
Originally Posted by RollaMo-LT4
I have a 1996, with the Read Window tinted. I assumed it was like that from the factory? Maybe not, and previous owner had it done.
There are a couple of seams that are starting to "curl" a little.
So, did they come from factory with any tint? I ask this because it's not really a very dark tint at all.
How big a job is it to completly remove the tint that's there and have it done again?
There are a couple of seams that are starting to "curl" a little.
So, did they come from factory with any tint? I ask this because it's not really a very dark tint at all.
How big a job is it to completly remove the tint that's there and have it done again?
for removal and retint, expect $250-$350....
Le Mans Master
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From: Everett WA
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As you can see Longhorn & Crewzin have two of the nicest looking C4s on the forum 
and both of theirs are tinted
You tell me but I think it looks cool & in the summer time it really helps keep the interior cool.
and both of theirs are tintedYou tell me but I think it looks cool & in the summer time it really helps keep the interior cool.
Last edited by Mr. Peabody; Mar 24, 2006 at 06:28 PM.
Cherish your Hopes...
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From: West Palm Beach FL
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by Mr. Peabody
As you can see Longhorn & Crewzin have two of the nicest looking C4s on the forum and both of theirs are tinted
You tell me but I think it looks cool & in the summer time it really helps keep the interior cool.
and both of theirs are tintedYou tell me but I think it looks cool & in the summer time it really helps keep the interior cool.
I like it...
...and you can add Mr Peabody to the list of nicest looking C4's on the forum...
Cherish your Hopes...
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From: West Palm Beach FL
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by longhorn_C4
My rear hatch is tinted. Does it look gay? 
...so Longhorn...are the side windows and rear hatch the same tint...
Im thinking of making the leap for tint but I do want to be able to see out but if I cant
I do want it to look good really nice vette
Cherish your Hopes...
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From: West Palm Beach FL
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by bry593
Don't go any darker than 20%, or u won't b able to see well at night.
I just had my '95 retinted a few weeks ago with 3M 20%. It looks great and will continue to protect the interior from the strong UV's here in Oklahoma......
-Bry
I just had my '95 retinted a few weeks ago with 3M 20%. It looks great and will continue to protect the interior from the strong UV's here in Oklahoma......
-Bry
...and not knowing much about tint...or 3M...
Does anyone know about the different types of tint...?
...and the best for our C4's?
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From: Everett WA
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Thank you Stuart
From everything that I've heard or seen over the years it absolutely pays to have it done professionally. I would check your local yellow pages for shops that advertize the service and talk to them or another thought would be to visit some high end dealerships and ask where they have their customer's cars done.
One thing that you want to do is get a written guarantee on the workmanship. You can see that my sides are not as deeply tinted as the back. I drive my car every day and if the sides are too dark it's really difficult to see out the side windows at night. That's an important consideration at intersections.
From everything that I've heard or seen over the years it absolutely pays to have it done professionally. I would check your local yellow pages for shops that advertize the service and talk to them or another thought would be to visit some high end dealerships and ask where they have their customer's cars done.
One thing that you want to do is get a written guarantee on the workmanship. You can see that my sides are not as deeply tinted as the back. I drive my car every day and if the sides are too dark it's really difficult to see out the side windows at night. That's an important consideration at intersections.
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From: Bahston Mass.
Originally Posted by Mr. Peabody
As you can see Longhorn & Crewzin have two of the nicest looking C4s on the forum and both of theirs are tinted
You tell me but I think it looks cool & in the summer time it really helps keep the interior cool.
and both of theirs are tintedYou tell me but I think it looks cool & in the summer time it really helps keep the interior cool.
I love Longhorn's ride - Plus, I'm a little biased 
DEFINITELY tint it!
Drifting
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From: Chicago Illinois
If you are intending to tint just your back window, Corvette central has a window tint that you apply by wetting your window and putting the film on . You can easily remove it if you dont like it . I believe it costs 50.00 and is reusable. Tinted glass is the only way to go.
Burning Brakes
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From: North Central Indiana
I would tint it. I would also use a pro tint shop. The side windows would be easy, but the hatch area would be very hard. I had mine done for $150.
Here are before and after pics. The rims are new in the after pic, but you get the idea.
I have also been thinking about painting the Halo bar black.
:edit: My tint is 20%
Here are before and after pics. The rims are new in the after pic, but you get the idea.
I have also been thinking about painting the Halo bar black.
:edit: My tint is 20%
Last edited by Scott-89; Mar 24, 2006 at 11:17 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: North Central Indiana
Originally Posted by TheAngelOfDeath
I am getting mine done on Thursday - 5% tint - its what my wife and I have on everything we own. Its not legal at all but have never been stopped for it on anything.
The sides aren't too bad with 20% since it's right in my face. I would be scared I would pull out in front of someone if I had 5%. Then again I am getting old
IMHO the dark tink makes them look really nice.
Drifting
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From: 1994 LT1 Coupe 6-speed with FX3 & 2000 LS1 Vert 6-Speed with F45 Hunterdon County, NJ
Don't Tint
Originally Posted by nelson84
Should I tint the rear hatch window or will it look gay?
Further, the tint has a finite life, and when it dies, removal could leave glue or worse, damage the defroster wire strips during removal.
Also, given your location, and the possible frequency of your usage of the rear defroster, it might reduce the defroster's effectiveness or damage the tinting during its frequent usage.