window tinting on rear hatch ??
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Drifting
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From: crystalriver Florida
window tinting on rear hatch ??
I just put a glass hatch on my 85 and it has no window tinting on it, and I'd sure love to have some tint to it, by looking at the curve of the glass--Is it possible for a local window tinting shop to do this job or was the tint a factory option (special type of tint) ?
Burning Brakes
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From: Georgia
Originally Posted by chillcat
I just put a glass hatch on my 85 and it has no window tinting on it, and I'd sure love to have some tint to it, by looking at the curve of the glass--Is it possible for a local window tinting shop to do this job or was the tint a factory option (special type of tint) ?
Melting Slicks
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It was never an option from the factory, however...
Most pro tinters will charge about $150 for the job. Shop around, get who you feel most comfortable with. F-body's rear hatch is a similar curve, so you can look for their work on those cars.
Most pro tinters will charge about $150 for the job. Shop around, get who you feel most comfortable with. F-body's rear hatch is a similar curve, so you can look for their work on those cars.
Le Mans Master
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From: Woodstock Georgia
Yes. In fact a really good 'tinter' can do it in one piece, which was important to me as whoever did mine before had used 5 pieces and there were seams everywhere. Local shop stripped both side windows and the hatch and redid them for $140. Just do your homework first to see who is good in your area. Search for a local vette club and ask around.
Racer
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From: Laguna Niguel California
Definitely can be done. Just as said be sure to find someone good. Better to spend a little more the first time than have it fading and pealing 2 years later. Running into that problem with mine right now.
Safety Car
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......is very do-able....i had a guy do 1-piece dark tint over all my car (except ft. windshield) and did it all for $65....a good tinter will use a heat gun and patience to "stretch" and mold the tint over the window surface.
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Drifting
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From: Conyers Ga
Originally Posted by aminnich
Yes. In fact a really good 'tinter' can do it in one piece, which was important to me
The shop that did mine 4 years ago did it in one piece as well.........still looks perfect 4 years later
Instructor
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From: OKC Ok
I recently had mine done at this place called Auto Trim, but you're not in the same state, so don't believe that would help you.. But boy what a difference... The shop was top notch as well. It was getting very cold that night, and the shop requested that they keep the car there overnight so that the tint could 'set' in a heated roomtemp. room, rather then freezing and possibly ruining it somehow. I was very pleased, like everyone else said, DONT go anywhere until you've found other people, with a vette or fbody and seen they're work... best of luck,
Melting Slicks
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From: In a van down by the river! Florida
Originally Posted by chillcat
I just put a glass hatch on my 85 and it has no window tinting on it, and I'd sure love to have some tint to it, by looking at the curve of the glass--Is it possible for a local window tinting shop to do this job or was the tint a factory option (special type of tint) ?
Are you in Crystal River? If you don't mind drving a little bit, the place is in Port Richey, its called National Window Film Distriutors Inc.
On a C4 they like to do them on Saturday, because instead of cutting around the hatch struts and latches, they remove them and do it all the way.
their # is 727-849-4874
Tell them Rich with the green 96 sent you
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Drifting
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From: crystalriver Florida
just curious, what kind of car is that reflected off your zr1, looks kinda like a classic hotrod
Mekanic--I know exactly where they are now, thanks...I'll be driving on ridge to get to 19--so I'll just stop by.
Mekanic--I know exactly where they are now, thanks...I'll be driving on ridge to get to 19--so I'll just stop by.
Intermediate
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From: Roselle Park NJ
Does anyone know of a good tinting shop around central jersey? The only one i found said he would have to put a seam in the middle along the defroster line...i'd like to have a one piece tint if anyone knows of a shop. Thanks