Question about window tinting
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Melting Slicks
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From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Question about window tinting
I'm thinking about tinting my windows on my 85 using 20% film on the back and 35% film on the sides. Since the electric eye that controls the brighter/darker control of the instrument cluster is on the front of the dash, will the obviously much darker interior cause the automatic brighter/darker cotrol to not know how to make the dash cluster look, and make it go haywire? Thanks.
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Re: Question about window tinting (Klimper)
You'll be fine. That's the exact setup I have on my car and I've never experienced any problems........other than backing up at night :yesnod:
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Re: Question about window tinting (Klimper)
I have a much darker tint on the hatch than on the side windows and realy like it that way; you can check it out in my Carlisle pic on my site.
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Re: Question about window tinting (Klimper)
In California...there is a % that you can do...
Is that the same in your state????????
And they will stop you out here anyway..........
tony
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Is that the same in your state????????
And they will stop you out here anyway..........
tony
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Drifting
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From: OKC Oklahoma
Re: Question about window tinting (sinistervette)
I've got 5% on my hatch and 10% on side windows and I've had no problems either. EXCEPT FOR SEEING ANYTHING AT NIGHT!!!! :lol: :cheers:
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Question about window tinting
I have limo(darkest avail) all around. It can be a little bit difficult at night(I'm used to it by now) but it's fine otherwise. :reddevil
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Question about window tinting (corvette-pilot)
How did you guys do the rear hatch window?
I did an 85 Z28 once using strips so it would contour to the curves. Royal PITB
I did an 85 Z28 once using strips so it would contour to the curves. Royal PITB
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From: Chaptico MD
Re: Question about window tinting (Klimper)
Well, if the tint makes it dark enough inside the car to cause the sensor to bring up the dash lights, you will be glad it did. In the dark you need more light. Right?
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From: Boise ID
Re: Question about window tinting (oldace84)
Here is link that shows state window tinting %'s. Not sure how reliable it is...
http://www.solargard.com/State_Tinting_Laws.pdf
http://www.solargard.com/State_Tinting_Laws.pdf
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From: Wixom MI
Re: Question about window tinting (87SAM)
It's raining out so I'm bored and thinking, would tint be able to adhere to the plastic window on the convertable top. If so you would think it would peel or somethin when the top is folded down right? If anyone has tried this that'd be cool to hear how it worked out.
Drifting
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From: OKC Oklahoma
Re: Question about window tinting (corvette-pilot)
How did you guys do the rear hatch window? I did an 85 Z28 once using strips so it would contour to the curves. Royal PITB
Melting Slicks
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From: Anchorage Alaska
Re: Question about window tinting (_freakmonkeydogboy_)
How did you guys do the rear hatch window? I did an 85 Z28 once using strips so it would contour to the curves. Royal PITBMine is a single piece done by a shop here in town :D
Drifting
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From: OKC Oklahoma
Re: Question about window tinting (Dudeurgettnavette)
Alta-Mere here in Norman, but I'm sure the same deal goes for all of them in the area - $160 5% limo all around, life-time warranty, they even re-did the back once because the guy who did it didn't like it :thumbs:
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From: Hanger 18 Taxachusetts
Re: Question about window tinting (_freakmonkeydogboy_)
5%, you lucky :cuss ( :) )
In MA they have a 35% limit.
My truck has the 35% on it and with the factory tint, 5-10%, puts it just over the legal limit. I have to find an inspection station that doesn't mind. I usually go 13 months between insprctions until I get into summer so that I can roll the windows down and pray :blueangel:
I have allways done my own tinting but that rear window ??
In MA they have a 35% limit.
My truck has the 35% on it and with the factory tint, 5-10%, puts it just over the legal limit. I have to find an inspection station that doesn't mind. I usually go 13 months between insprctions until I get into summer so that I can roll the windows down and pray :blueangel:
I have allways done my own tinting but that rear window ??
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From: Garden Grove CA
Re: Question about window tinting (Klimper)
I got one shade lighter than limo all the way arround. I like the one tone tint. Looks bitchin on my black LT4. On the rear hatch i have a one piece tint, no bubles or strips. Some shops know how to to it some don`t. Look for a shop that would do a one piece in the back. As far as the law is concerned i roll my windows down when i see a cop passing me...most of them don`t drive a Vette and might get jeaulaous...
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Re: Question about window tinting (1996blklt4)
First, go easy on me.
Since this is up here, can one have the front window tinted a tad?
Basically I wanna copy a ZR1 windsheild. I have a black on black coupe which is an oven in the summer.
Can this be done. or do they have to pull the windsheild out. Is this something I would regret?
[Modified by bill mcdonald, 1:31 AM 4/11/2003]
Since this is up here, can one have the front window tinted a tad?
Basically I wanna copy a ZR1 windsheild. I have a black on black coupe which is an oven in the summer.
Can this be done. or do they have to pull the windsheild out. Is this something I would regret?
[Modified by bill mcdonald, 1:31 AM 4/11/2003]