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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 11:53 AM
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Could you order tinted windows from the factory on the 2003 Z06? Someone is claiming to have factory tinted windows and I was not aware that was an option.
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There is no RPO # for that...probably regular type tint, not like aftermarket...
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Many cars have a factory tint but it is not the same as after market tint.
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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Many cars have a factory tint but it is not the same as after market tint.


Tint is a must
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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So what are the differences between factory tint and aftermarket tint?
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Could you order tinted windows from the factory on the 2003 Z06? Someone is claiming to have factory tinted windows and I was not aware that was an option.
Maybe it was something the dealer did before the sale...
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So what are the differences between factory tint and aftermarket tint?
factory tint is a very light shading, probably blocking about 10-15% of the suns ultraviolet rays. Aftermarket tint is what causes the windows to go almost black and can block up to 95% of the suns UV rays. Factory tint is almost a clear window. Aftermarket tint makes it a little hard to see at night.
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factory tint is a very light shading, probably blocking about 10-15% of the suns ultraviolet rays. Aftermarket tint is what causes the windows to go almost black and can block up to 95% of the suns UV rays. Factory tint is almost a clear window. Aftermarket tint makes it a little hard to see at night.
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A "factory tint" is in the glass. Aftermarket tint is on the glass.
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The windows have some tint from the factory, but it is no way near what you can get in the aftermarket.
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Aren't they ALL tinted from the factory?

I should think one WITHOUT tinted windows would be the rare, museum candidate.....
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