pics of your C5 tint and what %
10-11-2006, 08:49 PM
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I don't know my percentage, but the rear is legal for FL, and the sides are the same tint, which is illegal.
My dad had a car when I was a kid with really dark windows. It was cool until I pulled out in front of someone at night, thinking they were farther away based on the size of their headlights (the tint distorted it), so be careful.
My coupe had problems with the bubbles and I had to have a 2nd shop cut out the tint over the bubbles and apply black vinyl. It looks fine, some coupes work, some don't.
My dad had a car when I was a kid with really dark windows. It was cool until I pulled out in front of someone at night, thinking they were farther away based on the size of their headlights (the tint distorted it), so be careful.
My coupe had problems with the bubbles and I had to have a 2nd shop cut out the tint over the bubbles and apply black vinyl. It looks fine, some coupes work, some don't.
10-11-2006, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Blowtorch
I have 20% all around but no good pics....sorry!
It takes some getting used to at night and I'm sure one day I'm going to get stopped by Johnny Law, but I like it!
If you have a coupe, make sure you go to a tint shop that has experience because the back window can be a *itch!
It takes some getting used to at night and I'm sure one day I'm going to get stopped by Johnny Law, but I like it!
If you have a coupe, make sure you go to a tint shop that has experience because the back window can be a *itch!
10-12-2006, 06:18 AM
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Melting Slicks
Originally Posted by supercharged 350
That's what I wanted to see. I have a black coupe and am going with chrome C6 wheels (maybe Z07s). Your car looks GREAT! Thanks for the post!
10-12-2006, 06:37 AM
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Melting Slicks
That is 20% on the sides and rear...I wouldn't recommend going any darker than that. At night, I have to roll the windows down alot of the time to make sure I don't hit a curb etc. in a parking lot/garage.
10-12-2006, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by AbsolutHank
That is 20% on the sides and rear...I wouldn't recommend going any darker than that. At night, I have to roll the windows down alot of the time to make sure I don't hit a curb etc. in a parking lot/garage.
Thanks again for all the replies everyone. Much appreciated. 
10-12-2006, 08:02 AM
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Cost of tinting ???
I just got my Pewter Vette and was wondering what this costs top have done professionally - any recommendations for installers in NH ?
10-30-2006, 09:56 AM
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5% the only way to go.
I like the fact that people cant see in the car when I'm driving or parked.
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5% the only way to go.
I like the fact that people cant see in the car when I'm driving or parked.
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10-30-2006, 10:53 AM
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I have 5% all the way around. Yes, it looks cool. And yes, it is very hard to see out of my side windows at night. I guess that is just the price you got to pay to look good.
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10-30-2006, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ssmanofsteel
Derek , great pics , your Vette is way SRS
SRS Have you done anything else to your C5
10-30-2006, 03:09 PM
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I have 35% sides and 15% rear. The sides are slightly illegal in CA but since you can see through them i have not had a problem. If the rear were any darker I would have a problem at night.
10-30-2006, 03:17 PM
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15% all the way around (By the previous owner)
In Oklahoma the law is 20% back, and 35% sides. The previous owner said he had no problems with the law, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
In Oklahoma the law is 20% back, and 35% sides. The previous owner said he had no problems with the law, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.