Rear window tint question
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Melting Slicks
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From: East Oakland CA
Rear window tint question
im thinking of getting my rear window tinted but i have a few questions?
1. is there a lot of bubbles or what can i d o to prevent them?
2. whats better. regular 3M or vynil?
3. how much should i expect to pay?
by the way its a 2000 coupe
1. is there a lot of bubbles or what can i d o to prevent them?
2. whats better. regular 3M or vynil?
3. how much should i expect to pay?
by the way its a 2000 coupe
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I just had my 2000 coupe tinted a few weeks ago... Paid $145...but that\\\'s in Florida and the tinter is a patient of mine so he gave me a discount...
The biggest thing to \\\"worry\\\" about is the dot matrix at the top of the rear hatch. The spacing between the dots is so small in some areas that the thick film can\\\'t get in between. After it\\\'s done, there will be a white patch if looking from the outside. If you search the forum you\\\'ll find many remedies from spray painting to black vinyl... I actually just let mine cure for 1 day and then for the next couple of days spent a few minutes really pressing and rolling (from the bottom to the top) using my fingers and a paper towel...made a HUGE improvement. I guess that after a day the adhesive dries to the point that it clings better with a little pressure. My dot matrix now looks great and I\\\'m very happy
(I was very nervous immediately after the job was done).
To the shop\\\'s credit, they told me about the dot matrix and Corvettes before they even started...it\\\'s definitely good to find a shop that has done a lot of Vettes.
The biggest thing to \\\"worry\\\" about is the dot matrix at the top of the rear hatch. The spacing between the dots is so small in some areas that the thick film can\\\'t get in between. After it\\\'s done, there will be a white patch if looking from the outside. If you search the forum you\\\'ll find many remedies from spray painting to black vinyl... I actually just let mine cure for 1 day and then for the next couple of days spent a few minutes really pressing and rolling (from the bottom to the top) using my fingers and a paper towel...made a HUGE improvement. I guess that after a day the adhesive dries to the point that it clings better with a little pressure. My dot matrix now looks great and I\\\'m very happy
(I was very nervous immediately after the job was done).To the shop\\\'s credit, they told me about the dot matrix and Corvettes before they even started...it\\\'s definitely good to find a shop that has done a lot of Vettes.
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Around here it's about 125-175 average.
The bubbles (dot matrix) can be worked around.
If the tint shop knows how, they can reduce (and eliminate in some cases) the "white border". If they apply the film and work it right... there shouldn't be much, if any, border.
In some cases, they can apply blk. vinyl over the dots and cut the window tint to match.
I've heard people sanded the dot, but IMHO, this is
not the best idea. You risk damaging the glass. I know, I know, "So what, the shop will replace it if that happens." Why go through the hassle when you can avoid it from the beginning.
Here's my back window since I had mine done about 4 years ago. No vinyl, no sanding. If you print it, you can dispute any tint shop that tells you it can't be done.
The bubbles (dot matrix) can be worked around.
If the tint shop knows how, they can reduce (and eliminate in some cases) the "white border". If they apply the film and work it right... there shouldn't be much, if any, border.
In some cases, they can apply blk. vinyl over the dots and cut the window tint to match.
I've heard people sanded the dot, but IMHO, this is
not the best idea. You risk damaging the glass. I know, I know, "So what, the shop will replace it if that happens." Why go through the hassle when you can avoid it from the beginning.Here's my back window since I had mine done about 4 years ago. No vinyl, no sanding. If you print it, you can dispute any tint shop that tells you it can't be done.
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From: Shakopee MN
The bottom picture is what mine looks like right now. Just got it done. Should it look like that or should work on it by pressing and lightly rubbing the tint???
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