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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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I just had the windows tinted on my C5. I told the guy I did not want the performance window tint due to possibly blocking the rear signal out of my radar. I thought I remember reading that the tint has a type of reflective metallic in it? Has anyone ever heard of this or know about it?

The reason I am asking is because they put the performance tint on when I told them not to. I need to find out if I have to have them switch it or not.

I have a V1 so my radar does shot out the back window.



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My Escort X50 8500 has had no issues with radar from anywhere and I have titanium tint all around in 3 Vettes
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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No issue in any of my vehicles and they are all tinted
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Radar is nothing more than an amplified radio signal...tint does not block the signal.
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