Tint Problem
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Ontario
Tint Problem
I'm getting my Z06 tinted, and the guys at the shop said they were having problem with the "Dot Matrix" in the back window, and if it is still bad in a couple days to take it back to them.
Does anyone here have any experience with this?
If so:
What can be done if the shop can't repair it or what can they do to fix it or get it done right??
Does anyone here have any experience with this?
If so:
What can be done if the shop can't repair it or what can they do to fix it or get it done right??
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Warrington Pa.
I remember seeing that they sanded the dots down so the tint was able to lay flat. I'll see if I can find the thread.
EDIT: I couldn't find the thread but if you do a search "rear window tint " there are pages of info.
EDIT: I couldn't find the thread but if you do a search "rear window tint " there are pages of info.
Last edited by Bill Vett; Mar 25, 2010 at 07:09 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 844
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From: Il
I'm getting my Z06 tinted, and the guys at the shop said they were having problem with the "Dot Matrix" in the back window, and if it is still bad in a couple days to take it back to them.
Does anyone here have any experience with this?
If so:
What can be done if the shop can't repair it or what can they do to fix it or get it done right??
Does anyone here have any experience with this?
If so:
What can be done if the shop can't repair it or what can they do to fix it or get it done right??
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I just had my coupe rear window tinted by a guy that had done many vettes and was familiar with the dot pattern. He said some stick and some don't; the ones that don't he uses the spray tint but some folks get real uncomfortable when he has to spray their Vette. Mine so far is sticking to the dot pattern.
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I've heard of installers using either of these two methods, as well as just working patiently to get the tint to look good around those dots. An experienced installer should be able to make it look very good, but it does take a lot of practice.