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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 12:50 PM
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Went to GW Motorsports in Maryland yesterday and got my rear hatch glass done 20%...........It looks

GW does great work, quick and reasonably priced.

I am going to see how I like the 20% and then probably go back and get the sides done as well.

Anyway.......I recommend GW for anyone in the MD/VA/DC area!



PS....saw a lot of Vettes out yesterday and got a lot of
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....it looks dark from the outside but the 20% won't bother you from the inside
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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Not only looks good, but it really helps keep the inside cool and protects the interior. I can't imagine not having tint on any of my vehicles.
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It would be hard to live with my Black car without tint!
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 04:03 PM
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I paid for my windshield already i just need to take it back in, i wonder if it will mess with the Hud though. I normally do a 50 % tiatinum tint to elimate glare on my windshields.
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Blowtorch
Went to GW Motorsports in Maryland yesterday and got my rear hatch glass done 20%...........It looks

GW does great work, quick and reasonably priced.

I am going to see how I like the 20% and then probably go back and get the sides done as well.

Anyway.......I recommend GW for anyone in the MD/VA/DC area!



PS....saw a lot of Vettes out yesterday and got a lot of
Any problems with the tint near the top of the window (black dot area)?
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Earlier this year, I got our other two cars' windows tinted and I really like the look. May have to break down and get the Vette done also.
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Any problems with the tint near the top of the window (black dot area)?
The majority of the dots are good. There a few near the top where it doesn't look as though it's completely flat but I was told this will improve in the next few days. They did the rear glass in one piece which I think is amazing!

I got the lifetime warrenty film so if there is a problem, GW told me to just bring it back and they will fix it....so I'm not concerned.
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Please report back in a few days and let us know how it looks. I am considering the same thing--thanks.
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We do need pic's!!! Just not the same without PIC'S!!! Please.
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Where is this GW motorsports anyway?

I also thought about getting the windshield tinted really mildly. Like 50 or 70%. Im sure its illegal but so is speeding.
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[QUOTE=eRiCdWoNg]Where is this GW motorsports anyway?

1344 West Nursery Road Linthicum, MD ....near BWI
410-636-6560

I will try to take some pics but I think a window is pretty difficult to capture! I'll wait until I'm sure the dots are all settled!
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How much did you pay if you dont mind me askin? I used to go to school down there at UMBC so it takes about 45 min. Otherwise I'll probbly go to D&L in whitemarsh.
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Originally Posted by eRiCdWoNg
How much did you pay if you dont mind me askin? I used to go to school down there at UMBC so it takes about 45 min. Otherwise I'll probbly go to D&L in whitemarsh.
Rear glass was $88.00 and I think he told me the two door windows would be another $100.00 This is for the lifetime warranty 3M film.
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