Window tint disappointment
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Instructor
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Window tint disappointment
As I stated in my last post, had the dealership tint the windows. The tint on the back window looks like crap where it covers all the little dots... 
...like the tint isn't adhered to the glass. Has anyone figured out how to tint the rear window w/o looking like crap, or am I going to have to remove all this tint?
...like the tint isn't adhered to the glass. Has anyone figured out how to tint the rear window w/o looking like crap, or am I going to have to remove all this tint?
Burning Brakes
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From: Amelia Island,FL ______ or DFW _________ Sold my 05 MS Coupe ____ bought 08 Vert Blk/JSB, 3LT, F55
The dots trap moisture when it is first installed. It needs to go back to the installer four or five days later for them to seal it.
It looks great when done right but it does take a second visit.
It looks great when done right but it does take a second visit.
Safety Car
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
I had mine done by Superior Window Tint in Las Vegas. Excellent Job.
They wet sanded the matrix dots & anyone who has seen my job says its the best they have seen on a corvette.
Sorry to hear about your disapointment. Window tinting should be done by people who know how to handle the Matrix dots correctly. The rear hatch glass is a real PITA took them 3 hours. Pro's only
They wet sanded the matrix dots & anyone who has seen my job says its the best they have seen on a corvette.
Sorry to hear about your disapointment. Window tinting should be done by people who know how to handle the Matrix dots correctly. The rear hatch glass is a real PITA took them 3 hours. Pro's only
Last edited by Guitarstar; Sep 10, 2005 at 05:19 PM.
Racer
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From: Orlando FL
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'14, '21
Originally Posted by SliverMeMembers
As I stated in my last post, had the dealership tint the windows. The tint on the back window looks like crap where it covers all the little dots... ...like the tint isn't adhered to the glass. Has anyone figured out how to tint the rear window w/o looking like crap, or am I going to have to remove all this tint?
...like the tint isn't adhered to the glass. Has anyone figured out how to tint the rear window w/o looking like crap, or am I going to have to remove all this tint?
Melting Slicks
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From: Northcentral, Pennsylvania
St. Jude Donor '09-'11
I would like to get my windows tinted, but have reservations about the quality of workmanship. If anyone can recommend someone in PA, shoot me a Private Message. Thanks!
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Racer
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I believe Boozman and many ATL people use Oasis and have a guy named Sundown do the work.
http://www.peachstateposse.com/forum...highlight=tint
http://www.peachstateposse.com/forum...highlight=tint
Race Director
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From: Orange County, CA
I had the tint put on up to the start of the "dots" and just leave the dots untinted. The shop offered to paint the dot area, but from the outside of the car it's not really noticeable that there's any difference.
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
Mine doesn't adhere all the way at the top totally due to the dots, but it still looks good and even the GM Rep that saw my car said they did one of the best jobs he's seen.
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Instructor
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Hmmmm.... very interesting responses. I do appreciate the input, I think I will do the following:
1. Take it back for touchup, as suggested
2. If that doesn't work, find someone with experience in "wet-sanding" the dots and re-tint
Thanks for all the suggestions, you guys are a good source of information. Mucho appreciato!
SMM
1. Take it back for touchup, as suggested
2. If that doesn't work, find someone with experience in "wet-sanding" the dots and re-tint
Thanks for all the suggestions, you guys are a good source of information. Mucho appreciato!
SMM