Window tinting caution
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From: Roswell Ga
Window tinting caution
I've used a tinting shop for years and the work has ben great. I took my C6 coupe and the installer nearlly fiinted. He said the conture of the rear glass was as difficult as any car on the market. He went ahead and installed the rear, but it's looks like crap. Took him 5.5 hours to get it intalled. He's willing to work out the problem, and I hope he does. If it can't be repaired to look good I'm going to have it removed.
I really believe in these guys, but can't put up with a bad looking tint.
I really believe in these guys, but can't put up with a bad looking tint.
Race Director
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From: Hurst, TX USA
My tinter finished my C6 in less than an hour and a half. The C6 can't be any harder than a C5 and I had all 4 of my C5s done there as well. All perfect except around the dots, but that is expected and can be worked out after the tint is on. Sounds like your tinter just hasn't seen many C5/C6s in his shop yet.
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My tinter has a method that works perfectly on the C6 dots.
He uses computer software on a plotter to laser-cut the tint film. He applies the entire sheet to the hatch glass. Then 2 days later, he comes to your location and finishes the work on the dots. First he cuts out the part covering the dots. He then takes a long time to mask that area, and applies 3 coats of black engine enamel to cover the dot area. He's been in the business for 26 years and really took his time to make it look perfect. No overspray, no "gray patches" or condensation.
He uses computer software on a plotter to laser-cut the tint film. He applies the entire sheet to the hatch glass. Then 2 days later, he comes to your location and finishes the work on the dots. First he cuts out the part covering the dots. He then takes a long time to mask that area, and applies 3 coats of black engine enamel to cover the dot area. He's been in the business for 26 years and really took his time to make it look perfect. No overspray, no "gray patches" or condensation.
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From: Sunnvyale CA
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Originally Posted by C6 Strangebob
My tinter has a method that works perfectly on the C6 dots.
He uses computer software on a plotter to laser-cut the tint film. He applies the entire sheet to the hatch glass. Then 2 days later, he comes to your location and finishes the work on the dots. First he cuts out the part covering the dots. He then takes a long time to mask that area, and applies 3 coats of black engine enamel to cover the dot area. He's been in the business for 26 years and really took his time to make it look perfect. No overspray, no "gray patches" or condensation.
He uses computer software on a plotter to laser-cut the tint film. He applies the entire sheet to the hatch glass. Then 2 days later, he comes to your location and finishes the work on the dots. First he cuts out the part covering the dots. He then takes a long time to mask that area, and applies 3 coats of black engine enamel to cover the dot area. He's been in the business for 26 years and really took his time to make it look perfect. No overspray, no "gray patches" or condensation.
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From: Central Florida. Black Sheep Squadron Member. 465 rwhp & 477 rwtq
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St. Jude Donor '07
I tinted mine 2 weeks ago and the tinter did the back in one piece it is not perfect but doesn't look to bad from a distance. It took him about 3 hours to do it. The final result was pretty good for the price. 
Melting Slicks
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From: La Mesa CA
Originally Posted by Jeff-Ohio
I'm glad this thread got started. Is it possible to do the rear window in one piece, or did they join two separate sheets and try to hide the join behind a defrost line?
Drifting
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From: Buchanan Dam Texas
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'11-'12-'13
Originally Posted by jeffgdula
time to find a new tint shop. Alta Mere has always done good work for me. The hatch of my C6 looks great.
Mike
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...8&forum_id=100
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Drifting
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From: San Antonio Texas
Originally Posted by mike1952
Drifting
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From: Buchanan Dam Texas
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'11-'12-'13
Originally Posted by SA HEAT
Mike, is Sunbusters in Austin?
Mike
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Originally Posted by mike1952