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Jan 16, 2006 | 05:27 PM

rick g

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tinting back window?

Has anyone tinted the rear window on the coupes. I'm trying to decide and I'm thinking that it could get pretty hot if not tinted. What are your thoughts?

Jan 16, 2006 | 05:30 PM

Swancoat

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yes

Jan 16, 2006 | 05:52 PM

C6 Girl

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St. Jude Donor '05

Yes I have. Do it. I have 35% on the back and 2 sides. I will try to PM you some pic.

Oh wait! I don't know how to do that on this forum.

Last edited by C6 Girl; Jan 16, 2006 at 05:55 PM.

Jan 16, 2006 | 05:59 PM

Low12s

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This has been discussed numerous times. The search engine should help you.

Jan 16, 2006 | 06:10 PM

BigJoe

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Always my first mod here in TX. Make sure you get a good installer that has done C6s. The back window is tough to tint.

Jan 16, 2006 | 06:17 PM

C6 Girl

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St. Jude Donor '05

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJoe

Make sure you get a good installer that has done C6s. The back window is tough to tint.

I must admit I was a little nervous when I dropped mine off to get tinted since I was only the 3rd or 4th C6 they had done. They have done plenty of high-end cars, were very knowledgable, and assured me that if I wasn't 100% happy w/ it, they would redo it until I was. It came out beautifully! I was very impressed that they got it done in 1 piece w/ no bubbles or crinkles.

Jan 16, 2006 | 06:23 PM

ShockwaveGT

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I'd have to wait till tomorrow to take a better pic of the rear but here you go.

35% all around...

Jan 16, 2006 | 07:19 PM

jgmarchin

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Yes, I tinted the back at 20% and the sides at 35%. Helps a lot to reduce glare on the navigation screen if you have that option.

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Jan 16, 2006 | 07:39 PM

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Yes. 35% all around. Tried 20% on the rear of my C5 but it was too dark for my liking--too hard to see out of even during the day and, especially, at night. I "let" the dealer do the C6 before I took delivery.