window tinting
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Ventura County, Calif
Someone posted a couple months or more ago about that issue and how he dealt with it. It looked great and you couldn't tell, at least in pics, that anything unusual was done. I can't remember who it was and I can't find the thread with a quick search. I think bubblehead's procedure may be the right course but I just don't remember for sure. I guess the bottom line is, it is doable by a tinter who knows what he is doing. Try someone else, maybe someone will come by this thread and offer a suggestion for a good tinter. Good luck. 
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Mesa AZ
Mine goes in tomorrow for a tint job. Asked him what he recommends for the dots on the rear hatch....said he's had no complaints with his approach which is to let the material dry out a little before mating it to the glass where the dots are. I'll know better what he means when it's done and whether to offer a
For those that use the vinyl to cover the dots. Doesn't that really restrict visibility out the back?
For those that use the vinyl to cover the dots. Doesn't that really restrict visibility out the back?
Last edited by mk2pilot; Nov 20, 2007 at 07:47 PM. Reason: spelling
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Duncanville Tx.
Maybe this will help, I didn't post this on CF so here's a link.
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...ad.php?t=86586
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...ad.php?t=86586
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Southlake TX
The guy who did my car tints for Dallas Lamborghini. He came highly recommended from other forum members and traveled to my house to do the job. The vinyl is not visible when looking through the rearview. It blends in nicely with 20% tint. The link above provides a great explanation. If you are in the DFW area send me a PM and I will give you his contact info.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: (d/fw) tx
the same guy did mine recently and i'm very pleased. he cuts a piece of black vinyl and that goes from the top of the window to the first element of the rear window heater. he applies it the same way tint goes on. let it sit in the sun and go back and press it down in any of the places that need it. that's it. it's as close to perfect as can be done imo.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Penn Valley California
My tinter painted over my dots in a beautiful arch to match the window contour.If you didn't know you would swear it came that way from the factory.This guy is no rookie either,having tinted windows for the last eighteen years and has done all our family vehicles for the last 10.He is the only person I would trust to tint my ride.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: DFW Texas
Tinter I used put vinly over the dots and it looks great. He also tints Lambos....
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Amelia Island,FL ______ or DFW _________ Sold my 05 MS Coupe ____ bought 08 Vert Blk/JSB, 3LT, F55
Hard to believe this is still being debated. Any good tinter can tint over the dots. You must let it dry and take it back a few days later when they use something like a credit card to rework the dot area. It shouldn't be a problem for anybody that has done other C6's as they have had three years experience.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Tampa Florida
my tinter is telling me that its really hard to do the back window without creasing the tint while trying to put it in and if he tries again and it creases he is doing it in two pieces? should i refuse and ask for a refund, my back window looks like crap now
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: San Antonio TX
CF Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Tucson Arizona
My dealership has one specific tint shop do all their work...they're familiar with Corvette's. The back glass was done in one piece and no vinyl was used. To be honest, there's about a 1" x 8" strip along the top edge of the dot matrix that isn't totally perfect....you really have to look hard to notice the imperfection. I considered telling the guy to redo it but it's so trivial I let it go. It doesn't detract from the appearance of the car.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Lake Worth FL
I am not happy with mine either.
I had a guy with a great reputation here do it, and I asked him beforehand about he rear window and the dots. he said he could get 90% out. I was a little iffy about the 90% remark, but i bet not 10% are adhered. I will be bringing it back to speak with him and get it resolved.
I had a guy with a great reputation here do it, and I asked him beforehand about he rear window and the dots. he said he could get 90% out. I was a little iffy about the 90% remark, but i bet not 10% are adhered. I will be bringing it back to speak with him and get it resolved.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Amelia Island,FL ______ or DFW _________ Sold my 05 MS Coupe ____ bought 08 Vert Blk/JSB, 3LT, F55
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