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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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I have a question, did all of you that had your windows tinted had a problem with the back window on a C6? the people that did mine said to me all of the back windows on C6's are really hard to do.
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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I have a question, did all of you that had your windows tinted had a problem with the back window on a C6? the people that did mine said to me all of the back windows on C6's are really hard to do.
No my tinter didn't have any problems with it. I called around and found someone who had experience with C6's and it turned out way better than I expected. Good luck with yours and let us know how it turns out.
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BLACK 08
No my tinter didn't have any problems with it. I called around and found someone who had experience with C6's and it turned out way better than I expected. Good luck with yours and let us know how it turns out.
Same here. Had a place that has done tons of C6's and my job turned out great too
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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with them. Yes it is difficult but not impossible. Just need to find someone who knows how to do C6's.
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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What's the average cost of getting the windows tinted?
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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What's the average cost of getting the windows tinted?
I was quoted anywhere from $180 to $349 from several different places.. I guess it depends on what area you're in and also what brand of tint they use.
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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What's the average cost of getting the windows tinted?
It depends on the type of tint you get and where you are located. I had mine done with ceramic tint. Both side windows and the back window done in one piece. Cost me $189 in Palm Beach County, FL. Metallic and Carbon tints are cheaper.
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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it's best to have a vendor with prior experience
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I have a problem with my back, the matrix area has some seperation in it. Not bad just not perfect.
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i went to a place that did high performance cars and they had a lot of c6's done it cost 175 and i got limo tint the back piece was done as one piece some places say you can only do it in two but that bull^&$% i say find a place that has experience with the c6 youll be better off. I have had no problems with the dot matrix if thats what you are refering too they sanded it lightly to help the tint adhere to it.
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