Window Tinting Problem
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Palm Coast Florida
Window Tinting Problem
On my 2011 GS, I wanted to tint the windows. Two installers said there would be a space at the bottom of the window because the windows go down part way. The dealer said the door wouldn't close and bind at the top if you disable the window when in the up position. Any body have a good sugestion?
Capt Bob
Capt Bob
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Most tint jobs I've seen on the C6 (including mine) leave maybe an 1/8" space along the top edge of the window to allow it to index up, however, there's no gap in the tint film along the bottom of the window.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Saratoga NY
Open the door. Close the door catch in the jamb manually. The window will now go back up to its full upright position. Tint it. Pull the manual door handle on the floor to unlatch and return the window to index mode.
Melting Slicks
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If this installer has a problem with the side windows, he's really going to mess up the rear hatch glass tint, it he can do it at all.
FIND ANOTHER INSTALLER, one who already knows Vettes. Don't let this one experiment with and practice on your car. You're paying him to know what to do, not learn what to do.
Good luck.
FIND ANOTHER INSTALLER, one who already knows Vettes. Don't let this one experiment with and practice on your car. You're paying him to know what to do, not learn what to do.
Good luck.
Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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I have had many cars done at a shop here in orlando that offers a lifetime warranty on their product and service. I have only had to use it once, and it wasnt due to their work.....but they still replaced the tint anyway. PM me if you are interested in a recommendation. Its a bit of a drive over here, but they have done plenty of c6 vettes with favorable results.
All the best
WD
All the best
WD
Le Mans Master
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It had narry a bubble for 3 years (until I sold it).
He had been tinting for about 4-5 years.
The girl who did my G20 had been tinting for 16+ years. The G20 is INFINITELY easier to tint than the back glass on an F-body. My F-body looked 100X better.
Find someone who knows what they are doing, and experience and time in business are only rough indicators.
