Question Regarding Tints
Le Mans Master
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From: corpus christi Texas
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and when you do they will come around and look for the front plate on your Corvette which is another fine.
I got a ticket at 5:30 AM driving leisurely in the slow lane the first time.
The CHP officer put a meter on my side tinted window and said it is not to spec.
Here in the Republik of CA you cannot put any kind of material or covering on your side windows as it is in violation of the kalifornia Vehicle Code. If you do you will get cited and still have to pay for the fine even if you do choose to remove the tint.
I paid $200 for all 3 windows in 2005 with the rear being 95% limo tint that only let in 5% light but that's legal and that tint is still holding up perfect to this date. There is no peeling or anything like that. It's a great job.
The side windows I got cited for twice and they are not 95% limo tint but of a lighter shade.
I don't know what the prices are today here but I am sure in any other state of the union it will cost alot less in the Republik of KA as we pay more for less here for everything.
"We gotta to get outta of this place even if it's the last thing we ever do".
Le Mans Master
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From: corpus christi Texas
Here in the State of Chaos (State of CA. as you know it) you will get ticketed especially by the CHP and when you do they will come around and look for the front plate on your Corvette which is another fine.
I got a ticket at 5:30 AM driving leisurely in the slow lane the first time.
The CHP officer put a meter on my side tinted window and said it is not to spec.
Here in the Republik of CA you cannot put any kind of material or covering on your side windows as it is in violation of the kalifornia Vehicle Code. If you do you will get cited and still have to pay for the fine even if you do choose to remove the tint.
I paid $200 for all 3 windows in 2005 with the rear being 95% limo tint that only let in 5% light but that's legal and that tint is still holding up perfect to this date. There is no peeling or anything like that. It's a great job.
The side windows I got cited for twice and they are not 95% limo tint but of a lighter shade.
I don't know what the prices are today here but I am sure in any other state of the union it will cost alot less in the Republik of KA as we pay more for less here for everything.
"We gotta to get outta of this place even if it's the last thing we ever do".
and when you do they will come around and look for the front plate on your Corvette which is another fine.I got a ticket at 5:30 AM driving leisurely in the slow lane the first time.
The CHP officer put a meter on my side tinted window and said it is not to spec.
Here in the Republik of CA you cannot put any kind of material or covering on your side windows as it is in violation of the kalifornia Vehicle Code. If you do you will get cited and still have to pay for the fine even if you do choose to remove the tint.
I paid $200 for all 3 windows in 2005 with the rear being 95% limo tint that only let in 5% light but that's legal and that tint is still holding up perfect to this date. There is no peeling or anything like that. It's a great job.
The side windows I got cited for twice and they are not 95% limo tint but of a lighter shade.
I don't know what the prices are today here but I am sure in any other state of the union it will cost alot less in the Republik of KA as we pay more for less here for everything.
"We gotta to get outta of this place even if it's the last thing we ever do".
Melting Slicks
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I just got mine done this weekend for 175.00 on Long Island. The guy I used tints all the local car dealers so he did an excellent job. He's done many vettes, does the back window in one piice, shrink wraps the tint, etc. I have the white around the dots. Unless you are willing to pay BIG money, the white around the dots is unavoidable.
He does side work on his off time...
pm me if anyone wants his contact info....
He does side work on his off time...
pm me if anyone wants his contact info....
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I just got a quote for my 2009 C6 coupe...the guy told me the back window, because of its unique shape, would cost me $200, then $55 for each of the front windows...so $300 total. Then he explained it's usually more expensive to tint Corvette windows...can anyone shed some light on this? Thanks!
3-M "Black Chrome" tint installation which included the rear window and both the driver and passenger windows. I picked this tint as it was the most heat reducing tint available with a 58% heat reduction. Living in a desert, heat reduction is very important to me.
The installer wanted a full day for the job. I surmise that was as much to allow the adhesive to get a good start on the 3 day cure as it was an indicator of how long the installation process took. Be prepared to NOT open the windows for 3 days to insure the tint adhesive set.
Do check on the quality of their installation. A "few" Corvettes needs better quantification or at least an independent reference(s). A bad job is a big waste of your $'s and time. A good job is a joy to drive and own.
Burning Brakes
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When mine was tinted, the dots were covered by a piece of black vinyl. The job looks perfect, the dots are hidden and there was no extra fee for doing the job correctly.
I also would not recommend tint work from someone doing it "on the side". Find a professional tint shop with a good reputation that has been around for a long time. They don't get that way by doing substandard tint work.
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Paradise is in Butte Co? I heard that is a good place to retire BUT it is still in the State of Chaos.
Melting Slicks
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From: Long Island, Nassau County New York
I agree with you about the vinyl. However, around these parts NOBODY wanted to to it that way. They had some other alternatives which I didn't want to get into and they wanted big big money. I chose someone who came highly recommended who has been doing to for 25 years.
I will respectfully 100% disagree.
When mine was tinted, the dots were covered by a piece of black vinyl. The job looks perfect, the dots are hidden and there was no extra fee for doing the job correctly.
I also would not recommend tint work from someone doing it "on the side". Find a professional tint shop with a good reputation that has been around for a long time. They don't get that way by doing substandard tint work.
When mine was tinted, the dots were covered by a piece of black vinyl. The job looks perfect, the dots are hidden and there was no extra fee for doing the job correctly.
I also would not recommend tint work from someone doing it "on the side". Find a professional tint shop with a good reputation that has been around for a long time. They don't get that way by doing substandard tint work.
Le Mans Master
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From: corpus christi Texas
Le Mans Master
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From: corpus christi Texas
No ! She is not Robotic! True: my Brother is retiered & that is why they moved up there to get out of SO Cal,.,..,,.
Drifting
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From: St. Louis MO
Most good tinters will cut a solid black piece of vinyl with adhesive on one side and use it over the dots. If you use regular tint you will see white around all the dots because the tint won't stick around them. I wouldn't let them sand the dots and scratch the glass. If you've got a good tinter he will know how to do it. The secret is to ask first instead of being unhappy later.
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That's quite-a-bit more than the going rate where I live but the price you were quoted may be the going rate in your area. I'd certainly shop around with emphasis on finding a company experienced working on Corvette glass. I'd ask your local dealership who they use to tint Corvette windows. Good luck.
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Most good tinters will cut a solid black piece of vinyl with adhesive on one side and use it over the dots. If you use regular tint you will see white around all the dots because the tint won't stick around them. I wouldn't let them sand the dots and scratch the glass. If you've got a good tinter he will know how to do it. The secret is to ask first instead of being unhappy later.
I just had mine done and the DOT Matrix looks like *** to me. He said he will come back out in a few days to press them back down.Shahram
