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Feb 4, 2012 | 03:32 PM

OneSickVette

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Question Regarding Tints

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!

Feb 4, 2012 | 03:36 PM

kmthor00

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Back window yes, make sure he has done a vette before, i understand there a pita.

Feb 4, 2012 | 03:45 PM

boraxman

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Seems a bit high, what kind of tint are they going to use?

For comparison, I got mine tinted with ceramic for 250

Feb 4, 2012 | 03:53 PM

OneSickVette

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Thanks for the replys guys. He mentioned the tint is ceramic as well wiht a lifetime warranty.

Feb 4, 2012 | 03:53 PM

RO55

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That's about right for around South Florida with a "good" installer.

Feb 4, 2012 | 03:57 PM

phileaglesfan

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Coupe back window is a pain. Ask if it is one piece and what di they do to cover the dots.

Feb 4, 2012 | 04:00 PM

wayback

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That is what I paid 4 yrs ago in DFW.

Feb 4, 2012 | 04:01 PM

OneSickVette

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The guy told me it's one piece and they take care of the dots too...he said we've done a few Corvettes so they know what they're doing.

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Feb 4, 2012 | 04:22 PM

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Wow, I got my Vette done 20% all around for $175. Shop around is all I can suggest.

Feb 4, 2012 | 04:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by OneSickVette

The guy told me it's one piece and they take care of the dots too...he said we've done a few Corvettes so they know what they're doing.

Thiat is what they did with mine. I paid about the same and it still looks perfect 5yrs later.

Feb 4, 2012 | 06:44 PM

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Cherokee Nation

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Everything in California is expensive,i paid $229.00 for the best tint with lifetime warranty.

Feb 4, 2012 | 06:57 PM

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ncvette_1FUNRIDE

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Quote:

Originally Posted by boraxman

Seems a bit high, what kind of tint are they going to use?

For comparison, I got mine tinted with ceramic for 250

Same here..........in NC.

Feb 4, 2012 | 07:33 PM

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price is good

If he can do the back window properly. don't pay him if mucks it up.

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Feb 4, 2012 | 08:20 PM

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QWKSRT

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$200 for the back window here also. Make sure you have someone that has done a vette before and is willing to "slice" the upper section with a double layer so you don't get see the dots. My guy was a pro, the entire window is BLACK.. well worth the extra to get this particular window done right.

Feb 4, 2012 | 09:07 PM

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Polar Jet

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DSOMC6

Thiat is what they did with mine. I paid about the same and it still looks perfect 5yrs later.

Car looks great with the dark tint. Getting mine done this spring and am looking at 15 or 17% all around. What % is on yours?

Feb 4, 2012 | 10:18 PM

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TSLAVette

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what does someone who knows what they're doing do with the dots???

Feb 4, 2012 | 10:56 PM

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Cherokee Nation

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Does anyone know what those "DOTS" are for??? I've heard some tinter's sand them off,.,,.

Feb 4, 2012 | 11:06 PM

#18

Just Buy It

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IMHO, dont do it. Its fine the way it is. In NY you can get a ticket for it. Its your ride so do what you want. Just think it through.......

Feb 4, 2012 | 11:14 PM

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doggman

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Got a rough estimate today for a vert and it was $170.

Feb 5, 2012 | 01:20 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenwnv

what does someone who knows what they're doing do with the dots???

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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