New Window Tint on my New Inferno Orange
04-17-2012, 07:37 PM
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New Window Tint on my New Inferno Orange
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After: 5% back 18% sides. I know maryland law is 35% max but I have a Tint Waiver so I can darken them to any %
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If you look carefully you will notice that the top of the back window is not complete they will do that part in vinyl in 2 weeks after bottom dries. They have to do that part in vinyl because of the dot matrix ( little dots on top of rear window ), tint will leave bubbles. you will not be able to see the line either. Once the top of the back hatch is complete it will darken the side windows a little more due to all the light coming in the back right now
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[/IMG]After: 5% back 18% sides. I know maryland law is 35% max but I have a Tint Waiver so I can darken them to any %
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[/IMG]If you look carefully you will notice that the top of the back window is not complete they will do that part in vinyl in 2 weeks after bottom dries. They have to do that part in vinyl because of the dot matrix ( little dots on top of rear window ), tint will leave bubbles. you will not be able to see the line either. Once the top of the back hatch is complete it will darken the side windows a little more due to all the light coming in the back right now
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04-17-2012, 08:59 PM
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04-17-2012, 09:06 PM
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Looks great!
Although many shops use vinyl on top, there are some shops which can do the back window completely in tint. Takes a really good installer, and a bit more work. Nothing wrong with vinyl, just thought everyone should know.
Although many shops use vinyl on top, there are some shops which can do the back window completely in tint. Takes a really good installer, and a bit more work. Nothing wrong with vinyl, just thought everyone should know.
04-17-2012, 09:11 PM
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Thanks, correct it's tough but it can be done.
04-17-2012, 09:37 PM
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What a timely post! Mines a coupe with the optional tinted transparent top, and since moving south from New England I feel I need tinted windows to deal with sun heat. I never thought tinted windows were an appearance enhancement, but after seeing your pictures I'm convinced they are. I may just do the windshield and side windows since I'm cheap, and the hatch window already affords limited rearward visibility. Question: How did they treat the dot matrix on your windshield?
04-17-2012, 09:44 PM
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What a timely post! Mines a coupe with the optional tinted transparent top, and since moving south from New England I feel I need tinted windows to deal with sun heat. I never thought tinted windows were an appearance enhancement, but after seeing your pictures I'm convinced they are. I may just do the windshield and side windows since I'm cheap, and the hatch window already affords limited rearward visibility. Question: How did they treat the dot matrix on your windshield?
04-17-2012, 09:44 PM
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13
What a timely post! Mines a coupe with the optional tinted transparent top, and since moving south from New England I feel I need tinted windows to deal with sun heat. I never thought tinted windows were an appearance enhancement, but after seeing your pictures I'm convinced they are. I may just do the windshield and side windows since I'm cheap, and the hatch window already affords limited rearward visibility. Question: How did they treat the dot matrix on your windshield?
OP...your vette looks good without and awesome with tint
04-17-2012, 09:46 PM
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I agree. And to address a previously expressed concern, I have never had an issue with the side windows going up and down causing any problem. Again, good installers just know what they are doing.
