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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 12:03 AM
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I chose 5% for the rear of course. 20% for the sides. 15% was a little too dark during the night on my old DD Z28. 5% sides on my current DD and it's borderline dangerous at night.

Jim runs his Auto Tint business from his garage complete with couch and big screen tv for those who choose to observe and wait, and is by far the best and most professional tint man I've had the pleasure of working with. He's proud of his 28 years in the business and goes so far as guaranteeing his work for life. I was blown away.(Www.autotintnow.com) if you're in the St. Louis or St. Charles area this is the man to know. He goes WAY out of his way to ensure satisfaction. This "review" is completely unsolicited. On to the photos, since

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Half moon cut out from tint for placement of vinly sticker over raised "dots." Will not separate and bubble over this sensitive area.







Finishing touches




After. Excuse the mess. It started snowing on the way home!



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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 12:07 AM
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Looks good; I really should have this done to mine.

My old black P-928S had it...the whole car looked sinister !
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 12:17 AM
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Excuse the mess. It started snowing on the way home!


I'm sorry but..."it started snowing" (!?!?!?). Just kidding, nice job.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 12:25 AM
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Excuse the mess. It started snowing on the way home!


I'm sorry but..."it started snowing" (!?!?!?). Just kidding, nice job.

well technically sleet/rain/massive slushballs falling from the sky. Gotta love the Show Me state.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 12:30 AM
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As a side note you can see my white DD with 5% all around in the auxiliary driveway. just noticed.
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Looks good. I need to get mine done.
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Thanks.

Sorry about the multi post! Apparently every time I hit the back button my thread reposted. Some weird error message. Damn cell phones
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Did he tint the rear window with 2 pieces. If so, he really sucks
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Looks great w/yellow.
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Your man did a great job, it looks super.
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Looks great!! Now for the finishing touch get your halo wrapped in gloss black. Will look sweet.
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Looks great. That is the same tint % as I had on my 2005 C6. I went a little lighter on my 2013 because I found it really hard to drive at night.
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Looks great!
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Just got mine done too. Looks like he did a great job.
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Originally Posted by speedraider
Did he tint the rear window with 2 pieces. If so, he really sucks
No, one piece for the actual glass. Vinyl overlay on the raised "dots." Would look awful otherwise.
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I went with the same 20 fronts 5 rear, ive alway ran 5 all the way around on vehicles but didn't want to chance it since vettes are attention getters.
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