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Old 03-27-2019, 06:10 PM
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The owners manual says NOT to tint the rear window- how many of you did it anyway? Any issues? Im thinkning of tinting all the windows except the front of course
Old 03-27-2019, 06:31 PM
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Did mine. Looks better and helps about heat in the summer.
Old 03-27-2019, 07:20 PM
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My 2nd C7, my 2nd tinted rear window (and no issues with either)
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i did all the windows
no issues
Old 03-27-2019, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jlehtonen
i did all the windows
no issues
x2 all around
Old 03-27-2019, 07:28 PM
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Most OM state the same w/regards to the heating elements/defroster. I’ve never had a problem on any car, truck, or SUV w/tint and the defrosters...
Old 03-27-2019, 07:55 PM
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I never heard that before but down here in SW Florida I'd say every Corvette has tinted windows. I did both my last one and my present one. I think you need it here in the Sunshine State!



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Same here...no issues
Old 03-27-2019, 09:37 PM
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3 C7's, 3 with 5% tint on the back, no issues.

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Whatever the tint limit is on the front windows I do on all including the rear in the coup, no issues whatsoever. The Texas sun demands it. I do this on all my vehicles and never a problem.
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Done, no issue, would do it again in a heartbeat. I live in Arizona, so YMMV.

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70% front window, you cannot tell and 35% (?) on all the others to include the back. Its perfect imo.
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Did all the windows also. No issues whatsoever.
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5% all around on mine here in S FL, no issues at all.

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My Subaru OM also says not to tint re: defroster elements. I couldn't find this in the C7 OM. Regardless, the biggest problem my tint shop had was the little tiny Corvette wings embedded in the glass. I'm 5% around + 70% windshield on the C7. I love it; however, I still roll down the windows to backup.
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I will say the C7s with the windows tinted sure look good. Now you’ve got me thinking about tinting the windows on my car.
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I have 35% tint all around except the windshield. It’s been perfectly fine with no issues.

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Tinted mine, no probs.
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Originally Posted by ImpliedConsent
My Subaru OM also says not to tint re: defroster elements. I couldn't find this in the C7 OM. Regardless, the biggest problem my tint shop had was the little tiny Corvette wings embedded in the glass. I'm 5% around + 70% windshield on the C7. I love it; however, I still roll down the windows to backup.
You know you can use the camera to see behind you right?
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Originally Posted by ~Stingray
You know you can use the camera to see behind you right?
Huh... never thought of that.
You know that you can use all 4 rear view devices AND turn your head?! Whoduthunkit? (that's the dick in me fkg with you). IRL, I was taught to use the 2 side view mirrors for fast j-turns in reverse. Forgive me trusting my habit.


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