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Dec 13, 2021 | 10:13 AM

joecub22

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Window Tint

Was wondering if most people are also Tinting the rear window on the HTC? any opinions

Dec 13, 2021 | 10:26 AM

5632

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I don't know why you would do it.

Dec 13, 2021 | 10:36 AM

Kracka

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I don't know why you would do it.

Why wouldn't you? It's an exterior window like any other.

Dec 13, 2021 | 10:46 AM

cecilt

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^^Agreed. Why not do it on the HTC. I am getting my windows next Monday.

Dec 13, 2021 | 10:53 AM

5632

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Why wouldn't you? It's an exterior window like any other.

Because I have never looked out of it in over a year. It is not needed.

Dec 13, 2021 | 12:02 PM

bleppek

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I did not tint my rear window. With my sides at 35%, windshield at 70%, and the black nacelles reflecting off the glass, it almost looks tinted as is with the top and windows up. Also, when I have my top and windows down, I thought it may look a little funny with a tinted rear window that could only go down halfway. I'm sure it would probably look fine tinted, but I think I'll stay with it clear.
You can always do the other windows and see how it looks and tint the rear later.
-Bryce

Dec 13, 2021 | 12:24 PM

Justin B

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Originally Posted by 5632

I don't know why you would do it.

I'll never own a vehicle without tinting it 😌
35% on windshield
20% on sides
won't be tinting the back glass on the c8

Last edited by Justin B; Dec 13, 2021 at 01:27 PM.

Dec 13, 2021 | 01:21 PM

The Rock1

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Tinted sides and rear 5%... I hate driving in a fishbowl.

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Dec 13, 2021 | 10:15 PM

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Yes, 30% on sides and rear window. I was told the rear window is difficult to do, so was expensive, but not sure if that is really true or not.

Dec 14, 2021 | 01:55 AM

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ASTROCREEP

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Originally Posted by 5632

Because I have never looked out of it in over a year. It is not needed.

Needed is a strong word. Wanted fits me more. I had my HTC rear window tinted with ceramic tint 20%. This blocks the infrared waves from the sun. I can feel the warmth when it's rolled down, not uncomfortable but nice not to feel it on an extremely hot day.

Dec 14, 2021 | 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by C8obsessed

I was told the rear window is difficult to do, so was expensive, but not sure if that is really true or not.

That's EXACTLY what my window tinter told me. I got both sides and back in my HTC for $299.

Dec 14, 2021 | 09:04 AM

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JRYELLOWCORVETTE

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It gets too hot back there for window tint!

Dec 14, 2021 | 11:14 AM

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cecilt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JRYELLOWCORVETTE

It gets too hot back there for window tint!

Says who? Post facts not hyperbole

Dec 14, 2021 | 11:33 AM

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No reason to. Heat is from the engine not the sun.

Dec 15, 2021 | 07:28 AM

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JRYELLOWCORVETTE

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Originally Posted by cecilt

Says who? Post facts not hyperbole

Suggest you go and tint your rear window in your C8 Coupe and report back to us after a summer of fun.
Between the engine heat and the sun the film is not going to be in very good shape.

Dec 15, 2021 | 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JRYELLOWCORVETTE

Suggest you go and tint your rear window in your C8 Coupe and report back to us after a summer of fun.
Between the engine heat and the sun the film is not going to be in very good shape.

I "suggest" you go back and read the OP post. He wants to tint the rear window on a HTC not coupe.

Dec 15, 2021 | 07:48 AM

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Amoreloba

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Originally Posted by JRYELLOWCORVETTE

Suggest you go and tint your rear window in your C8 Coupe and report back to us after a summer of fun.
Between the engine heat and the sun the film is not going to be in very good shape.

it’s fine to do the cabin rear window on a coupe. But you’re correct if you meant the deck lid window.
As for op, yea definitely tint the rear cabin window.

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