C8 Window Tinting
Pro
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 611
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From: Texas
I tinted my coupe rear window with 5% Ceramic. The car looks way better because the glass blends in with the surrounding black trim pieces. My side windows are 18% and they almost blend in with the two black trim pieces on the sides.
If I want to show someone the engine, I open the rear, like you would open the hood of any other car.
If I want to show someone the engine, I open the rear, like you would open the hood of any other car.
Melting Slicks
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From: Simi Valley, CA
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From: Huntingdon Valley Pa/ Town of Webb NY
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Brett Foote
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: St Pete Beach FL
I would add to the "find a better tint shop...", also see what levels of tint that have. My shop has some very inexpensive stuff, all the way to some high grade ceramic. The ceramic is wonderful, blocking allot of heat, and for some reason looks more clear that a non ceramic I had them do when I was cheap. Do believe it is a case of getting what you pay for.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2021
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From: Virginia, Lynchburg-adjacent
I had mine tinted, same % as side windows (35%). Highest grade ceramic. Looks great! No issues, still perfect. Been on long drives. The shop warranties their materials and labor for *lifetime*, meaning if you ever get a bubble they will re-do it.
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From: Texas
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Joined: Jul 2025
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From: Evansville(ish) Indiana
Locally the news reported a decent sized drug bust that supposedly started with a car being pulled over for tinting thought to be darker than was legal. Thought that was kind of interesting, I don't know that most police are particularly concerned about the depth of tinting but it does provide them with a valid reason to pull you over if they want to check things out.
Safety Car
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From: Madeira Beach, FL
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Illegal tint is an invitation into your car. If you’re going to live on the edge of legal tint limits don’t have a joint or open beer in your lap 😝
34 years of cleaning up others mess.
Marshal
34 years of cleaning up others mess.
Marshal
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Joined: May 2025
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From: Baldwin County - "Sweet Home" Alabama
The two small windows are dark enough from factory to match the tint just added.
Rear hatch does not get any tint for obvious reasons.