Need to get my back window redone. Bubbles at the top where the dot matrix is. 
Another tint shop thread
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Another tint shop thread
Did a search on recommended tint shops in the area and it seems Metropolitan comes recommended and Accutint doesn't. Any other opinions out there. I'd like someone that specializes in C6 rear glass in particular. A shop that can do the work without sanding, painting or using black vinyl to handle the dot matrix would be ideal.
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Did a search on recommended tint shops in the area and it seems Metropolitan comes recommended and Accutint doesn't. Any other opinions out there. I'd like someone that specializes in C6 rear glass in particular. A shop that can do the work without sanding, painting or using black vinyl to handle the dot matrix would be ideal.
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I agree that painting over the dot matrix is the best way to go. The previous owner had the windows done already and they used vinyl. It has held up fine, but if you were to get really close you can see the cut line.
Give Chris at Elite in Everett a call and see what he recommends. (425) 347-4277
Give Chris at Elite in Everett a call and see what he recommends. (425) 347-4277
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Did a search on recommended tint shops in the area and it seems Metropolitan comes recommended and Accutint doesn't. Any other opinions out there. I'd like someone that specializes in C6 rear glass in particular. A shop that can do the work without sanding, painting or using black vinyl to handle the dot matrix would be ideal.
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Thanks for the replies everyone. Sounds like the only solution will be to paint, sand or cover with vinyl.
Walter - What route did you go with yours. I don't remember. I just know that it's dark and it always looked good. Never noticed anything out of the ordinary or wrong with your tint job.
Walter - What route did you go with yours. I don't remember. I just know that it's dark and it always looked good. Never noticed anything out of the ordinary or wrong with your tint job.
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Thanks for the replies everyone. Sounds like the only solution will be to paint, sand or cover with vinyl.
Walter - What route did you go with yours. I don't remember. I just know that it's dark and it always looked good. Never noticed anything out of the ordinary or wrong with your tint job.
Walter - What route did you go with yours. I don't remember. I just know that it's dark and it always looked good. Never noticed anything out of the ordinary or wrong with your tint job.
Is this for your brothers car?
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Tint is for my brother's car. Almost have the whole thing done. Going to mount new rubber this week or weekend then just have to put a few more hours into the paint (front end in particular), have it tinted (need a shop for this) and then I finish with a complete clear bra wrap. Complete, nose, hood, front fenders, rockers, complete doors and rear fenders and roof. Only part I'm nor sure about is wrapping the rear fascia. Haven't figured out how I would do that yet.
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