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Tint or no Tint - especially a Black Z06
Im scheduled for dark or charcoal tint on Monday...
...I like the look without tint but I think I need to be sure... got pics of your Z06 with or without tint? :cool: :) considering tint in StuZ06 http://www.stuzvette.com/images/stuz06-side1.jpg thanks |
I'd say if your gonna get tint, keep it classy. Go with something light. Look at it this way, the Z06 interior is black and the car has a solid roof that lets in no sun light. A lighter tint will look darker because of this. I suggest a 50% or a 35%. I am personally torn between the two shades for my millenium yellow Z.
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DARK tint ftw.
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I say tint for obvious reasons but don't go too dark.
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Every car I have owned has been tinted. Never more than 35%. I would say keep it legal. I wouldn't give the LEOs another reason to hassle you.
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In CA any tint on the front is illegal. That said, might as well go for it. 20% all around looks killer.
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Originally Posted by 76REDVETTE
(Post 1559706809)
I'd say if your gonna get tint, keep it classy. Go with something light. Look at it this way, the Z06 interior is black and the car has a solid roof that lets in no sun light. A lighter tint will look darker because of this. I suggest a 50% or a 35%. I am personally torn between the two shades for my millenium yellow Z.
One thing I have considered though is not being able to see out so well at night... |
Originally Posted by TXZ0603
(Post 1559707766)
5% All Around
...soooo 5% is dark ...so what is 35% or 50% :eek: |
Originally Posted by electronbluec5
(Post 1559708095)
Every car I have owned has been tinted. Never more than 35%. I would say keep it legal. I wouldn't give the LEOs another reason to hassle you.
I am more likely to lean toward legal tint... ...although I do like the darkest ...Id like to enjoy the light too... Having been in a coupe (StuzVette) for so long... ...this thread has reminded me that it is really a FixedRC I driving now... |
Originally Posted by rico750sxi
(Post 1559708047)
I say tint for obvious reasons but don't go too dark.
your pic does help me to notice that the dark tint againt the black Z06 does not lend itself to contrast... ...nice contrast on the blue... |
I have 35% on my black Z06, and often wish it was darker...but wanted to stay legal. One thing you should consider is pure black tints versus hybrid/metallic (or even the newer ceramic) tints. A pure black will look darker whereas my Johnson film is hybrid, and doesn't look as dark due to the "metal" that gives it a slightly silver sheen. You cannot see this well in pictures though...so see if you can look at samples of their different tints that are actually installed on cars. If you don't see it on a car, the sample won't help much.
Also, pay attention to the work they do on your "dot matrix" around the rear window. I'm going to have mine re-done since I am not satisfied with the original tinting, and the guy I went with is really good (and had done 4 of my vehicles over the years). You won't regret getting a tint...if only for the cooler interior and slightly more privacy. :thumbs: |
In Florida you have to tint but mine is really dark and I think I'm going to have it removed and have a lighter tint installed. The reason I haven't done it...the dark looks great and it isn't my daily driver....but at night it is distracting also pulling in and out of the garage it's difficult to see, I only have a single car garage.
Just my opinion and experience. Let us know what you decide. :flag: |
dont have a black Z for you to compare to stu but mines 35% around ....
heres a straight on shot of 35% http://www.geocities.com/cizekma/ima...77/vette49.jpg |
Miine is already illegal at 35% on the sides. The rear window is 15% (or was it 20%).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...9526Medium.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...9522Medium.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...5643Medium.jpg |
Originally Posted by Steve Theodore
(Post 1559709843)
I have 35% on my black Z06, and often wish it was darker...but wanted to stay legal. One thing you should consider is pure black tints versus hybrid/metallic (or even the newer ceramic) tints. A pure black will look darker whereas my Johnson film is hybrid, and doesn't look as dark due to the "metal" that gives it a slightly silver sheen. You cannot see this well in pictures though...so see if you can look at samples of their different tints that are actually installed on cars. If you don't see it on a car, the sample won't help much.
Also, pay attention to the work they do on your "dot matrix" around the rear window. I'm going to have mine re-done since I am not satisfied with the original tinting, and the guy I went with is really good (and had done 4 of my vehicles over the years). You won't regret getting a tint...if only for the cooler interior and slightly more privacy. :thumbs: ...it looks great on the Quicksilver but it wasnt what I had originally intended... I like it....
Originally Posted by Z06-Gal
(Post 1559710102)
In Florida you have to tint but mine is really dark and I think I'm going to have it removed and have a lighter tint installed. The reason I haven't done it...the dark looks great and it isn't my daily driver....but at night it is distracting also pulling in and out of the garage it's difficult to see, I only have a single car garage.
Just my opinion and experience. Let us know what you decide. :flag: And in Florida, I know you need the tint too... ...so I have abandoned leaving off the tint! You mentioned not being able to see and that really does bother me more than going real dark appeals to me... |
Originally Posted by illmac77
(Post 1559710393)
dont have a black Z for you to compare to stu but mines 35% around ....
heres a straight on shot of 35% http://www.geocities.com/cizekma/ima...77/vette49.jpg
Originally Posted by Wah
(Post 1559711651)
Miine is already illegal at 35% on the sides. The rear window is 15% (or was it 20%).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...5643Medium.jpg |
btw...
..thanks to all who have responded... This has been very helpful! Stu |
Why did you move your rear plate down???
If you fill in the other spot I think it would be cool...
Originally Posted by Wah
(Post 1559711651)
Miine is already illegal at 35% on the sides. The rear window is 15% (or was it 20%).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...9526Medium.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...9522Medium.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...5643Medium.jpg |
The first thing I do when I get a car is tint the windows.. I normally go 20% on the rear, and 35% on the back..
This time, I did 5% on the rear and 35% on the doors. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2..._0114Large.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2..._0127Large.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2..._0129Large.jpg |
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