Tint or not to tint? - Page 2

JBinSD · 06-01-2017, 06:30 PM

Like most, I've tinted every car I've owned, but haven't tinted my vert yet over concern of the "tank-like" feeling with the top up. Decreasing the amount of light in the compartment seems counter-intuitive, but I haven't had my vert over a hot summer yet, I would expect it to keep it quite a bit cooler in summer months. Also, I'm California, and driver and passenger window tints are illegal, so there's that (even though I've tinted prox 20 other cars, and only got one fixit ticket from a meter maid)

Dub9 · 06-01-2017, 07:05 PM

I tinted mine, 30%. I didn't go darker because of the tint laws here. I don't need to really post a pic, as it looks like the other Fifties already shown.

brihorse · 06-01-2017, 07:36 PM

35% sides and rear.

Goodheart · 06-01-2017, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaromike77

Well, after seeing a few of these verts in here with tinting, I am considering it........ Just 2 quick questions if you don't mind:
1) Are you able to tint the rear window?
2) What does the tint look like at the top of the driver / passenger window? Is there a gap of some sort?

Thanks in advance,

Mike

My rear window is tinted the same as the sides. And yes, there's a very small gap on mine, maybe an 1/8 of an inch but not very noticeable at all. I'd think that might depend on the skill of your tint installer. Here's a picture but it's very hard to notice any kind of gap.

camaromike77 · 06-01-2017, 09:13 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!! That looks AWESOME!!!!!!

ChadFarr · 06-02-2017, 02:59 PM

I have tinted every single vehicle I've owned. That's probably the first thing done every time!

DUB IR Tint - 35% On Windshield, 20% On All Other Windows

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Donner · 06-02-2017, 07:59 PM

+1 on the 35s all the way around.

RagTopPop · 06-04-2017, 07:34 PM

I checked with a shop in the Raleigh, NC area and they said, and I quote: "With our standard level, the ATC premium dyed film, price is $165. The mid-grade level ATR metallic is $220, and the top tier CTX high performance ceramic is $300."

Hope this helps with the OP. (I'm still thinking about the pro's and con's).

c4racer · 06-27-2017, 10:48 AM

I just did mine. Went 35pct on the side windows and left the back alone.
My tint guy was worried about that peeling up over time with the back window folding into the trunk. Maybe wouldn't happen. But the back window is so small I don't feel the need to tint it anyway. Normal driving for me is too down and windows up.

Anyway looks great this way - I'll try to get a picture up.

RomanB · 06-27-2017, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c4racer

I just did mine. Went 35pct on the side windows and left the back alone.
My tint guy was worried about that peeling up over time with the back window folding into the trunk. Maybe wouldn't happen. But the back window is so small I don't feel the need to tint it anyway. Normal driving for me is too down and windows up.

Anyway looks great this way - I'll try to get a picture up.

Yeah, show some pics ... very curious

c4racer · 06-27-2017, 04:07 PM

RomanB · 06-27-2017, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c4racer

Thx, looking good. If you could take a picture where we can see the back window, this would be great. May be in an angle to see how it looks when side windows are tinted and back window is not. Thx in advance!

ChadFarr · 06-28-2017, 02:11 PM

35% on Windshield.

camaromike77 · 06-28-2017, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RomanB

Thx, looking good. If you could take a picture where we can see the back window, this would be great. May be in an angle to see how it looks when side windows are tinted and back window is not. Thx in advance!

Was thinking the same.....

06-01-2017, 07:36 PM	#17
brihorse Detroit Muscle Drives: 68 C10 Stepside,87 Grand Natl Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Ledge, MI Posts: 139	35% sides and rear. Attached Images __________________ 2016 2SS Vert, Polished Forged Wheels, Auto, NPP, Navigation, Suede Knee Bolsters, Footwell Lighting, GM 1LE Front Splitter, 50th Grille w/Satin Chrome Accents, BMR 1" Lowering Springs

06-01-2017, 09:13 PM	#19
camaromike77 Drives: S O L D Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,106	WOW!!!!!!!!! That looks AWESOME!!!!!! __________________ Club F1FTY 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary Convertible Borla S-Type exhaust NPP\| GM CAI \| Color matched GM side skirts \| Color matched 3rd brake light \| Big Worm Graphics smoked out tail lights & rear reflectors \| Oracle ghosted side markers \| LED License plate bulbs \| Door striker covers \| Jam handle \| Engine emblems from RiverCity Creations \| 50th Center Console \| Black bow ties \| Hawk Performance ceramic brake pads \| ZL1 Start button \| CQuartz ceramic paint finish \| Novistretch bra \| S O L D

06-02-2017, 02:59 PM	#20
ChadFarr Instagram: @SSAVAGEVERT Drives: 2016 SS M6 Vert Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 659	I have tinted every single vehicle I've owned. That's probably the first thing done every time! DUB IR Tint - 35% On Windshield, 20% On All Other Windows Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2.9L Whipple \| Compstar Rods, Diamond Pistons & GPI Cam \| Mantic Triple Disc \| Corsa Performance Exhaust \| DSX Aux Pump \| LT4 Fuel System \| BMR Lowering Springs \| ZL1 OEM Conversion \| 360 Customs Built \| And More! Click & Follow My Build

06-04-2017, 07:34 PM	#22
RagTopPop Drives: 2016 Camaro SS 2SS LT1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 23	Window Tint I checked with a shop in the Raleigh, NC area and they said, and I quote: "With our standard level, the ATC premium dyed film, price is $165. The mid-grade level ATR metallic is $220, and the top tier CTX high performance ceramic is $300." Hope this helps with the OP. (I'm still thinking about the pro's and con's).

06-28-2017, 02:11 PM	#27
ChadFarr Instagram: @SSAVAGEVERT Drives: 2016 SS M6 Vert Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 659	35% on Windshield. __________________ 2.9L Whipple \| Compstar Rods, Diamond Pistons & GPI Cam \| Mantic Triple Disc \| Corsa Performance Exhaust \| DSX Aux Pump \| LT4 Fuel System \| BMR Lowering Springs \| ZL1 OEM Conversion \| 360 Customs Built \| And More! Click & Follow My Build

06-01-2017, 06:30 PM	#15
JBinSD Drives: '23 LT Vert M6'16 Hyper 2SS Vert MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Carlsbad, San Diego, CA Posts: 583	Like most, I've tinted every car I've owned, but haven't tinted my vert yet over concern of the "tank-like" feeling with the top up. Decreasing the amount of light in the compartment seems counter-intuitive, but I haven't had my vert over a hot summer yet, I would expect it to keep it quite a bit cooler in summer months. Also, I'm California, and driver and passenger window tints are illegal, so there's that (even though I've tinted prox 20 other cars, and only got one fixit ticket from a meter maid)

06-01-2017, 07:05 PM	#16
Dub9 Drives: F1fty SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Mitten Posts: 74 View My Garage	I tinted mine, 30%. I didn't go darker because of the tint laws here. I don't need to really post a pic, as it looks like the other Fifties already shown.

06-02-2017, 07:59 PM	#21
Donner Drives: 2017 50th SS convertible Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Williamsburg VA Posts: 380	+1 on the 35s all the way around.

06-27-2017, 10:48 AM	#23
c4racer Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 1,108	I just did mine. Went 35pct on the side windows and left the back alone. My tint guy was worried about that peeling up over time with the back window folding into the trunk. Maybe wouldn't happen. But the back window is so small I don't feel the need to tint it anyway. Normal driving for me is too down and windows up. Anyway looks great this way - I'll try to get a picture up.

06-27-2017, 04:07 PM	#25
c4racer Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 1,108

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