Window tinting availability?

i007spectre · 09-17-2015, 06:22 PM

How long after a new car is released do tint shops get patterns to do the windows?

bybcous · 09-17-2015, 06:23 PM

Every shop i have ever been too cuts there tint thereselves.

i007spectre · 09-17-2015, 06:36 PM

But how do they know the size and shape.

Ive never watch my cars be done.

SS 1LE · 09-17-2015, 07:06 PM

Patterns? They trim the tint on the outside then apply it. They can tint any window.

i007spectre · 09-17-2015, 07:09 PM

Haha I feel silly now. Thanks for the info.

bybcous · 09-17-2015, 07:09 PM

Yea i have never seen a pattern before. Window tint comes on a roll and they trim it to fit the window.

dragonZ28 · 09-17-2015, 07:14 PM

They do use plotters to computer cut the film at most places now. I have taken 2 brand new cars into shops here locally, and they already had the files to do the work.

i007spectre · 09-17-2015, 07:22 PM

Yeah my guy said something about files on a computer before.

Cmyskill · 09-19-2015, 11:58 AM

I live in South Florida and most of the window tinting is done with large plotters that cut the film for you. The cuts are perfect every time. I would think they would have the dimensions a month or so after release. If you can find a shop with a very experienced installer I am sure he can do a great job that no one can tell the difference.... JMHO

drivingagain · 09-21-2015, 09:50 AM

All the window tinters around my area do it by hand. Interesting they use plotters now. Took the craftsmanship out of custom window tinting. I am sure price did not go down because they invested in a plotter. Actually should be able to just buy the window tint already cut online and easy install.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 09-21-2015, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by drivingagain

All the window tinters around my area do it by hand. Interesting they use plotters now. Took the craftsmanship out of custom window tinting. I am sure price did not go down because they invested in a plotter. Actually should be able to just buy the window tint already cut online and easy install.

+1

1sspat · 10-01-2015, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

+1

jaymsu · 10-02-2015, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by drivingagain

Actually should be able to just buy the window tint already cut online and easy install.

I tried installing the pre-cut tint on my friend's car once. Side windows were easy but back window was just pain in the butt.
I'll never do it again... I'll just gladly pay some professional to do it.

SSport16 · 10-02-2015, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jaymsu

I tried installing the pre-cut tint on my friend's car once. Side windows were easy but back window was just pain in the butt.
I'll never do it again... I'll just gladly pay some professional to do it.

Same here...I have done it a few times, years ago. It is a real pain, too tedious for me. If I decide to do it when I take delivery, I will let someone else do it. I believe my dealer actually does it, they have a separate accessories/install building.

09-17-2015, 06:22 PM	#1
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,927 View My Garage	Window tinting availability? How long after a new car is released do tint shops get patterns to do the windows? __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS. Hyper Blue, Ceramic White, Auto, MRC, and NPP. 1100 - 9/25 2000 - 9/28 3000 - 9/30 3100 - 10/27 3300 - 10/28 3400 - 10/29 TPW 11/09 3800 - 11/10 4300 - 11/24 4B00 - 11/25 4200 - 12/5 5000 - 12/7 6000 - 12/11

09-17-2015, 06:36 PM	#3
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,927 View My Garage	But how do they know the size and shape. Ive never watch my cars be done. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS. Hyper Blue, Ceramic White, Auto, MRC, and NPP. 1100 - 9/25 2000 - 9/28 3000 - 9/30 3100 - 10/27 3300 - 10/28 3400 - 10/29 TPW 11/09 3800 - 11/10 4300 - 11/24 4B00 - 11/25 4200 - 12/5 5000 - 12/7 6000 - 12/11

09-17-2015, 07:09 PM	#5
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,927 View My Garage	Haha I feel silly now. Thanks for the info. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS. Hyper Blue, Ceramic White, Auto, MRC, and NPP. 1100 - 9/25 2000 - 9/28 3000 - 9/30 3100 - 10/27 3300 - 10/28 3400 - 10/29 TPW 11/09 3800 - 11/10 4300 - 11/24 4B00 - 11/25 4200 - 12/5 5000 - 12/7 6000 - 12/11

09-17-2015, 07:22 PM	#8
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,927 View My Garage	Yeah my guy said something about files on a computer before. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS. Hyper Blue, Ceramic White, Auto, MRC, and NPP. 1100 - 9/25 2000 - 9/28 3000 - 9/30 3100 - 10/27 3300 - 10/28 3400 - 10/29 TPW 11/09 3800 - 11/10 4300 - 11/24 4B00 - 11/25 4200 - 12/5 5000 - 12/7 6000 - 12/11

09-19-2015, 11:58 AM	#9
Cmyskill 17 ZL1 what a car.... Drives: 2021 M S PLAID, 2017 ZL1 A10 White Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Port St Lucie FLORIDA Posts: 428	I live in South Florida and most of the window tinting is done with large plotters that cut the film for you. The cuts are perfect every time. I would think they would have the dimensions a month or so after release. If you can find a shop with a very experienced installer I am sure he can do a great job that no one can tell the difference.... JMHO __________________ 2017 ZL1 -- WHT - A10 - PDR - NAV Mods: Kooks 2", Lingenfelter 9.17” 18% Pulley, CAI, E85 sensor, and Interceptor Wide-band & Gauge with Pod, 180 Thermostat, BMR Rear suspension parts.

09-17-2015, 06:23 PM	#2
bybcous Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: hampton roads Posts: 2,763	Every shop i have ever been too cuts there tint thereselves.

09-17-2015, 07:06 PM	#4
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	Patterns? They trim the tint on the outside then apply it. They can tint any window.

09-17-2015, 07:14 PM	#7
dragonZ28 Drives: 2001 T/A, 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 2,428	They do use plotters to computer cut the film at most places now. I have taken 2 brand new cars into shops here locally, and they already had the files to do the work.

09-21-2015, 09:50 AM	#10
drivingagain Drives: 2015 Tiger XCX,2016 Camaro 1SS,LBZ! Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,311	All the window tinters around my area do it by hand. Interesting they use plotters now. Took the craftsmanship out of custom window tinting. I am sure price did not go down because they invested in a plotter. Actually should be able to just buy the window tint already cut online and easy install.

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