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Old 11-02-2005, 08:43 PM
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Default Verts...to tint or not to tint? Pics?

Just curious to see if people are tinting these convertibles. Why or why haven't you done it?

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Old 11-02-2005, 08:55 PM
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ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!

Keeps the interior cooler and looks great on any color IMO.
Old 11-02-2005, 09:12 PM
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Default Tinting is a must!!!

Tinting the windows is a must do. It stays sooooooo much cooler inside the car and it looks great!



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tint all the way
Old 11-02-2005, 11:18 PM
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Nope, never have the top up unless it is raining so why spend money on tint.
Old 11-02-2005, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ICaughtVetteFever
Nope, never have the top up unless it is raining so why spend money on tint.
I have seen it just too hot to have the top down during the middle of the day. Even with the A/C on.
Old 11-03-2005, 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 74-Roadster
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!

Keeps the interior cooler and looks great on any color IMO.

To tint is good. And, it is good to tint. This simple mod sure adds an extra level of stealthy appeal to an already beautiful ride. Go for it!
Old 11-03-2005, 09:00 AM
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Definately tint.
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I would never tint the rear window - a killer to backup at night with tint.
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Originally Posted by Postergeist
I would never tint the rear window - a killer to backup at night with tint.


It's hard enough to see out that little window and around the blind corners. Go with a legal tint level. Our cars attract enough of the wrong attention as it is.

I'm able to keep mine garaged when not in use so it does not sit in the hot sun much. Otherwise I would consider a light tint.

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Old 11-03-2005, 12:25 PM
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On my 04 vert the side windows are tinted but not the back or windshield. Can interfer with "the wave" however.
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I absolutely tinted my windows. Sorry, no pics of the tint.
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Tinting looks good regardless of it being on a coupe, FRC or vert. Helps protect the interior and keep the heat down.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Tinting looks good regardless of it being on a coupe, FRC or vert. Helps protect the interior and keep the heat down.
Speaking of which, I need to tint mine soon...
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I had mine tinted and now hate it. I feel like a pimp hidding behind the dark glass when I drive it.

How can you return the "wave" when they can't even see you?

Tom
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By all means, TINT! mine is being done tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by TCW
I had mine tinted and now hate it. I feel like a pimp hidding behind the dark glass when I drive it. <snip>



Tom
Exactly my thoughts when I see a limo-tinted car of ANY make or model.

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Old 11-04-2005, 10:11 PM
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Tint ......
Old 11-04-2005, 10:14 PM
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I know mine is a coupe, but... Tint the hell out of it, the darker the better
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Tint!!! I will be doing my coupe any day now



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