Window Tinting for C6
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Window Tinting for C6
I would like to have my windows tinted, but what about the window indexing feature? When tinting windows, you are not suppose to "roll" the window down for three days. The indexing feature automatically moves it a little. I would think this is not good for window tint that has not had time to cure. Any opinions?? Thanks!
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When I had my windows done, the technician applied heat to the top half inch or so of the window for longer than he applied it to the rest of the window. He assured me that it accelerated the drying of the film in that area and the film would not be affected by the indexing feature. It has been about a year and I can see no problem with that top edge.
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You will have more problems with the dots on the back window than the indexing. There are several approaches to that, do a search on dots. My tinter said to take a microfiber towel and press the film into the dots every day for the first week. Seemed to work for me.
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first of all 3 days is overkill, you just need to let most of the water under the tint dry. overnight tends to be enough. i tinted my vette 10 pm the day i got it and opened the windows the next day with no problems
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BigJoe, being that I have a vert, I don't think I'll be tinting the back window, or now that I think of it,should I?? Can the rear window of a convertible be tinted??
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Sure it can, and a LOT easier than tinting the big old coupe rear window. IMO it looks better if all the windows are similar in tinting.
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Tint the back glass - if not, it will look goofy. Don't worry about indexing. They have to use quite a bit of heat to get the tint to lay flat on the compound curve of the side glass anyway. So I was running my windows up and down the day they installed the tint. Both on my old 06 and now on my 08.
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Since the windows do index down, what does the tinter do to get them all the way up prior to applying the tint? If you turn on the power, will they roll up the rest of the way? I have never tried. I would think if this is the case, then you would need to roll them down a little after tinting so the door will close without breaking the glass?
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The bigger problem with tinting windows, for me anyway was the Window Tint Violation, 2 times. Driving the speed limit and getting pulled over for nothing. Judge threw out the first one. Gave up removed tint. Court dismissed the second ticket after proving to the state that it would pass. Could even see better at night, glad i did it.
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Since the windows do index down, what does the tinter do to get them all the way up prior to applying the tint? If you turn on the power, will they roll up the rest of the way? I have never tried. I would think if this is the case, then you would need to roll them down a little after tinting so the door will close without breaking the glass?
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Last edited by CO Lightfoot; 11-06-2010 at 03:31 PM.
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To raise/index up while door open:
Use a pen or similar and click latch/catch on end of door to trick it into thinking door has been shut. (don't slam door shut in this position).
To lower/index back down while door open:
Press door release button on armrest to trick it into thinking door is shut and getting ready to be opened.
Use a pen or similar and click latch/catch on end of door to trick it into thinking door has been shut. (don't slam door shut in this position).
To lower/index back down while door open:
Press door release button on armrest to trick it into thinking door is shut and getting ready to be opened.