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Jimbabwe · 05-02-2011, 10:04 AM

So last week I finally got my windows tinted, with 15% in the rear. At night I now get small horizontal light bars at each of the rear defroster strips. Is this normal? Will it go away after the tint has “cured”.

Thanks

The Stig · 05-02-2011, 11:26 AM

Hmmm pictures? Or is it too hard to capture?

Kendell347 · 05-02-2011, 11:49 AM

bigwayne3000 · 05-02-2011, 12:04 PM

I know what he's referring to and it happen to me. It either went away or I just got used to it but I dont remember. What he's talking about is that headlights when they hit the rear window with the tint, it causes it to glare at points where the antenna strips are. It was rather annoying but like I said I dont even notice it now so it either isnt there or I just got used to it.

Jimbabwe · 05-02-2011, 12:05 PM

Well that would require me to take the car out on a cruise tonight... oh well, if I have to :P

To better describe it: From each light source (headlamp, streetlight) I get the normal tint dimming effect. But from each I also get a column of light lines at each of the antenne strips on the rear window. It's almost as if the tint were put down in a bunch of horizontal strips with gaps left in between (I know that this is not the case).

fastlane2010 · 05-02-2011, 12:07 PM

how long did you get them tinted has it been atleast a week of good temps to dry it out

Jimbabwe · 05-02-2011, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigwayne3000

I know what he's referring to and it happen to me. It either went away or I just got used to it but I dont remember. What he's talking about is that headlights when they hit the rear window with the tint, it causes it to glare at points where the antenna strips are. It was rather annoying but like I said I dont even notice it now so it either isnt there or I just got used to it.

Ok thanks, well I will call the tinting place and atleast ask them. If they give me the "it will go away" then I can go back to them later if it doesn't.

Jimbabwe · 05-02-2011, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastlane2010

how long did you get them tinted has it been atleast a week of good temps to dry it out

It's been about a week and a half. Good temps, but the car is in the garage, so not alot of sun baking temps

bigwayne3000 · 05-02-2011, 01:29 PM

The best way to describe the light affect is if you squint at a light source you get the same affect as what happen to me and the OP w/ the tint. When you squint at a light source you get that light affect (theres a name for it but I cant htink of it right now).

LadiesMan217 · 05-02-2011, 01:48 PM

Antenna strips? Do you mean the rear defroster?

Jimbabwe · 05-02-2011, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LadiesMan217

Antenna strips? Do you mean the rear defroster?

Actually yeah! I have no idea why I thought those were for the antenna

That makes alot more since. Sorry for the confusion, back at work today after a vacation that started with a drive to AZ

binlow84 · 05-02-2011, 02:45 PM

Actually, in the coupe they act as both antennae and defrost. Convertible the antennae are in the spoiler.

LuckyWife · 05-02-2011, 02:46 PM

Jim...I know exactly what you're talking about. I noticed it at first too, but I honestly don't know if I just don't notice them now, or they've gone away.

05-02-2011, 10:04 AM	#1
Jimbabwe Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elk Grove California Posts: 310	Light bars in the rear tinted window So last week I finally got my windows tinted, with 15% in the rear. At night I now get small horizontal light bars at each of the rear defroster strips. Is this normal? Will it go away after the tint has “cured”. Thanks Last edited by Jimbabwe; 05-02-2011 at 02:35 PM. Reason: Changed the description to defroster strips

05-02-2011, 11:26 AM	#2
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05-02-2011, 11:49 AM	#3
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05-02-2011, 01:48 PM	#10
LadiesMan217 Drives: '10 IOM/IO 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,680 View My Garage	Antenna strips? Do you mean the rear defroster? __________________ Proud Member of NEC5!

05-02-2011, 02:45 PM	#12
binlow84 Drives: '10 Camaro, IBM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Louis metro, Illinois Posts: 350 View My Garage	Actually, in the coupe they act as both antennae and defrost. Convertible the antennae are in the spoiler. __________________ [Insert obligatory car/order info below] 2LT RS; Imperial Blue Metallic w/ Silver Rally Stripes; Gray Leather Interior; Automatic; Exterior Painted Interior Trim Panels; Blue LED Footwell Lighting; Dash ABL; DRL Halos Ordered - 1/16/10 at Weber Chevrolet in Granite City, IL (Excellent experience; Thanks John!) Produced - 2/24/10 In the driveway - 3/4/10 Total time order to delivery - 47 days

05-02-2011, 12:04 PM	#4
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	I know what he's referring to and it happen to me. It either went away or I just got used to it but I dont remember. What he's talking about is that headlights when they hit the rear window with the tint, it causes it to glare at points where the antenna strips are. It was rather annoying but like I said I dont even notice it now so it either isnt there or I just got used to it.

05-02-2011, 12:05 PM	#5
Jimbabwe Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elk Grove California Posts: 310	Well that would require me to take the car out on a cruise tonight... oh well, if I have to :P To better describe it: From each light source (headlamp, streetlight) I get the normal tint dimming effect. But from each I also get a column of light lines at each of the antenne strips on the rear window. It's almost as if the tint were put down in a bunch of horizontal strips with gaps left in between (I know that this is not the case).

05-02-2011, 12:07 PM	#6
fastlane2010 Drives: 2010 camaro with fast lane stage 2 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: hagerstown Posts: 705	how long did you get them tinted has it been atleast a week of good temps to dry it out

05-02-2011, 01:29 PM	#9
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	The best way to describe the light affect is if you squint at a light source you get the same affect as what happen to me and the OP w/ the tint. When you squint at a light source you get that light affect (theres a name for it but I cant htink of it right now).

05-02-2011, 02:46 PM	#13
LuckyWife Drives: Victoria Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 634	Jim...I know exactly what you're talking about. I noticed it at first too, but I honestly don't know if I just don't notice them now, or they've gone away. __________________

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