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if6was9 · 08-12-2014, 11:42 AM

Hoy all, I guess this question would fall in this category. I'm having my windows tinted tomorrow, and thought I'd ask owners who have had this done a question or two. How are the door windows done since they drop for the doors to open? And are there any points I should watch out for? I've never had this done professionally.
Also I found out, there's now a film that has ceramic qualities, and was told this helps with heat issues. True, or is it a bunch of malarkey? It adds $100.00 to the price.

Spade Kreations · 08-12-2014, 01:35 PM

For windows that crack open when the doors are opened and shut the installer should heat the bottom edge after installing the film to cure it to the glass and prevent it from peeling. Ceramic film does help keep the interior cooler (we install it and I have it on my car) but you need to do all the windows including the windshield for it to be effective. The lightest shade is your best bet on the windshield.

JamesMyBoy · 08-12-2014, 01:46 PM

Had my windows done last month, but I'm not sure how they it. I assumed that they've ran into this issue many times before my car got there. Maybe there's a way to fake the window into thinking the door is shut when it's open?

jcamaro37f · 08-12-2014, 01:51 PM

I wonder if anyone noticed their dimming rearview and side view working after tint. Any one care to chime in?

Spade Kreations · 08-12-2014, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesMyBoy

Had my windows done last month, but I'm not sure how they it. I assumed that they've ran into this issue many times before my car got there. Maybe there's a way to fake the window into thinking the door is shut when it's open?

It is very common these days. Different manufacturers use different buttons or latches that activate the window but all you have to do is tape or clamp the button/latch so that it thinks the door is still shut. Then the window stays up while you are working on it.

GRNWTHENV · 08-13-2014, 10:06 PM

When I got mine done I was wondering the same thing. I believe you can flip the latch up and the window will stay up.

08-12-2014, 11:42 AM	#1
if6was9 Drives: '10 LT1 RS (ABM), '69 Firebird 400 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 63 View My Garage	Window tint questions Hoy all, I guess this question would fall in this category. I'm having my windows tinted tomorrow, and thought I'd ask owners who have had this done a question or two. How are the door windows done since they drop for the doors to open? And are there any points I should watch out for? I've never had this done professionally. Also I found out, there's now a film that has ceramic qualities, and was told this helps with heat issues. True, or is it a bunch of malarkey? It adds $100.00 to the price. __________________ “I read somewhere that 77 percent of all the mentally ill live in poverty. Actually, I'm more intrigued by the 23 percent who are apparently doing quite well for themselves.” - Jerry Garcia

08-12-2014, 01:46 PM	#3
JamesMyBoy Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 453	Had my windows done last month, but I'm not sure how they it. I assumed that they've ran into this issue many times before my car got there. Maybe there's a way to fake the window into thinking the door is shut when it's open? __________________

08-12-2014, 01:51 PM	#4
jcamaro37f Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Francisco Posts: 270 View My Garage	I wonder if anyone noticed their dimming rearview and side view working after tint. Any one care to chime in? __________________ I speak 5.56

08-13-2014, 10:06 PM	#6
GRNWTHENV Drives: 2011 Synergy 1LT RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Warren, OH Posts: 35 View My Garage	When I got mine done I was wondering the same thing. I believe you can flip the latch up and the window will stay up. __________________ 2011 Synergy Green Camaro/RS package/green foot wells/white racing stripes/20% tint

08-12-2014, 01:35 PM	#2
Spade Kreations Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Cincinnati, Oh Posts: 133	For windows that crack open when the doors are opened and shut the installer should heat the bottom edge after installing the film to cure it to the glass and prevent it from peeling. Ceramic film does help keep the interior cooler (we install it and I have it on my car) but you need to do all the windows including the windshield for it to be effective. The lightest shade is your best bet on the windshield.