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bikebuilder911 · 12-29-2011, 10:34 AM

For those of you who have tinted your windows specifically the rear window is it normal for the window to look refracted. Its hard to explain but at night when a car is behind me the lights coming through seems to become 6 different lights going up and down from the source.

Camaro Steve · 12-29-2011, 11:10 AM

What kind of tint did you get, metalic type?
Have never had that before.
Haven't gotten the SS done yet, next week.

BBQdDude · 12-29-2011, 11:13 AM

I have ceramic tint and no I do not have that issue.

SSFury · 12-29-2011, 11:29 AM

They say specifically NOT to get Metallic tint for the rear window, as the radio antenna is routed through the back window, and it "may" cause interference. Not sure if this is an accurate statement or not, but really, why take the chance? Just get Ceramic tint.

SlingShot · 12-29-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SSFury

They say specifically NOT to get Metallic tint for the rear window, as the radio antenna is routed through the back window, and it "may" cause interference. Not sure if this is an accurate statement or not, but really, why take the chance? Just get Ceramic tint.

I have metallic with no issues, and it would only affect AM and not FM ...

JasonK · 12-29-2011, 11:44 AM

I just had my windows tinted yesterday. In the paperwork it said something about that. It's normal, (kinda weird, nut normal) I'll see what it said again.

Camaro Steve · 12-29-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

I have metallic with no issues, and it would only affect AM and not FM ...

Yes, I was told this also.

booger78z28 · 12-29-2011, 12:33 PM

i have 15% all the way around and dont have that problem..

S-eatin-grin · 12-29-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by booger78z28

i have 15% all the way around and dont have that problem..

How dark is this? Any pics?

JasonK · 12-29-2011, 12:57 PM

it's caused by a slight bend in the film, due to the defroster ridges.

SlingShot · 12-29-2011, 12:59 PM

Here's mine with 15% all around ...

2 2 · 12-29-2011, 01:04 PM

I have 1 percent

booger78z28 · 12-29-2011, 01:27 PM

mine looks like slingshots , just on a IBM lol

2 2 · 12-29-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by booger78z28

mine looks like slingshots , just on a IBM lol

My 1 percent on IBM....

first one · 03-13-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

I have metallic with no issues, and it would only affect AM and not FM ...

I have 20% metallic tint and YES it does affect reception.

PLuche · 03-13-2012, 10:31 PM

Since the side windows on the camaro slide down every time the door is opened, does the installer have to disconnect the battery before doing the window tint? Does this affect the curing process once the tint is complete (since it constantly slides up and down)?

Wondering bc I will get my tint on Friday.
Thanks in advance.

Heaven_is_inferno_orange · 03-13-2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by PLuche

Since the side windows on the camaro slide down every time the door is opened, does the installer have to disconnect the battery before doing the window tint? Does this affect the curing process once the tint is complete (since it constantly slides up and down)?

Wondering bc I will get my tint on Friday.
Thanks in advance.

I was in the back shop watching the guy do mine and he didnt have to disconnect the battery at all. As long as they do it correctly the slight movement of the window when getting in and out of the vehicle doesn't hurt it you just dont want to roll the window all the way down for a few days.

timmy35 · 03-13-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PLuche

Since the side windows on the camaro slide down every time the door is opened, does the installer have to disconnect the battery before doing the window tint? Does this affect the curing process once the tint is complete (since it constantly slides up and down)?

Wondering bc I will get my tint on Friday.
Thanks in advance.

I haven't got mine tinted yet, but it is a question I have asked installers. From what I have been told it isn't an issue. some installers will remove the door panel to get below the second seal. others have told me that they trick the system into thinking that the door is closed..

PLuche · 03-13-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Heaven_is_inferno_orange

I was in the back shop watching the guy do mine and he didnt have to disconnect the battery at all. As long as they do it correctly the slight movement of the window when getting in and out of the vehicle doesn't hurt it you just dont want to roll the window all the way down for a few days.

Thanks for the quick response!

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Originally Posted by timmy35

I haven't got mine tinted yet, but it is a question I have asked installers. From what I have been told it isn't an issue. some installers will remove the door panel to get below the second seal. others have told me that they trick the system into thinking that the door is closed..

NIce, maybe it has a little push pin kind off like in some cars that make that annoying sound every time the door is open. So Im thinking they just push it in and tape it or something to make the sound go off and the window stay up.

I don't know why i never thought of that!

MickeyD · 03-14-2012, 12:31 AM

All they have to do is manually push in the lock/lever thingy on the door and the window will pop up as if the door is closed. You know, the little black thing that rotates into the silver gadget on the door frame of the car body. (I'm fairly sure those are the technical terms hahaha) Any way, just make sure they pop that thing out before they try closing the door.

12-29-2011, 10:34 AM	#1
bikebuilder911 Drives: 2010 2SS Summit White M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 32	Window Tint For those of you who have tinted your windows specifically the rear window is it normal for the window to look refracted. Its hard to explain but at night when a car is behind me the lights coming through seems to become 6 different lights going up and down from the source.

12-29-2011, 11:29 AM	#4
SSFury My Road Rage is Legendary Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sahuarita AZ Posts: 555 View My Garage	They say specifically NOT to get Metallic tint for the rear window, as the radio antenna is routed through the back window, and it "may" cause interference. Not sure if this is an accurate statement or not, but really, why take the chance? Just get Ceramic tint. __________________ Team LS3 Alot of people say Fury don't look too good in there, but the guy on the ground don't look too good either...

12-29-2011, 11:44 AM	#6
JasonK Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 535 View My Garage	I just had my windows tinted yesterday. In the paperwork it said something about that. It's normal, (kinda weird, nut normal) I'll see what it said again. __________________ Crap I put gas in: 2010 Camaro / 2011 Murono / 1995 Z71 / 1966 Mustang

12-29-2011, 12:33 PM	#8
booger78z28 Drives: 2011 LS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kansas City Mo. Posts: 150	i have 15% all the way around and dont have that problem.. __________________ ALL NEW CARS EXCEPT FOR THE 78Z lol 2011 LS IBM 2010 2SS/RS IBM

12-29-2011, 12:59 PM	#11
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 6,227	Here's mine with 15% all around ... Attached Images __________________

12-29-2011, 11:10 AM	#2
Camaro Steve Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London Ontario Posts: 74 View My Garage	What kind of tint did you get, metalic type? Have never had that before. Haven't gotten the SS done yet, next week.

12-29-2011, 11:13 AM	#3
BBQdDude Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbus, Oh Posts: 260	I have ceramic tint and no I do not have that issue.

12-29-2011, 12:57 PM	#10
JasonK Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 535 View My Garage	it's caused by a slight bend in the film, due to the defroster ridges.

12-29-2011, 01:04 PM	#12
2 2 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1lt.rs. Bottle fed Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 282	I have 1 percent __________________

12-29-2011, 01:27 PM	#13
booger78z28 Drives: 2011 LS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kansas City Mo. Posts: 150	mine looks like slingshots , just on a IBM lol __________________ ALL NEW CARS EXCEPT FOR THE 78Z lol 2011 LS IBM 2010 2SS/RS IBM

03-13-2012, 10:31 PM	#16
PLuche Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT manual Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: GA Posts: 448	Since the side windows on the camaro slide down every time the door is opened, does the installer have to disconnect the battery before doing the window tint? Does this affect the curing process once the tint is complete (since it constantly slides up and down)? Wondering bc I will get my tint on Friday. Thanks in advance.

03-14-2012, 12:31 AM	#20
MickeyD Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Havelock, NC Posts: 87	All they have to do is manually push in the lock/lever thingy on the door and the window will pop up as if the door is closed. You know, the little black thing that rotates into the silver gadget on the door frame of the car body. (I'm fairly sure those are the technical terms hahaha) Any way, just make sure they pop that thing out before they try closing the door.

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