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ZZcamaro · 07-08-2009, 12:36 AM

I know a guy who gently sands the stuff, and then it adheres... Or you can tape it off and put some type of matte black paint. That is the only way I have seen it fixed...but on my last couple of cars it was a non issue

superstockcam · 07-08-2009, 12:40 AM

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ud_lose · 07-08-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ZZcamaro

I know a guy who gently sands the stuff, and then it adheres...

This is the best way to get around this issue. I've seen this method used several times and it works. I've also seen a tinter sand them and then use some glue on the area. On my last car the tint shop sanded them and the tint never lifted.

O2BQIK · 07-08-2009, 09:43 AM

Just find a tinter who knows what he/she's doing. This was a common issue on the 3rd and 4th gen cars. I just had my 2010 tinted and it looks perfect. If it doesn't stay that way, I've got a lifetime warranty

PAUL SS · 07-08-2009, 09:49 AM

I think shagman is refering to factory window tint....

ShAgMaN · 07-08-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul SS

I think shagman is refering to factory window tint....

No, I had my windows tinted a couple days ago, and there is a small strip around the area where the dot matrix is. Doesnt look horrible - but I'm not stoked on it either.

PsyDoc · 07-08-2009, 01:18 PM

This is the dot matrix that has been on front and back glass for 20-25 years now. In the vast majority of cases, you end up with a "ghost line" that is shown in the 2nd photo down. This line is created because the tint cannot get down into and adhere to the valley between the dots. The two ways I know of to get rid of that ghost line completely is to sand the dots down or to use black vinyl to cover them up. I've heard the main reasons dot matrix is there is to trim out the window and to help cover up the "unsightly" adhesive used to seal the glass. I do not buy the "sun glare" argument.

camero · 07-08-2009, 01:19 PM

You definitely need a blackout around the edge but the dots are supposed to make it look better. I don't like the look of them at all.... I'd much rather have a hard line for the glass blackout.

D1BADZ · 07-08-2009, 01:25 PM

A good tint shop will do it proper, so it adhears complete and you see no air ir bubbles, if you see that........ you went to a bad tint shop.

thats the difference between a $150 and $250 jobb. bad tint shops use bad film and shotty application techniques.
u get what u pay for unfortunately.

CGM2SSRS · 07-08-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by big_dog

You mean tint like this?

Kinda like this in my dad's car, it gets on my nerves.

What the hell is that hanging down a movie projector? hahahaha

vm1971 · 07-08-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ShAgMaN

Why on Gods green earth, with technology in this day of age, do we endure dot matrix windows that inhibit window tint to adhere properly, so we have to tolerate a stripe along the outside edge of the rear and quarter window....What the freak? Maybe I’m being a little anal, but what’s the point of this?

If required, I’ll attempt to take a pic and post it, but I’m pretty sure you guys know what I’m talking about.

its seems vintage.. that dot-thing. hmm. and... (i swear) ... the 4+ maros ive seen in the wild between NJ and NC have ALL been tinted, too!!!

Rallyman6 · 07-08-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ShAgMaN

Why on Gods green earth, with technology in this day of age, do we endure dot matrix windows that inhibit window tint to adhere properly, so we have to tolerate a stripe along the outside edge of the rear and quarter window....What the freak? Maybe I’m being a little anal, but what’s the point of this?

If required, I’ll attempt to take a pic and post it, but I’m pretty sure you guys know what I’m talking about.

on the rear 1/4 windows most noticeable - SUKS

Koolwip · 07-08-2009, 04:38 PM

I am in San Antonio also - a crisp 104 degrees today - I need to tint my windows. Anyone in the area know of a good shop that can deal with the dot matrix issue? I know exactly what SHag is talking about - had it on my Cobra - hated it.
Steve

Vash · 07-08-2009, 05:11 PM

Might have to just cut the film before the dots start.

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07-08-2009, 09:49 AM	#19
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	I think shagman is refering to factory window tint.... __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

07-08-2009, 01:19 PM	#22
camero Drives: IOM V6 RS 38808 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: S.Detroit, Ontario Posts: 776	You definitely need a blackout around the edge but the dots are supposed to make it look better. I don't like the look of them at all.... I'd much rather have a hard line for the glass blackout. __________________ I've known how to spell Camaro since before you were born.

07-08-2009, 01:25 PM	#23
D1BADZ hmmmmm Drives: 2010 IOM in-n-out 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	A good tint shop will do it proper, so it adhears complete and you see no air ir bubbles, if you see that........ you went to a bad tint shop. thats the difference between a $150 and $250 jobb. bad tint shops use bad film and shotty application techniques. u get what u pay for unfortunately. __________________ "Responsibility is a Heavy Responsibilty" (Cheech)

07-08-2009, 04:38 PM	#27
Koolwip Steve & Stefani Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 262 View My Garage	I am in San Antonio also - a crisp 104 degrees today - I need to tint my windows. Anyone in the area know of a good shop that can deal with the dot matrix issue? I know exactly what SHag is talking about - had it on my Cobra - hated it. Steve __________________

07-08-2009, 12:36 AM	#15
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,699	I know a guy who gently sands the stuff, and then it adheres... Or you can tape it off and put some type of matte black paint. That is the only way I have seen it fixed...but on my last couple of cars it was a non issue

07-08-2009, 09:43 AM	#18
O2BQIK Drives: 1991 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas area Posts: 596	Just find a tinter who knows what he/she's doing. This was a common issue on the 3rd and 4th gen cars. I just had my 2010 tinted and it looks perfect. If it doesn't stay that way, I've got a lifetime warranty

07-08-2009, 01:18 PM	#21
PsyDoc Drives: Soon-to-be 1st Gen Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 249	This is the dot matrix that has been on front and back glass for 20-25 years now. In the vast majority of cases, you end up with a "ghost line" that is shown in the 2nd photo down. This line is created because the tint cannot get down into and adhere to the valley between the dots. The two ways I know of to get rid of that ghost line completely is to sand the dots down or to use black vinyl to cover them up. I've heard the main reasons dot matrix is there is to trim out the window and to help cover up the "unsightly" adhesive used to seal the glass. I do not buy the "sun glare" argument.

07-08-2009, 05:11 PM	#28
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	Might have to just cut the film before the dots start.

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