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SSFury · 12-02-2022, 02:35 PM

What's Up Camaro 5 family. Last Saturday, so 6 days ago.. I had a window Tinter install tint for me in Preparation for an upcoming car show. I pulled out the standard ceramic dark tint, and had him install Luminous Tints "Sunset" Tint. It is color changing. Goes from Orange, to yellow, to green, to greenish blue. On the inside, its bright Purplish Pink. Hahaha.

Takes some getting used to, but it's a hell of an attention getter. My question for you guys though, I realize that Tint takes time to dry. But it has been 6 days now. The tint is super streaky. You can almost see where every single pass was he made with the squeegee. Like variances in pressure in the passes left a noticeable trail behind the squeegee.

I provided the Tint, as it's not a normally carried style, and I got it directly from the manufacturer. He did tell me it was "Hard to work with".. but he was semi agitated at having to take off my 10 year old tint that was already on the car and I just chocked it up to agitation.

Do you guys think the steaks will go away? Should I try gently running a heat gun over it? I have a car show next Saturday I'm getting ready for, so time is limited.

Any advice or opinions are appreciated.

DirtyDirt · 12-02-2022, 02:52 PM

I have never used or had that tint. In my experience with "normal" window tint it shows marks and such for a week or more til it is all completely dry. Those streaks look pretty obvious for it being 6 days from tinting tho.

SSFury · 12-02-2022, 11:11 PM

Yeah Dirty, been doing lots of research on the subject. Everyone says pretty much the same things. Water spots, bubbles, some "Streaking" is expected. This to me, doesnt look like "Water streaking", or dirty window streaking, it looks more like.. Too much pressure while applying. I am not an installer.. so that is an inexperienced estimation. Just what it looks like to me.

chevy pilot · 12-03-2022, 06:07 AM

Is this house roof ?

chevy pilot · 12-03-2022, 06:13 AM

Luminous tints look pretty weird.

0stones0 · 12-03-2022, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy pilot

Luminous tints look pretty weird.

Based on those pics, Im guessing the OP is looking at the final finish of the install. Could be from over pressure but, Ill bet it’s a finesse thing from the get-go.

LT1Zob · 12-03-2022, 10:07 AM

It looks like the tint failed. Whether it’s due to the installer or the material, I’m not sure, but at least to me, it doesn’t look correct. I know it’s hard to work with (a couple local guys have those on their cars) but tiger stripes are not the intended end result of luminous tint.

Arogg · 12-05-2022, 07:12 AM

When I went to get my windshield done with a mirror red tint for a show they told me this would most likely be the outcome. My tinter told me the mirror tints are very hard to work with and to make look right. He convinced me to just tint the windshield black like the rest of the windows bc he knew I wouldnt be happy with the results. Im very happy with the outcome plus im pretty sure a red windshield would have gotten me hammered by the fuzz already.

SSFury · 12-05-2022, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy pilot

Is this house roof ?

Yeah Chevy Pilot, that's just reflection in the window.

LT1Zob · 12-05-2022, 03:42 PM

A few more days have gone by since your post. Any noticeable improvement?

12-02-2022, 02:35 PM	#1
SSFury My Road Rage is Legendary Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS "Fury" Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sahuarita AZ Posts: 735 View My Garage	Streaks in Color Changing Window Tint What's Up Camaro 5 family. Last Saturday, so 6 days ago.. I had a window Tinter install tint for me in Preparation for an upcoming car show. I pulled out the standard ceramic dark tint, and had him install Luminous Tints "Sunset" Tint. It is color changing. Goes from Orange, to yellow, to green, to greenish blue. On the inside, its bright Purplish Pink. Hahaha. Takes some getting used to, but it's a hell of an attention getter. My question for you guys though, I realize that Tint takes time to dry. But it has been 6 days now. The tint is super streaky. You can almost see where every single pass was he made with the squeegee. Like variances in pressure in the passes left a noticeable trail behind the squeegee. I provided the Tint, as it's not a normally carried style, and I got it directly from the manufacturer. He did tell me it was "Hard to work with".. but he was semi agitated at having to take off my 10 year old tint that was already on the car and I just chocked it up to agitation. Do you guys think the steaks will go away? Should I try gently running a heat gun over it? I have a car show next Saturday I'm getting ready for, so time is limited. Any advice or opinions are appreciated. Attached Images __________________ Every Time You Buckle Up In That Car, Tonight Might Be The Night That You Die.

12-02-2022, 02:52 PM	#2
DirtyDirt Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Michigan Posts: 79 View My Garage	I have never used or had that tint. In my experience with "normal" window tint it shows marks and such for a week or more til it is all completely dry. Those streaks look pretty obvious for it being 6 days from tinting tho. __________________ 2010 2SS SOLD 10-28-23 Borla ATAK Cat Back System Airaid Full Cold Air Intake 15% tint Matte Black Rally Stripe 2016 Camaro SS Black Chrome PVD Wheels Pedal Commander 2013 ZL1 BOUGHT 10-29-23 With 1950 miles K&N Full CAI 15% tint Few cosmetic additions when it comes out of winter hibernation

12-02-2022, 11:11 PM	#3
SSFury My Road Rage is Legendary Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS "Fury" Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sahuarita AZ Posts: 735 View My Garage	Yeah Dirty, been doing lots of research on the subject. Everyone says pretty much the same things. Water spots, bubbles, some "Streaking" is expected. This to me, doesnt look like "Water streaking", or dirty window streaking, it looks more like.. Too much pressure while applying. I am not an installer.. so that is an inexperienced estimation. Just what it looks like to me. __________________ Every Time You Buckle Up In That Car, Tonight Might Be The Night That You Die.

12-03-2022, 06:07 AM	#4
chevy pilot Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hki.Finland Posts: 949	Is this house roof ? Attached Images

12-03-2022, 06:13 AM	#5
chevy pilot Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hki.Finland Posts: 949	Luminous tints look pretty weird. Attached Images

12-03-2022, 10:07 AM	#7
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,987 View My Garage	It looks like the tint failed. Whether it’s due to the installer or the material, I’m not sure, but at least to me, it doesn’t look correct. I know it’s hard to work with (a couple local guys have those on their cars) but tiger stripes are not the intended end result of luminous tint. __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

12-05-2022, 07:12 AM	#8
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 827	When I went to get my windshield done with a mirror red tint for a show they told me this would most likely be the outcome. My tinter told me the mirror tints are very hard to work with and to make look right. He convinced me to just tint the windshield black like the rest of the windows bc he knew I wouldnt be happy with the results. Im very happy with the outcome plus im pretty sure a red windshield would have gotten me hammered by the fuzz already. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's in the trunk / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Moog Endlinks / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads

12-05-2022, 03:42 PM	#10
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,987 View My Garage	A few more days have gone by since your post. Any noticeable improvement? __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"