those with tint come in!!!!!

[DerekStangGT]

so after 7 texas summers, ive come to the conclusion that its finally time for some tint. question is, how does tint look with the rear matrix?? my sis had a 98 GT thaqt looked horrible b/c the tint wouldnt stick over the matrix, and the "professionals" wouldnt warranty it b/c they said it may or may not stick. wtf??!?! anyway, pics would help, tips are good too.


btw, im going for 20% windows, limo quarters and ~15% rear

 

[Black'02]

When i had mine done they just put an opaque black nylon stip over the matrix on the back and tint below it. It does shrink the size of the rear window somewhat but you get used to it pretty quick.

 

[1992 2.3LX]

Do yourself a favor and get it done right with good tint.

Go to one of these places (since your location is Austin)
Custom Sound
3909 N. IH 35
Austin, TX 78722
Phone: 512-302-4115

Custom Sound
8241 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78757
Phone: 512-454-3572

Sunbusters
11655 Research Boulevard
Austin, TX 78759
Phone: 512-794-8468

Have them put on Forumla One Pinnacle Series in whatever percentage you want. This is a ceramic not metallic tint it blocks heat much better and does not interfere with your electronics like the metallic can. It is also extremely scratch resistant.
Those places listed are certified Formula One Dealers and will garuntee their work for life!

There is only one type of window film i would use over Formula One and that is Huper Optik. Unfortunatly the closest Huper Optik installer is about 700 miles away from me. You may have better luck.

http://www.huperoptik.com/Automotive.asp?cat=NaviAuto.inc

I have 35 on the drivers windows and 15 in the rears. This is the Pinnacle Series from Formula One.
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[EPIK]

When i had mine done they just put an opaque black nylon stip over the matrix on the back and tint below it. It does shrink the size of the rear window somewhat but you get used to it pretty quick.

+1...Just have them put the vinyl strip over the matrix. If u just put tint over it it will bubble up & look horrible. U cant even see the vinyl strip from the outside if u get dark tint.

Mine is 15% all the way round BTW....Here are some pics...

 

[deftsound]

where can you buy one of those vinyl strips, on my car they just didnt tint the matrix part of it so i have a clear strip running at the top of the back window

 

[EPIK]

where can you buy one of those vinyl strips, on my car they just didnt tint the matrix part of it so i have a clear strip running at the top of the back window

Not too sure, but I had a tint shop add one on my old stang for $30....

 

[Dr Jay]

Shops I know around here just cut from a large piece of vinyl. I had mine done the same way.

I have also heard of guys painting over the matrix from inside the car before they tint. Obviously this would be a lot of work and the vinyl really isn't bad except mine has a small crack in it after 2 years.

 

[d98gt]

I have the darkest legal tint that is allowed in Texas (unless they have changed the law in the past 2 years, though I don't think so )

The only problem about having tint on the rear is the rear defroster lines. You lose the ability to use the rear defrost, but then again in Texas we rarely would need it anyways .

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[TrueBlue03]

i had my tint shop spray paint the dot matrix black for like $15 then had the rear window tinted 5% up to it... its not like you use that 4 inches to see out of anyways

get the dot matrix painted or just get the vinyl strip and you'll be happy with the results.

 

[mity2]

15% is nice (specially in Red car like EPIKGT's).

But if you do get 15%, good luck backing up in night with or without street lighting.
My old MR2 had a 20%, and it was damn near impossible to back up in dark

 

[hotmustang331]

Bastrop TINT is where i had mine done. The lady has like 25 years of experiance.....awsome job on e and my dads cars. The dotted matrix was left and I have had ZERO issues in what over 2 years. She just told me to run my finger over it like 2-3 times that week and it would be fine....and it is. You have seen my car Derek, sure your not looking at it....but if it wasnt good it would look weird and catch your eye.

legal on sides and quarters and 20% rear I think. Car is 100% legal and with the dark rear the 1/4 windows are very dark. Its hard to see anything from the outside.

 

[2000fordstanggt]

The only problem about having tint on the rear is the rear defroster lines. You lose the ability to use the rear defrost, but then again in Texas we rarely would need it anyways .

what are you talking about? it works fine unless they accidently cut one of the defroster lines.

 

[d98gt]

Well sadly when removing the old tint that bubbled, some of the lines decided to come off when peeling it off. It's a MAJOR PITA to remove tint off of a window with defroster lines and if you must do this task, be extra careful. I just have my defroster lines unhooked, as its not a problem in the area of which I live.

 

[streethorse]

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Vinyl strip on the outside with 20%.

 

[mustangkid05]

ok so where do you get this vinyl strip from?.....do you put it on the inside over the already tinted window?
thanks

 

[streethorse]

ok so where do you get this vinyl strip from?.....do you put it on the inside over the already tinted window?
thanks

The tint guy suggested doing it, so I said go for it. He tinted up to where the dots start, then put the vinyl on the outside. The vinyl comes in different colors,
but Im sure it would be hard to match perfectly. He showed me a sample of the yellow vinyl, but it was slightly more orange so I went with black.

 

[EPIK]

My vinyl strip is flat black & its on the inside. They cut the tint off right where the dots are, & then cut the vinyl strip to fit. Honestly, u cant even see it except from the inside.

 

[WLD_WST]

The only problem about having tint on the rear is the rear defroster lines. You lose the ability to use the rear defrost,

incorrect, I live in Philly PA and rear defrost is a necessity and I have no probs with rear tint

 

[bullitt_2620]

Be careful, my tint on the front 2 windows is now scratched from the weather stripping or something, I dunno if the place will cover it, havent had a chance to go back there, but whats the point if the new stuff will be scratched again anyways.

 

[d98gt]

incorrect, I live in Philly PA and rear defrost is a necessity and I have no probs with rear tint

Well in your case you'll definitly need to keep the defroster. I just wasn't able to remove the tint without damaging some of my lines. The old tint that I had on there before had began to bubble and I thought it was due to the rear defroster being used, though can't exactly confirm that by any means :shrugs: