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Boat tail window tinting

Discussion in 'A boatload of fun' started by Tomsriv, Nov 19, 2005.

  1. Tomsriv

    Tomsriv Well-Known Member

    Any boattail owners had their rear window tinted? I took it several years ago to be tinted and the guy left a half inch gap all around the bottom due to the package tray being in the way, and the slope of the window.
    Today I took my car to a different shop and removed the package tray for them. They got one side good, the other side had a 1/4 inch gap and the rear had a 1/2 inch gap. I told them the work was unacceptable. They agreed and I now have to take the car back during the week after I wasted an entire Saturday waiting for them. Anyone had luck with rear window tinting? I hope this story has a happy ending.
     
    Tomsriv, Nov 19, 2005
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  2. StriperSS

    StriperSS Well-Known Member

    I have been tinting since the mid 80's, and cars like yours are harder to do for a couple of reasons.
    1. There is no black edge for the tint edges to hide behind like new cars have.
    2. You have some funny curves in your window.

    Some of the late model cars have both concave and convex curves in the same rear window, and are tough to get heat formed, but you always have that edge to run the tint behind.
    The later model cars are also easier to take apart should you need better access to the rear window.
    I have successfully tinted 55 - 57 Chevies in one piece, and mid 60's Corvettes. Talk about having to be a contortionist with the Corvette. Getting that piece of tint into the car, with both hands holding it, and not allowing it to touch anything, without falling on your head, was one of the most difficult things I've ever done.
    I took a lot of pride in the fact that I could do the more difficult jobs, but what people often didn't know, was that it sometimes took 4 or 5 attempts to get it done to my satisfaction. I lost money on every one, but got it back on referrals.
    The newer cars and trucks were the bread and butter.

    John C
     
    StriperSS, Nov 19, 2005
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