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  • T-Top Tinting

    I am thinking of putting silver tint material on my T-tops. Anybody done this? Do the T-tops look silver afterwards? Any photos?


    99 Silver Z28 A4, T tops, ZR-1 wheels (SOLD)

  • #2
    I thought all t-tops were tinted smoke...would the silve go on the outside?

    Christopher Teng

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Christopherrr
      I thought all t-tops were tinted smoke...would the silve go on the outside?
      I heard people don't like tinting t-tops they flake off easy
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      • #4
        Originally posted by Christopherrr
        would the silve go on the outside?
        No my guess is its that mirror reflective tint that people use. It would go on the inside im sure.
        Eddie
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        • #5
          It goes on the inside.

          If it's properly installed, it does not flake off. Mine have been tinted since I bought my car in 2000 with no problems. I tinted them myself.

          I most assuredly would not put reflective tint on t-tops. The tops are already factory tinted, and with reflective tint on the inside, it's going to reflect the sunlight and heat right back through the tint again, which could cause them to get too hot. I've heard of tops shattering in high heat with reflective or bronze tint added to them, so I'd suggest not going that route.
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          • #6
            My t-tops have been tinted for 10 years - sure keeps the hot texas sun from cooking my leather seats! My buddy has his t-tops tinted with reflective silver and it does show through quite a bit - it looks great.
            Darrin C
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            • #7
              Originally posted by 97LT1Z28
              My t-tops have been tinted for 10 years - sure keeps the hot texas sun from cooking my leather seats! My buddy has his t-tops tinted with reflective silver and it does show through quite a bit - it looks great.

              Thanks, I'll post photos when I get it done.


              99 Silver Z28 A4, T tops, ZR-1 wheels (SOLD)

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