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Tinted Windows W203 Thread - All You want to know about window tinting a C Class

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Old 12-11-2004 | 12:26 AM
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Moleskin/felt is wrapped over the window guide things so it doesn't scratch the tint
Old 12-11-2004 | 12:48 AM
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oh so when u roll the window down it doint get scratched?? cool


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Old 12-11-2004 | 06:54 AM
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Don't forget the moleskin to avoid scratches.
ARRGGGGHHH so it was YOU!!! I thought my computer got infected with a trojan... LOL!!!
Old 12-12-2004 | 04:38 AM
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Old 12-14-2004 | 03:55 PM
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Pics request: tinted silver car

Anyone has a tinted silver car? Please share some pics. What type of tint do you think will look good on a silver car? Any places to recommend in SF or San Jose area? Thanks.
Old 12-14-2004 | 04:23 PM
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Old 12-14-2004 | 04:49 PM
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I got my silver C-Coupe tinted at Auto Creations in Hayward. I'll try to post pictures after I snap a few (haven't taken any pics of my new tint since it's been cold/windy/cloudy/stormy out here).
Old 12-14-2004 | 05:52 PM
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how much? what percent did you do?
Old 12-14-2004 | 06:43 PM
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Old 12-14-2004 | 06:51 PM
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I had my brother's 2k E320 tinted a couple of months back. He's off in Kabul and I figured I'd give him something to look forward to upon his return. 35% on sides and rear. (sorry, didn't have a chance to resize photo)

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Lots of pics in the pic thread sticky on top. :p
hey man, I love picking on the newbs like everyone else, and I agree with your points and everything, but I think you should stick to giving people the trials shack link. we all know what it is, and we don't need to suffer through this horrendous sound from the twilight zone. thanks!
Old 12-14-2004 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by xxbenzc230kxx
how much? what percent did you do?
I am still open to any input so as to how dark the tint should be. How many % do you think is good? Thanks for the help people and post pics if u can.
Old 12-15-2004 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by z1co
I am still open to any input so as to how dark the tint should be. How many % do you think is good? Thanks for the help people and post pics if u can.
On a Silver car with black interior, you don't need that super dark tint.
I have Brilliant Silver Sports Coupé and
because I have a dark (Charcoal) interior I have 43% on the sides, and 35% on the back.

Here are a couple of pics:



From a different angle/shade you can see that the side 43% tint looks like it's almost not there.



By the way the larger the percentage ( % ), the more light comes through the window. So a smaller % means darker tint.

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Old 12-15-2004 | 03:59 PM
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Old 12-15-2004 | 04:13 PM
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That is nice Tariq,
but what Percentage % tint is that ????
Old 12-15-2004 | 10:16 PM
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Old 12-16-2004 | 02:35 AM
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how many percent tint is that? what time is that?
Old 12-18-2004 | 01:31 AM
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its 35% "titanium". the first two pics it is mid afternoon and sunny. third pic is right before the sun went down. if the sun hits it hard you can almost see right through. but later in the day it gets a mirror tint to it and darker. at night it looks like a regular 35% and if its cloudy or raining it looks very mirrored and greenish.
Old 12-20-2004 | 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
On a Silver car with black interior, you don't need that super dark tint.
I have Brilliant Silver Sports Coupé and
because I have a dark (Charcoal) interior I have 43% on the sides, and 35% on the back.

Here are a couple of pics:



From a different angle/shade you can see that the side 43% tint looks like it's almost not there.



By the way the larger the percentage ( % ), the more light comes through the window. So a smaller % means darker tint.

Carlos

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Nice car, but it would look so much better with some better wheels!!

-Danny
Old 12-20-2004 | 11:46 PM
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Old 01-03-2005 | 12:00 AM
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Pic of 05 C230SS Sedan with windows tinted anyone?

Hello i have a black 05 C230 SS and im looking for a pic of the same car with the windows tinted. I like the factory blue tint alot but im thinking of tinting them, So if anyone has a pic of a black 05 SS with the windows tinted please post it...Thanks Guss
Old 01-03-2005 | 12:08 AM
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have you seen the pictures thread, but watch out you will be getting a STFF thingy.
Old 01-03-2005 | 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by GusGusZ
Hello i have a black 05 C230 SS and im looking for a pic of the same car with the windows tinted. I like the factory blue tint alot but im thinking of tinting them, So if anyone has a pic of a black 05 SS with the windows tinted please post it...Thanks Guss
Here is a pic of my black C55 to give u an idea. Looks like same as a C230 anyway.
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Old 01-03-2005 | 10:32 AM
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Wow looks good, How many percent? 20?
Old 01-03-2005 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GusGusZ
Wow looks good, How many percent? 20?
I'd say far more than 20% but that's just me.


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