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Tinted Windows W203 Thread - All You want to know about window tinting a C Class
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Originally Posted by Dubs42
Im getting my c 230 komp ss tinted monday for $250 with moleskin and full warrenty
i was just wondering if and how much i should to tip? are u even supposed to tip? thanks
i was just wondering if and how much i should to tip? are u even supposed to tip? thanks
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I paid $200 in ATL for 30% tint & warranty. It had it done at the dealer before I even bought the car. My tip was to not go swimming after a heavy meal 
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all the times ive had my cars tinted i gave between a $20 and $50 tip depending on the quality of the job. i dont think you have to tip a tinter, i just wanted to. if i feel you did a good job and put some extra effort into it, why not? if i feel you did a **** job im gonna let you know too.
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I've had many cars tinted over the years. I have always tipped using the same formula: Take the total amount due, minus the sales tax, and multiply by 0%. :p
Seriously though, I don't understand why people would tip for something like this. Doing the job right is what I'm paying for in the first place. The only exception I can think of is if someone went out of their way for you such as staying late to meet your deadline, or installing moleskin at no extra charge, etc.
Seriously though, I don't understand why people would tip for something like this. Doing the job right is what I'm paying for in the first place. The only exception I can think of is if someone went out of their way for you such as staying late to meet your deadline, or installing moleskin at no extra charge, etc.
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Originally Posted by Deutscher_Wagen
Getting mine done with 20% next monday for $165 with warranty
I'm soooooo excided... black coupe with black interior & some dark **** tint.. YAY
I'm soooooo excided... black coupe with black interior & some dark **** tint.. YAY
http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/CO/
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Originally Posted by revstriker
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Originally Posted by tonewheel
Any why put foreskin on your tinted windows? :p
and a thank you and ...i speed away 
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'06 Lexus GS300 RWD, '07 Camry SE V6 auto, '91 190E 2.6 auto
Anyone tint windshield?
I'm taking my '05 sedan to a tint shop tomorrow to see if the top 6" of the windshield can be tinted. I called and the guy said he may have problems because of the rain/light sensor. I'm also worried about the light gray cloth covering the A-pillar trim. I'm afraid the liquid will stain it. Anyone know how to remove them? I thought I had read where you remove a plug and the screw underneath it, but mine don't have any plugs. Has anyone had any problems getting the top of their windshield tinted?
thanks!
Jim
thanks!
Jim
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I've gone one further and tinted the entire windscreen (no law against that in Thailand) with 100% tints all round. No problem with the rain sensor as my tint guy accurately cut around the water sensor unit. Tint guys should lay the tint to measure and cut on the outside of the windshield first anyways so getting it accurate should not be a problem.
One problem with my 100% tints though... now it's so dark in the cabin that my electrically dimming mirrors never get a chance to work anymore
Cheers,
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One problem with my 100% tints though... now it's so dark in the cabin that my electrically dimming mirrors never get a chance to work anymore
Cheers,
3point
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Originally Posted by 3pointedSTAR
I've gone one further and tinted the entire windscreen (no law against that in Thailand) with 100% tints all round. No problem with the rain sensor as my tint guy accurately cut around the water sensor unit. Tint guys should lay the tint to measure and cut on the outside of the windshield first anyways so getting it accurate should not be a problem.
One problem with my 100% tints though... now it's so dark in the cabin that my electrically dimming mirrors never get a chance to work anymore
Cheers,
3point
One problem with my 100% tints though... now it's so dark in the cabin that my electrically dimming mirrors never get a chance to work anymore
Cheers,
3point
The percentage on tint is the amount of light thats allowed through, so a 30% tint is lighter than a 20% tint.
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I always tip aftermarket work...and you know what, it pays off. I had my tint done and gave a tip (before-hand). They detailed the outside of my car, for free. My $20 tip got me a $70 detail job.
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I have a metallic based tint by Hi-Kool on my car (full windshield as well) and my sedan will not respond to the remote unless I'm pretty close to the car. I expected this to happen and thought nothing of this issue.
Cheers,
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Cheers,
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Originally Posted by Zonoz
Yeah this is a common problem with tints and with coupes at least, also I'm not sure about sedans but if you don't have moleskin (or other fabric or have it stripped) you're going to develop streaking on your windows from dust particles.
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Originally Posted by tifosiv122
I always tip aftermarket work...and you know what, it pays off. I had my tint done and gave a tip (before-hand). They detailed the outside of my car, for free. My $20 tip got me a $70 detail job.
Erik
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Yup. You never know when you will be back. Most of the time you get uncharged labor etc etc.
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Originally Posted by Oil Change
They should put the tint (foil?) on the outside. At least thats what all my friends did.
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Originally Posted by tifosiv122
I always tip aftermarket work...and you know what, it pays off. I had my tint done and gave a tip (before-hand). They detailed the outside of my car, for free. My $20 tip got me a $70 detail job.
Erik
Erik
If I was in that situation, I may have given them $20 extra at the beginning and said something like "please take care of my car, make sure it stays clean". If I were to return to find out they did a $70 detail on it, THEN I would probably give them a tip (on top of the $20) because they went above and beyond what I paid them (the $20) to do.
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For those who wish that their key fob worked at a longer distance, try placing the fob against your head and then pushing the button. I know it sounds weird, but it does work. It won't give you unlimited distance, but it will increase the distance that you can use your key fob. This may or may not help with the tint issue.
