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Tinted Windows W203 Thread - All You want to know about window tinting a C Class
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From: P. Pinez, FL
'02 MB C240 6spd / '92 BMW 325i 5spd
I like alot!!! Is it hard to see outside at night? Because my friend put the same 35% in the sides and 20% in the rear to his '05 Altima and when he lets me drive it(when he's drunk) I have a hard time seeing outside. Probably its something I need to get used to I guess.
I'm still debating if I should tint the windows or not. I like the blue tint that the car has but I also like some privacy (I get alot of attention w/ loud music). Lately I've been driving alot with the windows down anyways.
I'm still debating if I should tint the windows or not. I like the blue tint that the car has but I also like some privacy (I get alot of attention w/ loud music). Lately I've been driving alot with the windows down anyways.
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Originally Posted by YoYiTo
I like alot!!! Is it hard to see outside at night? Because my friend put the same 35% in the sides and 20% in the rear to his '05 Altima and when he lets me drive it(when he's drunk) I have a hard time seeing outside. Probably its something I need to get used to I guess.
I'm still debating if I should tint the windows or not. I like the blue tint that the car has but I also like some privacy (I get alot of attention w/ loud music). Lately I've been driving alot with the windows down anyways.
I'm still debating if I should tint the windows or not. I like the blue tint that the car has but I also like some privacy (I get alot of attention w/ loud music). Lately I've been driving alot with the windows down anyways.
here are pics of 20% all around on my 323i, it was a little dark but i had a light beige interior. backing up at night sucked, it was like having your eyes closed.
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today i'm noticing the tint appears to get darker when the sun comes out! very nice effect!
Deutscher_Wagen: now thats what i call stealth mode! you could blend into the shadows with that tint and paint!
mbny: thanks
Deutscher_Wagen: now thats what i call stealth mode! you could blend into the shadows with that tint and paint!
mbny: thanks
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From: Colorado
05-C230SC
Originally Posted by ctC230K
Deutscher_Wagen: now thats what i call stealth mode! you could blend into the shadows with that tint and paint!
I was also thinking of getting black (or hyper) rims with polished lip... but I stil havn't decided yet...
sorry, didn't mean to rob your thread, your car looks 'phat' with the tint
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From: Riverside, CA
Originally Posted by FrankW
looking good...we should have a Riverside meet sometime...I go to UCR
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From: Diamond Bar, CA
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Originally Posted by Burnt Toast
im down for that.. i go to RCC right now, UCR next year. since your local, if you want to go to the Inland empire autoshow, i have an extra employee pass but its only good for this tursday (31st) from 12-9pm. 1 pass is good for 2 people. if you want it let me know, you cant be to far from me.
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Originally Posted by vdubpower
what brand tints are u guys using and do u guys get those moleskins.
whats your total price, thanks
whats your total price, thanks
price was $170, lifetime warranty against everything, no bubbles and scratches or they redo it free.
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From: Colorado
05-C230SC
Originally Posted by vdubpower
what brand tints are u guys using and do u guys get those moleskins.
whats your total price, thanks
whats your total price, thanks
I can't remember the brand... 'something'tec perhaps?
no moleskin, and I paid $160 with lifetime warranty
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2005 C55, 1988 260E, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado
I just had my windows tinted the other day and on my rear window the tint has small areas around all the dots on the border that did not bond so there is air in between. This is also around some of the defrost lines too. Did yours bond ok, with no air. The other problem I dont like is on the rear door corner windows the cut the tint around the back edge where the trim covers the window. But I think if they were good they could run it under the trim so you dont have the bare spot in the corner. Did they do the same on yours. Im thinking of going back and having it redone. I ended up with 20% all around, looks good if you step back 
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Yes the rear door corner windows can be tinted and should be tinted other wise it doesnt look nice. A lot of tinters either are lazy or have no clue.
as for the 20% back window tint the only reason you cant see much through it is because it was cloudy and rainy. Under sunlight you can be seen.
By the way, where did you get the clear side markers from?
as for the 20% back window tint the only reason you cant see much through it is because it was cloudy and rainy. Under sunlight you can be seen.
By the way, where did you get the clear side markers from?
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Originally Posted by Russell Stevens
I just had my windows tinted the other day and on my rear window the tint has small areas around all the dots on the border that did not bond so there is air in between. This is also around some of the defrost lines too. Did yours bond ok, with no air. The other problem I dont like is on the rear door corner windows the cut the tint around the back edge where the trim covers the window. But I think if they were good they could run it under the trim so you dont have the bare spot in the corner. Did they do the same on yours. Im thinking of going back and having it redone. I ended up with 20% all around, looks good if you step back .
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