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Tinted Windows W203 Thread - All You want to know about window tinting a C Class
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I would tint, but wouldn't go 5% like you are thinking. I think that starts to pull away from the class of the car and goes a little ghetto.
I would do a 15% or even a 20%. It will be dark enough to protect your interior, offer some privacy, and enhance your looks, but without pulling the attention away from your car and giving it all to the windows.
Just my opinion though. Pics of your car? I would like to see.
I would do a 15% or even a 20%. It will be dark enough to protect your interior, offer some privacy, and enhance your looks, but without pulling the attention away from your car and giving it all to the windows.
Just my opinion though. Pics of your car? I would like to see.
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Originally Posted by Axxis22
I had 5% on my other car is was just stupid. On this one I am going 15-20%.
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2005 C230K Sport Sedan, 6 speed manual
I chose not to tint this time because the factory glass is very sun resistant. The interior is noticably cooler than in most other cars after being in the sun all day (I live in the desert). The factory glass already has a rather heavy blue tint to it.
Aftermarket tint is therefore more a matter of choice than necessity. If you like the appearance, then tint. Really dark tinting is not liked by law enforcement, and may get you unwanted attention. A windshield screen is great for when you are parked.
Aftermarket tint is therefore more a matter of choice than necessity. If you like the appearance, then tint. Really dark tinting is not liked by law enforcement, and may get you unwanted attention. A windshield screen is great for when you are parked.
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The factory glass may be a little sun resistant but it's not very much. From what I've heard it's about 60% light transmission. So yes, it's better than most cars without anything but I wouldn't say it's good by any means.
You're in NJ so you don't have to worry about cops hassling you. Here in PA we can't go more than 30% so I just put 30% on and am quite happy with it. It looks classy, cuts back quite noticably on interior heat, gives some privacy, and it's not a problem backing up at night.
I've run 5% on a vehicle as well and although it had extreme privacy and a cool interior, but it was frankly quite scary backing up at night.
Anyways, if I could I probably would have put on 20%, but having the 30% on top of the factory tint looks perfect now that I have it on. It's a night and day difference so I imagine anything more would only enhance it that much.
You're in NJ so you don't have to worry about cops hassling you. Here in PA we can't go more than 30% so I just put 30% on and am quite happy with it. It looks classy, cuts back quite noticably on interior heat, gives some privacy, and it's not a problem backing up at night.
I've run 5% on a vehicle as well and although it had extreme privacy and a cool interior, but it was frankly quite scary backing up at night.
Anyways, if I could I probably would have put on 20%, but having the 30% on top of the factory tint looks perfect now that I have it on. It's a night and day difference so I imagine anything more would only enhance it that much.
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From: Hasbrouck Hts NJ
2006 C230 Sport BLK-on-BLK
20% it is boys! THANKS! 
heres the be4 shots.....and ill take some after tint shots(after it stops DOWNPOURING here in NJ!) my car
heres the be4 shots.....and ill take some after tint shots(after it stops DOWNPOURING here in NJ!) my car
Last edited by artur023; Oct 12, 2005 at 11:22 AM.
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I regretted getting my past C230 tinted as dark as I did, it was very hard to see out of at night. Sure the car looked great with the dark tint but it wasn't worth the risk. Also, I like the blue tint that comes on the newer C230's.
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If you've got a black on black car, I think dark tint looks nice. I like the stock blue tint, but that's because it's more prominent with my Midnight Blue exterior and Ash interior.
In your case, if I had a black on black, I'd tint the windows. Maybe 35front/20 rear.
In your case, if I had a black on black, I'd tint the windows. Maybe 35front/20 rear.
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[QUOTE=jdetar]
You're in NJ so you don't have to worry about cops hassling you. /QUOTE]
In NJ you can tint anything behind the driver - if you do anything else it draws unwanted attention - I know from 1st hand accounts.
You're in NJ so you don't have to worry about cops hassling you. /QUOTE]
In NJ you can tint anything behind the driver - if you do anything else it draws unwanted attention - I know from 1st hand accounts.
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IMO, 5% would take away the classy look of the car. Also, if you're going to tint, do all the side windows the same. As for the back, a tad darker.
My combo is 50% all 4 windows, 35% rear. With a black interior it actually looks darker. The law inforcement in my area is strict my area when it comes to tint.
My combo is 50% all 4 windows, 35% rear. With a black interior it actually looks darker. The law inforcement in my area is strict my area when it comes to tint.
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Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
IMO, 5% would take away the classy look of the car. Also, if you're going to tint, do all the side windows the same. As for the back, a tad darker.
My combo is 50% all 4 windows, 35% rear. With a black interior it actually looks darker. The law inforcement in my area is strict my area when it comes to tint.
My combo is 50% all 4 windows, 35% rear. With a black interior it actually looks darker. The law inforcement in my area is strict my area when it comes to tint.
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From: Hasbrouck Hts NJ
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i dont have 2 worry bout the cops.......we insure most of them @ my job =)
n e wayz thanks! i decided 20 percent all round.....raind too much 2day so im gonna take it 2morro!
n e wayz thanks! i decided 20 percent all round.....raind too much 2day so im gonna take it 2morro!
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Originally Posted by artur023
i dont have 2 worry bout the cops.......we insure most of them @ my job =)
n e wayz thanks! i decided 20 percent all round.....raind too much 2day so im gonna take it 2morro!
n e wayz thanks! i decided 20 percent all round.....raind too much 2day so im gonna take it 2morro!
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From: Orange, CA
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that's a good choice to go 20 all the way around. Im pretty sure cops wouldn't care about that. I have 5 percent on the rear window, 5 percent on the rear passenger windows, and 35 up front. In retrospect i would've at least made the rear window 15/20 for backing up at night. As far as cops, they only care about the tint on the driver and front passenger windows, so if you see a cop, roll down your windows 
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08' BMW E92 Coupe
tint is always a must for me. i usually get them done within 1-2 weeks of picking up a new car. with black interior, you can't go wrong with either 35% or 20%. i choose 35% b/c i can see better at night and the black interior makes the tint look darker. if i have a car with light interior, i go with 15 or 20%. either way, it'll look hot! the factory tint helps minimally, but combined with aftermarket tint, really helps keep the car abit cooler.
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C 230K Coupé
I have a black c230 coupe w/e black interior and I wish i've gotten tints when i got the car. The thing heats up so much and so fast under the sun. One time i left a bottle of water in the car, went to class, got back, had a sip, and burnt myself! I live in cali so i think a tint is an absolute necessity nowadays. The lease on the car is almost done, so i'm not gone spend money on a tint now. I also love the enhanced appearence...
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From: Gadsden, Alabama
'06 C350 4MATIC
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Sounds like a plan. I have an '06 onyx black/ black leather C 350 and have been mulling over my tinting options. This thread has helped me pick a tint level (35%).
Now I just need to find someone in Tennessee (or even the south) who can do Madico Onyx tint. You won't believe how hard it is to find a dealer down here.
Now I just need to find someone in Tennessee (or even the south) who can do Madico Onyx tint. You won't believe how hard it is to find a dealer down here.
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From: Dallas, TX
2010 C300
I have debated the tint or not-tint issue as well. I have a silver C230K Sport Sedan with a black interior. I usually always tint my car within the first week that I get it, but since it has that slight blueish color I dont know what to do. Any suggestions for Silver on Black?
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From: Carlsbad, CA
05 C230K SS
Originally Posted by drexappeal
In your case, if I had a black on black, I'd tint the windows. Maybe 35front/20 rear.
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Originally Posted by CarlsbadKmprssr
That's what I did (35 sides/20 rear) I don't get bothered by cops either.
Looks great, by the way.
