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Tinted Windows W203 Thread - All You want to know about window tinting a C Class
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From: Tampa, FL
'14 CLA 45
Originally Posted by DreamCast
Ya I just got my car tinted too I have the 2006 c230 and the guy said you dont need moleskin on it.
- what is moleskin? no you dont need it. i did over 30 mercedes in the last 2 years and no one complained and even if your tint gets scratched you just come back because of lifetime warranty.
if anyone knows a shop in tampa area that offers moleskin, please let me know.
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From: Augusta, GA
'05 SS Brillant Silver
Originally Posted by kickR
of course everyone tells you that you dont need, if they dont have it. I went to two tint shops this weekend in my area and told them that i would like to have moleskin for my 05 and if they have that; the response:
- what is moleskin? no you dont need it. i did over 30 mercedes in the last 2 years and no one complained and even if your tint gets scratched you just come back because of lifetime warranty.
if anyone knows a shop in tampa area that offers moleskin, please let me know.
- what is moleskin? no you dont need it. i did over 30 mercedes in the last 2 years and no one complained and even if your tint gets scratched you just come back because of lifetime warranty.
if anyone knows a shop in tampa area that offers moleskin, please let me know.
Last edited by jan ken po; Feb 5, 2006 at 10:51 PM.
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From: Tampa, FL
2006 C230 SS
Originally Posted by jan ken po
but I didn't like the way when he saw I was in a benz...that price rolled out of his mouth...almost like took another 30-40 dollar charge because of it.
when does that not happen? thats y when u go car shopping, u roll into the dealership in rags and some broken down car...
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Originally Posted by kickR
of course everyone tells you that you dont need, if they dont have it. I went to two tint shops this weekend in my area and told them that i would like to have moleskin for my 05 and if they have that; the response:
- what is moleskin? no you dont need it. i did over 30 mercedes in the last 2 years and no one complained and even if your tint gets scratched you just come back because of lifetime warranty.
if anyone knows a shop in tampa area that offers moleskin, please let me know.
- what is moleskin? no you dont need it. i did over 30 mercedes in the last 2 years and no one complained and even if your tint gets scratched you just come back because of lifetime warranty.
if anyone knows a shop in tampa area that offers moleskin, please let me know.
If not the guy is gonna have to redo my tint when i take it back in 30 days since he checks the tint in 30 days to check if its holding up and provided a long 10 year warranty.
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From: ST. Louis, MO
'16 SL550, '18 Porsche Macan GTS
The prices you guys are getting for tint is CHEAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Around here, the lowest I've been able to find is $200 and most are $250-275. Two years ago it was more like $310.
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Originally Posted by SteveL1
The prices you guys are getting for tint is CHEAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Around here, the lowest I've been able to find is $200 and most are $250-275. Two years ago it was more like $310.
I paid 179 for mine.
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From: Orange County
2005 C Wagon (No snickering please!)
The tint in most car windows is a visible dye that that is transparent to radiation of 1000 nM and higher and offers no real UV protection. The glass itself, however, is a good UV absorber. It can be further treated with chemicals during manufacture that will cause it to absorb more UV. This glass has a bit of a blue-green look to it, and will be hotter to the touch than similar glass without the extra chemicals. Some countries, like Thailand, use aftermarket window tints that appear mirror like, and they reflect UV from 800 nM and up.
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From: Sydney, Australia
W203 slightly modified
Originally Posted by MB_Sport
Just wondering on my '06 230 if this tint actually provides UV protection or is it just for looks?
I know that the 2005 glass is darker in both green or blue.
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From: Maryland
Dia Blk '06 C230 w/3 pedals
Originally Posted by benzmodz
UV protection is probably an issue in Australia. I didnt see any major damage in my car over 5 years. My car once had green glass and now has blue glass. Now I think that they offer the same protection. Just that the blue glass is brighter from the inside outwards.
I know that the 2005 glass is darker in both green or blue.
I know that the 2005 glass is darker in both green or blue.
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From: ST. Louis, MO
'16 SL550, '18 Porsche Macan GTS
How does it look if you tint the blue glass with a 35% non metalic film all around? My new '06 has Ash interior and the blue glass really makes the interior color look weird from the outside. I just don't want to spend $200 on tint and have it come out a muddy green or something. Anyone done this and can post a pic????
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From: South Florida
SL65
Tint scratching? Get my mole skin kit!
I have worked with my supplier to create a task specific felt "moleskin" that is designed to keep your window tint from scratching.
I used the generic mole skin for a year and many people complained of it slipping off the blades and also melting causing glue to deposit on the tint.
I would like to market my non-scratch window tint kit on this site. Who can contact me on how to do this?
I used the generic mole skin for a year and many people complained of it slipping off the blades and also melting causing glue to deposit on the tint.
I would like to market my non-scratch window tint kit on this site. Who can contact me on how to do this?
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From: NYC
CL500
i think you would have better luck trying to market it on a car tinting forum no?
try www.tintdude.com
try www.tintdude.com
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From: NYC
CL500
im on my 4th mb and everyone of them has had problems with the tint scratching, some worse than the others. but any reputable tint shop that knows about mbs and the seals knows to replace them with moleskins. sometimes even with the moleskins you get light scratches like in my case and my tinter replaced the tint for free. i really dont see anyone here buying your kit and installing it themselves, thats the job of the tinter. but good luck anyway.
and to answer your question about who to contact here about selling and marketing your kit, you would have to contact one of the mods and inquire about becoming a sponsor before youre allowed to sell here.
and to answer your question about who to contact here about selling and marketing your kit, you would have to contact one of the mods and inquire about becoming a sponsor before youre allowed to sell here.
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From: South Florida
SL65
I have a kit that I sell that prevents scratched tint. I am making one for the W203 as we speak.
Here is the one I have for the Acura TL.
members.aol.com/setecsolutions/mole.html
$30 is cheep for piece of mind.
Here is the one I have for the Acura TL.
members.aol.com/setecsolutions/mole.html
$30 is cheep for piece of mind.
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From: South Florida
SL65
I sell an anti scratch window tint kit. It is specifically made to stop window tint from being scratched.
Here is my kit for the Acura TL. I am in the midst’s of making one for the W203 C class.
members.aol.com/setecsolutions/mole.html
Here is my kit for the Acura TL. I am in the midst’s of making one for the W203 C class.
members.aol.com/setecsolutions/mole.html
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From: NYC
CL500
Originally Posted by jasonrosen
so i just spoke to this guy at the ARTOFTINT this upscale tinting place in nyc and told him what the tinters did... he is like u got to get those peices back in asap. He also told me something interesting... instead of using moleskin fabric he said go to staples and buy velcrow use the soft part of it and velcrow it on to those peaces that they removed.. anyone can do this u just have to remove the peace
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From: NYC
CL500
Originally Posted by C32AMG
I have a kit that I sell that prevents scratched tint. I am making one for the W203 as we speak.
Here is the one I have for the Acura TL.
members.aol.com/setecsolutions/mole.html
$30 is cheep for piece of mind.
Here is the one I have for the Acura TL.
members.aol.com/setecsolutions/mole.html
$30 is cheep for piece of mind.
