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Tinted Windows W203 Thread - All You want to know about window tinting a C Class
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But get it retinted with Feltskin or Moleskin on the lining of the door panel. 
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So i had my windows tinted last week, and when I rolled my windows down today, I noticed there is a gap or space between the top of the window and tint. I thought its suppose to go all the way up? At least on all my other cars ive had tented, it went to the top. I took it by there this afternoon and they told me every tinter they had there does it different. Should I have them redo all the windows, Or am I being to picky? Here is the pic. Its kind of hard to see. Sorry!
non-experienced installers = leaves gaps.
I've had my windows tinted for almost 3 years. Moleskins too. They looked just as it did the 1st day it was done. no peeling or significant scratches.
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Hmmm, illegal tint, a signed waiver? Sounds like you could be a real d!ck if he doesn't fix the problem. Let him know about your cousin who works for the county PoPo and your Uncle who is on the staff of the state attorney general...he might help you out...if you keep quiet about the local tint guy who is applying illegal tint. The waiver doesn't hold any water dude. Toughen up.
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has anyone tried to do their own moleskin prior to taking the vehicle in to be tinted? i found a website selling it by the roll or cuts specifically for your vehicle. if i cant find someone who cant do it around here, i can, and then take it to them for the final tint. just wonderiung if anyone has tried it themselves!? 
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has anyone tried to do their own moleskin prior to taking the vehicle in to be tinted? i found a website selling it by the roll or cuts specifically for your vehicle. if i cant find someone who cant do it around here, i can, and then take it to them for the final tint. just wonderiung if anyone has tried it themselves!?
i got the universal kit at www.tintprotector.com
and the install was pretty straightforward...i got lazy and only did the two front doors....but will do the rear ones when spring rolls around and i want to roll down the rear windows lol
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yes i purchased and installed the molesin myself
i got the universal kit at www.tintprotector.com
and the install was pretty straightforward...i got lazy and only did the two front doors....but will do the rear ones when spring rolls around and i want to roll down the rear windows lol
i got the universal kit at www.tintprotector.com
and the install was pretty straightforward...i got lazy and only did the two front doors....but will do the rear ones when spring rolls around and i want to roll down the rear windows lol
awesome! thanks! 
did you order the c class kit or just buy a roll
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i dont think they had the c class kit when i purchased my moleskin, so i got the universal kit..which worked fine. but yeah get the c-class kit since they have it now
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oh, btw there is a site that gives you free moleskin, all you gotta do is pay for shipping. i forgot what site it was but it was very nice, shipping was like <5 so it was cheap also. i'll try to google it later if yall want to know
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if it sounds too good to be true...it probably is
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Already been done by a few members: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/134887-how-do-i-remove-door-panel.html
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Already been done by a few members: https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=134887
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LOL!
Velcro will come off in a matter of weeks. The generic moleskin will come off in a month and leave glue on your tint. People have proven it again and again. Tint Protector makes their own with an acrylic that is used in super glue.
Don't use the cheep stuff cause you will be redoing it and it's a waste of time. You drive a Mercedes not a Ugo.
Velcro will come off in a matter of weeks. The generic moleskin will come off in a month and leave glue on your tint. People have proven it again and again. Tint Protector makes their own with an acrylic that is used in super glue.
Don't use the cheep stuff cause you will be redoing it and it's a waste of time. You drive a Mercedes not a Ugo.
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hahahanow i regret ordering moleskin!
scratch that!
no regrets!
ill put that sheit on everything i can, lol!
/me runs away with moleskin muhahahaa
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hey guys, i just got my benz, and i'm planning to do tint. but i'm a noob. so is there anything i should know before getting tint or what to add (moleskin). i'm thinking about gettin 35% all around, i dont like cops. Thanksss..
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I would get the tint installed and then apply the Tint Protector Moleskin after.
Tint shops use solvents and soap in their spray bottles to get the window clean. You don't want it to break the adhesive down in the moleskin.
Just search for Tint Protector in Google.
Tint shops use solvents and soap in their spray bottles to get the window clean. You don't want it to break the adhesive down in the moleskin.
Just search for Tint Protector in Google.
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