Tint??
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I'm debating on the same exact thing, I have a silver C320 sedan and I'm getting my tint done monday. Still have yet to decide if I want the front to be lighter and if I want to go sub-legal (which is 35% in mass.)
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If you have the hatchback, make sure they tint it with the hatch down so any water doesn't drain into the top of the hatch. Also you must specify non metallic tint. Do a search for titles only using 'tint' and you'll get threads about what can happen. Basically the reciever for the remote and FM radio is in the top of the window. Mine got friend and its not cheap. 
But I got 15% around and it really looks good. Mine car is obsidian black. I haven't taken any pics yet since I had it done or I would share.
But I got 15% around and it really looks good. Mine car is obsidian black. I haven't taken any pics yet since I had it done or I would share.
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Thanks, I appreciate it. And the front is much less tinted, which means the percentage would be higher than 35%. Tint percentage is measured in how much light gets into the car. The darker the tint, the less light gets in.
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I would also recommend 20%- blocks out a lot of sun and is still offers reasonable visibility for driving. As far as all the mismatch, I have factory tint (neutral) on the front and 20% on the rear and back windows and I think it looks ok. I would go all the way but don't want to get ticketed.
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35% is too light imo. I would go with 20%. research the film brands also. llumar, tends to have a darker color to it. 3m has lil green to it,the colour stable one anyhow, and huperoptik is just light brown sorta deal. if you are looking for solar control, go with the huper optik works really well blocks like 90% of heat rays. 3m is also a good brand.
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Try www.snaptint.com
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wow thats a pretty good video to watch...its actually not as hard as u imagine cuz u can freely move the tint around when ur installing it....i guess the tricky part would be removing the bubbles maybe. $75 for a complete kit on a C-class sedan not bad if u dont mind spending a couple hours doing it yourself
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...5237QQtcZphoto
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Hey kev I'm on the north shore, I have a silver 2003 C240, I just had mine done at Superior Tint in Saugus...I got the 35% done, they said it ended up being very slightly under 35%. I love how it came out...
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Yeah i agree, the really dark tint is asking for issues with the cops, in SLOHIO its 50% and higher to be legal - SUCKS! btw. I want to get tint on mine, but i really dont wanna blow it. I do like the very light almost mirror tint that coms on the lexus RX SUV's, but dont know if aftermarket places would carry it with out it looking like the bootleg chrome kind.
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I already have an appointment with Daystar Tinting, I've heard good stuff about them. Yeah, I'm thinking about 35% just because of the negative attention that the real dark stuff might draw.
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Yea, you should because if you go less, then the cops have a reason to pull you over, even if your driving fine...I'd rather not have to pay a fine and pay to have it removed...
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agreed, especially since im a youngin', those cops are always looking for a reason to pull me over.
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Great link rlee! only $24 - i wonder if anyone's ever bought it and tried. Wonder what kinda quality it is. Maybe ill buy a roll of the tint stuff on ebay to do my tail lights - i think theyre goin for a couple bucks
