Why is the windshield so reflective?
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2015 C300 4Matic
Why is the windshield so reflective?
Anybody know why my windshield is so reflective? Is it because of the type of glass? Or is it because of the ceramic tint that I got from my dealership? It is really annoying whenever I put something like a parking permit or a handicapped permit or even my license playe it reflects back on the windshield and it is very distracting. I also noticed that I can't put anything in the right side of the windshield because it is flat like the top of a table 
Is it the same glass that they use for the HUD? Is that why its reflective?
Is it the same glass that they use for the HUD? Is that why its reflective?
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The HUD windscreens are a special type of glass so you don't get the twin reflection from the double glazing, which is standard on most other windscreens. I don't have any issues whatsoever with reflections.
What's this 'ceramic tint' you refer to? .. was that an aftermarket film applied to your windscreen? - I thought that tinting the front was illegal anyway -
but each country is different I suppose. That could easily be the culprit though.
Should be an easy comparison - go back to your dealer and look at a stock standard car.
What's this 'ceramic tint' you refer to? .. was that an aftermarket film applied to your windscreen? - I thought that tinting the front was illegal anyway -
but each country is different I suppose. That could easily be the culprit though. Should be an easy comparison - go back to your dealer and look at a stock standard car.
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I had 35% ceramic tint applied all around the car and I think the car already has a 10% tint
which makes the tint go down to 25% or something like that (I hope its not)
I had my dealership install ceramic tint when I bought the car
and to answer your question, yes, windshield tinting is illegal in my area, but I have a legit reason for installing it (a Medical Condition)
I noticed that all of the windows are reflective especially the windshield, which bugs me a lot
like yesterday, I got my plates and I put my front plate in the windshield, but the whole time that it was there it was right in my face (reflecting). I drove around with it like that for two hours then I threw it away
which makes the tint go down to 25% or something like that (I hope its not)
I had my dealership install ceramic tint when I bought the car
and to answer your question, yes, windshield tinting is illegal in my area, but I have a legit reason for installing it
(a Medical Condition)I noticed that all of the windows are reflective especially the windshield, which bugs me a lot
like yesterday, I got my plates and I put my front plate in the windshield, but the whole time that it was there it was right in my face (reflecting). I drove around with it like that for two hours then I threw it away
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To me, it seems to be exactly the same as every other car I've owned or been in ... no better, no worse. I really don't see this as an issue ... maybe something to reflect upon. 
