Tint or No Tint
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Tint or No Tint
Hello,
I've only posted a couple of times but would like anybody's opinion. I have a 01 CLK55 that I'm thinking about finally tinting the windows. Some days I like how the windows have the blue-ish color to them in the sun and but then I think it would look good if I tinted them. But since I live where its sunny pretty much all the time, I'm thinking about finally tinting them. But I just want some opinions before I do it. I just keep going back and forth whether or not to do it.
Thanks in advance.
I've only posted a couple of times but would like anybody's opinion. I have a 01 CLK55 that I'm thinking about finally tinting the windows. Some days I like how the windows have the blue-ish color to them in the sun and but then I think it would look good if I tinted them. But since I live where its sunny pretty much all the time, I'm thinking about finally tinting them. But I just want some opinions before I do it. I just keep going back and forth whether or not to do it.
Thanks in advance.
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I'd go 35% (medium) tint all the way around. I tinted my CLK430 and also my CLK55 (see sig) and I know what you mean about liking the blue tint. In the end I never regretted the tint as it gives off a cleaner look, especially on a dark colored car. The whole job should cost $180 or so.
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I'd go 35% (medium) tint all the way around. I tinted my CLK430 and also my CLK55 (see sig) and I know what you mean about liking the blue tint. In the end I never regretted the tint as it gives off a cleaner look, especially on a dark colored car. The whole job should cost $180 or so.
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I'd go 35% (medium) tint all the way around. I tinted my CLK430 and also my CLK55 (see sig) and I know what you mean about liking the blue tint. In the end I never regretted the tint as it gives off a cleaner look, especially on a dark colored car. The whole job should cost $180 or so.
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i'm torn as well. i love the blue look, but i feel like the tint would be nice on a black car and also provide protection to the inside. I'd leave the windshield as is for visibility at night. But I'd probably go 20%-ish if i was gonna tint.
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Im gonna go for 20%. My previous benz was 15% and liked it very much even though i had to roll down my windows quick when i saw a cop.
Did you guys have the stock blue tint removed before new tint?
My stock tint has some bubbles and a noticable scratch.
Did you guys have the stock blue tint removed before new tint?
My stock tint has some bubbles and a noticable scratch.
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Definitely go for the tint. I was reluctant (not wanting to look like a ricer-poser), but went with 50% front / 35% rears and have never regretted it. Besides protecting your interior, it just looks coooooool! 
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Can someone recommend a shop to have my car tinted? I'm in So. Cal. Orange County area. A friend of mine told me about a place called Best Tint in Stanton. Someone also recommended a place called XLNT Tint in Anaheim. Anyone heard of these places?
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Yea I have heard of them. Im in So Cal also. I personally like Mikes Tint Shop in Brea or House of Tints in Anaheim I believe. They both do great work
