Can this window tint be removed?
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Can this window tint be removed?
I am considering buying the 2007 E350 in the below URL. I really like the feint blue glass that was featured on this model year. If I remember correctly, however, the blue glass could be ordered from MB in different tints. On the car I am considering, the tint is too dark for my preference. If the tint on this car's windows has been added on top of the factory blue glass, then I can simply remove it, correct? From the photos, can anyone determine whether this is factory glass (i.e., MB dark blue dark tint) and thus these windows cannot be restored back to the feint blue tint?
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https://www.carmax.com/car/14303048
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https://www.carmax.com/car/14303048
Last edited by Herschel2015; 03-12-2017 at 04:38 AM.
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It certainly looks to me like aftermarket added tint. If you look at the rear window, around the outside you can see air trapped in the bumps on the outside edge of the glass. You can have this all removed by a tint shop if you want.
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2007 E350 Sedan
I am considering buying the 2007 E350 in the below URL. I really like the feint blue glass that was featured on this model year. If I remember correctly, however, the blue glass could be ordered from MB in different tints. On the car I am considering, the tint is too dark for my preference. If the tint on this car's windows has been added on top of the factory blue glass, then I can simply remove it, correct? From the photos, can anyone determine whether this is factory glass (i.e., MB dark blue dark tint) and thus these windows cannot be restored back to the feint blue tint?
Thanks in advance!![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
https://www.carmax.com/car/14303048
Thanks in advance!
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
https://www.carmax.com/car/14303048
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the blue glass. as NJay mentioned is standard with the sport/avantgarde models. that car youre looking at has aftermarket tint. you can have it removed professionally or you can do it yourself with soupy water and a wide flat blade squeegee.
http://www.tintingtool.com/squeegees...-p-109367.html
but like jimbo1763 mentioned, the tint should be the last of your worries. do an extensive research before you pull the trigger. W211s are one of the nicest sedans out there, if you know what to look for.
http://www.tintingtool.com/squeegees...-p-109367.html
but like jimbo1763 mentioned, the tint should be the last of your worries. do an extensive research before you pull the trigger. W211s are one of the nicest sedans out there, if you know what to look for.
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Thanks to everyone for your responses. I really appreciate your thoughtful consideration of my question. I had not heard of the balance shaft problem, so thanks too for making me aware of that concern. I am looking into it. Question on that topic: this car has 55K miles; would the balance shaft problem likely have shown up by that mileage?
I've owned both a 2007 and 2008 E350 Sport ... best cars I've owned. Hands down. I've wanted another 2007 for about 3-4 years, but had not come across one in good shape when I had looked on previous occasions.
My plans are to take the car to both a local mechanic as well the local body shop approved by my insurer (USAA). The CarFax has a two year gap with no records; otherwise one owner with regular maintenance at the same dealer with no major repairs or accidents noted and mileage of about 5L per year. Of note, the VIN is not included in the Autocheck database.
Any other suggestions on research?
I've owned both a 2007 and 2008 E350 Sport ... best cars I've owned. Hands down. I've wanted another 2007 for about 3-4 years, but had not come across one in good shape when I had looked on previous occasions.
My plans are to take the car to both a local mechanic as well the local body shop approved by my insurer (USAA). The CarFax has a two year gap with no records; otherwise one owner with regular maintenance at the same dealer with no major repairs or accidents noted and mileage of about 5L per year. Of note, the VIN is not included in the Autocheck database.
Any other suggestions on research?
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Thanks to everyone for your responses. I really appreciate your thoughtful consideration of my question. I had not heard of the balance shaft problem, so thanks too for making me aware of that concern. I am looking into it. Question on that topic: this car has 55K miles; would the balance shaft problem likely have shown up by that mileage?
I've owned both a 2007 and 2008 E350 Sport ... best cars I've owned. Hands down. I've wanted another 2007 for about 3-4 years, but had not come across one in good shape when I had looked on previous occasions.
My plans are to take the car to both a local mechanic as well the local body shop approved by my insurer (USAA). The CarFax has a two year gap with no records; otherwise one owner with regular maintenance at the same dealer with no major repairs or accidents noted and mileage of about 5L per year. Of note, the VIN is not included in the Autocheck database.
Any other suggestions on research?
I've owned both a 2007 and 2008 E350 Sport ... best cars I've owned. Hands down. I've wanted another 2007 for about 3-4 years, but had not come across one in good shape when I had looked on previous occasions.
My plans are to take the car to both a local mechanic as well the local body shop approved by my insurer (USAA). The CarFax has a two year gap with no records; otherwise one owner with regular maintenance at the same dealer with no major repairs or accidents noted and mileage of about 5L per year. Of note, the VIN is not included in the Autocheck database.
Any other suggestions on research?
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You could definitely still be at risk as to the balance shaft with that mileage. If you can get the VIN, you can run it through a VIN decoder online to get the engine number. See post #5 at this link-plus the link tells you what engine numbers are affected. It is definitely worth your time to do this.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w211...ne-serial.html
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w211...ne-serial.html
BTW, the vindecoderz site is fantastic. Thanks for sharing that!