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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 10:21 AM
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E550 blk/blk Window Tinting Recommendation

I am about to tint my 2010 E550 4 Matic Black/Black.
Any recommendations or pics of window tint grades?
I am thinking about going with 28% front 18% rears.
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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do you want it murdered out? thats what it will look like. for me i personally would go 40-50% cops don't bug and i don't know what the legal limit is in missouri.
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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My car is black on black. I tinted 20% rear window and 50% all sides. Looks very nice and no problems with cops.
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by kimf70
I am about to tint my 2010 E550 4 Matic Black/Black.
Any recommendations or pics of window tint grades?
I am thinking about going with 28% front 18% rears.
Unless they have changed the rules, I'm pretty sure that Missouri allows 50% on front windows and 35% on rear passenger windows. Not sure about the back glass.

Careful: I tinted my black Chrysler 300-C in the past - it looked great, but it destroyed AM reception, and reduced FM, as the antennae was embedded in the back window, and the tinting there fouled the signal reception. Drove me crazy trying to listen to a ballgame or a traffic report on the radio...
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 02:29 AM
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Well, it would be better to check first the current tint law in Missouri. I got mine tinted 35% front and back and 30% on the door windows and I'm really happy with the outcome. I consulted with professionals at www.TintBuyer.com. They provide relevant information about window tints such as its types, quotations, laws involve in every state and will help you find the best professional tinter near your area.
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 10:10 AM
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In the state of Missouri, front side windows limit is 35%. No limit on the rear sides and back window.

I went with 35% front and 28% rears on my 09 911. It was too light for my taste. I will post some pics of the tint on the E550.
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by aeggroup
My car is black on black. I tinted 20% rear window and 50% all sides. Looks very nice and no problems with cops.
I'd love to see a photo of your ride with the windows tinted. Do you have them posted somewhere on the forum?
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by geoaero
I'd love to see a photo of your ride with the windows tinted. Do you have them posted somewhere on the forum?
Here it is. Tell me if you like it.

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...50-4matic.html
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by aeggroup
Here it is. Tell me if you like it.

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...50-4matic.html
Wow, that looks great! Turns your ride into a meaner looking machine. Did you debate using a darker tint, or would that have been too much?
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by aeggroup
Here it is. Tell me if you like it.
Also, does the tint screw up your AM reception?
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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I decided to do 50% on sides and 20% back rear only from esthetic point of view. I have nothing to hide inside of my cabin and I just like how this car looks with slightly tinted windows if you look from the sides. Another reason was - you will never have any problems with cops if your tint is 50%, because you can see everything thru.
On the other hand - if you look from the front, especially on not sunny day - you will not see a thing inside because of 20% rear tint.
AM reception is fine. Tint does not have any effect on it at least in my car.

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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 03:49 PM
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Thanks for the inspiration. Now to find a reputable window tinter...
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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I tinted 35% all around and keep my sunroof shade open.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by FEGELEIN
I tinted 35% all around and keep my sunroof shade open.
Why keep the sunshade open? Is it that dark inside?
I saw your fotos when you first got your ride. You got pics on the forum after you tinted?
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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tinted. Thanks for all the recommendations


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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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tinted. Thanks for all the recommendations
So what % did you go with?
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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How do you post big pictures ?
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by aeggroup
How do you post big pictures ?
There are a lot of picture re-sizers out there. I been using XNView to reduce the large ones for years:
www.xnview.com or
www.xnview.com/en/downloadwin32.html
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There are a lot of picture re-sizers out there. I been using XNView to reduce the large ones for years:
www.xnview.com or
www.xnview.com/en/downloadwin32.html
Thanks, but it's not my question. I know how to resize pictures. Kimf70 posted 2 big pictures and 2 the same pictures as attachments. I'm asking how to post those big pictures. I know how to do attachments, but never figured out the way to post big ones.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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Thanks, but it's not my question. I know how to resize pictures. Kimf70 posted 2 big pictures and 2 the same pictures as attachments. I'm asking how to post those big pictures. I know how to do attachments, but never figured out the way to post big ones.
Sorry about that. I don't know how to put up a pic in that manner either...
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 12:31 AM
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How do you post big pictures ?
1. Go to "manage attachments" and upload your pics
2. Click on the yellow logo with the mountain shape in the message box. This will prompt you to attach the URL address. The http address is the attachment address that you have just uploaded.

hope this works.
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Old May 1, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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nice tint job, will get mine soon as summer heat is coming...
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Old May 1, 2010 | 07:57 PM
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Or use photobucket and post the [img] tags to your post. That will get you "big" pics.
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