E-Class (W212) 2010 - 2016: E 350, E 550

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Old 02-26-2018, 11:32 AM
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Did your car come with privacy glass or tinted glass in the back a-la SUV style? Or was it factory clear all around?
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on my 2013 wagon, the glass was clear all around. I added 50% tint on all windows, 80% on windshield and 5% on sunroof.
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Mine came factory clear. I think they all do in the USA. I have 20% all around.
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on my 2013 wagon, the glass was clear all around. I added 50% tint on all windows, 80% on windshield and 5% on sunroof.
any pics?
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It's a very light color tint. Laws around here doesn't allow any tint on front windows or windshield, so I didn't want to get a fix it ticket and went with a very light color tint. at 50%, the cops are not likely to notice/stop us. Also, wife wanted matching color all around so I couldn't go any darker in the back although the law allows for any darkness in back.




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Old 02-27-2018, 11:24 AM
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in NY a law just passed that the tint law is enforced during yearly inspections. 70% min.
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Originally Posted by Jabberwock
in NY a law just passed that the tint law is enforced during yearly inspections. 70% min.
Here in CA they are supposed to check the front window tint at inspection as well, but majority of the shops don't bother as long as it's not too dark.
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Here in CA they are supposed to check the front window tint at inspection as well, but majority of the shops don't bother as long as it's not too dark.
what inspection we talking about here?
the only inspection there is is when you get pulled over lol other than that nobody cares.
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Originally Posted by belarus27
what inspection we talking about here?
the only inspection there is is when you get pulled over lol other than that nobody cares.
The SMOG/Safety check that happens every 2 years starting on the 6th year in order to keep car registered. Most shops don't even bother checking window tint or any other safety systems, they just run the smog check and call it a day.
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don't you guys have the retractable electronic screen like the saloons?
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Originally Posted by raja777m
don't you guys have the retractable electronic screen like the saloons?
If you mean the screens in the back windows of the sedans, then no. The wagons do not have electric screens. They do come with manual sun shades on the rear doors.
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What are the % rates in CA? Mine are still clear and I guess I should look into something on the back half.
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Originally Posted by rey_winslow
What are the % rates in CA? Mine are still clear and I guess I should look into something on the back half.
CA you can have as dark as you want on the back windows. No tint is allowed on front driver and passenger window or windshield.
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Thanks. Now to find a place.
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If you mean the screens in the back windows of the sedans, then no. The wagons do not have electric screens. They do come with manual sun shades on the rear doors.
thanks for the reply, good to know.

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