Window Tint E350
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I might suggest picking the tint % for the back window carefully after finding out what others have, some have mentioned having issues with the rear defogger lines being damaged on removal.
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There was a time when you picked a window tint installer based on their experience with up-market cars that had rear window wire defrosters (and yes, embedded radio antennas). Today, just about every vehicle sold in America has integrated rear window defroster wires. So you should expect that any tint installer knows how to overlay tint on top of such defroster grids without causing any problems. That also goes for tint removal.
Someone who tells you that rear window wiring is associated with remote vehicle starting knows little about the craft, or your vehicle specifically, and should be avoided at all costs. Just because you can throw a rock in any direction and find a window tinter does not mean they know anything about (what is today) a standard automotive process.
Most dealerships contract with specialist tint installers, as they don't usually install tint themselves. These will be the expert installers you want to find as they have good/great reputations with the dealership network and know what they are doing. Find a dealership who will share that contact with you and call them directly.
Someone who tells you that rear window wiring is associated with remote vehicle starting knows little about the craft, or your vehicle specifically, and should be avoided at all costs. Just because you can throw a rock in any direction and find a window tinter does not mean they know anything about (what is today) a standard automotive process.
Most dealerships contract with specialist tint installers, as they don't usually install tint themselves. These will be the expert installers you want to find as they have good/great reputations with the dealership network and know what they are doing. Find a dealership who will share that contact with you and call them directly.
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Someone who tells you that rear window wiring is associated with remote vehicle starting knows little about the craft, or your vehicle specifically, and should be avoided at all costs. Just because you can throw a rock in any direction and find a window tinter does not mean they know anything about (what is today) a standard automotive process.
“Most dealerships contract with specialist tint installers “
I am reading my notes from the call with the tinted. The back window has a switch which they remove and the reinstall. The installer does the MB dealership. The switch things is just a red flag for me. The price was almost $500.
My 2011 E350 was done at MB and was not high.
Someone who tells you that rear window wiring is associated with remote vehicle starting knows little about the craft, or your vehicle specifically, and should be avoided at all costs. Just because you can throw a rock in any direction and find a window tinter does not mean they know anything about (what is today) a standard automotive process.
“Most dealerships contract with specialist tint installers “
I am reading my notes from the call with the tinted. The back window has a switch which they remove and the reinstall. The installer does the MB dealership. The switch things is just a red flag for me. The price was almost $500.
My 2011 E350 was done at MB and was not high.
