Courthaven

Hey folks,

So I recently tinted my windows at 35 percent (I'm in Maryland) and I opted for the tinted strip at the top of the windshield. Does anyone else do that?

My place only does the strip at 5 percent It is effective at blocking the sun but a little distracting. I was just curious if anyone did anything similar to their cars and how you like it.
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teksurv

I used to do that dark strip on the windshield, but in my last few cars I've found I prefer it without. Similarly, I find it a bit distracting. Easy enough to fix if you don't care for it.

rbrylaw

We're not allowed (at least that's what I was told) to tint the windshield in Florida. I don't have any color in my tint. My tint is clear nano-ceramic, so it blocks all the harmful rays and stops the heat without color.

Tirgoman

The laws vary by state for the side windows and rear windows but for the windshield they all follow federal law I think and if I remember correctly it's not allowed. Google "window tint and your state name" and you'll come up with the answer. Here's one site I just found https://tintlaws.com/ that has a state by state listing . I would think it'd be distracting but if it's legal where you are then it's up to you. Removing it is really easy. I let my dealer do mine with Llumar ceramic film on my last 4-5 cars and never had a problem. Here we can tint the side and rear window to 70% which leaves 30% light transmission and is legal.

ua549

There is an AS1 mark on each side of the windshield (L & R) which designates the clearest portion of the glass. Also it is a demarkation showing the lower limit for a tint band placement.

jumpman726

Just wondering, but does anyone know what window tint comes standard on the S-Class? It has a bluish mirror look. I'd like to get that on my E-Class, but I'm not sure what brand or percentage closely resembles that of the S-Class. Thanks.

1plus1

Would you say it is very effective at blocking heat? What brand and what did it cost?

Thanks.

dudley07726

rbrylaw

Yes, it's very effective at blocking heat. It's Llumar film. It would have cost $720, but the dealer included in my deal.

rbrylaw

I didn't have the windshield tinted, so I can't answer this question.

dudley07726

rbrylaw

No, I have clear nano ceramic film on everything BUT my windshield. My dealer won't use tint on the windshield, even clear tint. Sorry if I wasn't very clear on that.

dudley07726

kingscorpian27

thxrick

I live in FL and have my Windshield tinted. 3M Crystaline. You can barely tell. It's VERY helpful....

kingscorpian27

thxrick

Sure. Will be a few days. It's on my GTI. I had my wife's Audi Q7 done as well...Pano roof also. The perforated sunroof "guard/.shield" still made it hot in the dead of Summer.

I am buying a W212 E63s and will have the same setup as I do on the GTI: windshield, darkest legal fronts and rear as well as rear window.

mickhoog

i haven't tinted my windows. It came with the blackened rear windows and back window and i just never did the front 2

Don't tint your pano roof though, it will shatter in certain (hot) environments, i read.

Clear2Close

haibieb

I never have any of my windows or windshield treated with tint….I find that MB's glass to be perfect for my use. And I live in South Florida. Both my wife and I use sunglasses and does the job of blocking the sun rays..

thefisch

For me, tint is more about how hot the car will get while parked. In regards to windshield tint, the sun can get pretty hot on your torso at certain times of day. But maybe that's just me.

ua549

That is why I purchased the acoustic comfort package. It blocks the heat. Most places it it not legal to tint the full windshield including Florida.