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Good observation! They took it out for 2008. If I remember correctly, it's now tied into the windshield washer and they operate together.
I personally prefer the dedicated switch. Just because my windshield is dirty, that doesn't mean I want the entire front of the car to get sprayed with blue windshield cleaner.
I personally prefer the dedicated switch. Just because my windshield is dirty, that doesn't mean I want the entire front of the car to get sprayed with blue windshield cleaner.
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What I meant was, do GL's that DO have IR glass have the IR layer on the privacy glass as well as forward windows? Perhaps IR lamination is not needed with the privacy tint, in which case I might be able to simulate the IR glass by adding the appropriate film to the front passenger windows. Hope this makes sense, and sorry about the confusion.
If you tint the front passenger windows I would look for a high IR/UV product. That is what I intend to do...I would also like to tint the windshield within the lawful spec.
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Good observation! They took it out for 2008. If I remember correctly, it's now tied into the windshield washer and they operate together.
I personally prefer the dedicated switch. Just because my windshield is dirty, that doesn't mean I want the entire front of the car to get sprayed with blue windshield cleaner.
I personally prefer the dedicated switch. Just because my windshield is dirty, that doesn't mean I want the entire front of the car to get sprayed with blue windshield cleaner.
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Ok that is what I figured was the case. Thats how Jaguars are, and BMWs I believe too. Does the GL feature the active cornering feature as well?
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From what I've read and heard, these guys are the ones to go to for (in particular) windshield tint. I'm not positive but I believe they might be the technology, if not the brand name, that MB uses on its 3-Zone 320's & 450's as well. I've seen a demo of the stuff against a halogen bulb and was exceptionally impressed, even against competitor film put out by that competitor as a demo.
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It was a beautiful car but I wanted a change. I really don't miss it...there are some features I miss like the COMAND idrive control and fancy displays on the screen. But all in all I am very pleased with the GL...the ride is much better than I expected.
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That's not so bad after all. On my wife's Lexus RX330, if you wash the windshield while the headlights are on, then you get the lights sprayed as well on the first cycle. At least MB give you a chance to avoid spraying the front of the car.
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Ahhh, thanks for the clarification. That's not so bad after all. On my wife's Lexus RX330, if you wash the windshield while the headlights are on, then you get the lights sprayed as well on the first cycle. At least MB give you a chance to avoid spraying the front of the car.
That's not so bad after all. On my wife's Lexus RX330, if you wash the windshield while the headlights are on, then you get the lights sprayed as well on the first cycle. At least MB give you a chance to avoid spraying the front of the car.
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Thanks. Here is another shot featuring the MB cup...:-) It is really tough to get a real black black on the upholstery and leather surfaces. I really had to play with this image to get it into gray...notice the blue tone on the dash top. That is from the blue glass filtering the light.
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Thanks. Here is another shot featuring the MB cup...:-) It is really tough to get a real black black on the upholstery and leather surfaces. I really had to play with this image to get it into gray...notice the blue tone on the dash top. That is from the blue glass filtering the light.
have you tried shooting RAW and then adjusting the WB accordingly?
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That was shot RAW and I used curves to get this close. I have a plan tomorrow to shoot in the garage with external flash or set up a tripod and shoot high ISO. Without any sun shinning through the windshield I think I can get the exposure right and get the deep black I want to see.
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That was shot RAW and I used curves to get this close. I have a plan tomorrow to shoot in the garage with external flash or set up a tripod and shoot high ISO. Without any sun shinning through the windshield I think I can get the exposure right and get the deep black I want to see.
I see your a picture guy like me.......... Would like to share pics with you someday.... Not to go off topic but here is a pic i took of are skyline.
thought you might enjoy it?
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WOW- The black interior is awesome! I orginally had ordered my white exterior with Ash interior. We changed our order and we now have to wait an extra 11 days to get the Black interior but I am very happy based on looking at these photos! Less than 1 month to delivery; I hope!
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Really has not been a problem till you mentioned it...:-) I guess it is usually in the shade and cools down pretty quickly when the A/C go max.
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WOW- The black interior is awesome! I orginally had ordered my white exterior with Ash interior. We changed our order and we now have to wait an extra 11 days to get the Black interior but I am very happy based on looking at these photos! Less than 1 month to delivery; I hope!
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That was shot RAW and I used curves to get this close. I have a plan tomorrow to shoot in the garage with external flash or set up a tripod and shoot high ISO. Without any sun shinning through the windshield I think I can get the exposure right and get the deep black I want to see.
Then again, I might have no idea what I'm talking about.
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You're going to have to provide light internally, a reflector or something, to get the colors true because any light at all through the windows is going to shift you towards the blue. If you use a powerful wide-beam flashlight, then bounce it off of a shiny winsheild cover, that might diffuse it enough and make it bright enough that you can set an ISO that'll kill most of the light through the glass. Touchy, but doable. You'll get a fairly contrasty interior that should drop the blacks very deep, and the higher ISO will keep the highs from blasting out.
Then again, I might have no idea what I'm talking about.
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Then again, I might have no idea what I'm talking about.
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The best result is going to be inside and shoot a long exposure with no exterior light source of any strong intensity. I think in the garage with the door open should do it. A 1600/3200 ISO with a DOF setting of about f/6.3 should give a sharp overall image and post processing and NR can clean up any noise in the shadow areas. The other option will be a diffuser on my external flash and bounce it off the white headliner. BTW...I do have an idea of what I am talking about...LOL
