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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 03:47 PM
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Got the windows tinted...

I went back and forth on whether or not to do this because of the greenish mirror look of the windows, but I went for it anyways and I think it turned out well.

This is Formula One Stratos 40% all around. Needs to cure and not great light, I will get better pictures.






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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 03:51 PM
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I think it looks good, just the right balance for an S. Wouldn't want it any darker.
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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 04:01 PM
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Thanks! Yeah I think this is a good shade, I don't like them real dark, and the darker they get the more the mirror shows.
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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 04:52 PM
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In my part of Texas window tint on a car is a must for Summer weather and makes a huge difference in keeping the car cool. Each state has a legal limit on darkness especially the front windows. Police do not appreciate walking up to a car where they cannot see anything inside.
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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 06:39 PM
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In NY our King has spoken and stated no window in a car shall be tinted more than 70%. His knights valiantly slay would be evil doers who would break such edict...
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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 07:59 PM
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Yeah here its 35%.
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Old Dec 16, 2020 | 11:57 AM
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That tint looks very nice, 40% is the way to go.

P.S. I really like my factory tint, very unique look.

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Old Dec 16, 2020 | 01:46 PM
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I had mine done yesterday too on my sedan. They said it would be the same shade as on my wagon I had done about a year ago but I think it’s a little bit lighter. I didn’t get the top strip done as on the wagon. I guess maybe being a little lighter than the wagon is a good thing. The wagon is kinda dark and the Leo’s are not that crazy about dark especially up north. Overall happy with it and for 350 not a bad deal from the Benz dealer. Yours looks good. I’d say about the same shade as mine. Especially up north you don’t want it too dark.
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Old Dec 16, 2020 | 02:10 PM
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Ya, thats how it is in RI where I'm at Summers as NY is no Tint allowed at all. I'm a Florida Resident though so not affected. The other strange law is no aftermarket mufflers either, they are suppose to be completely stock. What gets me is all the motorcycles running around with open pipes
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Yours looks great too!
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Old Dec 23, 2020 | 08:26 PM
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Took this the other day. Really like this Llumar CTX tint.

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Old Dec 23, 2020 | 10:39 PM
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Looks great! I believe thats the same film I have, Llumar and Pinnacle are the same company.
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Old Dec 24, 2020 | 11:06 AM
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I have 3% on all windows except windshield that is 70%.

Yes, I said 3%.
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I have 3% on all windows except windshield that is 70%. Yes, I said 3%.
Can you see out of those windows?
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Old Dec 24, 2020 | 07:04 PM
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Must feel like it's nighttime in the car during the daytime, lol
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At night, not really. I live in a city so there's plenty of street lights if I need to turn down a street.

I do roll my front windows down at night to parallel park.

I can see perfect during daylight.

If I lived in a country setting I don't believe I'd have them THAT dark..
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Tinting windows should be first priority after obtaining a car. I drive a lot in my job as of around 2014. 4 years later I had skin cancer develop on my left arm. My right arm didn't have any signs at all of cancer. I attribute it to constant sun rays coming in on the left side of the car. The cancer has been removed and both of my Benzes are tinted from now on. It also keeps the car cooler (I have both cars in white) and it looks fantastic.
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