Glass/Tint Scratched From Rubber Window Trim
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2016 E350 4matic 2005 E55 Sedan
Glass/Tint Scratched From Rubber Window Trim
I have heard even before tinting my 2005 E55 that W211's have a common issue where the rubber moldings trap debris and scratch the glass/tint. While the rubber moldings seem to do a great job of clearing the side windows of dust etc. when rolling down, they seem to trap a heck of a lot of debris and gunk.
Looking at the bottom of my front windows when rolled up, it looks like almost greenish "algae". (Disgusting) Despite having high quality ceramic tint, my windows all have fine scratches in the tint/glass. I have been wiping down the exterior windows daily to prevent further damage and crap getting in the molding.
I have not yet tried to somehow lean out the gunk trapped in the rubber molding but it looks nasty.
Is this an issue which can be remedied without the hassle of wiping my glass every single day? Seems like the slightest bit of dust will cause scratches.
Thanks
Looking at the bottom of my front windows when rolled up, it looks like almost greenish "algae". (Disgusting) Despite having high quality ceramic tint, my windows all have fine scratches in the tint/glass. I have been wiping down the exterior windows daily to prevent further damage and crap getting in the molding.
I have not yet tried to somehow lean out the gunk trapped in the rubber molding but it looks nasty.
Is this an issue which can be remedied without the hassle of wiping my glass every single day? Seems like the slightest bit of dust will cause scratches.
Thanks
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2006 E55 AMG 2002 C32 AMG (sold)
I installed a tint protector kit from tinitprotector.com on my 02 C32 . It’s adding velvet sweeps to the present rubber that can get hard over time. In hind sight, I should have just replaced the tint with a good quality one the guarantees against scratches. I ended up replacing the tint anyway due the scratches. Early C class and the W210 is the listed but not W211.
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Member
Joined: Jul 2023
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2016 E350 4matic 2005 E55 Sedan
I installed a tint protector kit from tinitprotector.com on my 02 C32 . It’s adding velvet sweeps to the present rubber that can get hard over time. In hind sight, I should have just replaced the tint with a good quality one the guarantees against scratches. I ended up replacing the tint anyway due the scratches. Early C class and the W210 is the listed but not W211.
