window tinting on w221

vdubpower · 10-31-2009, 02:30 PM

is there anything i should know about when tinting the windows on a new one?
any recommendations in southern cali, orange area

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markopolo · 10-31-2009, 04:33 PM

Check you state law, or rather local cops attitude towards tinting.
I was just about to pull the trigger and after little research of PA law, especially town cops, I decided not to do it.

vdubpower · 10-31-2009, 04:54 PM

the car is in california, the laws suck regardlesss
im talking in regards to ceramic/ metal, all those issues u can get with all the fancy gadgetry these cars have now

i almost had issues with the locking mech RF of my w203 but it ended up being a blown amp and not the tint,close though

Trey · 10-31-2009, 05:09 PM

Use a good quality ceramic and you won't have any problems.

skrontz · 10-31-2009, 05:14 PM

There was some talk back in the day that ceramic tint is *not* recommended for the W221 for some reason. Have anyone had any negative experience with it (particularly, with the rear windshield)? What brands worked well for you?

CL55_Serge · 10-31-2009, 06:44 PM

It looks a little blurry - not sure if there are any other problems.

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Originally Posted by skrontz

There was some talk back in the day that ceramic tint is *not* recommended for the W221 for some reason. Have anyone had any negative experience with it (particularly, with the rear windshield)? What brands worked well for you?

skrontz · 10-31-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CL55_Serge

It looks a little blurry - not sure if there are any other problems.

Wow, that really sucks! One of my reasons for not ordering the Rear Sunshades was how the rear passengers would try to play with them on the 750 and how much that would distract me. I thought that tint would be less obtrusive; now will have to look into it more carefully. Any particular brand that causes the blur?

s600ed · 10-31-2009, 07:48 PM

I use a film called huperoptik and it works fine. I even had the windshield tinted, can notice the difference in interior temp. No blurring, and hardly noticeable even on the windshield and no loss of radio reception/night vision/distronic etc.

skrontz · 10-31-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by s600ed

I use a film called huperoptik and it works fine. I even had the windshield tinted, can notice the difference in interior temp. No blurring, and hardly noticeable even on the windshield and no loss of radio reception/night vision/distronic etc.

Very nice, I'll definitely check it out. Thanks!

chokaay · 11-01-2009, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by skrontz

Very nice, I'll definitely check it out. Thanks!

Just some info... there are only 3 authorized Huper Optik installers/dealers in SoCal. The one I used was:

Perfect Window Tint, Inc.
Owner - Salvador

3071 S. Harbor Blvd
Santa Ana, CA 92704

(714) 546-1002
(714) 549-2200

I used them due to price and proximity to my location. You can read more about Huper Optik, and their tint job in THIS THREAD, and THIS POST from THIS THREAD (start around post #23).

Song's is another authorized installer/dealer in LA, and I've heard good things about them too (although I did not consider them due to proximity). XLNT Tint in Anaheim is the 3rd authorized dealer (I think), and seems to have come aboard only a couple months ago. When I checked their pricing, I was quoted significantly higher than Perfect Window Tint (but by that time, I already had my tinting done, so it was too late to consider them anyway).

s600ed · 11-01-2009, 02:33 PM

Mine was done at Song's in downtown LA. Very professional shop but not bargain prices.

skrontz · 11-02-2009, 09:11 PM

Thanks to s600ed and chokaay for the great info! I'm actually looking for a place that may charge more but do a better job overall.

usctrojans1 · 11-02-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by s600ed

Mine was done at Song's in downtown LA. Very professional shop but not bargain prices.

Can you post some pics?

s600ed · 11-03-2009, 12:45 AM

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Can you post some pics?

Will take a few after a long overdue carwash....btw never posted pics before, can anyone give a brief walkthrough on howto post pic? I will store the pics in my pc in "my pictures"...

chokaay · 11-03-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by s600ed

Mine was done at Song's in downtown LA. Very professional shop but not bargain prices.

Just letting you know, going to ANY Huper Optik authorized installer is NEVER "bargain prices". My cars were done for a bit over $400, and that's CHEAP for Huper Optik. I've seen prices up to $600+. In comparison, other "regular" tint installers charge anywhere from $99-$200.

AustinGuy · 11-17-2009, 02:38 AM

that I started. Good info: Window Tinting

I love the Formula 1 ceramic. Looks awesome and provides great heat reduction.

bvlaw · 11-19-2009, 11:17 PM

I have Formula 1 Pinnacle 35% on my S and really like it. Just dark enough to add some class, privacy and to keep the heat out, but light enough to keep from drawing unwanted attention from the police.

vdubpower · 11-19-2009, 11:25 PM

i emailed huper and they refered me to xlint tint in anaheim, they want about 500 bucks. , and also classic tint in orange has EWF ceramic for same price

most regular hi end metal tints are like 200 for a car this size. is ceramic a must on these cars

what about carbon?

we dont need something dark either just maybe 30 or 35 is fine with me

10-31-2009, 04:54 PM	#3
vdubpower Super Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The OC --> Chicago Posts: 754 Drives: i drive them all, fast and hard	the car is in california, the laws suck regardlesss im talking in regards to ceramic/ metal, all those issues u can get with all the fancy gadgetry these cars have now i almost had issues with the locking mech RF of my w203 but it ended up being a blown amp and not the tint,close though __________________ 1985 500SEL Nautic Blue - A Classic Beauty 1998 S500 Brilliant Silver - Solid Presence and Stature 2001 S500 Almadine Black/AMG Sport Package - Smooth and Silky 2010 S550 Palladium Silver/AMG P2 - (help me fill in the black) 2005 C320wz Granite Grey/Fully Loaded - Big Pimpin

10-31-2009, 05:09 PM	#4
Trey Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 93 Drives: 2007 S550	Use a good quality ceramic and you won't have any problems. __________________ trey 2007 S550 2005 CLK500 cabrio 2006 E500 (SOLD) 2005 S500 (SOLD) 2001 E430 4Matic (SOLD) 1998 S500 (SOLD) 1991 560SEL (SOLD)

11-17-2009, 02:38 AM	#16
AustinGuy Super Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Paradise (a.k.a. Austin, TX) Posts: 806 Drives: '09 S63 AMG	Here's an old thread that I started. Good info: Window Tinting I love the Formula 1 ceramic. Looks awesome and provides great heat reduction. __________________

11-19-2009, 11:25 PM	#18
vdubpower Super Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The OC --> Chicago Posts: 754 Drives: i drive them all, fast and hard	i emailed huper and they refered me to xlint tint in anaheim, they want about 500 bucks. , and also classic tint in orange has EWF ceramic for same price most regular hi end metal tints are like 200 for a car this size. is ceramic a must on these cars what about carbon? we dont need something dark either just maybe 30 or 35 is fine with me __________________ 1985 500SEL Nautic Blue - A Classic Beauty 1998 S500 Brilliant Silver - Solid Presence and Stature 2001 S500 Almadine Black/AMG Sport Package - Smooth and Silky 2010 S550 Palladium Silver/AMG P2 - (help me fill in the black) 2005 C320wz Granite Grey/Fully Loaded - Big Pimpin

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10-31-2009, 04:33 PM	#2
markopolo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Poconos, Pennsylvania Posts: 440 Drives: 2008 CL600 designo Mocha Black/Cognac Black	Check you state law, or rather local cops attitude towards tinting. I was just about to pull the trigger and after little research of PA law, especially town cops, I decided not to do it. __________________ Whatever we do in life, echoes in eternity.

10-31-2009, 05:14 PM	#5
skrontz Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 27 Drives: '03 Cadillac Seville STS, '06 BMW 750Li	There was some talk back in the day that ceramic tint is not recommended for the W221 for some reason. Have anyone had any negative experience with it (particularly, with the rear windshield)? What brands worked well for you?

10-31-2009, 07:48 PM	#8
s600ed Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 142 Drives: 2007 s600	I use a film called huperoptik and it works fine. I even had the windshield tinted, can notice the difference in interior temp. No blurring, and hardly noticeable even on the windshield and no loss of radio reception/night vision/distronic etc.

11-01-2009, 02:33 PM	#11
s600ed Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 142 Drives: 2007 s600	Mine was done at Song's in downtown LA. Very professional shop but not bargain prices.

11-02-2009, 09:11 PM	#12
skrontz Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 27 Drives: '03 Cadillac Seville STS, '06 BMW 750Li	Thanks to s600ed and chokaay for the great info! I'm actually looking for a place that may charge more but do a better job overall.

11-19-2009, 11:17 PM	#17
bvlaw Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 19 Drives: 2008 S550 AMG	I have Formula 1 Pinnacle 35% on my S and really like it. Just dark enough to add some class, privacy and to keep the heat out, but light enough to keep from drawing unwanted attention from the police.

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