I have been told by the local Benz dealership that I cannot get the windows on my C-180 tinted because the rubbers on the windows are too tight and thus will scratch the film. Apparently, tinting requires modifications to the rubbers which will cost AUD 500. Is this true? Is there a somewhere I can buy aftermarket rubbers to enable me to tint my car's windows either on the web or in Australia?<br> <br> Thanks in advance<br>
I have a 98 C-230 and the dealer and the local tint shop told me the same thing. The tint shop had the insert that goes on the rubber (kinda like velvet) and the total tint job for the whole car was $285.
I think its true, I have only had tint on my c43 for a few months and there are already some nice long scratches in the film. you can actually hear the tint scratching on the way down sometimes...
Brandon, is the velvet insert custom made for the Mercedes or is it a generic product. Any chance you could find out where they got it from +/- send me some to Australia - for a fee of course
I've had my windows tinted for over 2 years now and have had no scratches. It all depends on the film they use and how they install it. I used reflective film on mine and it has a lifetime warranty against scratching or peeling. Bit expensive, but it gives me piece of mind.
I fixed it!!! Basically I trimmed off part of the window rubber and stuck the wooly part of a strip of Velcro onto the rubber. Thus now the wooly part contacts the window tint film. No more scratches!!!
[]Prem, I have just tinted my 1994 C180 and it was done by Premier in Melbourne where they are having a Winter special. I paid only A$180 for a good job. Last week, my daughter got a cheaper deal at A$139 or something like that from the same installers. The film hasn't scratched, touch wood.
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