Window Tint

[andy-mc]

Hi there

So I've been comparing pics of C63 coupe's to my car and wondered why these other pics looked a little better.

It seems I might just be partial to a little window tint at the sides and rear - and my car doesn't have that. So I am looking into getting an aftermarket tint done.

Now I know nothing about this other than it appears to be a film (wrap) added to the inside of the glass. I've read through a few threads on a US forum and there is mention of the factory tint being 20%.

Am looking for support from a UK perspective if thats valid, accurate and the correct nomenclature?

any thoughts or support is much appreciated...

 

[Troon]

The OEM front side glass will be tinted to the EU maximum permissible levels. If you want to stay legal - and a depressing number of people seem to be disregarding this apparently-unenforced law these days - don't apply the tint to the front door windows, or, obviously, the windscreen.

 

[1sttimer]

Window tints

For Vehicles first used on 1 April 1985 or later
The front windscreen must let at least 75% of light through and the front side windows must let at least 70% of light through.

 

[PNWokingham]

I was thinking the exact same thing about my car. I was looking on the web the other day and these two looked to be decent options - I haven't contacted them yet so no idea on price or quality.

Car window tinting specialists - Pentagon Auto Tint

Car window tinting in Reading | Tint Smart

 

[HR17]

Think you're correct with the 20% thing - I investigated for mine and found that 20% was the closest to the factory tint. Matches the roof if you have a pano too, though doesn't look as good as the factory fit glass.

 

[davidbilyk]

This is 20% tint on the rear of my CLS