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    felt strips (window tint)

    hey can someone fill me in on these felt strips ... I just got my windows tinted 20% all around.

    so yea what are those strips, where do they go ?
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    Re: felt strips (window tint)

    I think inside the door well. There is a hard plastic trim piece on most Mercedes that scratches the hell out of the tint.

    Mine are totally scratched up with heavy lines running down the tint on my door windows. I need to retint em and get that felt installed...
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    C36 muffler/tips, C43 monoblock staggered wheels, C36 headlight wiper, 35% tint all around.

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    im assuming it requires removal of the door panals.

    alright, well I guess ill get it done next couple days when I re upholster the doors.
    white 97' C230 (sold)
    white 94' C280 (sold)
    white 98' C43 (sold)
    Tektite 03' E55 (sold)
    Black 86' Porsche 951 (sold)
    Black 98' C43 (sold)
    Emerald Black 97' C36 (current)
    Black 04' E55 (wife's current)

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    i just got my windows tinted 20% and it really looks good. i did ask the tinter to replace my felt and he did it no problem, Tinter101 on here sells the felt for $10 if u need. dont tint ur windows unless u replace the felt cuz it will just get scratched
    Devon
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    yes, you would need to take the door panel off, but its pretty easy to DIY

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    The kit is very much needed to prevent scratching. My car was tinted when I bought it and was all messed up. When I re-tinted
    and added the felt strips, no more issues. The kit has instructions
    for applying the felt but not for removal of door panels. A quality tint shop should be aware of the felt issue as it's a problem for several other makes and models as well.
    my e-mail is scott_blackout@yahoo.com
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    w/red calipers. H&R sport springs and Koni yellows, avantgarde grill, custom blue CF interior trim, Llumar
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    I tinted the car myself.

    Ive never done tints before, but it turned out okay for a first try.
    white 97' C230 (sold)
    white 94' C280 (sold)
    white 98' C43 (sold)
    Tektite 03' E55 (sold)
    Black 86' Porsche 951 (sold)
    Black 98' C43 (sold)
    Emerald Black 97' C36 (current)
    Black 04' E55 (wife's current)

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    Where could we order an entire roll? Cheers.

    ~ Ashkan
    97 C280 RIP 09-14-07 killed by a reckless rice rocket jetta (I just try and remember the good times)

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    I can get this info. E-mail me at scott_blackout@yahoo.com and I'll get you the info.
    1998 C43 White w/blue & black leather, xenons and more.
    MODS: 18\" SSR GT3\'s 8\'s front/ 9\'s rear. Custom cross-drilled AMG rotors
    w/red calipers. H&R sport springs and Koni yellows, avantgarde grill, custom blue CF interior trim, Llumar
    35% Tint. Clear corners, 2) K&N
    filters. Blaup/Chicago
    7\" monitor DVD w/ 5:1 surround, Pioneer center channel, JL Audio W7 8\" sub w/Memphis 500W amp,
    illum. door sills and alum. AMG pedals.
    MODS coming: It might be for sale.

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    i got my stuff from tinter101. Good stuff.

    Only thing i need to figure out is how to relieve pressure on the glass, my windows roll up slower now and i can here them working real hard, and if i take the door card off they are fine....
    I already tried grinding down the rubber strip where the felt goes, no luck.
    1996 C36

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    -cold air intake
    -flat hood emblem
    -full custom bent exhaust
    -stereo things.

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