Re: [MBZ] Removing window tint

2009-07-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
ogel > Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 1:24 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] Removing window tint > > > Well, this morning DC motor vehicle inspection got me big time. :( > > I was told to REMOVE all the window tinting on my 85 300TD wagon to comply > with their

Re: [MBZ] Removing window tint

2009-07-07 Thread andrew strasfogel
How do I demonstrate these factors? On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > > Getting some interesting results to some Googling. > > http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/archived-threads/40284-dc-sucks-window-tint-law-says-only-rear-windows-only-50-a.html > > http://dmv.dc.gov/serv/medical

Re: [MBZ] Removing window tint

2009-07-07 Thread brian . toscano
Peel the failure sticker off and try again? Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: andrew strasfogel Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 15:23:48 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Removing window tint Well, this morning DC motor vehicle inspection got me big

Re: [MBZ] Removing window tint

2009-07-07 Thread Rich Thomas
ssage- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 1:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Removing window tint Well, this morning DC motor vehicle inspection got me big time. :( I was told to REMOVE

Re: [MBZ] Removing window tint

2009-07-07 Thread Loren Faeth
al Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 1:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Removing window tint Well, this morning DC motor vehicle inspection got me big time. :( I was told

Re: [MBZ] Removing window tint

2009-07-07 Thread R A Bennell
: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 1:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Removing window tint Well, this morning DC motor vehicle inspection got me big time. :( I was told to REMOVE all the

Re: [MBZ] Removing window tint

2009-07-07 Thread Mitch Haley
Getting some interesting results to some Googling. http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/archived-threads/40284-dc-sucks-window-tint-law-says-only-rear-windows-only-50-a.html http://dmv.dc.gov/serv/medical/tintingMedicalWaivers.shtm Does the inspector even know the legal definition of "unacceptable wi

Re: [MBZ] Removing window tint

2009-07-07 Thread tyler
Can you just get the inspection done again at a different station? I'm not sure how the inspection works over there... Don't remove the tint from any glass- it will be extremely difficult, and tint is a nice thing to have! Worst case scenario, go to a junkyard and buy a whole set of clear glas

Re: [MBZ] Removing window tint

2009-07-07 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: I was told to REMOVE all the window tinting on my 85 300TD wagon to comply with their rules & regulations. Major bummer. Has anyone BTDT and can recommend a plan of action for me? There are a grand total of 7 glass panes that I must scrape and treat, including the rear

Re: [MBZ] Removing window tint

2009-07-07 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: Andrew 1983 300TD - tinted windows, passed DC inspection 4/08 1985 300TD - tinted windows, failed inspection 7/09 Oops, I spoke too soon. You don't have a naked back glass to swap, do you? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and use

[MBZ] Removing window tint

2009-07-07 Thread andrew strasfogel
Well, this morning DC motor vehicle inspection got me big time. :( I was told to REMOVE all the window tinting on my 85 300TD wagon to comply with their rules & regulations. Major bummer. Has anyone BTDT and can recommend a plan of action for me? There are a grand total of 7 glass panes that I