Harold Smith
11/19/2006 11:45:29 PM
Does anyone know why the windshield and the rear glass are tinted purple on some S-Classes and some are regular?
snanceki
11/20/2006 1:16:21 AM
Its a solar reflective coating in order to help control the inside cabin temp in hot weather. Like on a camera lens.
Stuyart
Harold Smith
11/20/2006 4:43:27 PM
I personally dont like the way it looks....
snanceki
11/21/2006 1:14:13 AM
Not sure if it is an option.
I suspect that its just technology that has come of age. Many manufacturers use it these days.
It reduces the size of the AC compressor and also reduces emmissions / improves fuel consumption since the smaller compressor uses less power.
Stuart
vovpar
11/21/2006 2:28:11 AM
what year that is included on S-Class??
sleepwalker
11/21/2006 5:03:40 AM
W140.
not purple.
clear, green or blue.
ARMENDS500
11/21/2006 5:51:25 PM
its probebly aftermarket tint that someone put one, cheap tint turns
purple after a while.
