Author Topic: Green top tint windscreen (Read 2565 times)

Brennie · « **on:** February 18, 2023, 16:12:37 »

Hi
I’m just wondering if a windscreen with a green top tint would have been an original option on my RHD 230 SL.. ?

BobH · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2023, 18:28:37 »

According to the option codes it was available

229 Waermedaemm. Glas, Windschutzscheibe Tinted glass, windshield, 230 SL

Actually reading further, code 595 actually says darker on top, and it may have only been available on 250's and 280's, the option codes don't specify, need to investigate further

595 Waermedaemmendes Glas, Front+Seiten, Bandfilter Tinted glass, windshield and doors, darker on top

Brennie · « **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2023, 20:05:17 »

Doors? I’ve never seen that..interesting..
I have plain clear glass at the moment.. it’s not in very good condition unfortunately.. chipped and the laminate is parting slightly in one corner.. so, I’m looking at alternatives.. green top tint being one of them… I’d prefer clear glass again, but not easy to source…

BobH · « **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2023, 20:47:56 »

There seem to be a few suppliers of clear glass, but not clear screens with a top band, SL Shop have clear. I'm not sure MB supply them anymore

Seems Sekurit, the original glass manufacturers still have the patterns and can make them to order, no doubt at a price

https://www.sekurit-service.com/en/glazing-products/scope-of-our-range/classic-windscreens

BobH · « **Reply #4 on:** February 18, 2023, 22:33:54 »

Found this on an old post, a list of option codes and dates when they were available

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;ts=1597504357;topic=31660.0;attach=249262

This seems to indicate that that code 229 was tinted with no dark band, available until 67

The 595 and other codes around this number were available from 67 to 71, so 250's and 280's

Paul99 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2023, 20:55:56 »

My 1966 230 UK spec has the green top band. Screen is original. so must have been an option.

Brennie · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2023, 21:48:17 »

Thank you Paul
May I ask, what is the makers name printed on it?
Is it Sekurit by any chance?

Paul99 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2023, 11:50:58 »

will check..... just away for a couple of days but that does ring a bell.

Brennie · « **Reply #8 on:** February 22, 2023, 13:29:01 »

Thank you…

Paul99 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2023, 08:42:49 »

this is mine. Not sure if its an original or not. Can anyone read the codes?

BobH · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2023, 11:38:21 »

It has the correct marking for an MB supplied screen, i think only the data card will tell you if it was original from the factory or not

MikeSimon · « **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2023, 13:13:50 »

I think Paul99s picture shows a MB aftermarket replacement windshield.
My door windows are tinted. Option code on the data card is 249 in seldom ordered field. 1971 280SL

BobH · « **Reply #12 on:** February 24, 2023, 15:28:20 »

It doesn't look like there has been a definitive answer to what are original and aftermarket screens

The post below seems to have been left without a conclusion

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=10480.msg76755

Some pictures of 230 screens would help, i don't know if mine is original, i'll take a look shortly and upload a picture if i can

Picture below, clear screen, no tint, January 1965 car

MikeSimon · « **Reply #13 on:** February 24, 2023, 18:00:35 »

Bob: I guess the question really is about 230SL, but your picture of the Kinonglass windshield shows exactly what my car has. Original. 1971 280SL

Jack the Knife · « **Reply #14 on:** February 24, 2023, 18:22:47 »

Here's what's on my 230. Car is an early '64, no tint, clear glass.

BobH · « **Reply #15 on:** February 24, 2023, 21:38:24 »

That's interesting, seems that Kinon are one of the original manufacturers, never realised my screen might be original

I'll have to protect it with bubblewrap next time i drive it

MikeSimon · « **Reply #16 on:** February 24, 2023, 22:08:14 »

OK, I had to take a picture. Mine looks a little different. 1971 280SL, tinted, laminated glass, green band on top.

gordon · « **Reply #17 on:** March 07, 2023, 20:42:19 »

Pilkington Automotive at Droitwich in the UK have top tinted 113 windscreens on the shelf. I bought blue top tint

Brennie · « **Reply #18 on:** March 07, 2023, 21:50:24 »

Thank you for all your interest.. I’d really like to get clear glass.. I wonder if the green top tint has clear glass or green tinted glass at the bottom?…

Brennie · « **Reply #19 on:** March 07, 2023, 21:52:30 »

This is what I have at the moment but, it is quite chipped…

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Author Topic: Green top tint windscreen (Read 2565 times)