Window Tint Percentage Question!

dubiousONE · 01-09-2009, 02:11 PM

Sorry.. Newbie question here..

My Local BMW Dealership is offering window tint for $99 on ALL rear windows. What % should I get if I just want it to block out the sun light. I do not want the dark menacing look.. I want it to be as light as possible HOWEVER still have the ability to block sunlight out. I will be relocating to the SO CAL HEAT.

Thank you..

Tondtar · 01-09-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dubiousONE

Sorry.. Newbie question here..

My Local BMW Dealership is offering window tint for $99 on ALL rear windows. What % should I get if I just want it to block out the sun light. I do not want the dark menacing look.. I want it to be as light as possible HOWEVER still have the ability to block sunlight out. I will be relocating to the SO CAL HEAT.

Thank you..

If I am not mistaken, any percentage of tint on the front driver and passenger side windows (as well the front windshield) is not legal in CA. However, if stopped by CHP or cops, you may get away with the lighter tints (most of us just roll down the windows as fast as we could before he approaches the car!).

You can do a search for "Tints" or "Tint percentage" in the Photo/ Media or Cosmetic Modification sections of this site and see some examples for yourself. I think anything lighter than 35% works for your needs (the higher the number the lighter. For example, 20% is the starting grade of that "Dark Menacing" look you are trying to avoid).

PNF · 01-09-2009, 02:55 PM

for CA sun, i'd do at least 20% on the back and 30% front.

i have 30% all around now, and i kinda regret it as I think 20% would be better.. 20% back and 30% front.

20% is not that dark, especially if you have a light color interior and under the sun.

Z22Z · 01-09-2009, 03:37 PM

you shouldn't have a problem with cops if it's only your rear windows. 35% would probably be best for you since you want light as possible.

sepsis · 01-09-2009, 07:09 PM

do 35-50% all the way around staggered tint isnt a good look. and dont put $99 tint on a bmw please. do ceramic... check out forumla 1 pinnace or premier.

Year's_End · 01-09-2009, 08:12 PM

35% if you want a light look that'll keep out sun.

balance · 01-09-2009, 09:26 PM

35% is perfect

JoosyJoos · 01-09-2009, 09:32 PM

I've got 35% and its a bit light for my tastes but i dont have problems with cops.

Rugs · 01-16-2009, 06:12 PM

30 to 35% is as dark as you can go as far as being legal in most States. I have 30% and it's perfect for me & not too dark when driving at night...

awei130 · 01-16-2009, 06:40 PM

i went with 20% Madico ceramic tints all around and haven't regretted it one day !

cbad335 · 01-16-2009, 08:31 PM

"ALL rear windows," will look terrible, because the driver and passenger side windows will not be tinted (CA legal). If you must tint and, "just want it to block out the sun light," go 45% all around. It will diminish the rays, be light enough to significantly lessen your probability of being ticketed, and won't look, "menacing."

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PNF Colonel 165 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 15' YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wayne, PA / Taipei iTrader: (4)	for CA sun, i'd do at least 20% on the back and 30% front. i have 30% all around now, and i kinda regret it as I think 20% would be better.. 20% back and 30% front. 20% is not that dark, especially if you have a light color interior and under the sun. __________________ 2015 F80 Fully loaded (minus the CCB) YMB M3 / Individual Amaro Brown BBS \| KW \| Vorsteiner \| IND \| Akrapovic \| BMW CF Performance Interior \| Brembo \| Eibach 2008 E92 335i (sold)
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Z22Z Lieutenant 33 Rep 536 Posts Drives: WRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA iTrader: (0)	you shouldn't have a problem with cops if it's only your rear windows. 35% would probably be best for you since you want light as possible.
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sepsis Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 200 Posts Drives: 09' e92 aw/cr Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Beach CA iTrader: (0)	do 35-50% all the way around staggered tint isnt a good look. and dont put $99 tint on a bmw please. do ceramic... check out forumla 1 pinnace or premier. __________________ 2009 \| e92 \| AW/CR \| \| Steptronic \| 230s \| All Options
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1138 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	35% if you want a light look that'll keep out sun. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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balance Colonel 122 Rep 2,090 Posts Drives: F32 435i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OC iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW [0.00]	35% is perfect __________________
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JoosyJoos Major 113 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	I've got 35% and its a bit light for my tastes but i dont have problems with cops. __________________ 1997 M3 Coupe - BMWCCA I-Prepared #22 2006 M Roadster - 23,000 miles and slowly counting
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Rugs Lieutenant 46 Rep 502 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southeast U.S. iTrader: (2)	30 to 35% is as dark as you can go as far as being legal in most States. I have 30% and it's perfect for me & not too dark when driving at night... __________________ "WorldsQuickest 335i E93" SMART-Top /One-Off Opaque Vinyl EYELIDS / 30% TINT / A.C.SCHNITZER Pedals / "M" Tri-Color Wheel w/Paddles / EIBACH Pro-Kit / AKEBONA F. & EBC RED-STUFF R.Dustless Pads / Drilled & Slotted ROTORS / MIRO M6 Reps / MICHELIN PS2's / U.R.Coated DP's / CYBA-QUAD Exhaust Tips / BMS-TUNED...
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awei130 Banned 209 Rep 2,492 Posts Drives: E46, E92, 987 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (19)	i went with 20% Madico ceramic tints all around and haven't regretted it one day !
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cbad335 Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,736 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA iTrader: (17) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i Coupe [7.34]	"ALL rear windows," will look terrible, because the driver and passenger side windows will not be tinted (CA legal). If you must tint and, "just want it to block out the sun light," go 45% all around. It will diminish the rays, be light enough to significantly lessen your probability of being ticketed, and won't look, "menacing."
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