To tint or not to tint...

Ivan@PYSpeed.com · 01-26-2013, 12:32 AM

do 35% all around is the best choice for tiag.

KdoubleU · 02-06-2013, 10:33 AM

I had my very first car tinted and it was broken into, twice. Since then, 3 cars later I have never tinted my cars, and have never had a break in (knock on wood). This may all be a coincidence, but I want potential thieves to see in my car and realize there is nothing to take, rather than them break my window to discover the very same thing.

bender rodriguez · 02-06-2013, 10:35 AM

I got 20% with my black card with black vinyl looks good man

SkyWalker_J · 02-06-2013, 10:44 AM

I completely blacked out the rear glass (limo) and did a CA legal extremely light tint on the side windows...its so light you cant really tell its there unless you're glaring at the sun through it.

No issues with the police so far... or a more accurate statement would be I haven't had an issue with the police regarding the window tint.

jet black , black interior btw

Jaime_E90 · 02-06-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ivan@PYSpeed.com

do 35% all around is the best choice for tiag.

agreed!

Boostaddiction27 · 02-06-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Slow_335i

Tint that bitch!

5% all around!

+1

paytiepizzle · 02-06-2013, 11:20 AM

Do 30-35% on the rears and call it a day ... make sure you go to a legit shop and get high a good quality film so you dont have to worry about peeling or some clown doing a bad job and you potentially having bubbles or some other issue

tigermack · 02-06-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KdoubleU

I had my very first car tinted and it was broken into, twice. Since then, 3 cars later I have never tinted my cars, and have never had a break in (knock on wood). This may all be a coincidence, but I want potential thieves to see in my car and realize there is nothing to take, rather than them break my window to discover the very same thing.

That's just unlucky, I think. Sucks, though!

SkeeterRock · 02-06-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KdoubleU

I had my very first car tinted and it was broken into, twice. Since then, 3 cars later I have never tinted my cars, and have never had a break in (knock on wood). This may all be a coincidence, but I want potential thieves to see in my car and realize there is nothing to take, rather than them break my window to discover the very same thing.

i had that same issue with an expedition i previously owned. but it almost feels mandatory to do so. i'm having the very same issue myself.

unrealii · 02-06-2013, 03:51 PM

If you have comfort access, make sure to get the right kind otherwise it will affect the range.

paytiepizzle · 02-06-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by unrealii

If you have comfort access, make sure to get the right kind otherwise it will affect the range.

You will want the ceramic tint if you have comfort access

335BBS · 02-06-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cuiter23

What do you guys think? I am thinking of doing 20% rear windows only. Do you guys think tint is really necessary for that "look"?

I hate that look personally. To each his own.

cuiter23 · 02-06-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 335BBS

I hate that look personally. To each his own.

Only the back or tint in general?

E92GRL · 02-07-2013, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by KidSupreme

i would do all windows

+1

SoGood · 02-07-2013, 01:26 AM

Ill help you out. First make sure you have them cut of the weather strips so they wont scratch your tint.
Mines 35% front and 20% rear

335BBS · 02-07-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cuiter23

Only the back or tint in general?

In general. Just my opinion.

$hah$ · 02-23-2013, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ivan@PYSpeed.com

do 35% all around is the best choice for tiag.

+1

Harley · 02-23-2013, 05:44 PM

Gotta tint

Harley · 02-23-2013, 05:45 PM

So good what type of wheels are on your car. I love them.
Thanks

Harley · 02-23-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SoGood

Ill help you out. First make sure you have them cut of the weather strips so they wont scratch your tint.
Mines 35% front and 20% rear

What is number of those wheels. Love your car! Thanks

My335iTT · 02-23-2013, 06:12 PM

Tint!!! 5% I will never look back!!!

DML · 02-23-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by grassfeeder

if you're going to tint - do the entire car or none of it. Also, if you're worried about cops, don't go darker than legal limit - stick to something between 35-45% and they should leave you alone.

I myself am thinking that I may not even tint at all. I've got Space Grey and shadowline trim - I don't like the blocked look of black on grey....I kinda wish I had the silver trim to break it up....it's the designer in me.

I have the rear sunshade coupled with black interior makes it pretty cave like to me without the burden of tinting.

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SkyWalker_J Private 0 Rep 84 Posts Drives: E92 Jet Black Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	I completely blacked out the rear glass (limo) and did a CA legal extremely light tint on the side windows...its so light you cant really tell its there unless you're glaring at the sun through it. No issues with the police so far... or a more accurate statement would be I haven't had an issue with the police regarding the window tint. jet black , black interior btw
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paytiepizzle New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: '09 E92 328xi Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Do 30-35% on the rears and call it a day ... make sure you go to a legit shop and get high a good quality film so you dont have to worry about peeling or some clown doing a bad job and you potentially having bubbles or some other issue
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unrealii Captain 75 Rep 630 Posts Drives: '09 335 E93 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Socal iTrader: (3) Garage List 2002 Toyota 4Runner [0.00] 2009 BMW 335I [10.00]	If you have comfort access, make sure to get the right kind otherwise it will affect the range.
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SoGood Banned 29 Rep 128 Posts Drives: TIAG E90 328i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (2)	Ill help you out. First make sure you have them cut of the weather strips so they wont scratch your tint. Mines 35% front and 20% rear Last edited by SoGood; 02-07-2013 at 01:32 AM..
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02-23-2013, 06:12 PM	#65
My335iTT Moooore Power! 204 Rep 490 Posts Drives: 2007 Space Grey 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Utah iTrader: (2)	Tint!!! 5% I will never look back!!! __________________ 2012 335is E92 \| Alpine White \| Piano Black Grills \| 5% Tint \| Carbon Fiber Wrapped Roof \| JB4 G5ISO Board \| More to Come! \| SeanE92 - SCAMMER
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