Had my windows tinted! - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

skins83 · 01-27-2013, 02:25 PM

Hay guys after a bit of consideration on percentages and which windows etc I've had my tints done this week. I went for 20% on the rears and I'm made up with how it's turned out. Didn't want them limo back as I still wanted to be able see my leather as that was a big factor for me when buying the car and also getting it pretty close to factory look. Had them done in southport by a guy called Shane at windowtint.co.uk top guy and an utter perfectionist which is what I love. Also had a slight tint put on my reversing lights with llumar spy vision, it's the stuff you can tint headlights with made up of tiny holes. Was planning on doing them red to look like lci but when he showed me this I thought it looked great. Here some pics hope you guys like, comments welcome!
Cheers

Danny.B. · 01-27-2013, 02:35 PM

another lovely looking car mate, the mods your doing so far are making a hell of a difference!

FRG · 01-27-2013, 02:35 PM

I need to get the rears tinted as there no way I'm having a Peppa pig stick on thing in the back window! Yours looks spot on, that's the look I would want, not too dark. I like it. Did you have the same 20% on the back glass as on the doors? Wheels look nice btw

skins83 · 01-27-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny.B.

another lovely looking car mate, the mods your doing so far are making a hell of a difference!

Thanks a lot mate, pretty much happy with it now just considering some spacers and possibly gloss black front grill can't decide on that one yet!

sheps · 01-27-2013, 02:50 PM

That is one good looking car. Well done, fella.

sheps · 01-27-2013, 02:51 PM

I think I'd be tempted with a nice two pipe back box next.

skins83 · 01-27-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FRG

I need to get the rears tinted as there no way I'm having a Peppa pig stick on thing in the back window! Yours looks spot on, that's the look I would want, not too dark. I like it. Did you have the same 20% on the back glass as on the doors? Wheels look nice btw

Thanks for the comments mate, ye 20% on sides and back window, depends on your interior colour also, would probably look at little darker with black seats, what colour is yours?

skins83 · 01-27-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sheps

I think I'd be tempted with a nice two pipe back box next.

Thanks mate, I've been eyeing up the BMW twin pipes and think they look awesome, my mrs just can't see where I'm coming from though haha, sure I can talk her round!

Toughtop · 01-27-2013, 02:55 PM

Tints look good bring out sheen of paint...

Rear lights tidy, thinking about taking out white section on pre-lci e93 lights (indicators) for a similar effect with laminx as the white sections IMO dates the old lights..

skins83 · 01-27-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Toughtop

Tints look good bring out sheen of paint...

Rear lights tidy, thinking about taking out white section on pre-lci e93 lights (indicators) for a similar effect with laminx as the white sections IMO dates the old lights..

I agree mate makes a big difference reducing the white light!

Danny.B. · 01-27-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sheps

I think I'd be tempted with a nice two pipe back box next.

will have my 330d exhaust avaliable soon so i agree sheps :-p

coopersim · 01-27-2013, 04:12 PM

That looks spot on

FRG · 01-27-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by skins83

what colour is yours?

All black leather. I see what you're saying about it looking darker with a darker interior but I'd be happy with that I think.

skins83 · 01-27-2013, 04:50 PM

Ye it would look great mate, perfect shade in my opinion!

shortie · 01-27-2013, 08:07 PM

Looks really smart mate, like it

One thing.. its probably just the photo but on the third pic the right hand reversing light looks a lot lighter??

BanziBarn · 01-28-2013, 03:59 AM

Looks fab. Great looking car.

P 5UML · 01-28-2013, 04:05 AM

gives a nice subtle stealth look mate!!!

good mod

sohlman · 01-28-2013, 04:14 AM

Looks good. I did the same on my car with 20%. Thats as close as you can get to the OEM sun protection glass option. Works really well at keeping the sun away from your little ones plus it looks cool

hobo mofo · 01-28-2013, 04:25 AM

Great looking motor. How much did this set you back if you dont mind me asking?

romanbmws · 01-28-2013, 04:46 AM

Looks really good mate ,well done.

skins83 · 01-28-2013, 06:19 AM

Thanks for the good comments guy!
Ye agreed its a good benefit having the tints for the little one in the back and also makes car look better so a win win really!

skins83 · 01-28-2013, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by hobo mofo

Great looking motor. How much did this set you back if you dont mind me asking?

Thanks mate, do u mean the cost of the tints or the car?

01-27-2013, 02:25 PM	#1
skins83 Private Drives: E90 320d m sport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southport Posts: 85 iTrader: (0)	Had my windows tinted! Hay guys after a bit of consideration on percentages and which windows etc I've had my tints done this week. I went for 20% on the rears and I'm made up with how it's turned out. Didn't want them limo back as I still wanted to be able see my leather as that was a big factor for me when buying the car and also getting it pretty close to factory look. Had them done in southport by a guy called Shane at windowtint.co.uk top guy and an utter perfectionist which is what I love. Also had a slight tint put on my reversing lights with llumar spy vision, it's the stuff you can tint headlights with made up of tiny holes. Was planning on doing them red to look like lci but when he showed me this I thought it looked great. Here some pics hope you guys like, comments welcome! Cheers
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01-27-2013, 02:35 PM	#2
Danny.B. Major Drives: E90 330d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: England - Lincolnshire Posts: 1,185 iTrader: (1)	another lovely looking car mate, the mods your doing so far are making a hell of a difference! __________________

01-27-2013, 02:35 PM	#3
FRG First Lieutenant Drives: E90 325d Join Date: May 2012 Location: east midlands Posts: 308 iTrader: (1)	I need to get the rears tinted as there no way I'm having a Peppa pig stick on thing in the back window! Yours looks spot on, that's the look I would want, not too dark. I like it. Did you have the same 20% on the back glass as on the doors? Wheels look nice btw __________________

01-27-2013, 02:50 PM	#5
sheps Colonel Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK Posts: 2,381 iTrader: (2)	That is one good looking car. Well done, fella. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.

01-27-2013, 02:51 PM	#6
sheps Colonel Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK Posts: 2,381 iTrader: (2)	I think I'd be tempted with a nice two pipe back box next. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.

01-27-2013, 02:55 PM	#9
Toughtop Private Drives: E93 m3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Rayleigh Posts: 83 iTrader: (1)	Tints look good bring out sheen of paint... Rear lights tidy, thinking about taking out white section on pre-lci e93 lights (indicators) for a similar effect with laminx as the white sections IMO dates the old lights..

01-27-2013, 04:12 PM	#12
coopersim Captain Drives: VW Lupo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Berks Posts: 771 iTrader: (2)	That looks spot on

01-27-2013, 04:50 PM	#14
skins83 Private Drives: E90 320d m sport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southport Posts: 85 iTrader: (0)	Ye it would look great mate, perfect shade in my opinion!

01-27-2013, 08:07 PM	#15
shortie Lieutenant Drives: BMW 320i M sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Midlands UK Posts: 558 iTrader: (0)	Looks really smart mate, like it One thing.. its probably just the photo but on the third pic the right hand reversing light looks a lot lighter?? __________________

01-28-2013, 03:59 AM	#16
BanziBarn Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW 330D E90 LCI Msport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,695 iTrader: (0)	Looks fab. Great looking car. __________________ Black 330d E90 LCI M Sport Saloon Auto. Privacy Glass, Cream Leather, 6FL, I-Drive/Nav/Bluetooth, Alpine hifi upgrade.

01-28-2013, 04:05 AM	#17
P 5UML Major Drives: BMW E92 325D M Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London Posts: 1,034 iTrader: (1)	gives a nice subtle stealth look mate!!! good mod __________________ E92 - 325D M Sport

01-28-2013, 04:14 AM	#18
sohlman Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 330iSE Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Surrey Posts: 204 iTrader: (0)	Looks good. I did the same on my car with 20%. Thats as close as you can get to the OEM sun protection glass option. Works really well at keeping the sun away from your little ones plus it looks cool __________________ E90 330i SE Auto Graphite Grey Metalic

01-28-2013, 04:25 AM	#19
hobo mofo Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 325i e90 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Posts: 279 iTrader: (1)	Great looking motor. How much did this set you back if you dont mind me asking?

01-28-2013, 04:46 AM	#20
romanbmws Private First Class Drives: E90 325i m-sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SHERWOOD FOREST Posts: 164 iTrader: (0)	Looks really good mate ,well done. __________________ CURRENT : E90 325I 2006 SALOON M-SPORT PREVIOUS: E46 318I TOURING 2002 ,E36 325I SALOON 1995 , E34 535I SALOON 1991

01-28-2013, 06:19 AM	#21
skins83 Private Drives: E90 320d m sport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southport Posts: 85 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the good comments guy! Ye agreed its a good benefit having the tints for the little one in the back and also makes car look better so a win win really!

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