Official Window Tinting Picture Thread

brickley · 09-22-2005, 07:13 AM

What is the ballpark price for having all windows tinted. I'm looking to get mine tinted at 20% in back mayeb 30-35% in front. What should I expect to pay?

JetaTek · 10-11-2005, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by brickley

What is the ballpark price for having all windows tinted. I'm looking to get mine tinted at 20% in back mayeb 30-35% in front. What should I expect to pay?

I got 20% on mine yesterday and paid $220.

bigrye · 10-11-2005, 11:47 AM

Very sharp looking mdemange. That's about exactly the shade of tint I want, and the shop that will be doing uses Madico Charcoal too. Any problems or complaints with Madico?

2_Swift · 10-11-2005, 08:32 PM

Here are the pics again.

35% 3M all around. The windshield isn't done yet but I'm thinking of having it done at 50%.
Pictures were taken late in the evening, so they will appear darker than they are. I'll try to take some during the day when I get a chance.

Pyrat 2 · 10-11-2005, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bigrye

Very sharp looking mdemange. That's about exactly the shade of tint I want, and the shop that will be doing uses Madico Charcoal too. Any problems or complaints with Madico?

Too early to tell but so far so good.

BMW786 · 10-19-2005, 10:10 AM

What percent tint goes the best with Sparkling Graphite? Also, any good tint shops in the So Cal area? Thanks.

Nikki · 10-19-2005, 11:15 AM

35%

bwhitford · 10-22-2005, 07:19 AM

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has any pictures of a black e90 with beige interior and tint? If so could you kindly post a pic, with % tint and brand of tint.

I am not sure to go with 35% or 20% as I've been told that you can hardly notice the 35% tint when you have beige interior and the shade of tint is important...

Also, did you go for metallic or non metallic.

Cheers
Brett.

brian32e · 01-23-2006, 04:33 PM

Maybe I can revive this thread. What is the VLT limit in California? I think legally you can't have any tint on the front windows, right?

Also, anyone have a good shop to recommend in San Diego?

Mc Bimmer · 01-23-2006, 05:21 PM

Just had mine tinted with Huper Optik 30. Great tint! Drastically cuts down heat build up in the car. Looks sharp!! Will post pics soon.

brian32e · 01-23-2006, 06:57 PM

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26708.htm

So apparently anything more less than 88% VLT is illegal in CA. So basically you might as well get 15% or something because even 50% is going to get you a fix-it ticket if they make a stink of it.

BMW0 · 01-23-2006, 08:19 PM

Tinting helps integrate the black window trim between the doors as one, pretty cool!

Carnage · 01-28-2006, 10:31 PM

35% on the driver/passenger windows and 20% on the back.

magamaga · 01-29-2006, 02:07 AM

Dude, what color is your car? Gray, dark blue, purple, black?
Look at your pictures and see what colors you see. That's what I like about SG.

Carnage · 01-29-2006, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by magamaga

Dude, what color is your car? Gray, dark blue, purple, black?
Look at your pictures and see what colors you see. That's what I like about SG.

That's why I picked it. Best color for the E90 IMHO.

BMW0 · 01-30-2006, 02:41 AM

After seeing all these bello tinted cars, i've decided on tinta my macchina, probably a light 50%~35% all around. I'd like to thank everyone who posted their cars on this thread, most helpful in the deciding factor. Gratzie Mille Tutti Persone!

RGRAY · 01-30-2006, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by magamaga

Dude, what color is your car? Gray, dark blue, purple, black?
Look at your pictures and see what colors you see. That's what I like about SG.

That's why I went with SG and it's easier to keep clean than black.

My Harley is Cobalt Blue which looks purple and blue (depending on the light), but black at night.

I'm going to go with 35% (state legal limit) 3m (recomemded by my dealer) all around and 50% on the front windshiel to cut down glare.

lux.sh · 02-01-2006, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by matsarge

Best color for the E90 IMHO.

not even close.

Carnage · 02-01-2006, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by lux.sh

not even close.

To each his own. Thta's why colors are an option.

Nice car by the way, the white does look sharp.

lux.sh · 02-01-2006, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by matsarge

To each his own. Thta's why colors are an option.

Nice car by the way, the white does look sharp.

sigh, you are boring. you supposed to over-react and argue back.

poldim · 02-01-2006, 11:37 AM

Maybe I'll wash my car this weekend and take some good pics, here is this for the time being:
http://www.poldim.com/auto/my_e90/de...int_lg_-_1.jpg
http://www.poldim.com/auto/my_e90/de...int_lg_-_2.jpg

http://www.poldim.com/auto/my_e90/de...int_lg_-_5.jpg
http://www.poldim.com/auto/my_e90/de...int_lg_-_6.jpg
http://www.poldim.com/auto/my_e90/de...int_lg_-_7.jpg
http://www.poldim.com/auto/my_e90/de...int_lg_-_8.jpg
http://www.poldim.com/auto/my_e90/de...int_lg_-_9.jpg

Carnage · 02-01-2006, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lux.sh

sigh, you are boring. you supposed to over-react and argue back.

Sorry to disappoint you. Somebody has to be an adult around here.

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brickley Enlisted Member 3 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 06 325i, SG, 6spd, Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mass iTrader: (0)	What is the ballpark price for having all windows tinted. I'm looking to get mine tinted at 20% in back mayeb 30-35% in front. What should I expect to pay?
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bigrye New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (0)	Very sharp looking mdemange. That's about exactly the shade of tint I want, and the shop that will be doing uses Madico Charcoal too. Any problems or complaints with Madico?
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2_Swift Private 17 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2018 430i GC F36 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Here are the pics again. 35% 3M all around. The windshield isn't done yet but I'm thinking of having it done at 50%. Pictures were taken late in the evening, so they will appear darker than they are. I'll try to take some during the day when I get a chance. Attached Images __________________ 2018 430i Gran Coupe F36 \| Carbon Black Metallic \| M-Sport Previous Cars: 2014 BMW 335i xDrive Sapphire Black Metallic - M-Sport 2006 330i TiAg
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10-19-2005, 10:10 AM	#28
BMW786 Lieutenant 28 Rep 537 Posts Drives: SGraphite90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Bay, CA iTrader: (1)	What percent tint goes the best with Sparkling Graphite? Also, any good tint shops in the So Cal area? Thanks.
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10-19-2005, 11:15 AM	#29
Nikki Major General 1042 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	35% Attached Images __________________ Nikki
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10-22-2005, 07:19 AM	#30
bwhitford Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW e90 320i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Tint Black e90 with beige interior Hi, Just wondering if anyone has any pictures of a black e90 with beige interior and tint? If so could you kindly post a pic, with % tint and brand of tint. I am not sure to go with 35% or 20% as I've been told that you can hardly notice the 35% tint when you have beige interior and the shade of tint is important... Also, did you go for metallic or non metallic. Cheers Brett.
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01-23-2006, 04:33 PM	#31
brian32e Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 273 Posts Drives: '06 Alpine White 330i ZSP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	Maybe I can revive this thread. What is the VLT limit in California? I think legally you can't have any tint on the front windows, right? Also, anyone have a good shop to recommend in San Diego?
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01-23-2006, 05:21 PM	#32
Mc Bimmer Bimmer 90 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: E 90 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Tint Just had mine tinted with Huper Optik 30. Great tint! Drastically cuts down heat build up in the car. Looks sharp!! Will post pics soon. __________________ de-badged \| SG \| gray leather \| burl \| ZPP \| ZSP \| CA \|step \| I Drive-Nav \| spoiler \| xenon \| chrome tips \| Logic 7 \| blacklines \| Huper 30 \| delivered : 12/16/05 (oOO \ (\|\|\|\|)(\|\|\|\|) / OOo)
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01-23-2006, 06:57 PM	#33
brian32e Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 273 Posts Drives: '06 Alpine White 330i ZSP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26708.htm So apparently anything more less than 88% VLT is illegal in CA. So basically you might as well get 15% or something because even 50% is going to get you a fix-it ticket if they make a stink of it.
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01-23-2006, 08:19 PM	#34
BMW0 Colonel 253 Rep 2,059 Posts Drives: AW E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Tinting helps integrate the black window trim between the doors as one, pretty cool! __________________ 330i 6MT l 255 HP @ 5900 rpm 214 lb-ft Torque @ 3500 rpm l Alpine White l Beige l Aluminum l ZSP l 494 l PDC "Freude am Fahren" = "Joy to Drive"
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Carnage Lieutenant General 343 Rep 16,407 Posts Drives: people insane Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: classified iTrader: (2)	35% on the driver/passenger windows and 20% on the back. Attached Images
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magamaga - 30 Rep 526 Posts Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Dude, what color is your car? Gray, dark blue, purple, black? Look at your pictures and see what colors you see. That's what I like about SG. __________________ 325i Sparkling Graphite/Navigation/Steptronic/HeatedSeats/ DRL Angel Eyes/Metal Pedals/Tail Pipe Tips/Rear BMW Spoiler/BMWAlarm/LoJack/BlackLineTailLights/Hardwired BeltronicsProfessionalRX65RadarDetector/Rear FogLights/Debadged/LUX 5.0/ACS Roof Spoiler
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BMW0 Colonel 253 Rep 2,059 Posts Drives: AW E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	After seeing all these bello tinted cars, i've decided on tinta my macchina, probably a light 50%~35% all around. I'd like to thank everyone who posted their cars on this thread, most helpful in the deciding factor. Gratzie Mille Tutti Persone! Attached Images __________________ 330i 6MT l 255 HP @ 5900 rpm 214 lb-ft Torque @ 3500 rpm l Alpine White l Beige l Aluminum l ZSP l 494 l PDC "Freude am Fahren" = "Joy to Drive" Last edited by BMW0; 01-30-2006 at 03:25 AM..
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