[GB-335xiCoupe]

Ive been DIY tinting my car with WMT-bought cheap stuff, and Ive had good success after 3 attempts. I finally got a technique down after watching a ton of youtube videos. I'm now getting pretty good at it... If you are interested in trying this yourself and maybe for family/friends, go to http://stores.geoshieldusa.com/mens/

You can order the film itself directly from them at wholesale prices! $180 will get you Geoshield Ceramic 40% in a 24" x 100 ft roll, which is enough to do about 5-6 cars. It's only slightly more than wmt, but much better quality. I bought the 36" wide roll for $270 since some back windows are huge. Wmt doesn't sell any wider than 24".
Also, some windows taper so much toward the front, if you cut the film right, you can overlap the side window patterns several inches and save some.

[Bangarang_Rufio]

Just got mine 2007 e92 328xi in BSM tinted 15% all around (except front windshield). I got it done at Shades of Grey in Feasterville, Pa which is right outside of Philadelphia. The guys there were very experianced and very cool to deal with. They charged me only $160 which was slightly discounted due to group buy with 2 friends that got their cars done the same day. They use Llumar ATF charcoal tint.

[jrossott]

I am new to the forum and just got my ride a couple months ago. Tinting was the first mod. 3m film 35% front and 20% rear.

[GB-335xiCoupe]

Where did you get the roundel logo for the back window? Is it just a vinyl?

[VK335M]

Did anyone experience scratches on tint from lowering the windows? I cleaned the window and trim to make sure no sand or dust was there. After tint cured, I lowered the window and scratched it on the first pass. Anyone have same issue?

I have 335 e90 LCI. Tint is llumar.

[benzw205]

Hello,

As this thread is at a good position in Google I found it and I dare to ask if you can tell me what is for you the best brand for window film ?

And what is the difference between brands ?

It seems also that the % means nothing and change from one brand to another ? I saw here some 40% that look as dark as 15% for other brands ?

Thank you for your info.

[BryanPhammmmm]

i got mine done over 7 months ago lol 15% all round and this coming up Monday ill get my sun strip 0% will post on monday.

[GB-335xiCoupe]

Originally Posted by benzw205

Hello,

As this thread is at a good position in Google I found it and I dare to ask if you can tell me what is for you the best brand for window film ?

And what is the difference between brands ?

It seems also that the % means nothing and change from one brand to another ? I saw here some 40% that look as dark as 15% for other brands ?

Thank you for your info.

I use GeoShield Pronano Ceramic... http://stores.geoshieldusa.com/pronano-ceramic-35/
At
http://stores.geoshieldusa.com/

Many brands have multiple product lines. Visually some may look darker or lighter, even though they have the same VLT% because they each block a different wavelength range of light, depending on the composition.

[Eat.Sleep.Race]

I want to get my windows done this week, but question to all on here!!!

Did you install the fabric strips or whatever people on here are talking about so the windows don't get scratched??? I keep reading about the tint getting scratches in it without some type of fabric on the window sill being installed?

Want to confirm, as none of my other cars had to have that.

[GB-335xiCoupe]

Originally Posted by Eat.Sleep.Race

I want to get my windows done this week, but question to all on here!!!

Did you install the fabric strips or whatever people on here are talking about so the windows don't get scratched??? I keep reading about the tint getting scratches in it without some type of fabric on the window sill being installed?

Want to confirm, as none of my other cars had to have that.

I have no scratches... it probably depends on the type/brand of film you get. See above posts for what I used. You can buy a 20" x 100' roll for about $100 and a $20 heat gun and do it yourself... yes it will take you a few times to get it right, but you'll still have enough left to do the wife's car and a few friends...

[Eat.Sleep.Race]

Originally Posted by GB-335xiCoupe

I have no scratches... it probably depends on the type/brand of film you get. See above posts for what I used. You can buy a 20" x 100' roll for about $100 and a $20 heat gun and do it yourself... yes it will take you a few times to get it right, but you'll still have enough left to do the wife's car and a few friends...

Well i have a gift certificate i won in a raffle for local tint company thats been doing it for 20 years, but wanted to confirm that it won't scratch.. I want to do 35 or 20 percent.

Thanks for the input though!

[GB-335xiCoupe]

Originally Posted by Eat.Sleep.Race

Well i have a gift certificate i won in a raffle for local tint company thats been doing it for 20 years, but wanted to confirm that it won't scratch.. I want to do 35 or 20 percent.

Thanks for the input though!

Ask them about it first... I've only been doing it for 4 months... LOL.

[GB-335xiCoupe]

Found this: it may help with general info on tinting...

http://www.johnsonwindowfilms.com/al.../#how-it-works

[jasoon]

Not exactly sure what percentage tint it is, but I was told by the dealer it was darkest legal tint for my area. However sometimes from some angles it looks very light, probably hard to tell but would anyone be able to estimate around what percentage tint it would be?

[BryanPhammmmm]

15% all windows and sun roof lol

[GB-335xiCoupe]

35% GeoShield Pronano Ceramic all around, plus sunroof.
Claimed 76% IR Rejection and 99% UV Rejection. It does noticeably keep the car cooler.

[Jamrockbwoy]

Originally Posted by shepard10

Yes..... Go ahead and call me crazy now... I have 5% all around and 25% on the shield. Yes, I can still see at night... And I have had it for almost 6 months and have not had one issue with the police. Sometimes I roll down my windows if I pass a cop but I have driven next to cops for miles down a road and they dont do anything. Ive heard that if I get pulled over for speeding they will also ticket me for my tint but I also have a valentine one. Yes, I know that doesnt work all the time but I am willing to take the rest. It changed the whole look of my car and I like being able to drive down the road and people cannot see me at all. Also, it looks much darker because I have Black interior.

Damn. thats sick. luv da look bro. i want mine like that can't even tint the front windows in NYC because of 5-0 smh

[dapogiman]

Tinted mine last week. 5% all around except w/s. paid $200 here in Illinois.

[benzw205]

I would really like to know what you can see from inside your car !

Seems so dangerous to have so dark windows.

[dbworld4k]

Anything darker than 20% looks cheesy IMO. Sorta ricer. Maybe it's because I grew out of my early 20s, lol. I hate the 20% the previous owner had installed on my E92!

[vik_e92]

20% lumar ceramics side windows

[335MAFIA]

30% all around