doted matrix on back window tint...roof spoiler?

daygo1904 · 02-22-2010, 07:16 PM

i got my windows tinted about a month ago and i knew in advance i was going to run into this problem. i was thinking about either having vinyl placed over it or just covering it up with a roof spoiler, but can anyone post up some pictures of their e92 roof spoiler so that i get an ideal before i make a purchase. im trying to get that classy/aggressive look and staying away from RICE! hahaha

i know i know i need a drop haha

BMWjames · 02-22-2010, 08:49 PM

Not my pictures they come from M-Force Design's for sale thread.http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2511651

samchoi604 · 02-22-2010, 09:03 PM

I had this exact same problem with my tint. I just went back there, and had them cut out the top part where the dot matrix is, and put vinyl there. Now it looks great, not 100% perfect, but I am very satisified compared to what it looked like before. I suggest you do the same, and don't go for the spoiler (looks tacky IMO).

Noc57 · 02-22-2010, 09:09 PM

Personally, I'd just try to forget about it unless it sticks out like a sore thumb....

I have black vinyl over mine and it's still visible. It's one of those things that no one will ever notice, but it bugs the shit out of you because you know it's there.

Car's looking good by the way but you're in desperate need of an Aero lip and painted reflectors.

deletedelete · 02-22-2010, 09:14 PM

I got a black vinyl strip like noc. Its decent enough.

skiingmav · 02-22-2010, 10:46 PM

The place that did my tint used a special adhesive made purposly for the painted dots on the glass. It looks 99% perfect. Call around to some tint shops and ask if they use it.

daygo1904 · 02-22-2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by samchoi604

I had this exact same problem with my tint. I just went back there, and had them cut out the top part where the dot matrix is, and put vinyl there. Now it looks great, not 100% perfect, but I am very satisified compared to what it looked like before. I suggest you do the same, and don't go for the spoiler (looks tacky IMO).

can you send me some pictures of your finished product?

SV Concepts II · 02-23-2010, 01:56 PM

We also carry the ACS style roof spoiler and can get them prepainted with OEM paints for 100% color match as well

E90330iS · 02-23-2010, 03:55 PM

cool

etmathews · 02-23-2010, 08:52 PM

I have a black vinyl strip on mine. It worked out great for me.

Kriston · 02-23-2010, 09:39 PM

It wont cover the dot matrix. I have the roof spoiler on my car and it doesnt cover the blemish area.

c_jeong89 · 02-24-2010, 12:22 AM

i hear vinyl is what some tint places do for the dot matrix since it's a pita, it looks good to me. i got an e90 though so i don't have to worry about that

Craig@SupremePower · 02-24-2010, 12:29 AM

it covers most of it!!

daygo1904 · 02-24-2010, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

it covers most of it!!

nice try but no cigar

samchoi604 · 02-24-2010, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by daygo1904

can you send me some pictures of your finished product?

Sure, I'll take some pics tmr and post them up.

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daygo1904 Private First Class 20 Rep 149 Posts Drives: E92 328i 2007 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	i got my windows tinted about a month ago and i knew in advance i was going to run into this problem. i was thinking about either having vinyl placed over it or just covering it up with a roof spoiler, but can anyone post up some pictures of their e92 roof spoiler so that i get an ideal before i make a purchase. im trying to get that classy/aggressive look and staying away from RICE! hahaha i know i know i need a drop haha Last edited by daygo1904; 02-22-2010 at 07:32 PM..
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BMWjames Lieutenant Colonel 79 Rep 1,670 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (45)	Not my pictures they come from M-Force Design's for sale thread.http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2511651
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samchoi604 Colonel 60 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	I had this exact same problem with my tint. I just went back there, and had them cut out the top part where the dot matrix is, and put vinyl there. Now it looks great, not 100% perfect, but I am very satisified compared to what it looked like before. I suggest you do the same, and don't go for the spoiler (looks tacky IMO).
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Noc57 Lieutenant Colonel 74 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Personally, I'd just try to forget about it unless it sticks out like a sore thumb.... I have black vinyl over mine and it's still visible. It's one of those things that no one will ever notice, but it bugs the shit out of you because you know it's there. Car's looking good by the way but you're in desperate need of an Aero lip and painted reflectors. __________________
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skiingmav Private 2 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Doylestown,PA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW X3 35i [0.00] 2018 BMW 340i [0.00]	The place that did my tint used a special adhesive made purposly for the painted dots on the glass. It looks 99% perfect. Call around to some tint shops and ask if they use it.
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SV Concepts II 269 Rep 6,093 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (7)	We also carry the ACS style roof spoiler and can get them prepainted with OEM paints for 100% color match as well
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Kriston The Ultimate Driving Machine 148 Rep 2,327 Posts Drives: Like Donkey Kong on Roids Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	It wont cover the dot matrix. I have the roof spoiler on my car and it doesnt cover the blemish area. __________________ CHUCK NORRIS ON WHEELS
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c_jeong89 Banned 85 Rep 2,097 Posts Drives: E90 TiAg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Irvine/Bay Area iTrader: (16)	i hear vinyl is what some tint places do for the dot matrix since it's a pita, it looks good to me. i got an e90 though so i don't have to worry about that
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Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1000 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	it covers most of it!!
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