Official Window Tinting Picture Thread

cityblader · 07-14-2006, 10:24 PM

I have been looking at the pics, and I plan to get my 330i TiAg tinted tomorrow. I dont want it too dark for safety reasons, and I am concerned about the look of light fronts and dark rears. Does the difference look like crap? Do you recommend a combo 35%/15% or 35% all around?

backtofront001 · 07-15-2006, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cityblader

I have been looking at the pics, and I plan to get my 330i TiAg tinted tomorrow. I dont want it too dark for safety reasons, and I am concerned about the look of light fronts and dark rears. Does the difference look like crap? Do you recommend a combo 35%/15% or 35% all around?

No the difference doesnt look like crap!! I got mine tinted today, 35% Front and 20% Rear and it looks good imo. 35% is not going to get me pulled over and 20 in the rear looks badass.

jeffersonkim · 07-15-2006, 04:08 AM

The main issue about safety are the front, driver side windows. You want other people to see your face so they can more easily predict your moves. And for you to be able to make "eye" contact. You'd be surprised how much driving you do making eye contact with other drivers.

20's are actually fine to see through. . . depending on your night vision. But from the outside in, you can't see in.

I have 50s on the driver front side, so that it blocks the UV some sun, but the other drivers can still see my eyes. The last thing I want is to get in a stupid accident because of stupid tinted windows. That'd be totally lame.

poldim · 07-15-2006, 09:20 AM

I have 35% all around and I think it looks nice and classy. I was debating between 35 and 25, and ended up going with the 35 since thats my state's limit.

MainlineE90man · 07-15-2006, 01:29 PM

Got it done for free....20% i believe....i know its not legal, or barely is..

a_moux · 07-15-2006, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cityblader

...and I am concerned about the look of light fronts and dark rears. Does the difference look like crap? Do you recommend a combo 35%/15% or 35% all around?

Personally I think it looks like crap! But that's just me. When you have a classy car such as an e90, a quality even tint is an absolute must. But to each his own, like I said.

a_moux · 07-15-2006, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by poldim

I have 35% all around and I think it looks nice and classy. I was debating between 35 and 25, and ended up going with the 35 since thats my state's limit.

Privet, tovarish!

poldim · 07-16-2006, 11:51 AM

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Privet, tovarish!

Zdarova. Ya shas v moskve...

On the topic of different levels of tint, I would agree that if its noticible that they are different, it looks like crap.

tx330i · 07-31-2006, 08:15 PM

I just bought an alpine 330i. I'm looking for a good tint shop recommendation, preferably on the west side of Houston. Momentum said they have someone that comes to their shop and does it. Should I trust their recommendation? Does anyone else have a recommendation?

I haven't had a car tinted since my 1987 grand national was new, but I think it was something like 50% on front sides and 35 or so percent on the back. I need to be legal in Texas and can't remember if that was 50 or 35 in front. I think you can put anything in back, so I might go 20 in the back and back sides.

I've read through this thread and a bunch of others on here and it looks like metallic can mess with the comfort access. I guess that means I need to ask for ceramic?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Robert

Asiann · 07-31-2006, 08:50 PM

Talk top your salesman and see who they outsource the job to and then work on getting the dealer deal and you just pay for it. That's what I did and I saved about $75. Haven't heard anyone complaining about tint messing up the CA but no one has mentioned getting the mettalic film either. When I lived in San Antonio I had my Maxima tinted and the shop tinted all the windows at 20% but I had the sticker saying that it was 35% which is legal in Texas. That was back in 1999 so may have changed but there are always a way. Texas cops are pretty quick to hand you a ticket. I never had any problems while I was there. Don't go by cost and go by quality of service. You could call the other Lexus or Merc dealers and see where they take it to.

shragon · 08-09-2006, 05:50 PM

35%

Joker · 08-17-2006, 08:10 AM

35% 3M tint.

spacedogg · 08-20-2006, 04:41 PM

I went with Huper Optik 50. Photos in other thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27503

thomy · 08-21-2006, 05:51 PM

hi all, i'm waiting for my e90 to arrive and was wondering if anyone knew whether tinting the windows would block the gps signal for the nav system?

plus, does anyone know where the gps signal is received, ie. through the bmw assist or the radio antenna? thanks.

Snowman811 · 08-21-2006, 05:52 PM

Shragon - looks like you've got 35% all around. Ever get stopped by the cops for having the fronts tinted?

Joker · 08-22-2006, 09:17 AM

thomy the navigation gets the GPS signal from the roof antenna so tinting your windows will not affect it. However, cars (like mine) that don't have the roof antenna use the rear window heater as an antenna. Using tint that has metal in it may affect the radios reception...

RGRAY · 08-29-2006, 05:28 PM

Well I got the Johnson 35% Silhouette Tint.

So far I am very happy with it.

No interference with radio or CA.

Very nice dark shade.

35% is plenty dark enough for me.

It's darker than I though.

I also had black lines put on last week.

BMW320i · 08-29-2006, 11:36 PM

congrats on the tint and blacklines RGRAY, ur tint is the "PJ Johnson"??? cuz we have thaat brand here in Oman

anyway, time to update ur signiture

RGRAY · 08-30-2006, 05:09 AM

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congrats on the tint and blacklines RGRAY, ur tint is the "PJ Johnson"??? cuz we have thaat brand here in Oman

anyway, time to update ur signiture

Johnson's sight

http://www.johnsonwindowfilms.com/SP.php#

I ordered a black grill too.

By the was your car looks very nice.

BMW320i, you might want to consided a black grill.

shragon · 08-30-2006, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowman811

Shragon - looks like you've got 35% all around. Ever get stopped by the cops for having the fronts tinted?

not yet. *knock on wood* on my last bmw, i had 35% on the sides and 20% on the back window, and never got hassled.

BMW320i · 09-02-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RGRAY

Johnson's sight

http://www.johnsonwindowfilms.com/SP.php#

I ordered a black grill too.

By the was your car looks very nice.

BMW320i, you might want to consided a black grill.

thanks, ur car looks great 2

my uncle has johnson's film on all his cars, so does my cuzns, great tint indeed

i have sticked an idea in my head, i will put the black grill after i get my car heavy-moded

Fester · 10-08-2006, 12:22 PM

I am going to get my e92 335i coupe delivered in few weeks. I asked local (austin, tx) dealership and they recommend Formula 1/Pinnacle ceramic window tint but asking $399 installed. Anyone knows about this tint and which sade will look good on TiAg 335i coupe?

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cityblader Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 330i '06 pp/sp/cw/TiAg/bk/al/m Join Date: May 2006 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	Help, need a window tinting recommendation I have been looking at the pics, and I plan to get my 330i TiAg tinted tomorrow. I dont want it too dark for safety reasons, and I am concerned about the look of light fronts and dark rears. Does the difference look like crap? Do you recommend a combo 35%/15% or 35% all around?
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07-15-2006, 04:08 AM	#113
jeffersonkim Private 5 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	The main issue about safety are the front, driver side windows. You want other people to see your face so they can more easily predict your moves. And for you to be able to make "eye" contact. You'd be surprised how much driving you do making eye contact with other drivers. 20's are actually fine to see through. . . depending on your night vision. But from the outside in, you can't see in. I have 50s on the driver front side, so that it blocks the UV some sun, but the other drivers can still see my eyes. The last thing I want is to get in a stupid accident because of stupid tinted windows. That'd be totally lame.
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07-15-2006, 09:20 AM	#114
poldim Vroom Vrrooooom 300 Rep 3,146 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i Sedan [0.00] 2003 GSX-R 600 [0.00]	I have 35% all around and I think it looks nice and classy. I was debating between 35 and 25, and ended up going with the 35 since thats my state's limit. __________________ -Dmitriy 06' BMW 330i & 03' Suzuki GSX-R600 SG \| Beige Dakota \| Poplar \|\| iDrive w/MP3 \| PP \| SP \| CWP \| PDC \| Comfort \| Shades \|\| 40% Tint \| Black Line Tail Lights \| Hardwired V1
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07-15-2006, 01:29 PM	#115
MainlineE90man Private First Class 4 Rep 116 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Malvern,Pa iTrader: (0)	Got it done for free....20% i believe....i know its not legal, or barely is..
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07-31-2006, 08:15 PM	#119
tx330i Private 5 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Katy, TX iTrader: (1)	Tinting shop recommendation in West Houston? I just bought an alpine 330i. I'm looking for a good tint shop recommendation, preferably on the west side of Houston. Momentum said they have someone that comes to their shop and does it. Should I trust their recommendation? Does anyone else have a recommendation? I haven't had a car tinted since my 1987 grand national was new, but I think it was something like 50% on front sides and 35 or so percent on the back. I need to be legal in Texas and can't remember if that was 50 or 35 in front. I think you can put anything in back, so I might go 20 in the back and back sides. I've read through this thread and a bunch of others on here and it looks like metallic can mess with the comfort access. I guess that means I need to ask for ceramic? Thanks in advance for any help. Robert
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07-31-2006, 08:50 PM	#120
Asiann Got Seoul? 116 Rep 2,862 Posts Drives: 2012 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] 2008 750Li [0.00] 2006 BMW [0.00]	Talk top your salesman and see who they outsource the job to and then work on getting the dealer deal and you just pay for it. That's what I did and I saved about $75. Haven't heard anyone complaining about tint messing up the CA but no one has mentioned getting the mettalic film either. When I lived in San Antonio I had my Maxima tinted and the shop tinted all the windows at 20% but I had the sticker saying that it was 35% which is legal in Texas. That was back in 1999 so may have changed but there are always a way. Texas cops are pretty quick to hand you a ticket. I never had any problems while I was there. Don't go by cost and go by quality of service. You could call the other Lexus or Merc dealers and see where they take it to. __________________ Can you say Alooooha? [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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08-09-2006, 05:50 PM	#121
shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	35% __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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08-17-2006, 08:10 AM	#122
Joker Private First Class 8 Rep 143 Posts Drives: BMW 320i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 320i [0.00]	35% 3M tint. __________________ Last edited by Joker; 08-17-2006 at 10:23 AM..
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08-20-2006, 04:41 PM	#123
spacedogg Colonel 194 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	I went with Huper Optik 50. Photos in other thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27503
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08-21-2006, 05:51 PM	#124
thomy New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2006 330i monacco blue Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: washington, dc iTrader: (0)	does tinting interfere with i-drive gps signal? hi all, i'm waiting for my e90 to arrive and was wondering if anyone knew whether tinting the windows would block the gps signal for the nav system? plus, does anyone know where the gps signal is received, ie. through the bmw assist or the radio antenna? thanks.
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08-21-2006, 05:52 PM	#125
Snowman811 Black Sapphire 330i 32 Rep 362 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (1)	Shragon - looks like you've got 35% all around. Ever get stopped by the cops for having the fronts tinted?
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08-22-2006, 09:17 AM	#126
Joker Private First Class 8 Rep 143 Posts Drives: BMW 320i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 320i [0.00]	thomy the navigation gets the GPS signal from the roof antenna so tinting your windows will not affect it. However, cars (like mine) that don't have the roof antenna use the rear window heater as an antenna. Using tint that has metal in it may affect the radios reception... __________________
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08-29-2006, 05:28 PM	#127
RGRAY Captain 28 Rep 872 Posts Drives: 330xi SG/TERRA/STEP/SP/HS/CA Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	Well I got the Johnson 35% Silhouette Tint. So far I am very happy with it. No interference with radio or CA. Very nice dark shade. 35% is plenty dark enough for me. It's darker than I though. I also had black lines put on last week. Attached Images __________________ 330xi/Sparkling Graphite/Terra/Walnut Burl/Steptronic/Sports Package/Heated Seats/Comfort Access...(blacklines, tint and a black grill). http://www.e90post.com/forums/e90gar...20TINT%20A.jpg
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08-29-2006, 11:36 PM	#128
BMW320i Colonel 174 Rep 2,916 Posts Drives: '06 AW 320i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Muscat, Oman iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i [0.00]	congrats on the tint and blacklines RGRAY, ur tint is the "PJ Johnson"??? cuz we have thaat brand here in Oman anyway, time to update ur signiture __________________ 19" velocity CSL replicas staggured // Continental sport contact 2: rear: 255/35/19, Front: 235/35/19 // Blacklines // rear OEM spoiler // y-connector // 30% v-kool tint all around // Black Roof/Mirrors // H&R Sport springs // H&R TRAK+ 15mm spacers // *BMW never makes ordinary cars . . .*
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10-08-2006, 12:22 PM	#132
Fester Major 27 Rep 1,129 Posts Drives: '13 Porsche 911 (991) 4S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Silicon Valley, CA iTrader: (0)	formaula 1/ Pinnacle Ceramic Tint I am going to get my e92 335i coupe delivered in few weeks. I asked local (austin, tx) dealership and they recommend Formula 1/Pinnacle ceramic window tint but asking $399 installed. Anyone knows about this tint and which sade will look good on TiAg 335i coupe?
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