Non-OEM Tints

Taymaishu · 05-11-2010, 08:23 PM

Hi guys,

Just wondering if anyone's had their coupe tinted in the last few months?

I'm looking at the Octane tint from Tint-a-Car, but don't know what they are like in terms of quality and pricing. If anyone has any recommendations, would love to hear!

Cheers,

Alex

fatjoez · 05-11-2010, 09:17 PM

3M brand tints on mine, wouldn't know who to recommend for installs though, just make sure they use a decent film

BMWRX · 05-11-2010, 09:39 PM

I just got mine done a couple weeks ago with Tint-A-Car. I got the Bolle tint and it looks sensational.

Taymaishu · 05-11-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWRX

I just got mine done a couple weeks ago with Tint-A-Car. I got the Bolle tint and it looks sensational.

Oh fantastic, thanks heaps

Got any pics?

BMWRX · 05-11-2010, 10:21 PM

A couple dodgy photos taken just now on my phone. It looks much better in real life.

Taymaishu · 05-11-2010, 10:52 PM

Looks fantastic! Would look lovely on Christine with her Shadowline trim

Would i be able to ask the ballpark figure for the tinting?

Superdaws · 05-12-2010, 12:32 AM

I got my car tinted with Tint-a-car not long ago, used the forumla 1 tint which i have had previously. Very happy with the product.

Installation on the 135i was great on all the side windows (getting the tint to stick well around the "black balls" around the egde of the windows on BMWs can be difficult, but he did a good job). Although the rear tint managed to get 2 carpet hairs stuck under the tint during installation, i am not happy with the work and want it replaced, it hasnt happened yet...

He said he will replace the tint, but has warned that damage can occur to car trim with glue remover. After i commented that i am / should be covered for damage during installation and he agreed, my job re-do keeps getting put off!

In terms of the product i would vouch for it, just look for a reputable franchisee (installer). Hopefully mine will get fixed soon. See my earier post here: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384084

chylld · 05-12-2010, 01:38 AM

my coupe was tinted by universal tint in brookvale - cost about $300. can't remember which one it was though

would highly recommend it except it'd be nice if it adhered more tightly around the black dots... but no biggie.

they said they do the OEM tinting for bmw col crawford which i believe since the warranty card they gave me had the bmw col crawford sticker on it iirc lol

Taymaishu · 05-12-2010, 04:10 AM

Wow. Tint-a-Car quoted $595 for Bolle, $395 for F1, $475 for Octane....

chylld · 05-12-2010, 04:19 AM

Just checked my receipts, $330 for 3M colour stable 35.

135BANDIT · 05-12-2010, 05:06 AM

I got the Oynx made by madico - its recommended on other parts of the BMW site.

http://www.madico.com/WindowFilms/Auto_Products.asp

solar tint at hornsby did the job ---------- Excellent work and fastidious owner operator

$ 350 -

JD ------

135BANDIT · 05-12-2010, 05:15 AM

another link

http://www.cartint.net.au/products.html

MickyD · 05-12-2010, 05:27 AM

I paid $350 for the F1 (on a hatch, not coupe). Looks excellent, though there must have been some dirt in the felt seal on one of the rear windows because the tint is a bit scratched from going up and down.

Taymaishu · 05-12-2010, 05:44 AM

Thanks everyone for your input, definitely not impressed with Tint-A-Car's quote as it seems the prices have inflated.

Hornsby isn't too far for me, so i may throw them an email; thanks so much 135Bandit

BigBoss168 · 05-12-2010, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Wow. Tint-a-Car quoted $595 for Bolle, $395 for F1, $475 for Octane....

Let me ask around and see if there are any discounts available...may not be though as the individual retail outlets are franchises.

P'cisT · 05-20-2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MickyD

I paid $350 for the F1 (on a hatch, not coupe). Looks excellent, though there must have been some dirt in the felt seal on one of the rear windows because the tint is a bit scratched from going up and down.

How come you didn't get Brett (formerly of Tint-a-Car Camberwell) to do it this time?

MickyD · 05-20-2010, 06:01 PM

there's a Tint-a-car just around the corner from my house, and I have a bit of a thing for supporting local businesses wherever possible, assuming their price and quality is acceptable.

takahashi · 05-20-2010, 11:53 PM

Is there an BMW OEM tint?

Lukkyphil · 05-21-2010, 01:07 AM

I negotiated with the dealer as the original asking price annoyed me. At the same time I have had stereo gear/radar detectors/tints/etc fitted in previous cars and when the rattles develop it becomes a lovely finger pointing exercise, that I can live without this time round.

So I am happy to pay the dealers to get the tint done and have the peace of mind of knowing that if/when any rattles arise I can get them sorted by the dealer.

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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Non-OEM Tints Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone's had their coupe tinted in the last few months? I'm looking at the Octane tint from Tint-a-Car, but don't know what they are like in terms of quality and pricing. If anyone has any recommendations, would love to hear! Cheers, Alex
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fatjoez student 226 Rep 911 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bermuda Triangle iTrader: (0)	3M brand tints on mine, wouldn't know who to recommend for installs though, just make sure they use a decent film
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BMWRX Major 98 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: F82 M4 CP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 [0.00]	I just got mine done a couple weeks ago with Tint-A-Car. I got the Bolle tint and it looks sensational. __________________ 2017 BMW M4 Competition - Mineral Grey 2009 BMW 135i - Titan Silver - SOLD
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BMWRX Major 98 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: F82 M4 CP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 [0.00]	A couple dodgy photos taken just now on my phone. It looks much better in real life. __________________ 2017 BMW M4 Competition - Mineral Grey 2009 BMW 135i - Titan Silver - SOLD
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Looks fantastic! Would look lovely on Christine with her Shadowline trim Would i be able to ask the ballpark figure for the tinting?
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Superdaws Lieutenant 114 Rep 537 Posts Drives: 2020 F87 BSM M2C Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I got my car tinted with Tint-a-car not long ago, used the forumla 1 tint which i have had previously. Very happy with the product. Installation on the 135i was great on all the side windows (getting the tint to stick well around the "black balls" around the egde of the windows on BMWs can be difficult, but he did a good job). Although the rear tint managed to get 2 carpet hairs stuck under the tint during installation, i am not happy with the work and want it replaced, it hasnt happened yet... He said he will replace the tint, but has warned that damage can occur to car trim with glue remover. After i commented that i am / should be covered for damage during installation and he agreed, my job re-do keeps getting put off! In terms of the product i would vouch for it, just look for a reputable franchisee (installer). Hopefully mine will get fixed soon. See my earier post here: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384084 __________________ 2020 MY21 BMW M2 Competition 6MT \| Black Sapphire OLD 2010 BMW 135i M Sport 6MT \| Le Mans Blue 2016 BMW F15 X5 30D \| Sapphire Black \| Black Leather
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chylld Major 54 Rep 1,025 Posts Drives: G08 iX3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Lotus Evora 400 [10.00] 2014 BMW 428i Gran ... [9.00]	my coupe was tinted by universal tint in brookvale - cost about $300. can't remember which one it was though would highly recommend it except it'd be nice if it adhered more tightly around the black dots... but no biggie. they said they do the OEM tinting for bmw col crawford which i believe since the warranty card they gave me had the bmw col crawford sticker on it iirc lol
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Wow. Tint-a-Car quoted $595 for Bolle, $395 for F1, $475 for Octane....
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chylld Major 54 Rep 1,025 Posts Drives: G08 iX3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Lotus Evora 400 [10.00] 2014 BMW 428i Gran ... [9.00]	Just checked my receipts, $330 for 3M colour stable 35.
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135BANDIT Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 135 BMT & X5 Msport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gold Coast iTrader: (0)	I got the Oynx made by madico - its recommended on other parts of the BMW site. http://www.madico.com/WindowFilms/Auto_Products.asp solar tint at hornsby did the job ---------- Excellent work and fastidious owner operator $ 350 - JD ------
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135BANDIT Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 135 BMT & X5 Msport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gold Coast iTrader: (0)	another link http://www.cartint.net.au/products.html
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MickyD (Damned or Belated) 10 Rep 497 Posts Drives: Le Mans Blue 120D M Manual Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seaford, Vic. iTrader: (0)	I paid $350 for the F1 (on a hatch, not coupe). Looks excellent, though there must have been some dirt in the felt seal on one of the rear windows because the tint is a bit scratched from going up and down.
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Thanks everyone for your input, definitely not impressed with Tint-A-Car's quote as it seems the prices have inflated. Hornsby isn't too far for me, so i may throw them an email; thanks so much 135Bandit
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MickyD (Damned or Belated) 10 Rep 497 Posts Drives: Le Mans Blue 120D M Manual Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seaford, Vic. iTrader: (0)	there's a Tint-a-car just around the corner from my house, and I have a bit of a thing for supporting local businesses wherever possible, assuming their price and quality is acceptable.
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Is there an BMW OEM tint? __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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Lukkyphil Paddleslapper 1 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi SQ5 aka The Tractor Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Perth, WA iTrader: (0)	I negotiated with the dealer as the original asking price annoyed me. At the same time I have had stereo gear/radar detectors/tints/etc fitted in previous cars and when the rattles develop it becomes a lovely finger pointing exercise, that I can live without this time round. So I am happy to pay the dealers to get the tint done and have the peace of mind of knowing that if/when any rattles arise I can get them sorted by the dealer.
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