Windows Tint

thinkbig · 04-29-2011, 11:52 AM

Hey guys,

I have a space grey 128i and i'm thinking on tinting it!

What % do you guys recommend!? What looks best with space grey.

Also, what's nicer, black tint, charcoal tint or chrome tint?

Thanks!

MPFit · 04-29-2011, 01:53 PM

Always black!
30%, or lowest legal is what I ALWAYS go for- But I live in Florida.. could get away with lighter in Montreal I assume!

KingOfJericho · 04-29-2011, 01:56 PM

I have 20% on my space gray and it looks perfect. No visibility issues and total privacy.

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Raine · 04-30-2011, 01:05 AM

20% is the perfect tint imo, but 30% is the lowest I'd go for legal reasons.

thinkbig · 04-30-2011, 01:39 AM

thanks guys but for legal reason I can't go past 70% on the side!!!!!

I think i'll go 50% on sides and 35% in the back... I hope it will be worth it. I guess it will keep the classy look

1on135_deal · 04-30-2011, 02:14 AM

35% classy dark enuff

Sylon · 04-30-2011, 02:35 AM

Im going with 50% on the sides, and probably 20% on the back. Its as dark as I can go legally here in Ohio.

I just need to find a place to do it.

daMau · 04-30-2011, 09:57 AM

If you are worried about the legality of it, but still want it to look good, I'd go 35% all around. Thats what I had in my C-class for 2 yrs in a 70% state and had no issues. Doing different tints front to back looks almost worse than no tint IMO.

bogart · 04-30-2011, 04:47 PM

I have 30% on my space gray 135i, and it looks great. the privacy is perfect. once in a while night visibility gets a little tough, so I would not go any darker than 30%.

audimotion · 04-30-2011, 08:35 PM

I've having the same issue deciding. My wifes ML's side windows are as dark as the factory privacy glass and is kind of a bitch at night. I was looking for a nice and classy compromise for my white 135. Not really looking for privacy, just a nice tint to cut the sun/uv rays etc.. Anyone have pictures w/ % of tint they have used on Alpine White???

RnmEvo9 · 04-30-2011, 08:38 PM

I went with the darkest legal tint and I'm quite happy.

thinkbig · 04-30-2011, 09:16 PM

Thanks guys!

Also, might sound like a noob question but what about using the rear-window defroster during winter? Will it affect the tint?

audimotion · 04-30-2011, 09:19 PM

nope- Had tint on MANY cars bin the past and never an issue with rear window heat/defrost.

thinkbig · 04-30-2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by audimotion

nope- Had tint on MANY cars bin the past and never an issue with rear window heat/defrost.

thanks!

I can't wait to tint it! But, am I the only one that on the side windows, in the sun, you see some kinds of shades on the window (which I like the look)??

bogart · 04-30-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkbig

thanks!

I can't wait to tint it! But, am I the only one that on the side windows, in the sun, you see some kinds of shades on the window (which I like the look)??

huh??

thinkbig · 04-30-2011, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bogart

huh??

not necessarily under the sun, but there's something on the side windows, like some sort of reflection.. Sometimes I see it on other cars. nevermind lol.

MPFit · 05-01-2011, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkbig

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Originally Posted by bogart

huh??

not necessarily under the sun, but there's something on the side windows, like some sort of reflection.. Sometimes I see it on other cars. nevermind lol.

Lol are you wearing polarized sunglasses? They give certain holographic effects when looking at car tint sometimes!

thez99 · 05-01-2011, 06:51 PM

Anybody ever have any issues with cleaning the outside of your windows with tint? Like with Invisible Glass like i usually use to clean my windows, etc. would I have any issues with chemicals like that interferring?

Mutilator · 05-01-2011, 08:31 PM

You'll be fine - the tint is on the inside of the windows.

Plus as long as it says tint safe then it should be - my can of stoners for example says safe for all OEM glass and most tint types... imagine the cheap dyed ones might have an issue but I doubt quality tint would be affected.

thez99 · 05-01-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutilator

You'll be fine - the tint is on the inside of the windows.

Plus as long as it says tint safe then it should be - my can of stoners for example says safe for all OEM glass and most tint types... imagine the cheap dyed ones might have an issue but I doubt quality tint would be affected.

Man..it must be a bitch n a half to tint the inside of our rear windows then

Dunno why but I always used to think tint was on the outside.

AJN54135i · 06-27-2011, 01:34 AM

5% in the back 15% in the front

thez99 · 06-27-2011, 01:45 AM

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5% in the back 15% in the front

What are you driving naked hookers around in ur back seat??

Legal limit in NC is 35%, which im happy about cuz i used to live in PA where i believe it was 65%

Im getting my sides and rear done 35% black ceramic tint and the windshield with the clear 99% UV blocker ceramic tint. Dont think I would want to go lower than 35% even with a lower legal limit, would just mess with night driving too much, cant have that. Plus seems to me that 35-40% is the perfect balance.

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thinkbig Private 12 Rep 84 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Windows Tint Hey guys, I have a space grey 128i and i'm thinking on tinting it! What % do you guys recommend!? What looks best with space grey. Also, what's nicer, black tint, charcoal tint or chrome tint? Thanks!
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MPFit Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i CSM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Gulf Coast, FL iTrader: (1)	Always black! 30%, or lowest legal is what I ALWAYS go for- But I live in Florida.. could get away with lighter in Montreal I assume!
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Raine Captain 44 Rep 841 Posts Drives: '11 E82, '04 E60 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	20% is the perfect tint imo, but 30% is the lowest I'd go for legal reasons. __________________ AW/Coral Red \| Premium \| Sport \| HK Sound \| AA Tune \| E93 M3 Front Sway \| BMW Performance Exhaust
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thinkbig Private 12 Rep 84 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	thanks guys but for legal reason I can't go past 70% on the side!!!!! I think i'll go 50% on sides and 35% in the back... I hope it will be worth it. I guess it will keep the classy look
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1on135_deal First Lieutenant 18 Rep 347 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	35% classy dark enuff __________________ "you blink I shift" DCT
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Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	Im going with 50% on the sides, and probably 20% on the back. Its as dark as I can go legally here in Ohio. I just need to find a place to do it. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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daMau Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 238 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	If you are worried about the legality of it, but still want it to look good, I'd go 35% all around. Thats what I had in my C-class for 2 yrs in a 70% state and had no issues. Doing different tints front to back looks almost worse than no tint IMO.
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bogart Lieutenant Colonel 117 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [7.06]	I have 30% on my space gray 135i, and it looks great. the privacy is perfect. once in a while night visibility gets a little tough, so I would not go any darker than 30%. __________________
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audimotion Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 08 135i/12 F250 CC PS/06 ML500 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	I've having the same issue deciding. My wifes ML's side windows are as dark as the factory privacy glass and is kind of a bitch at night. I was looking for a nice and classy compromise for my white 135. Not really looking for privacy, just a nice tint to cut the sun/uv rays etc.. Anyone have pictures w/ % of tint they have used on Alpine White??? __________________ 08 135i \|Alpine White w/ Terra Boston Leather\|Sport Pkg\| Premium Pkg\| Shadowline\| Gloss Black Trim\| Nav\| Comfort Access\| Active Steering\| Steptronic\| Htd Seats\| Prem. Sound/Sirius\| Park Distance\| PPK 1\|BMS 4LED\|M3 Sway Bar
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RnmEvo9 Banned 247 Rep 1,827 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL iTrader: (2)	I went with the darkest legal tint and I'm quite happy.
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thinkbig Private 12 Rep 84 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! Also, might sound like a noob question but what about using the rear-window defroster during winter? Will it affect the tint?
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audimotion Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 08 135i/12 F250 CC PS/06 ML500 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	nope- Had tint on MANY cars bin the past and never an issue with rear window heat/defrost. __________________ 08 135i \|Alpine White w/ Terra Boston Leather\|Sport Pkg\| Premium Pkg\| Shadowline\| Gloss Black Trim\| Nav\| Comfort Access\| Active Steering\| Steptronic\| Htd Seats\| Prem. Sound/Sirius\| Park Distance\| PPK 1\|BMS 4LED\|M3 Sway Bar
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thez99 Colonel 153 Rep 2,757 Posts Drives: 2017 Audi A4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arden, NC iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW 135i [0.00]	Anybody ever have any issues with cleaning the outside of your windows with tint? Like with Invisible Glass like i usually use to clean my windows, etc. would I have any issues with chemicals like that interferring?
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Mutilator Private First Class 4 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 09 AW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	You'll be fine - the tint is on the inside of the windows. Plus as long as it says tint safe then it should be - my can of stoners for example says safe for all OEM glass and most tint types... imagine the cheap dyed ones might have an issue but I doubt quality tint would be affected.
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AJN54135i sksksk 17 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (0)	5% in the back 15% in the front
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