BMW Sunscreen not sun shade advice please.

lamj01 · 07-26-2009, 09:22 AM

Hello everyone,

Was wondering if anyone had pics of what the BMW "Sunscreen" for the back and rear windows? Here's what I'm talking about http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=6218

Thought it may be a nice alternative to tinting the windows. Those that own it, please offer your opinions along with the pics.

Lester · 07-26-2009, 09:39 AM

I have them, and like them a lot. The windows look like a 60% tint in the summer, then I take them out in the winter. They are a snap to put install and remove, and self fold up into a little pouch for storage.

Jumpman · 07-26-2009, 09:42 AM

Ask and ye shall receive. Here are photos of my car with the screens in. I think they look great, and they do help keep the overall temp in the car down, although the front is hotter than the back unless you use a sun screen as well, which I recommend.

I keep them in all the time. At first it was a little weird at night looking through the screen, but I quickly got used to it. It's not dangerous -- you can still see through it, just different.

Click the images for a larger size.

JM

lamj01 · 07-26-2009, 09:46 AM

Perfect! Much appreciated. They do look great. I'm going to order them. and get the front sunscreen from http://www.heatshieldstore.com/catal...roducts_id=117 They seem highly recommended.

lamj01 · 07-26-2009, 10:14 AM

Actually,

Could you guys comment a bit more of what it's like to look out the sunscreens? I imagine it feels like you're looking through a mesh screen.

esses · 07-26-2009, 10:38 AM

I had the automatic ones on my 7. Its like looking through a screen door: if you focus on the screen, that is all you will see; if you focus on things on the other side of the screen you will see them just fine.

boxerdog · 07-26-2009, 10:44 AM

Here are some photos from the inside. I'm very happy with them.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224334

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamj01

Hello everyone,

Was wondering if anyone had pics of what the BMW "Sunscreen" for the back and rear windows? Here's what I'm talking about http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=6218

Thought it may be a nice alternative to tinting the windows. Those that own it, please offer your opinions along with the pics.

JimD · 07-26-2009, 11:41 AM

For the front sunscreen, you might want to check Bavarian Auto. I got one that looks like my heatshield in my SUV for $35 (except it says Bavarian Auto on the outside) on sale a couple weeks ago. Fits and works well.

Jim

Ajumepke · 07-26-2009, 12:38 PM

I'm planning to order them.

penny · 07-26-2009, 12:40 PM

They don't look too bad at all!

oldfatslow · 07-26-2009, 12:54 PM

Can someone post a picture of the shades from the interior of the car? Thanks.

MOCKBA · 07-26-2009, 09:36 PM

Will it fit convertible?

JHZR2 · 07-27-2009, 11:03 AM

coupe only... bummer.

BlueC · 07-27-2009, 02:31 PM

Wow... great alternative to getting film installed. Thanks for the link.

Ajumepke · 07-27-2009, 05:52 PM

Does anyone have positive experience with trade motion store? (on the first post).

I'm really thinking about ordering the shades from it.

penny · 07-27-2009, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajumepke

Does anyone have positive experience with trade motion store? (on the first post).

I'm really thinking about ordering the shades from it.

Haha, I don't know anyone with more positive feedback at 1addicts than Dan @ United BMW.

Ajumepke · 07-27-2009, 06:33 PM

Interesting - if you google United BMW - there's 2 different sites

unitedbmwonline.com

or

trademotion.com

which one are you referring to?

Also - there's a huge price discrepancy (and I don't know why) on a Iphone Adapter (150 on one site - and 107 on the other)

penny · 07-27-2009, 06:38 PM

Trademotion is the online shopping cart they are using. I've seen a few BMW parts dealer use them. Do a search for 'Dan United' on this forum.

JulyBSM135i · 07-27-2009, 06:58 PM

Hey guys I've been reading this forum since before I bought my 135 and that was over a year ago now and I just love it here. All the information is incredibly useful and this is my first time posting =). Anyways I was curious if anyone knew if trademotion sells the sunscreen for the passenger and driver side windows and if not then where can I get them?

cagekicker · 07-27-2009, 11:44 PM

i want one!

Jumpman · 07-28-2009, 07:29 AM

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=6218

larryn · 07-28-2009, 07:33 AM

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212389

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07-26-2009, 09:22 AM	#1
lamj01 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 135i Black Sapphire Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	BMW Sunscreen not sun shade advice please. Hello everyone, Was wondering if anyone had pics of what the BMW "Sunscreen" for the back and rear windows? Here's what I'm talking about http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=6218 Thought it may be a nice alternative to tinting the windows. Those that own it, please offer your opinions along with the pics. __________________ N54 / 6MT / Black Sapphire / Beige Leather / Silver Aluminum Trim / M sport / iDrive / Prem Hi Fi / iPod / Alarm
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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	I have them, and like them a lot. The windows look like a 60% tint in the summer, then I take them out in the winter. They are a snap to put install and remove, and self fold up into a little pouch for storage. Attached Images
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Jumpman Lieutenant 19 Rep 437 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Ask and ye shall receive. Here are photos of my car with the screens in. I think they look great, and they do help keep the overall temp in the car down, although the front is hotter than the back unless you use a sun screen as well, which I recommend. I keep them in all the time. At first it was a little weird at night looking through the screen, but I quickly got used to it. It's not dangerous -- you can still see through it, just different. Click the images for a larger size. JM
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lamj01 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 135i Black Sapphire Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Thanks Perfect! Much appreciated. They do look great. I'm going to order them. and get the front sunscreen from http://www.heatshieldstore.com/catal...roducts_id=117 They seem highly recommended. __________________ N54 / 6MT / Black Sapphire / Beige Leather / Silver Aluminum Trim / M sport / iDrive / Prem Hi Fi / iPod / Alarm
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lamj01 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 135i Black Sapphire Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	view clarification Actually, Could you guys comment a bit more of what it's like to look out the sunscreens? I imagine it feels like you're looking through a mesh screen. __________________ N54 / 6MT / Black Sapphire / Beige Leather / Silver Aluminum Trim / M sport / iDrive / Prem Hi Fi / iPod / Alarm
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esses • 19 Rep 709 Posts Drives: like I stole it. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	I had the automatic ones on my 7. Its like looking through a screen door: if you focus on the screen, that is all you will see; if you focus on things on the other side of the screen you will see them just fine. __________________
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07-26-2009, 11:41 AM	#8
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	For the front sunscreen, you might want to check Bavarian Auto. I got one that looks like my heatshield in my SUV for $35 (except it says Bavarian Auto on the outside) on sale a couple weeks ago. Fits and works well. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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Ajumepke First Lieutenant 46 Rep 332 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I'm planning to order them.
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oldfatslow New Member 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Picture from the inside Can someone post a picture of the shades from the interior of the car? Thanks.
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JHZR2 Major 74 Rep 1,001 Posts Drives: 91 E30, 11 135i cv Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	coupe only... bummer.
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BlueC Private First Class 3 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	Wow... great alternative to getting film installed. Thanks for the link.
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Ajumepke First Lieutenant 46 Rep 332 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Does anyone have positive experience with trade motion store? (on the first post). I'm really thinking about ordering the shades from it.
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Ajumepke First Lieutenant 46 Rep 332 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Interesting - if you google United BMW - there's 2 different sites unitedbmwonline.com or trademotion.com which one are you referring to? Also - there's a huge price discrepancy (and I don't know why) on a Iphone Adapter (150 on one site - and 107 on the other)
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penny Captain 43 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	Trademotion is the online shopping cart they are using. I've seen a few BMW parts dealer use them. Do a search for 'Dan United' on this forum. __________________ '08 135i.
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JulyBSM135i New Member 4 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BSM BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	Hey guys I've been reading this forum since before I bought my 135 and that was over a year ago now and I just love it here. All the information is incredibly useful and this is my first time posting =). Anyways I was curious if anyone knew if trademotion sells the sunscreen for the passenger and driver side windows and if not then where can I get them?
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