Need Help, Recommendations for Tints

BenMW · 02-19-2006, 07:44 PM

You CANNOT have different tints from front 2 windows to back 2...it looks bad and you will regret it. You CAN tint your Windshield lighter than the sides and your rear window darker than the sides.

I have a BlacK E46 coupe with limo tint on all sides and back and 15% front windsheild tint looks amazing. I get compliments on it all the time. I Live in Chicago and Dallas and drive it back in forth and have Never gotten a ticket for it in 4 years.

Matt_UKTX · 02-19-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by docbolo

hey bro, I went to diamond auto tint on miramar road and it was awesome. Did 35% on rear doors and 15% on rear window. They have been in SD for 15 years and the job was flawless. lifetime warranty. Decided to keep it legal (california law) and not do the front windows but they would have done it no problem. Diesel is right, it looks better all around, I just didn't want a ticket for something stupid like tints.

I agree, I did 35% on the doors and 18% on the rear window. It's awesome. I also did the small "fixed" windows on the back door in 18%. It's really cool looking.

db17k · 02-19-2006, 09:02 PM

i'm going 50% all around, i'm hate not seeing out the rear and in my blind spots at night.

kidd0223 · 02-19-2006, 10:45 PM

i meant "all around 40%" vs. " front 40% rear 30%" (since I can say it's too risky of being pulled over if I'm going darker than 40% on front windows)
How would it look like?
any pics?

magmd · 02-20-2006, 01:38 AM

Well...I think most members here will tell ya that it looks better to have them tinted all the way around. For us fanatics...it just does not look right to have a sharp contrast of a darker rear window and a lighter front window.

And...legally, you can't tint front window in CA. Thus, many of us do it regardless of the LAW.

So...you decide....does the contrast bother YOu?

EDIT: ahhhhh...saw your choices, 40 all around vs 40/30. Tough...I did the same tint all around on mine. What color is your vehicle/ and interior??

db17k · 02-20-2006, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidd0223

i meant "all around 40%" vs. " front 40% rear 30%" (since I can say it's too risky of being pulled over if I'm going darker than 40% on front windows)
How would it look like?
any pics?

check out this website, you can view different brands of tint at different percentages of VL.

http://www.automalltintfactory.com/

MrIvory · 02-20-2006, 02:32 AM

Years ago I had my diamond black E36 coupe windows tinted - it looked great! However towards the end of its life in my hands the electric windows failed to auto-return.

When I picked up the e90 last year one of the first questions I asked was what did BMW recommend for tinting. I was told that if I tinted the windows, it may void my warranty on the windows electric motors.

Has anyone else been told this?

Ivory

db17k · 02-20-2006, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrIvory

Years ago I had my diamond black E36 coupe windows tinted - it looked great! However towards the end of its life in my hands the electric windows failed to auto-return.

When I picked up the e90 last year one of the first questions I asked was what did BMW recommend for tinting. I was told that if I tinted the windows, it may void my warranty on the windows electric motors.

Has anyone else been told this?

Ivory

they've gotta be kidding right?

any excuse to void the warranty i swear!

MrIvory · 02-21-2006, 03:20 AM

Well that is what the sales guy told me - not the service guy.

Ivory

nightkhan · 03-01-2006, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Collanrf

Hey San Diego E90post members. I got my tints done yesterday. I took it to Diamond Services in Miramar road. I took Docbolos advices in using Diamond as indicated above. I did 35% all around. I only got it for $229.00 + tax = $234.87. I told them that i will inform the forum about it. I got a $50.00 discount. Lifetime warranty.

Hey collan and doc, i just called them and mentioned your quote and stuff, and they happily gave me the discount too. bringing it in this sat. thanks for the info. i've been looking for a tint shop in san diego for the longest time, and most of them all had metallic.

brian32e · 03-01-2006, 02:54 PM

sweet I am taking my car there too. I have two E90's that I'm going to get tinted (mine and my friend's). Maybe they'll hook me up with a nice discount

RedStripe · 03-01-2006, 05:02 PM

Hey, what do you guys think of this:

I got a quote of $350 for Huper Optik 30 (VLT: 34%) all around, but the guy said he had to do the back in two pieces. Did anyone else who got Huper Optik have to get the back in two pieces. I was told that it the seam would be along one of the defroster lines, so it would be imperceptible. What do you guys think?

Also, a lot of people have been getting really nice tints by going with the comprable Llumar or some other decent non-metallic tint for half the price of Huper Optik. Any opinions on this?

Thanks.

D-Rock · 03-01-2006, 08:31 PM

i got 5% and 35% in the front looks amazing

D-Rock · 03-01-2006, 08:32 PM

i paid $200

BenMW · 03-01-2006, 08:38 PM

350 is alot Id try and get him down to 300...Plus I have never heard of two different pieces of tint on the back wind shield.

poldim · 03-01-2006, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haiko

These are my 30-35 % all around.

Looks nice, but your wheels need cleanning....

I have 40% all around. It looks very class IMO.

This is the thread you want: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3093

Collanrf · 03-01-2006, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightkhan

Hey collan and doc, i just called them and mentioned your quote and stuff, and they happily gave me the discount too. bringing it in this sat. thanks for the info. i've been looking for a tint shop in san diego for the longest time, and most of them all had metallic.

Cool, i might be dropping by too this saturday. I just want them to double check it. They said bring it back after a week. :rocks:

02-19-2006, 07:44 PM	#23
BenMW Major 53 Rep 1,393 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dallas + Chicago(Lake Forest) iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 330i coupe [0.00] 2002 325ci [0.00]	You CANNOT have different tints from front 2 windows to back 2...it looks bad and you will regret it. You CAN tint your Windshield lighter than the sides and your rear window darker than the sides. I have a BlacK E46 coupe with limo tint on all sides and back and 15% front windsheild tint looks amazing. I get compliments on it all the time. I Live in Chicago and Dallas and drive it back in forth and have Never gotten a ticket for it in 4 years. __________________ Retired: e46 cabrio, E36 Cabrio, 02' 525i, 325Ci 02' Style 189 335i sport Wheels for sale PM Me BIG CHANGES COMING SOON- Can anyone help me make a sig pic?
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kidd0223 Private 9 Rep 83 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Santa Barbara iTrader: (0)	i meant "all around 40%" vs. " front 40% rear 30%" (since I can say it's too risky of being pulled over if I'm going darker than 40% on front windows) How would it look like? any pics?
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magmd Major General 160 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Well...I think most members here will tell ya that it looks better to have them tinted all the way around. For us fanatics...it just does not look right to have a sharp contrast of a darker rear window and a lighter front window. And...legally, you can't tint front window in CA. Thus, many of us do it regardless of the LAW. So...you decide....does the contrast bother YOu? EDIT: ahhhhh...saw your choices, 40 all around vs 40/30. Tough...I did the same tint all around on mine. What color is your vehicle/ and interior?? __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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MrIvory New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 325 Black Sapphire 2005 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne (Aust) iTrader: (0)	Years ago I had my diamond black E36 coupe windows tinted - it looked great! However towards the end of its life in my hands the electric windows failed to auto-return. When I picked up the e90 last year one of the first questions I asked was what did BMW recommend for tinting. I was told that if I tinted the windows, it may void my warranty on the windows electric motors. Has anyone else been told this? Ivory __________________ 325i, Black Sapphire, 6sp Man, 18” Ellipsoid, Black Dakota Leather/Aluminium, Sunroof, PDC Front/Rear, Electric Seats, Professional Navigation/iDrive/TV, 6 CD Stacker, Oct 2005
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MrIvory New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 325 Black Sapphire 2005 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne (Aust) iTrader: (0)	Well that is what the sales guy told me - not the service guy. Ivory __________________ 325i, Black Sapphire, 6sp Man, 18” Ellipsoid, Black Dakota Leather/Aluminium, Sunroof, PDC Front/Rear, Electric Seats, Professional Navigation/iDrive/TV, 6 CD Stacker, Oct 2005
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brian32e Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 273 Posts Drives: '06 Alpine White 330i ZSP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	sweet I am taking my car there too. I have two E90's that I'm going to get tinted (mine and my friend's). Maybe they'll hook me up with a nice discount
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RedStripe Captain 96 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Hey, what do you guys think of this: I got a quote of $350 for Huper Optik 30 (VLT: 34%) all around, but the guy said he had to do the back in two pieces. Did anyone else who got Huper Optik have to get the back in two pieces. I was told that it the seam would be along one of the defroster lines, so it would be imperceptible. What do you guys think? Also, a lot of people have been getting really nice tints by going with the comprable Llumar or some other decent non-metallic tint for half the price of Huper Optik. Any opinions on this? Thanks.
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D-Rock Lieutenant Colonel 188 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: miami iTrader: (2)	i got 5% and 35% in the front looks amazing
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