What percent tints should I go with?

aritala · 01-29-2016, 09:37 AM

Hey everyone. I'm between getting 15% and 20% all around on my car with 70% on the windshield. What do you guys think looks best with my ride?

Overpar56 · 01-30-2016, 04:34 PM

Looking for a crowd-sourced answer?

What's legal in NJ? For me, unless you're in AZ, FL or places where the sun is out most of the time, too dark makes the cabin claustrophobic. Also, applying 15% over existing glass may be darker since modern glass may have tint in the glass already.

FPSCanada · 01-30-2016, 06:02 PM

A few from today, and one at night I found in my camera roll. 20% is on the rear 3 windows.

FPSCanada · 01-30-2016, 06:04 PM

couple more. phone only let's me put 3 photos per post for some reason...

FPSCanada · 01-30-2016, 06:06 PM

Now it only let's me put 2... Last one I promise.

Enovoc · 02-02-2016, 10:26 PM

I have 30% All around besides the windshield and I love it. Have had no problems with cops in NY/NJ. Name: image.jpeg
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JH135is · 02-02-2016, 10:54 PM

while not the most popular choice, I have a very subtle 50% all the way around, it actually makes huge difference, I love it....If you are intent on going darker Id stay at 35, 15/20% takes away from the car but thats just my opinion.

Fume · 02-03-2016, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JH135is

while not the most popular choice, I have a very subtle 50% all the way around, it actually makes huge difference, I love it....If you are intent on going darker Id stay at 35, 15/20% takes away from the car but thats just my opinion.

I actually have 35% tint all around (except windshield of course) and I actually wish I went with something darker, maybe 20%. One thing that makes a big difference is whether you have a light interior or a dark one. On my friends car with black leather seats, 35% looks fine. But for with the Oyster coloured leather on my car, it reflects a lot more light and makes the inside brighter so the 35% on my car looks a lot lighter.

bahstongal · 02-08-2016, 07:27 PM

I have 40% all windows except the windshield looks great but I agree it depends on the interior of the car and also the exterior color

daflamme · 02-09-2016, 04:29 PM

35 front & 20 rear. Whish I would've got 20 all around

Esteban · 02-09-2016, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by daflamme

35 front & 20 rear. Whish I would've got 20 all around

You can have it taken off and re-done. I think I would if I wasn't happy with it.

Matticus91 · 02-09-2016, 05:21 PM

I'd skip the windshield you're just looking for trouble with that in NJ, speaking from experience.... I had 70% front, 35 sides, and 20 rear on my last car and I was questioned about it a few times in NJ and finally got a ticket for the front tint, they let me keep the rest.

On the new car I'm planning to do an eyebrow on the front (i think 5 inches down is legal, there's a line on your windshield) and 35% sides 20% rears.

inFamousKicks · 02-09-2016, 07:26 PM

I always go 30 on my cars, but it's up to you. Though, I think 15 is just too dark.

Stewy_604 · 02-11-2016, 12:20 PM

20 or 30% gets my vote.

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aritala Enlisted Member 12 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [9.00]	What percent tints should I go with? Hey everyone. I'm between getting 15% and 20% all around on my car with 70% on the windshield. What do you guys think looks best with my ride? Attached Images Last edited by aritala; 01-29-2016 at 09:46 AM..
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Overpar56 Proud AARP member in good standing 28 Rep 635 Posts Drives: Me nuts Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Skyline, Chile iTrader: (0)	Looking for a crowd-sourced answer? What's legal in NJ? For me, unless you're in AZ, FL or places where the sun is out most of the time, too dark makes the cabin claustrophobic. Also, applying 15% over existing glass may be darker since modern glass may have tint in the glass already. __________________ 2012 135i DCT, Lemans Blue/black leather, PPK1, PE, Stoptech Sport rotors and Sport pads, unhealthy crackles and burbles and an aging demonic driver. Last edited by Overpar56; 01-30-2016 at 04:41 PM..
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FPSCanada Private First Class 26 Rep 142 Posts Drives: Monaco blue Metallic BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (0)	A few from today, and one at night I found in my camera roll. 20% is on the rear 3 windows. Attached Images __________________ Monaco Blue 135i
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Enovoc Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 12' 135i - 15' M235i Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I have 30% All around besides the windshield and I love it. Have had no problems with cops in NY/NJ. __________________ 12' 135i • Build Thread • instagram: Enovoc Last edited by Enovoc; 02-03-2016 at 08:02 AM..
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JH135is New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: jet black, 135is,6spd Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	while not the most popular choice, I have a very subtle 50% all the way around, it actually makes huge difference, I love it....If you are intent on going darker Id stay at 35, 15/20% takes away from the car but thats just my opinion.
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02-08-2016, 07:27 PM	#9
bahstongal ///M 55 Rep 370 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: May 2015 Location: Monaco iTrader: (0)	I have 40% all windows except the windshield looks great but I agree it depends on the interior of the car and also the exterior color
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02-09-2016, 04:29 PM	#10
daflamme Private First Class 10 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2011 135i MT Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	35 front & 20 rear. Whish I would've got 20 all around
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02-09-2016, 05:21 PM	#12
Matticus91 Brigadier General 3475 Rep 3,722 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (6)	I'd skip the windshield you're just looking for trouble with that in NJ, speaking from experience.... I had 70% front, 35 sides, and 20 rear on my last car and I was questioned about it a few times in NJ and finally got a ticket for the front tint, they let me keep the rest. On the new car I'm planning to do an eyebrow on the front (i think 5 inches down is legal, there's a line on your windshield) and 35% sides 20% rears. __________________ "Tobias" 2013 135i ///M-Sport 6MT • Pure Stage 1 • XDI 35 HPFP • 404whp/440wtq IG: msteelio91
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02-09-2016, 07:26 PM	#13
inFamousKicks Member. 201 Rep 827 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1)	I always go 30 on my cars, but it's up to you. Though, I think 15 is just too dark. __________________ '11 N55 135i 6MT \|\| ///M-Sport\|\| Alpine White/Coral Red\|\| KW V1
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02-11-2016, 12:20 PM	#14
Stewy_604 First Lieutenant 77 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2011 E82 135i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	20 or 30% gets my vote. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey - BMS JB4, VRSF 3.5" catless DP, Berk exhaust, BMS intake, ER CP, Eibach Pro-Kit, H&R spacers, black kidneys, Blacklines, LUX angel eyes 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White - MPBK w/ F85 rotors & Carbotech pads, ACS Springs/Links, iND reflector deletes, iND black roundels, MP black kidneys, M50D grille inserts 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750 - too much to list
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