Tint? I am so torn!

b33g33 · 08-03-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw13

I ended up doing 15% ceramic all around, came out perfect! Can only highly recommend, will post pics after my next wash! Thanks for the help guys!

Whoa. What's the legal limit in FL? 30%?

I know ATL cops are pretty strict on cracking down on that stuff.

be careful and post some pics!

v1k0d3n · 08-03-2011, 11:24 PM

It would suck if you were in NC and got pulled over. You'd have to take off at your own expense to get out of the fine...NC is pretty strict...35% max. 15% is pretty dark, can't wait to see the pics though!

bmw13 · 08-04-2011, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by v1k0d3n

It would suck if you were in NC and got pulled over. You'd have to take off at your own expense to get out of the fine...NC is pretty strict...35% max. 15% is pretty dark, can't wait to see the pics though!

Getting there guys, car will be cleaned first thing in the morning I will take a few different scenarios, light really affects the way tint reflects.

1) Midday direct-sunlight
2) Day Mild/ indirect-sunlight
3) Dusk/ Night

bmw13 · 08-16-2011, 07:06 AM

The following were taken around the brightest parts of the day:

If anyone requests better/ different angles/ different scenarios I will be happy to provide you with, let me know.

As you can see in this last picture there is a whit Honda SUV parked two spots behind my car. You can barely see the outline or the color of the car through my windows. Visibility is still great, trust me I have bad/ blurry eyes, but is still dark enough...

Zepp · 08-16-2011, 11:52 PM

I was informed that titanium tints interfear with the navigation system - can anyone confirm this???

Thanx in advance...

sjw985 · 08-17-2011, 11:29 AM

By the way, I also went with Crystalline 70% on sides and rear. I love it. The appearance is only slightly darker but it still does a fabulous job shielding out the heat.

jkoral · 08-17-2011, 11:56 AM

I'm really curious about this 70% with 3m crystalline.

I'm not sold on the look of tint, prefer the stock look, but would love to get some cooling.

I assume that is the intention of a 70% tint such as this? Can anyone post a picture of this (or will it look clear/stock)?

v1k0d3n · 08-17-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jkoral

I'm really curious about this 70% with 3m crystalline.

I'm not sold on the look of tint, prefer the stock look, but would love to get some cooling.

I assume that is the intention of a 70% tint such as this? Can anyone post a picture of this (or will it look clear/stock)?

You can get 3M Crystalline in completely CLEAR, and that will keep the heat/UV out better than any "tinted" film. In fact you can put it on your windshield if you want too (was thinking about doing this myself with 35% on all the other windows). Just wanted to tell ya in case you still want to keep that stock look!

jkoral · 08-17-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by v1k0d3n

You can get 3M Crystalline in completely CLEAR, and that will keep the heat/UV out better than any "tinted" film. In fact you can put it on your windshield if you want too (was thinking about doing this myself with 35% on all the other windows). Just wanted to tell ya in case you still want to keep that stock look!

Thank you, reading about it on 3M and looking for a local dealer. This is exactly what I want.

v1k0d3n · 08-17-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jkoral

Thank you, reading about it on 3M and looking for a local dealer. This is exactly what I want.

Just wait...you won't believe the amount of heat that film cuts out on hot days! It's WELL worth it, and you'll be so happy you did it!!

mikewills · 08-17-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by v1k0d3n

You can get 3M Crystalline in completely CLEAR, and that will keep the heat/UV out better than any "tinted" film. In fact you can put it on your windshield if you want too (was thinking about doing this myself with 35% on all the other windows). Just wanted to tell ya in case you still want to keep that stock look!

Wow, this is good to know as I also like the stock look for the windows.

MusclezMarinara · 08-17-2011, 09:29 PM

DO IT !!
20% All around 3M

bmw13 · 08-18-2011, 07:25 AM

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DO IT !!
20% All around 3M

Man I liked this color before, but the way you have it set up makes me love it! Nice!

MusclezMarinara · 08-18-2011, 08:46 AM

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Man I liked this color before, but the way you have it set up makes me love it! Nice!

haha i do i do love it it breaks necks

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bmw13 Captain 103 Rep 677 Posts Drives: 1M - GIAC:S2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	15% Ceramic front and rear, no tint on windshield The following were taken around the brightest parts of the day: If anyone requests better/ different angles/ different scenarios I will be happy to provide you with, let me know. As you can see in this last picture there is a whit Honda SUV parked two spots behind my car. You can barely see the outline or the color of the car through my windows. Visibility is still great, trust me I have bad/ blurry eyes, but is still dark enough... __________________ Follow my car/ life via Instagram @rdauito 2011 E82 1M #215 of 740 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877009 Last edited by bmw13; 08-16-2011 at 12:48 PM..
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Zepp New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: BMW 1M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I was informed that titanium tints interfear with the navigation system - can anyone confirm this??? Thanx in advance...
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jkoral Lieutenant Colonel 1025 Rep 1,968 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 LBB 6MT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA iTrader: (7)	I'm really curious about this 70% with 3m crystalline. I'm not sold on the look of tint, prefer the stock look, but would love to get some cooling. I assume that is the intention of a 70% tint such as this? Can anyone post a picture of this (or will it look clear/stock)?
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