Just got my windows tinted

SpacE82 · 11-08-2009, 02:42 PM

Just got my windows tinted yesterday. I went to Umbra Window Tinting in Schaumburg, Il. It cost $180 for 35% all around. I'm really happy with how it turned out.

jibaholic101 · 11-08-2009, 03:03 PM

looks good! car is dirty though!

is that metallic tint?

SpacE82 · 11-08-2009, 03:12 PM

Thanks. I'm really happy with it. The only thing is the dot matrix on the windows. The tints dont stick really well to it and theres nothing they can do about it, he said, but i should bring it back in a week once its all dry and he'll try to get it to stick better around those edges where the dot matrix is. Regardless, it looks great.

Yeah car is pretty dirty lol. Haven't had time to wash it, and its been 70 degrees that past couple days.....in Chicago....in November!

I dont think it is metallic. Its the Formula One classic series.

jibaholic101 · 11-08-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SpacE82

Thanks. I'm really happy with it. The only thing is the dot matrix on the windows. The tints dont stick really well to it he said, but i should bring it back in a week once its all dry and he'll try to get it to stick better around those edges where the dot matrix is. But it looks great.

Yeah car is pretty dirty lol. Haven't had time to wash it, especially with it being 70 degrees that past couple days.....in Chicago....in November!

I dont think it is Metallic. Its the Formula One classic series.

wow! indian summer for you guys!

if that is ceramic film that is damn cheap!! usually a ceramic job is like $350 plus.

if the dot matrix doesnt work out for you, ask him to put a vinyl strip over it.

BSM 135i · 11-08-2009, 03:17 PM

looks good! what kind of tint did they use? i got mine tinted for the same price with 45% SunTek Carbon film

David9962000 · 11-08-2009, 03:24 PM

The tints looks great with your exterior color.

M3Newbie88 · 11-08-2009, 03:41 PM

Nice.. tint is one thing that has to be done... makes the car look so much better.. this goes for any car hehe..

SpacE82 · 11-08-2009, 04:08 PM

Thanks for the comments guys!

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Originally Posted by BSM 135i

looks good! what kind of tint did they use? i got mine tinted for the same price with 45% SunTek Carbon film

He used Formula One film, 35%.

Sidh135i · 11-08-2009, 07:00 PM

looks nice

datbimmerdoe · 11-10-2009, 01:52 PM

Looks good.

M-Sport FTMFW!!!!!!!

N47_Drei · 11-15-2009, 11:09 PM

looks good bro, i got a Titanium Sliver 135i and did 25% tint all the way around, I had the 35% on my old Jetta. I deffly like the darker look plus it helps out at night since our cars are low, i got all these hillbillies here in Ohio wit their lifted pick-up wit retro fit HIDs blinding the crap out of me. So the 25% works good for me.

escobar929 · 11-16-2009, 10:23 AM

looks great!

modbargains · 11-16-2009, 11:23 AM

tint looks good, its not too dark either

ad78 · 11-16-2009, 11:42 AM

i got the same tint and i ended up removing the 2 front and it looks more mean because of my coral red interior and BSM exterior

SpacE82 · 11-16-2009, 11:44 AM

Thanks everyone. I'm really happy with the percentage I did. I like that it looks darker when looking in because of the dark interior, but looking out, its perfect; not too dark, not too light.

I had to bring it back to the place I had it done because I noticed a few bubbles on the passenger side, he replaced the whole tint and is going to replace the whole tint on the rear windshield too because he saw a lot of bubbles. I mean you cant see them unless your looking for them, so they aren't thatbad.. but he said he'll just redo it.

ChrisK · 11-16-2009, 12:23 PM

Ahh Finally tinting is legal in Illinois!!!!

DtE1 · 11-16-2009, 10:53 PM

Looks good, but I'm biased 'cause we got the same 35% tint on our Space Gray M Sport 135i!

cozza · 11-28-2009, 09:18 PM

Try running your finger in a cloth/paper towel around the dot matrix areas, applying a bit of pressure. Once the tint has had time to dry out you should find that it sticks better in these areas.

Cuz5150 · 11-28-2009, 09:22 PM

Ahh..............tint! makes any car look good. However, my state loves to pass out tickets. FAIL= not happening for me

KingOfJericho · 11-29-2009, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryan0102

what rear lip is that?

...the same one that's on every 135i.

SpacE82 · 11-29-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan0102

what rear lip is that?

Its the stock lip.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cozza

Try running your finger in a cloth/paper towel around the dot matrix areas, applying a bit of pressure. Once the tint has had time to dry out you should find that it sticks better in these areas.

Yeah I am going to have to try that. Its been a couple weeks so it should be able to stick better. I still need to get the rear windshield replaced because there are a lot of bubbles. I just havent had a chance to bring it back there yet.

FactoryFast · 11-29-2009, 11:49 PM

I agree, Tint def makes any car look better. Did you bring it back yet? How did the dot matrix come out? pics?

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SpacE82 Major 113 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2009 M-Sport 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [8.50]	Just got my windows tinted Just got my windows tinted yesterday. I went to Umbra Window Tinting in Schaumburg, Il. It cost $180 for 35% all around. I'm really happy with how it turned out.
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jibaholic101 Brigadier General 160 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	looks good! car is dirty though! is that metallic tint? __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same
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SpacE82 Major 113 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2009 M-Sport 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [8.50]	Thanks. I'm really happy with it. The only thing is the dot matrix on the windows. The tints dont stick really well to it and theres nothing they can do about it, he said, but i should bring it back in a week once its all dry and he'll try to get it to stick better around those edges where the dot matrix is. Regardless, it looks great. Yeah car is pretty dirty lol. Haven't had time to wash it, and its been 70 degrees that past couple days.....in Chicago....in November! I dont think it is metallic. Its the Formula One classic series.
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BSM 135i Colonel 208 Rep 2,229 Posts Drives: 08' BSM E82 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (23)	looks good! what kind of tint did they use? i got mine tinted for the same price with 45% SunTek Carbon film
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M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	Nice.. tint is one thing that has to be done... makes the car look so much better.. this goes for any car hehe..
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N47_Drei I plan your cities 21 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 328d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NoVa / NYC iTrader: (0)	looks good bro, i got a Titanium Sliver 135i and did 25% tint all the way around, I had the 35% on my old Jetta. I deffly like the darker look plus it helps out at night since our cars are low, i got all these hillbillies here in Ohio wit their lifted pick-up wit retro fit HIDs blinding the crap out of me. So the 25% works good for me.
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modbargains Brigadier General 171 Rep 3,160 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i & 01 Toyota Avalon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: La Habra, CA iTrader: (5)	tint looks good, its not too dark either
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ad78 Yr1OfD1 108 Rep 900 Posts Drives: 2015 F34 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	i got the same tint and i ended up removing the 2 front and it looks more mean because of my coral red interior and BSM exterior
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11-16-2009, 11:44 AM	#15
SpacE82 Major 113 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2009 M-Sport 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [8.50]	Thanks everyone. I'm really happy with the percentage I did. I like that it looks darker when looking in because of the dark interior, but looking out, its perfect; not too dark, not too light. I had to bring it back to the place I had it done because I noticed a few bubbles on the passenger side, he replaced the whole tint and is going to replace the whole tint on the rear windshield too because he saw a lot of bubbles. I mean you cant see them unless your looking for them, so they aren't thatbad.. but he said he'll just redo it.
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DtE1 Private First Class 3 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 135i, MINI Cooper S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bellaire iTrader: (0)	Looks good, but I'm biased 'cause we got the same 35% tint on our Space Gray M Sport 135i! __________________ '09 135i - Space Gray, Black Leatherette, Glacier Silver, Steptronic, Comfort Access, Power Seats, iPod/USB, M Sport, 35% tint, Clear Bra, Performance Kidneys, "Dorian" '03 MCS - Indie Blue/White, Sports, Black/Blue Leather, 6MT, Clear Bra, "Chiqui"
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Cuz5150 Major 217 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: 06-M3ZHP/04-M3 Vert/02Duc998 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Ahh..............tint! makes any car look good. However, my state loves to pass out tickets. FAIL= not happening for me __________________ -Diplomacy is saying, "nice doggie while trying to find a rock"- 07-Z4 coupe-Black/Black/6MT/sport/premium/X 04-M3 vert-Black/Imolla/6MT/Cold/Xenon/HK/ 06-M3 Coupe-Mystic/Black/6MT/ZCP/Xenon/HK/ 09-135i- AW/Bk-Lette/6MT/M-pac/Nav/Hi-Fi/Usb-Ipod/SOLD
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FactoryFast Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i ///M Dinan S2;) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southfields, New York iTrader: (0)	I agree, Tint def makes any car look better. Did you bring it back yet? How did the dot matrix come out? pics?
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