Window tint

mtnyeti12 · 11-18-2005, 11:03 PM

Which brand have people been using for window tint? Also has anyone used Huber Optik? I've heard it has the best heat reduction values but I can't seem to find any websites for it or any dealers in the North Carolina area that carry it. Any advice???

Thanks in advance.

magmd · 11-18-2005, 11:56 PM

Got 3M tint on mine. Good luck.

rman · 11-19-2005, 02:24 PM

Whether it's the best for you would depend on what you're looking for.

Huber's main claim to fame is that it offers good heat rejection while appearing very light in color. So if you did not want to make the windows very dark, or if NC laws restricted how dark you could make the windows, you could get more heat blockage from Huber films than you could from others for the same level of darkness.

The downside is that Huber will be much more expensive than other films to install.

I don't know if you'll find Huber dealers in NC.

mtnyeti12 · 11-19-2005, 05:52 PM

Ended up going with 3M, looks good with the TiAg. Couldn't find anyone who carried Huber. One thing though.... there are a few little "3M" symbols in the tint. I noticed this after I got home and kinda freaked out (never used 3M before). Do these little "3M's" fade or do they continue to standout?!?!? I'll post some pics tomorrow.

mtnyeti12 · 11-19-2005, 10:35 PM

Ok stupid question but the "3M's" are at eye level.....

magmd · 11-19-2005, 11:01 PM

The little 3M text should be wiped off by you after 3 days of install. The installer should have told you to do it. It will not fade on its own.

Simple...get an alchohol pad...yeah, the kind at the doctor's office before a blood draw...etc.

One or two pads should do it...wipe the 3M from the inside of the windows..comes right off.

mtnyeti12 · 11-19-2005, 11:15 PM

Sweet!! Thanks!!! I was worried I would be staring at "3M" every time I look to the left!! Thanks again....

magmd · 11-19-2005, 11:34 PM

oh yeah...one more thing.

When I got mine installed...the flipped the window dust seals. I was not to open the windows for 3 days.

They then stuck some plastic wedge thing...and flipped them back into place.

If they did this to yours...and they do not flip them back..the windows will have a hard time rolling down...and if you succeed...they will stay stuck open. The seals will effectively prevent them from coming up due to the safety sensors...they meet resistance and stay open. Just an FYI.

rman · 11-20-2005, 03:20 PM

Rubbing alcohol will get those 3M marks out. The installer should have done that for you. BTW, I have a company which installs 3M film, but not for cars - commercial and residential only.

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mtnyeti12 Private 12 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Window tint - Huber Optik??? Which brand have people been using for window tint? Also has anyone used Huber Optik? I've heard it has the best heat reduction values but I can't seem to find any websites for it or any dealers in the North Carolina area that carry it. Any advice??? Thanks in advance.
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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]	Got 3M tint on mine. Good luck. __________________ 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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rman New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 325i (soon) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NE iTrader: (0)	Whether it's the best for you would depend on what you're looking for. Huber's main claim to fame is that it offers good heat rejection while appearing very light in color. So if you did not want to make the windows very dark, or if NC laws restricted how dark you could make the windows, you could get more heat blockage from Huber films than you could from others for the same level of darkness. The downside is that Huber will be much more expensive than other films to install. I don't know if you'll find Huber dealers in NC.
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mtnyeti12 Private 12 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Ended up going with 3M, looks good with the TiAg. Couldn't find anyone who carried Huber. One thing though.... there are a few little "3M" symbols in the tint. I noticed this after I got home and kinda freaked out (never used 3M before). Do these little "3M's" fade or do they continue to standout?!?!? I'll post some pics tomorrow.
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mtnyeti12 Private 12 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Ok stupid question but the "3M's" are at eye level.....
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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]	The little 3M text should be wiped off by you after 3 days of install. The installer should have told you to do it. It will not fade on its own. Simple...get an alchohol pad...yeah, the kind at the doctor's office before a blood draw...etc. One or two pads should do it...wipe the 3M from the inside of the windows..comes right off. __________________ 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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11-19-2005, 11:15 PM	#7
mtnyeti12 Private 12 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Sweet!! Thanks!!! I was worried I would be staring at "3M" every time I look to the left!! Thanks again....
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11-19-2005, 11:34 PM	#8
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]	oh yeah...one more thing. When I got mine installed...the flipped the window dust seals. I was not to open the windows for 3 days. They then stuck some plastic wedge thing...and flipped them back into place. If they did this to yours...and they do not flip them back..the windows will have a hard time rolling down...and if you succeed...they will stay stuck open. The seals will effectively prevent them from coming up due to the safety sensors...they meet resistance and stay open. Just an FYI. __________________ 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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rman New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 325i (soon) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NE iTrader: (0)	Rubbing alcohol will get those 3M marks out. The installer should have done that for you. BTW, I have a company which installs 3M film, but not for cars - commercial and residential only.
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