Window Tint recommendations/discussions

dt373621 · 07-04-2011, 08:37 AM

Any recommendations as to where to go to get my 135i tinted? I'm located in Philadelphia, PA. And cost estimates.

I've been thinking about getting 20% all the way around. However, has anyone done slightly lighter tint on the side windows and then gone with something darker for the rear small windows and the back? For example, 30% side windows with a darker 20% on the back and rear (almost like a "fade").

What are peoples thoughts/suggestions on getting the front windshield done in a lighter UV tint?

I appreciate all the input, thanks guys!

Please throw up pics if you have so we can see

bioslug · 07-06-2011, 11:50 PM

I live in So Cal, so it gets hot.

I did 25% on the 4 side windows and 20% in the back... I'm happy with it. I would have probably prefered 30% on the sides, but that probably wouldnt look much different.

Exalted_Tuna · 07-07-2011, 07:01 AM

im in pittsburgh and did 20% the entire way around and couldnt be happier. 20% here is a little darker than the legal limit, but not enough to get pulled over on the reg.

crbalch · 07-07-2011, 02:07 PM

hey man tint looks good, i just placed my order for a 2012 AW 135 and will be tinting first thing...can you send me some more pics of your car with the 20%? thats probably what ill be doing as well, and i would love to see a bunch more pics

pm me if you could, thanks

Mr. Nice · 07-07-2011, 06:20 PM

I did 20 all around also. On my last car I did 35 on the sides and 20 in the back, I didn't really like it, looks much better if it's the same all around. 50 on the windshield looks good, wouldn't go any darker.

Kamal · 07-07-2011, 08:44 PM

+1 on the 20%... legal limit here is 35% on the front, but I have never had trouble with the 20s.

dt373621 · 07-07-2011, 09:26 PM

thanks for the photos!

I'll be going 20% all the way around..

Just picked her up yesterday, tinting will come on Saturday and then Ill get the pics up with the new tint..

Exalted_Tuna · 07-08-2011, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dt373621

thanks for the photos!

I'll be going 20% all the way around..

Just picked her up yesterday, tinting will come on Saturday and then Ill get the pics up with the new tint..

You'll be happy with the 20%. I'm glad that I didn't get 35 front and 20 rear.

dt373621 · 07-16-2011, 09:53 AM

First one is a before shot...the rest are with new tint....ended up going with 15% all around...mmmm she looks pretty

love the orange defroster color that comes through on the back window now..sharp as all he11!

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dt373621 Loaded 1er 0 Rep 97 Posts Drives: '12 135i DSB 6spd Msprt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Eastern PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i M Sport [8.50] 1990 535i [9.00]	Window Tint recommendations/discussions Any recommendations as to where to go to get my 135i tinted? I'm located in Philadelphia, PA. And cost estimates. I've been thinking about getting 20% all the way around. However, has anyone done slightly lighter tint on the side windows and then gone with something darker for the rear small windows and the back? For example, 30% side windows with a darker 20% on the back and rear (almost like a "fade"). What are peoples thoughts/suggestions on getting the front windshield done in a lighter UV tint? I appreciate all the input, thanks guys! Please throw up pics if you have so we can see
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bioslug Enlisted Member 6 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2015 BSM M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Downtown, Long Beach iTrader: (0)	I live in So Cal, so it gets hot. I did 25% on the 4 side windows and 20% in the back... I'm happy with it. I would have probably prefered 30% on the sides, but that probably wouldnt look much different.
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Exalted_Tuna Private 6 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2022 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2022 BMW X3MC [0.00] 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	im in pittsburgh and did 20% the entire way around and couldnt be happier. 20% here is a little darker than the legal limit, but not enough to get pulled over on the reg. Last edited by Exalted_Tuna; 07-07-2011 at 07:10 AM.. Reason: added photos
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crbalch The Schwab 474 Rep 1,605 Posts Drives: 2020 AW M340xi Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (2) Garage List 2017 BMW X1 [0.00] 2016 BMW M235xi [0.00]	hey man tint looks good, i just placed my order for a 2012 AW 135 and will be tinting first thing...can you send me some more pics of your car with the 20%? thats probably what ill be doing as well, and i would love to see a bunch more pics pm me if you could, thanks
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Kamal Indian Stig 29 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: '03 540i M, '11 Ducati M796 Join Date: May 2008 Location: StL/CoMO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [7.56] 2011 BMW 328i [8.00]	+1 on the 20%... legal limit here is 35% on the front, but I have never had trouble with the 20s. __________________ 2008 E82 N54 \|\| Stage 2 -------- Gone to a good home.
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dt373621 Loaded 1er 0 Rep 97 Posts Drives: '12 135i DSB 6spd Msprt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Eastern PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i M Sport [8.50] 1990 535i [9.00]	thanks for the photos! I'll be going 20% all the way around.. Just picked her up yesterday, tinting will come on Saturday and then Ill get the pics up with the new tint..
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dt373621 Loaded 1er 0 Rep 97 Posts Drives: '12 135i DSB 6spd Msprt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Eastern PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i M Sport [8.50] 1990 535i [9.00]	First one is a before shot...the rest are with new tint....ended up going with 15% all around...mmmm she looks pretty love the orange defroster color that comes through on the back window now..sharp as all he11! Attached Images
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