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Old 12-19-2004 | 10:46 AM
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Anyone got a good pic of a alpine with tint...??? Can decide to keep a clean look or tint the windows. I wanted a mirrorish finish, but that causes radio reception issues...ceramic is a little too expensive to remove and replace if I get pulled over..
Old 12-19-2004 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Breae60' date='Dec 19 2004, 12:46 PM
Anyone got a good pic of a alpine with tint...???? Can decide to keep a clean look or tint the windows.? I wanted a mirrorish finish, but that causes radio reception issues...ceramic is a little too expensive to remove and replace if I get pulled over..
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Madico makes a non-metallic film called Charcool. I had it installed by Wintech in Costa Mesa. No radio interference and the cost was about $175 with a lifetime warranty. They have a mobile service or you can go to them. I think alpine white with tint would look great. Not too dark, maybe 35%.
Old 12-19-2004 | 03:03 PM
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i would go with non metallic or ceramic tint. does not look good imho. stick with black/charcoal. i have llumar 20% on mine. looks great matching the shadowline trim and my wheels. Get either llumar tints or huper optik
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Best tint I have ever had SunGard Endurance. It comes in 32% and 15%

It is semi-reflective, but within legal limits here in FL.

The tint actually takes on the color of the car, somewhat.

It is a metallic tint.

The sharkfin is on the roof, though.... I don't think the tint will affect your radio.
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Alpine White with Tint. OMG.. looks HOT HOT HOT!!! If possible get an aftermarket wheels and painted black. BEST!
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' date='Dec 19 2004, 06:59 PM
Best tint I have ever had SunGard Endurance.? It comes in 32% and 15%

It is semi-reflective, but within legal limits here in FL.

The tint actually takes on the color of the car, somewhat.

It is a metallic tint.

The sharkfin is on the roof, though....? I don't think the tint will affect your radio.
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I thought the shark fin was only for BMW assist and Navigation...Isn't the bmw radio antenna integrated into the rear window???
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The rear window has the TV aerial. Radio is in the shark fin.
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Dec 19 2004, 09:06 PM
The rear window has the TV aerial. Radio is in the shark fin.
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So metallic or hybrid tint is fine??? Any other associated problems with tint I should know about? Beside Huper Optik...what else is out there, I know Llumar, Sungard, and Maido...
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Keep it clean...no tint, so everyone can see that smile on your face! I think with the sports package and the black trim, either a dark tint or no tint looks good on an alpine white. I just prefer no tint...I think. In SoCal is tint necessary due to the heat?
Old 12-19-2004 | 08:03 PM
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Try Beach Autosound for the tint I have a non matalic tint from them and no interference with the radio


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