Need advice on Tinting Windows
Thread Starter
Contributors
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,114
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by poleposition' date='Oct 7 2005, 09:33 AM
20% all around the side windows.? 5% on the back window.
[snapback]180882[/snapback]
I think I might go lighter since I already have rear shades.
Members
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
From: Tucson, Arizona
My Ride: Current: '08 Infiniti G35s, sport, nav, etc.
Former: '06 530i, sport pkg
My BMW Service Center told me to be sure that I got ceramic tint because metalic tint interferes with the radio reception. They knew this was the case because they had resolved several complaints about radio reception by changing metalic tint to ceramic.
I am hesitating to tint mine because all of my partners (I am a lawyer) say it looks low class. I, on the hand, the pimp daddy of my office, may be low class enough to get it anyway!!!!
I am hesitating to tint mine because all of my partners (I am a lawyer) say it looks low class. I, on the hand, the pimp daddy of my office, may be low class enough to get it anyway!!!!
Contributors
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 6,554
Likes: 0
From: Austin TX
My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
Originally Posted by Bimmer32' date='Oct 7 2005, 11:42 AM
[quote name='poleposition' date='Oct 7 2005, 09:33 AM']20% all around the side windows.? 5% on the back window.
[snapback]180882[/snapback]
I think I might go lighter since I already have rear shades.[snapback]180937[/snapback]
[/quote]Here's a pic of my Drei tint. I think it matches our cars very well.
Members
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
From: SF Bay Area
Originally Posted by poleposition' date='Oct 7 2005, 07:33 AM
20% all around the side windows.? 5% on the back window.
[snapback]180882[/snapback]
Contributors
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 6,554
Likes: 0
From: Austin TX
My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
Originally Posted by Bimmer32' date='Oct 5 2005, 10:23 PM
[quote name='EuroCarFan' date='Oct 5 2005, 05:32 PM']I have 35% all around, except the front windshield.? I used Madico Charcool tint which also has a lifetime warranty.? The tint shop put a specific type of Madico non-metallized tint on my car cause I have Navigation.
It's funny that my brother, who also owns a MB, also thinks tint will cheapen my car.? I'm happy with it.? Here's a pic:
Attachment 11090
It's funny that my brother, who also owns a MB, also thinks tint will cheapen my car.? I'm happy with it.? Here's a pic:
Attachment 11090
[snapback]180031[/snapback]
Thanks everyone. I'm going to do some research with the information you provided, including the sunglasses thing. I wear eye glasses and the only thing available are those "clip ons." It's OK if I look like an old fart.
[snapback]180198[/snapback]
[/quote]Get some transitions. I have progressive/transitions. They are great.
Senior Members
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 332
Likes: 0
From: Singapore
My Ride: Black 520i, Black leather interior, Active Steering, DSC, PDC, Ornamental grille, Audio Aux Input
i just recently applied v-kool to my e60:- http://www.v-kool-usa.com/
based on local regulations: 70% visible light in front & 50% behind.
IR rejection is fantastic
i find myself not having to set the A/C all that low anymore.
based on local regulations: 70% visible light in front & 50% behind.
IR rejection is fantastic
i find myself not having to set the A/C all that low anymore.
Members
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 104
Likes: 0
I put 35% on the sides and 20% rear. It is cop friendly and not too dark at night. When you have a darker tint % on the rear window, it will automatically darken the side windows. If you have the the same dark % on the sides, it becomes really dark inside the car and almost impossible to see at night.
I put on Llumar and IMO it is one the best films you can purchase. http://www.llumar.com/na-eng/Automotive/auto.html
I put on Llumar and IMO it is one the best films you can purchase. http://www.llumar.com/na-eng/Automotive/auto.html
Contributors
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,094
Likes: 0
From: Poughkeepsie, NY (USA)
Originally Posted by donv' date='Oct 7 2005, 11:34 AM
[quote name='Bimmer32' date='Oct 7 2005, 11:42 AM'][quote name='poleposition' date='Oct 7 2005, 09:33 AM']20% all around the side windows.? 5% on the back window.
[snapback]180882[/snapback]
I think I might go lighter since I already have rear shades.[snapback]180937[/snapback]
[/quote]Here's a pic of my Drei tint. I think it matches our cars very well.[snapback]180965[/snapback]
[/quote]Either the picture is well taken or your car looks splendid
Contributors
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 6,554
Likes: 0
From: Austin TX
My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
Originally Posted by amigo525' date='Oct 8 2005, 02:21 PM
[quote name='donv' date='Oct 7 2005, 11:34 AM'][quote name='Bimmer32' date='Oct 7 2005, 11:42 AM'][quote name='poleposition' date='Oct 7 2005, 09:33 AM']20% all around the side windows.? 5% on the back window.
[snapback]180882[/snapback]
I think I might go lighter since I already have rear shades.[snapback]180937[/snapback]
[/quote]Here's a pic of my Drei tint. I think it matches our cars very well.[snapback]180965[/snapback]
[/quote]Either the picture is well taken or your car looks splendid
[snapback]181356[/snapback]
[/quote]Thank you for the nice compliment--to the car. I wish I was a good enough photographer to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. ~{;^)