Tints
04-22-2006 | 12:42 PM
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For those of you in the Philadelphia Area, a great place to have your vehicle tinted on 9525 Bustleton Ave in Northeast Philadelphia. Their number is (215) 688 2000.
04-22-2006 | 12:46 PM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
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[color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done !
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[color=blue]3M window 35% tint done
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E60.net Clings
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I've got 35% as well..... in reality it is not as dark as on those pics above.... go for it... IMHO less then this is not worth it......
04-23-2006 | 09:58 AM
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Guys,
I may be a bit
here, but am I right in thinking that the lower the percentage the darker the tint?
I seem to think that the % figure is for Visible light transmission (VLT) so that a 5% tint is very very dark (only allowing 5% VLT), whereas a 35% tint is much lighter because it allows more VLT.
This being the case then anything less than 20% is going to be almost completly blacked out from what I understand.
I may be a bit
here, but am I right in thinking that the lower the percentage the darker the tint?I seem to think that the % figure is for Visible light transmission (VLT) so that a 5% tint is very very dark (only allowing 5% VLT), whereas a 35% tint is much lighter because it allows more VLT.
This being the case then anything less than 20% is going to be almost completly blacked out from what I understand.
04-23-2006 | 11:27 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by Kev525' post='273046' date='Apr 23 2006, 10:58 AM
Guys,
I may be a bit here, but am I right in thinking that the lower the percentage the darker the tint?
I seem to think that the % figure is for Visible light transmission (VLT) so that a 5% tint is very very dark (only allowing 5% VLT), whereas a 35% tint is much lighter because it allows more VLT.
This being the case then anything less than 20% is going to be almost completly blacked out from what I understand.
I may be a bit
here, but am I right in thinking that the lower the percentage the darker the tint?I seem to think that the % figure is for Visible light transmission (VLT) so that a 5% tint is very very dark (only allowing 5% VLT), whereas a 35% tint is much lighter because it allows more VLT.
This being the case then anything less than 20% is going to be almost completly blacked out from what I understand.
04-23-2006 | 11:29 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='259920' date='Mar 25 2006, 12:25 PM
and its personal preference. I do admit its a little darker than I wanted but the next step up I was afraid it would be lighter than I liked. I dont care what they say but tints do fade a little over time and I've noticed its a tiny bit lighter already after a year so in about a year it would be perfect! 
P.S. this was taken in a gloomy rainly day so it looks darker than usual.
P.S. this was taken in a gloomy rainly day so it looks darker than usual.
04-25-2006 | 05:41 PM
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04-27-2006 | 11:40 AM
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My Ride: [B]2006 BMW M5[/B]
Silver Grey/Black Extended Leather
Heads Up Display
Fold Down Rear Seats
Actice Comfort Seating
Cold Package
Front Ventilated Seats
Rear and side Curtains
Rear Heated Seats
Comfort Access
am I missing anything else? Got every option available
[B]2006 Range Rover Sport[/B]
[B]2005 BMW M3[/B]
Update:: Tinted my windows @ 15% all around, I'll upload the pics as soon as I can... any worthy upgrades I should make to this car?
05-18-2006 | 12:40 PM
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Here's mine and I hope it helps you decide.
Nalley BMW did mine, and told me it was the MAX tint in GA to be legal. (20 to 25%)
Eddie Presley
Nalley BMW did mine, and told me it was the MAX tint in GA to be legal. (20 to 25%)
Eddie Presley
05-18-2006 | 02:18 PM
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My Ride: 2007 550i White/Black, SMG, Sports Pkg, Comfort Access, Nav, HUD, Satellite Radio, Anthracite Maple Trim
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Just got my tinted too.. Got Limo all the way around 5% tint .. I got non-metal tint because of the nav. Learned my lesson from my E39 that nav had so much problems because of tint.. I'll post some pics after i wash my car tomorrow.
I'll post some pics after i wash my car tomorrow.