08-07-2014, 07:51 AM | #1 |
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Window tint MASTER thread
With all the threads discussing window tint, I thought it would be a good idea to have a master thread that summarizes the type and % tint people have. Pls post pics too!
I have a week 35 F80 build and I'm having a hard time deciding what to get. When I was younger, I never cared about state laws and would usually get 15 - 20% film from Llumar and 3M. However, now that I have a family, pushing the legal limits is less appealing... I really like the way the 3M color stable looks on the F80, but it comes in 20% (darker than TX law allows) or 35% (too light, maybe?). Anyways, show me your tints <sic> ! |
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your car looks sick bro!
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08-08-2014, 02:28 AM | #5 |
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I'm in South Florida, In Weston to be precise. I was wondering who did your tints?
I went to tint world to get my 335is tints and they where so bad that I promised myself I would never take any of my cars there again.
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I'm in Weston also i went to accu-tint its on palm ave and pines blvd. They did it in about 45 minutes and looks good so far.
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awesome, I'm going to check them out!
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08-09-2014, 04:26 PM | #8 |
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I did %15(18?)...
Helps so much in the heat. I really, really doubt a cop is going to bother you about tint.
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No HUD. Although i didnt tint the front at all.
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I saw an F80 Mineral Grey (Boca area) with BLACK TINT...you on here...? what % is that?...
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70% windshield
5% all around
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[quote=CatchM3;16454219]70% windshield
5% all around[/quote Your car looks sick on the road.!
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90% - windshield (with 20% 5" brow on top)
30% - front 20% - rear All ceramic. HUD works perfectly fine with tint
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Where can someone point me to quickly educate myself. You are using names of brands and types product and I have no idea what you are talking about.
I know nothing about tint other than it goes on the windows. But I do think this time around I want to tint my soon to arrive F80 in MW (I get a lot of crap from so many people about having no tint on my cars). Thanks so much in advance! |
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Here is mine with 3M CS 20 (which is actually a 19%)
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I've had 20% in PA on several vehicles in a row now with various degrees of exterior color darkness and interior color. Mostly sedans and what not. I've also had 35% on a few vehicles.
Maybe I'm getting older; maybe my tastes have changed. I don't know. But now I want between 20-35% - more like 25-30%. Here's why: 1. Alot of these photos reflect how in many lighting conditions, especially at night, you can't even see the profile of interior objects without straining to see them. I personally no longer care for this look. 2. Using your rear view or side view mirrors at night with 20% tint becomes problematic. It is truly very difficult to see objects through that level of tint. In winter, i have to roll my windows down to use the side mirrors and I can't see out the back. 3. I've never been given any problems by law enforcement, even with 20% tint on a carbon black e39 m5 rocking a supersprint x-pipe and tubi rumore exhaust. Nonetheless, it's vastly more a concern at and around 20% than closer to 30%. ... I'm looking over the available options right now and trying to find a product that lets in 25-30% light. Gonna go with that; just wanted to share my opinions |
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