05-12-2020, 01:22 PM | #1 |
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Should I do 15% or 35% Suntak Ceramic tints? Please help!
Just picked up my new m340i over the weekend and need to get it tinted ASAP. It's already over 100 here in Phoenix. I want to make sure I make the right decision for selecting the tints. The installer recommended Suntek Ceramic which I'm okay with. However, I'm torn between 15% and 35% tints. I was told 15% is the next level available below 35%. My worries is that 35% won't be dark enough and almost see through. While the 15% may be too dark and take away from the classiness of such a beautiful vehicle. This is my first BMW so I will defer to the experts. Any advice would be most appreciated.
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You may want to take a good long read of this thread before making a decision...
https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1628439
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Is it Suntek CIR? I don't think it even comes in 15%. I've seen 5% and 20% (VLT is 24%).
Actually here is the CIR specs... https://d2dulpzpbyybdb.cloudfront.ne...to%20Specs.pdf
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That's exactly what I went with. I say 20% because it's actually 18% VLT but it's marketed different at each tint shop (15 vs 20...it's the same film).
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I have tried 20% and it was too light both in terms of looks and the heat rejection I felt. I am with you and don't want ghetto/blacked out but I did dare go 15% for my last BMW which was Dark Graphite. It's dark, no question, but it's certainly not "limo" (5%) either. Ultimately maybe 18% would have been fine but I'm quite used to 15% now. FYI, I haven’t experienced the display dimming issue. |
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Also live in Phoenix. I went with 35% ceramic. I think it's pretty solid. Doesn't dim the display. Inside stays pretty cool. I have a front windshield cover I put up too.
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Update: I ended up going with 15% Suntek Ceramic tints. I thought it may be too dark but they honestly seem just right. I can still see into the car during the day. I haven't driven it at night yet so I will do another update once I do. So far, the dimmer sensors don't appear to be affected. Will post pics when I get out of work.
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20% Ceramic Here
35% Windshield Definitely gets pretty dark at night which requires a little more focus. Last edited by 330WMB; 05-19-2020 at 12:28 AM.. Reason: Wrong tint % provided |
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HUD works perfectly. Probably clearer if anything since there is less glare from sunlight.
The digital dash (cockpit) does have the auto-dimming issue as others have mentioned but doesn’t cause legibility issues for me. If anyone is wondering, F1 Ceramic Pinnacle from LLumar. |
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