Who tinted and who didn't?

[lucas.kent]

Fishbowl for me.

[Padfan9]

Originally Posted by VDBimmer

Just a poll to see how many people decided to tint or will tint their M3/M4 in the near future. Maybe this could help people like myself that are sort of in between the idea but also provide a general idea for what most people do.

Feel free to provide a reason as to why you did or did not tint.

Funny you ask, I was just thinking about this. I got 25% in the back and 35% in the front and I have BSM M4. I feel like I could go 50% all around and it would look a little classier. I also got a tint ticket, so I need to remove it anyways, so I may experiment with 50%. If I had red seats or stitching I would probably go all clear but it's black on black and I like the sun being blocked a bit.

[M4 LF]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

I have never put tint on the windshield of any car I've owned. For those that do, does it affect the performance of items attached to the windshield (or do they damage the tint)? In my case, I have a sticker that I need to affix to the front windshield to open the gate to my community, have a turnpike toll transponder affixed to my windshield with suction cups and a 9500ix radar detector with sticky cup. Not sure how putting tint on the windshield would coexist with those items. Thanks.

I tint my windshield on multiple cars. As soon as the tint dries (I wait at least a week) I've mounted everything from stickers, suction cups, 3M double sided tapes to mount a dashcam, and even had the 3M tape removed and then remounted. No problems at all. I've even had tint on a car with HUD, no problem. As for the toll transponder I just leave that in the glove compartment, it works fine.

Even if I didn't like the tint look, I would tint my whole car in 80% ceramic. You can barely tell it's there but it blocks 40-45% heat and your comfort level will increase by 100%.

[Capt Crunch]

I didn't tint. The only reason I would have it for the baby in the back, but I got the optional motorized shade instead, which is way cooler.

[aveillez]

Originally Posted by JL M3

Looks like I'm alone here. No tint for me...never liked the look unless it was on a SUV.

No Tint Windows here. At least for now. I took the Shade screen option and looks great.

[castilla]

No tints.I like to see inside the car when looking from outside

[RickFLM4]

I got SunTek PPF and Spectra Photosync 35% all around yesterday. Also have rear sunshade. Held off on front windshield for now but could go back to do it later.

[gearboxtrouble]

I didn't because I don't like the way it makes my car look and I park either indoors at home or indoors at work 98% of the rest of the time. The OEM "tint" to the windows appears to be adequate for my needs.

[Arcades]

I notice a lot of people dislike the dark shade.

You can tint it with clear tint and have the benefits and protection w/o the darkness of it. (3M Crystalline is a very good example of this.)

[Naz24]

Just had mine done. 20% all around (except windshield)

[Giggity]

Originally Posted by Naz24

Just had mine done. 20% all around (except windshield)

This looks perfect IMO. Love the MW. Looks like AW in that pic.

I did 18% all around on SSII and 50% on the windshield. Very happy with the look.

[jerry9428]

I live in Vegas and I ain't getting tinted windows. The guy that tinted my wife's car basically said your car will get hot regardless of a tiny or not if it sits out in the sun all day at work and will not make a difference.

Originally Posted by VDBimmer

Just a poll to see how many people decided to tint or will tint their M3/M4 in the near future. Maybe this could help people like myself that are sort of in between the idea but also provide a general idea for what most people do.

Feel free to provide a reason as to why you did or did not tint.

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by jerry9428

I live in Vegas and I ain't getting tinted windows. The guy that tinted my wife's car basically said your car will get hot regardless of a tiny or not if it sits out in the sun all day at work and will not make a difference.

Mm...

Ok, if you park your car outside for 2-3 hours, yes it will get hot. However, depending on what your interior is. If it is leather, if you sit w/o tint, you will burn your skin. Especially if you are in Vegas.

Not to mention the sun damage to the leather interior. I don't know who you asked for tint advice but he didn't bother telling you the positive aspects of tinting your car. There is literally no harm in tinting your car unless the risk of doing it too dark.

[HS_M2C]

Got mine tinted last week, 35% ceramic tint all around. The ceramic tint will make the cabin a lot cooler too. Looks great on my AY!

[jasnh]

Originally Posted by BMWboy6

Got mine tinted last week, 35% ceramic tint all around. The ceramic tint will make the cabin a lot cooler too. Looks great on my AY!

Pics?

[jerry9428]

Burned skin absolutely and direct sunlight will damage stuff in he car. He was just talking about the car being hot. A car out in the sun all day at work will get hot, a tint won't prevent that. Obviously there are many advantages to getting a tint. For me I'm in a garage at home and have a car port at work so a tint didn't add much for me personally. Plus I want to be seen 😄😄😄😄😄😄

Originally Posted by Arcades

Mm...

Ok, if you park your car outside for 2-3 hours, yes it will get hot. However, depending on what your interior is. If it is leather, if you sit w/o tint, you will burn your skin. Especially if you are in Vegas.

Not to mention the sun damage to the leather interior. I don't know who you asked for tint advice but he didn't bother telling you the positive aspects of tinting your car. There is literally no harm in tinting your car unless the risk of doing it too dark.

[jerry9428]

I feel the same way. I just think a high end car with a tint looks wack. Like it belongs in a fast and furious movie

Originally Posted by gearboxtrouble

I didn't because I don't like the way it makes my car look and I park either indoors at home or indoors at work 98% of the rest of the time. The OEM "tint" to the windows appears to be adequate for my needs.

[HS_M2C]

Originally Posted by jasnh

Pics?

Dont think it matters but these were taken right after tinting. 35% ceramic all around.

[Seth9]

Oh no you tin't

[F83]

Almost did it the other day but backed down. As a vert owner I'm torn. I love the tinted look with the top up. I hate the tinted look with the top down (when windows are up obviously - doesn't matter if windows are down). Think I have to stay fishbowl.

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by jerry9428

Burned skin absolutely and direct sunlight will damage stuff in he car. He was just talking about the car being hot. A car out in the sun all day at work will get hot, a tint won't prevent that. Obviously there are many advantages to getting a tint. For me I'm in a garage at home and have a car port at work so a tint didn't add much for me personally. Plus I want to be seen 😄😄😄😄😄😄

Well true

But hey, clear tints! (aka 3M stuff lol)

[jasnh]

Originally Posted by BMWboy6

Dont think it matters but these were taken right after tinting. 35% ceramic all around.

Thanks for the pics, it looks good...getting mine done next week....35% on side windows and rear.