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      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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would really like some windshield tint pics too!
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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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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.

awesome, I'm going to check them out!
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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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[QUOTE=TurboSid;16426342]Sun-tek Carbon 18% Front & Back

Wow. They look like 2 different cars.
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I did %15...
Helps so much in the heat. I really, really doubt a cop is going to bother you about tint.

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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.
Do you guys have HUD? If so, do the tints affect it in any way?
Love that 18%
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Do you guys have HUD? If so, do the tints affect it in any way?
Love that 18%

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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[quote=CatchM3;16454219]70% windshield
5% all around[/quote
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Here is my setup. 20% 3M stable all around
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3m crystalline all around
70% - windsheild
50% - fronts
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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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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!
If only there were some sort of online resource that would allow you to search for things, or perhaps an online dictionary/reference manual...

Or, I could even do it for you...
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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%.

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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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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%.

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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
I'm with you, Joe. I wish 3M CS came in a 25-30, but it doesn't (you've got to settle for 19 or 39%) . SunTec seems to have the same problem. I was, however, able to find a 30 (which transmits 36%) in the 3M Ceramic Series, but the vendors in Houston don't seem to carry it. Are you aware of any types that come in a ~25% ceramic film?

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