Possible for window tint to interfere with comfort access?

Joeyballs · 07-03-2008, 11:57 PM

I got my windows tinted today. I did all five regular windows and the windshield. It came out darker than I expected so Im hoping i don't get pulled over too soon

The thing is when i go to open my door by placing my hand on the handle it isn't responding right away. Sometimes i need to let go and release 3-4 times for it to sense my hand.

It never did this. It was always extremely quick and sensitive to my touch.

Any ideas? I'm sure it's been discussed before and I did search. No luck though.

Thanks

vtx DANNY · 07-04-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Joeyballs

I got my windows tinted today. I did all five regular windows and the windshield. It came out darker than I expected so Im hoping i don't get pulled over too soon

The thing is when i go to open my door by placing my hand on the handle it isn't responding right away. Sometimes i need to let go and release 3-4 times for it to sense my hand.

It never did this. It was always extremely quick and sensitive to my touch.

Any ideas? I'm sure it's been discussed before and I did search. No luck though.

Thanks

if the tint is metallic, then yeah the tint is causing this problem to the CA

TK-421 · 07-04-2008, 12:08 AM

i have huper optik ceramic tint and ive had 0 problems with CA, radio, and BMW Assist (i did a system check to make sure)

Kev · 07-04-2008, 08:17 AM

Depending on the tint film you use you can run into problems. Revlis has Johnson ceramic tint and he experienced spotty performance with CA. I have F1 Pinnacle and I don't have any problems.

BMdblU · 07-04-2008, 01:13 PM

I got 20% tint and the CA isn't as sensitive as it was pre tint.

Joeyballs · 07-04-2008, 01:52 PM

Do you guys think mine is more severe because I tinted the windshield as well? I'm just trying to come to different conclusions before I make the tint shop pull it off. They told me it wouldnt interfere. Hmmm

vtx DANNY · 07-04-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Joeyballs

Do you guys think mine is more severe because I tinted the windshield as well? I'm just trying to come to different conclusions before I make the tint shop pull it off. They told me it wouldnt interfere. Hmmm

i think the signal comes from the rear not the front...

vtx DANNY · 07-04-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BMdblU

I got 20% tint and the CA isn't as sensitive as it was pre tint.

i have 15% and doesn't change a thing...

Kev · 07-04-2008, 03:20 PM

OP might want to tell us what film the car has.

vtx DANNY · 07-04-2008, 03:32 PM

i have 15% f1 pinnacle, i dont have front windshield tint though

Joeyballs · 07-04-2008, 09:25 PM

I am unsure of the brand. I will be calling the place that installed it tomorrow. I took the car to a very professional and reputable shop here in palm springs, ca. They charged 200 for the 5 windows and an additional 100 for the windshield. So 300 altogether.

They had some strange tint options. It seemed as if it was either 35% or 13%. Nothing in between. I was looking for 20% but decided with the 13% and the lightest I could go on the windshield. It's DARK.

Ferg · 07-08-2008, 04:28 PM

Yeah, have problems myself after tint. Additionally, I've noticed even using the FOB, distance from which I can use it has dropped dramatically.

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Joeyballs Banned 2 Rep 166 Posts Drives: AW/CR 335i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Palm Springs, CA iTrader: (0)	Possible for window tint to interfere with comfort access? I got my windows tinted today. I did all five regular windows and the windshield. It came out darker than I expected so Im hoping i don't get pulled over too soon The thing is when i go to open my door by placing my hand on the handle it isn't responding right away. Sometimes i need to let go and release 3-4 times for it to sense my hand. It never did this. It was always extremely quick and sensitive to my touch. Any ideas? I'm sure it's been discussed before and I did search. No luck though. Thanks
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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender 633 Rep 4,757 Posts Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	i have huper optik ceramic tint and ive had 0 problems with CA, radio, and BMW Assist (i did a system check to make sure) __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing.
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 499 Rep 8,824 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Depending on the tint film you use you can run into problems. Revlis has Johnson ceramic tint and he experienced spotty performance with CA. I have F1 Pinnacle and I don't have any problems. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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Joeyballs Banned 2 Rep 166 Posts Drives: AW/CR 335i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Palm Springs, CA iTrader: (0)	Do you guys think mine is more severe because I tinted the windshield as well? I'm just trying to come to different conclusions before I make the tint shop pull it off. They told me it wouldnt interfere. Hmmm
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 499 Rep 8,824 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	OP might want to tell us what film the car has. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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Joeyballs Banned 2 Rep 166 Posts Drives: AW/CR 335i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Palm Springs, CA iTrader: (0)	I am unsure of the brand. I will be calling the place that installed it tomorrow. I took the car to a very professional and reputable shop here in palm springs, ca. They charged 200 for the 5 windows and an additional 100 for the windshield. So 300 altogether. They had some strange tint options. It seemed as if it was either 35% or 13%. Nothing in between. I was looking for 20% but decided with the 13% and the lightest I could go on the windshield. It's DARK.
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Ferg Master of my own domain!! 158 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: F82 M4/F15 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	Yeah, have problems myself after tint. Additionally, I've noticed even using the FOB, distance from which I can use it has dropped dramatically.
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