Tinting My Windows

LiverpoolSuarez7 · 06-17-2009, 09:48 PM

hey im going to get my windows tinted, im thinking 20% all around, i have a 335i sparkling graphite, what would you do? and i have also heard about getting the windows colored, do u think that would be good?

thanks

Quasimodem · 06-17-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ajay

hey im going to get my windows tinted, im thinking 20% all around, i have a 335i sparkling graphite, what would you do? and i have also heard about getting the windows colored, do u think that would be good?

thanks

I would recommend 100% on the windshield. Looks really cool and keeps the dashboard from cracking.

lpphreakx06 · 06-17-2009, 11:06 PM

Might as well go with 15%.

iheartsole · 06-17-2009, 11:23 PM

35% all around not to dark.

headlee103 · 06-17-2009, 11:26 PM

I just got mine done in 35% last weekend. Has the tinted look, but still looks super classy.

Z22Z · 06-17-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Quasimodem

I would recommend 100% on the windshield. Looks really cool and keeps the dashboard from cracking.

how noticeable is it from the outside and how much does it help while driving on sunny days?

E90RWC · 06-17-2009, 11:35 PM

I suggest 5% all around.

If not, you are not a boss.

MusclezMarinara · 06-17-2009, 11:37 PM

35% +1

Darkcyd_Turbo · 06-18-2009, 01:38 AM

I'm running 20% all around and I like it. My wife has the same on her GTI and she loves it! (didn't want anything too dark but still wanted some sense of privacy so it was a nice compromise). I do some country driving sometimes at night where street lights are minimal so 5% is waaaay too dark for me.

Darkcyd_Turbo · 06-18-2009, 01:38 AM

If you want pics you're gonna have to wait until I get home from Cali on Monday...

alpinedevil335 · 06-18-2009, 01:53 AM

I have 50% on the windshield and 8% all around ...looks sick but not legal here in L.A.

E90RWC · 06-18-2009, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by alpinedevil335

I have 50% on the windshield and 8% all around ...looks sick but not legal here in L.A.

A true boss.

MenTul · 06-18-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by alpinedevil335

I have 50% on the windshield and 8% all around ...looks sick but not legal here in L.A.

Good point, check your local laws. Many states don't allow tint, tinting front windows. Some states limit tint. ~35% in most cases.

wakeboarder109 · 06-18-2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by alpinedevil335

I have 50% on the windshield and 8% all around ...looks sick but not legal here in L.A.

Can we get some pics of the tint on the windshield and is it as clear to see through as the side windows? My brother has 35% on his windshield and it's kind of grainy and inconsistent to look through.

bimdaddy · 06-18-2009, 08:09 AM

Colored tints are ghetto. Just get smoke tint 20-35% and you're good.

GreenThree · 06-18-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ajay

hey im going to get my windows tinted, im thinking 20% all around, i have a 335i sparkling graphite, what would you do? and i have also heard about getting the windows colored, do u think that would be good?

thanks

I recently got 45% all around. Colored is not for me. 35% is legal in most states.

LiverpoolSuarez7 · 06-18-2009, 11:48 AM

thanks for the input, i think i am going with the 20%, i do alot of night driving so i dont want it too dark. I will put pics on here after i get it done!!

Craig@SupremePower · 06-18-2009, 11:53 AM

20% or 35% is the way to go...

Bladerunner · 06-18-2009, 04:34 PM

I'm getting my Graphite done this wknd, I'm thinking about doing 40% all around. I'll post some pics sunday night!

2FST2C · 06-18-2009, 04:39 PM

5% or nothing at all

ChrisTKHarris · 06-18-2009, 06:14 PM

It depends on the interior color. If it's black then go with the 20%, but if it's gray or tan then go with a 15% because the lighter interior offsets the tint.

By the way my windshield is 35%. See sig.

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Darkcyd_Turbo "Booty Hole Bandit" 34 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego E92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (14)	I'm running 20% all around and I like it. My wife has the same on her GTI and she loves it! (didn't want anything too dark but still wanted some sense of privacy so it was a nice compromise). I do some country driving sometimes at night where street lights are minimal so 5% is waaaay too dark for me.
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alpinedevil335 Lieutenant 20 Rep 433 Posts Drives: Alpine White 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal (562) iTrader: (0)	I have 50% on the windshield and 8% all around ...looks sick but not legal here in L.A.
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bimdaddy Major 37 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: 911 Carrera & G01 X3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (10)	Colored tints are ghetto. Just get smoke tint 20-35% and you're good. __________________ 2020 X3 X-Drive 30i; Alpine White/Mocha
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LiverpoolSuarez7 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2008 bmw 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: US iTrader: (1)	thanks for the input, i think i am going with the 20%, i do alot of night driving so i dont want it too dark. I will put pics on here after i get it done!!
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Bladerunner Captain 28 Rep 689 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 335xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mississauga iTrader: (6)	I'm getting my Graphite done this wknd, I'm thinking about doing 40% all around. I'll post some pics sunday night!
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ChrisTKHarris Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 244 Posts Drives: E46 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0)	It depends on the interior color. If it's black then go with the 20%, but if it's gray or tan then go with a 15% because the lighter interior offsets the tint. By the way my windshield is 35%. See sig. __________________ You might know me from E46Fanatics.com
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