Tinting the Sunroof

Couch · 03-23-2007, 11:26 PM

When you guys got your windows tinted, did you also have the sunroof done?

Thanks.

shadowcoder · 03-23-2007, 11:29 PM

The area/opening is too small compared with the rest. And not sure how much
of benefit it would be. I mean if the sun is beating down on me and is bothering
me, I would just close it. But I am considering it since I am going for my tints
on Tuesday.

teknochild · 03-23-2007, 11:41 PM

no i never have, thats what that shade if for, plus sometime i like to leave it closed but still get light in (like highway driving)

oldaccount · 03-23-2007, 11:48 PM

lol no

Ryan323i · 03-24-2007, 12:16 AM

don't do it! i did on my old car and regretted it, it's a sun roof, it should let sun in

HappyG · 03-24-2007, 03:09 AM

I tinted my sunroof along with the rest of the car. Using Huper Optik film, I can now leave the sunroof open during the day, and not feel that immense heat bearing down on my bald head. Just don't get it limo tinted, as it would really make the sunroof way too dark. If anything, do a light 50 to 35% tint on it. I enjoy it, and can hardly notice the difference as far as incoming light is concerned.
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koreez88 · 03-24-2007, 04:03 AM

What for? It already has a tint.

spacedogg · 03-24-2007, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teknochild

no i never have, thats what that shade if for, plus sometime i like to leave it closed but still get light in (like highway driving)

+1

ZuerstBMW · 03-24-2007, 04:42 AM

I believe it comes tinted. At least mine is.

liquid · 03-24-2007, 08:11 AM

i had asked about it and someone mentioned they might shatter later on. i dunnoe if this is true or not.

james

poiney · 03-24-2007, 12:30 PM

Silly me, I thought the point of the moon roof was to see the moon/night sky.

This is one piece of glass on my car that I want with maximum transparency. But I guess to each his/her own.

Couch · 03-24-2007, 12:44 PM

Thanks guys.

I never intended on getting it tinted. That's why the shade is there, as was mentioned (captain obvious, haha). I was just curious if anyone had or if it was liked/disliked.

bavarian19 · 03-24-2007, 02:27 PM

your lazy... just close your sunshade...

2009BMW335 · 03-24-2007, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liquid

i had asked about it and someone mentioned they might shatter later on. i dunnoe if this is true or not.

james

are you kidding me?

bartman32 · 03-24-2007, 08:10 PM

Actually with all the info on skin cancer it might not be too bad of an idea to have a very light tint in your sunroof. That way you could let light in and not get skin cancer.

Biemdreamer · 03-24-2007, 09:00 PM

Had mine done on my 328 with HO 30% - - it makes the driving in the middle of the day with an intense sun much more enjoyable if you want to have your shade open and keep the glass closed or just tilted open. I had a few weeks of hot weather in my previous ride (2006 325 - had to be replaced by dealer) and felt more heat through the sunroof than I cared for - but I like to have the shade pulled back. I have no regrets and to anyone in a climate with intense overhead sun I think you would like it.

lkraven · 03-24-2007, 09:34 PM

Doesn't strike me as a particularly bad idea to tint with a high heat/UV rejecting metallized or ceramic film. I'd still want to keep it as "light" as possible, but cutting down the heat and UV probably would increase the level of comfort.

HappyG · 03-29-2007, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lkraven

Doesn't strike me as a particularly bad idea to tint with a high heat/UV rejecting metallized or ceramic film. I'd still want to keep it as "light" as possible, but cutting down the heat and UV probably would increase the level of comfort.

That's exactly why I got it tinted. Not to darken the glass, but to reject heat for comfor purposes...and yes, the glass is already tinted from the factory.
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shragon · 03-29-2007, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koreez88

What for? It already has a tint.

+1

if it gets too hot, close the shade.

rdelacruz · 03-31-2007, 01:28 AM

sun roof is already tinted.

03-23-2007, 11:26 PM	#1
Couch Colonel 146 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Tinting the Sunroof When you guys got your windows tinted, did you also have the sunroof done? Thanks.
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shadowcoder Captain 51 Rep 921 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Jose, CA / Orland Park, IL iTrader: (1)	The area/opening is too small compared with the rest. And not sure how much of benefit it would be. I mean if the sun is beating down on me and is bothering me, I would just close it. But I am considering it since I am going for my tints on Tuesday.
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teknochild Your resident 4um troll 139 Rep 2,020 Posts Drives: 335 coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: fl iTrader: (0)	no i never have, thats what that shade if for, plus sometime i like to leave it closed but still get light in (like highway driving) __________________ RAWRrrrr
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oldaccount Colonel 171 Rep 2,455 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	lol no
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Ryan323i Captain 22 Rep 844 Posts Drives: 2015 320i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	don't do it! i did on my old car and regretted it, it's a sun roof, it should let sun in __________________ 2015 320i xDrive \| Imperial Blue Metallic/Black SensaTec \| Sport Package \| Lighting Package \| Moonroof \| Heated front seats Past BMWs: 2006 330i, 2000 323i
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HappyG Major 47 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i / 6SP Join Date: May 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I tinted my sunroof along with the rest of the car. Using Huper Optik film, I can now leave the sunroof open during the day, and not feel that immense heat bearing down on my bald head. Just don't get it limo tinted, as it would really make the sunroof way too dark. If anything, do a light 50 to 35% tint on it. I enjoy it, and can hardly notice the difference as far as incoming light is concerned. ________ Wendie 99 Last edited by HappyG; 05-17-2011 at 03:49 AM..
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liquid Lieutenant 71 Rep 583 Posts Drives: graphite 328i E92 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South FL iTrader: (1)	i had asked about it and someone mentioned they might shatter later on. i dunnoe if this is true or not. james
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poiney Captain 38 Rep 798 Posts Drives: 328i coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SJ iTrader: (0)	Silly me, I thought the point of the moon roof was to see the moon/night sky. This is one piece of glass on my car that I want with maximum transparency. But I guess to each his/her own.
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Couch Colonel 146 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Thanks guys. I never intended on getting it tinted. That's why the shade is there, as was mentioned (captain obvious, haha). I was just curious if anyone had or if it was liked/disliked.
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bavarian19 General 547 Rep 18,849 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	your lazy... just close your sunshade...
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Biemdreamer Ferris Bueller 1 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0)	Had mine done on my 328 with HO 30% - - it makes the driving in the middle of the day with an intense sun much more enjoyable if you want to have your shade open and keep the glass closed or just tilted open. I had a few weeks of hot weather in my previous ride (2006 325 - had to be replaced by dealer) and felt more heat through the sunroof than I cared for - but I like to have the shade pulled back. I have no regrets and to anyone in a climate with intense overhead sun I think you would like it. __________________ E90 328i 2007 Arctic Metallic Black Leather Light Poplar Wood Logic 7 Sirius Xenon HID Heated Seats Folding Rear Seat Mods: 162's/Huper Optick Ceramic 30%/Blacklines/Sunglass Tray replaced Ashtray/Debadged/iPod Interface/H&R Rear Antisway/ZSPSuspension/SS Braided Brakelines/ROGUE 15mm spacers/Hard wired V1
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lkraven Lieutenant 13 Rep 429 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Doesn't strike me as a particularly bad idea to tint with a high heat/UV rejecting metallized or ceramic film. I'd still want to keep it as "light" as possible, but cutting down the heat and UV probably would increase the level of comfort.
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rdelacruz riCh 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: Black 328i sedan Aluminum Trim Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	sun roof is already tinted.
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