Who has gotten the rear window dot matrix tinted successfully?

bimmertt · 04-12-2010, 12:14 PM

Just wondering if anyone has received a good tint job on the rear dot matrix without any sanding or special type of glueing. I am not talking about vinyl either. I know vinyl is very popular but when I went to the tint shop, they suggested I get the rear matrix tinted and then go back in two weeks to get the matrix corrected. Since they are the professionals and have been in business for quite a while, I listened to them. The dot matrix looks like absolute crap now so i'm not sure if I should believe them.

MusclezMarinara · 04-12-2010, 01:28 PM

mine was done no problem

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 04-12-2010, 01:32 PM

It all depends on the shop. If they're pro at it then there shouldn't be any problems w/ them handling the dot matrix. I'd post up in the regional section to ask for a reputable tint shop

stratplaya06 · 04-12-2010, 06:30 PM

My dot matrix was actually painted black from the inside of the car. Looks way better than any tint job over dot matrix that I have ever seen.

kjrulz · 04-12-2010, 06:39 PM

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mine was done no problem

pics!

bimmertt · 04-12-2010, 07:05 PM

well, after the car sat in the sun all day, I went in the back seat and pushed on the tint where the dot matrix is. It is now sticking a little but it is very uneven in places. I'm hoping they will be able to do a better job with their heat gun and the right tools when I take it back...

BKV122 · 04-12-2010, 09:04 PM

Mine was done pretty good, not 100% perfect but damn close compared to other dot matrix 3series ive seen tinted

Krozi · 04-12-2010, 09:21 PM

Yea mine kinda looks like absolute shit so....yea.

TahoeOG · 10-25-2010, 09:50 PM

anyone want to show pics of the dot matrix?

TahoeOG · 11-02-2010, 04:55 PM

the thing i keep reading in MANY post is "my tint guy did a AWSOME job at the place i went to..." "mine dot matrix were covered nicely" "you need an experienced guy, my tint guy did it perfect, you can't tell"

BUT, when it's time to post up pictures.... NOBODY has pictures of their "perfect tints" It's like they will post it up later, and never get to, or they don't post anymore on that subject.

If you have "GREAT DOT MATRIX TINT" and your tinter is "EXPERIENCED" or "TOOK HIS TIME" post pictures of his read coupe dot matrix job.

Because chances are, it looks just like everyone else's tint done.

BimmerRob · 11-02-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Krozi

Yea mine kinda looks like absolute shit so....yea.

that's a damn shame on an M3.. i've been quoted anywhere from 4-5 bills to get it done right. something about having to remove the interior panels adds to labor costs

bimmertt · 11-02-2010, 06:02 PM

just to update this thread, I took the car back and they still did a crappy job on the matrix so I had them cut it off right where the matrix starts...looks better imo.

BimmerRob · 11-02-2010, 06:40 PM

did they remove all the panels necessary to properly install it over the matrix?
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=376911
this guy's tint place did a pretty good job... 6th post down shows the dot matrix

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 11-02-2010, 08:24 PM

Certain places use a glue or epoxy to keep the dot matrix uniform looking.

My guy attempted to do it, and he made it look OK in the majority of the areas.

Long story short, it wasnt perfect, so I used a roof spoiler to cover the areas.

Killed two birds with one stone.

Most places dont do anything special in that area unless they tell you they are. They clean the area and tint, and hope for the best.

hipnotic · 11-02-2010, 11:16 PM

mine isn't that great, but it works

E92murdered · 11-02-2010, 11:18 PM

not me had to get roof spoiler and vinyl to clean it up..

lstoker · 11-09-2010, 04:24 PM

As several have mentioned already, no matter how good the shop is they will not be able to get it 100% consistent. Anyone that says that theirs is perfect may not be as picky as others...

Many people can do it, get it to stick, and make it look pretty good, but it will never be perfect. I personally went for vinyl on mine.

Alpine335TT · 11-10-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmertt

Just wondering if anyone has received a good tint job on the rear dot matrix without any sanding or special type of glueing. I am not talking about vinyl either. I know vinyl is very popular but when I went to the tint shop, they suggested I get the rear matrix tinted and then go back in two weeks to get the matrix corrected. Since they are the professionals and have been in business for quite a while, I listened to them. The dot matrix looks like absolute crap now so i'm not sure if I should believe them.

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bimmertt Lieutenant Colonel 104 Rep 1,815 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	Who has gotten the rear window dot matrix tinted successfully? Just wondering if anyone has received a good tint job on the rear dot matrix without any sanding or special type of glueing. I am not talking about vinyl either. I know vinyl is very popular but when I went to the tint shop, they suggested I get the rear matrix tinted and then go back in two weeks to get the matrix corrected. Since they are the professionals and have been in business for quite a while, I listened to them. The dot matrix looks like absolute crap now so i'm not sure if I should believe them.
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MusclezMarinara Banned 276 Rep 5,018 Posts Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [9.22] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [9.34]	mine was done no problem
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Mike@F1 Autohaüs Lieutenant Colonel 197 Rep 1,985 Posts Drives: ❤ Join Date: May 2009 Location: f1autohaus.com iTrader: (24)	It all depends on the shop. If they're pro at it then there shouldn't be any problems w/ them handling the dot matrix. I'd post up in the regional section to ask for a reputable tint shop
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stratplaya06 Captain 50 Rep 967 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335xi-SOLD 5.0 Miata Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (10)	My dot matrix was actually painted black from the inside of the car. Looks way better than any tint job over dot matrix that I have ever seen. __________________ \| PROcede Rev3 \| Vishnu Meth \| DCI \| BMW Perf. Exhaust \| AR Coated/Catless \| CP-E FMIC \| Quaife \|
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bimmertt Lieutenant Colonel 104 Rep 1,815 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	well, after the car sat in the sun all day, I went in the back seat and pushed on the tint where the dot matrix is. It is now sticking a little but it is very uneven in places. I'm hoping they will be able to do a better job with their heat gun and the right tools when I take it back...
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BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	Mine was done pretty good, not 100% perfect but damn close compared to other dot matrix 3series ive seen tinted __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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Krozi Colonel 176 Rep 2,736 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoFla - Bonita Springs iTrader: (24)	Yea mine kinda looks like absolute shit so....yea. __________________ 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White//Fox Red//6MT// Florida Bimmer - Join us on FaceBook!
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TahoeOG Major 89 Rep 1,207 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	anyone want to show pics of the dot matrix? __________________ Selling my winter setup, Hit me UP!
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TahoeOG Major 89 Rep 1,207 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	the thing i keep reading in MANY post is "my tint guy did a AWSOME job at the place i went to..." "mine dot matrix were covered nicely" "you need an experienced guy, my tint guy did it perfect, you can't tell" BUT, when it's time to post up pictures.... NOBODY has pictures of their "perfect tints" It's like they will post it up later, and never get to, or they don't post anymore on that subject. If you have "GREAT DOT MATRIX TINT" and your tinter is "EXPERIENCED" or "TOOK HIS TIME" post pictures of his read coupe dot matrix job. Because chances are, it looks just like everyone else's tint done. __________________ Selling my winter setup, Hit me UP!
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bimmertt Lieutenant Colonel 104 Rep 1,815 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	just to update this thread, I took the car back and they still did a crappy job on the matrix so I had them cut it off right where the matrix starts...looks better imo.
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11-02-2010, 06:40 PM	#13
BimmerRob Lieutenant 47 Rep 486 Posts Drives: F36 435i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	did they remove all the panels necessary to properly install it over the matrix? http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=376911 this guy's tint place did a pretty good job... 6th post down shows the dot matrix __________________ FOR SALE - 2014 Scion FR-S 6 spd, 27,000 ODO $17k pm me 2010 e92 Mojave Metallic - farewell old friend /2013 2015 435i xDrive Gran Coupe Sparkling Brown \| Cocaine White interior \| JB4 \| BMS Intake \| Wagner Intercooler Evo I \| VRSF Downpipes \| ER Chargepipes
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3482 Rep 79,210 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Certain places use a glue or epoxy to keep the dot matrix uniform looking. My guy attempted to do it, and he made it look OK in the majority of the areas. Long story short, it wasnt perfect, so I used a roof spoiler to cover the areas. Killed two birds with one stone. Most places dont do anything special in that area unless they tell you they are. They clean the area and tint, and hope for the best.
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hipnotic Major General 153 Rep 6,603 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	mine isn't that great, but it works
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E92murdered Lieutenant Colonel 105 Rep 1,668 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: san diego iTrader: (5)	not me had to get roof spoiler and vinyl to clean it up.. __________________
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lstoker Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 220 Posts Drives: '21 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Windsor, CO iTrader: (4)	As several have mentioned already, no matter how good the shop is they will not be able to get it 100% consistent. Anyone that says that theirs is perfect may not be as picky as others... Many people can do it, get it to stick, and make it look pretty good, but it will never be perfect. I personally went for vinyl on mine.
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