should i tint the top of my winshield?

sillygoat · 09-27-2006, 05:02 AM

im getting huper optik tint 30% done tomorrow ... should i get the top of the winshield tinted?

ski360 · 09-27-2006, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sillygoat

im getting huper optik tint 30% done tomorrow ... should i get the top of the winshield tinted?

I wouldn't but that's just me, it's up to you and what you like

lux.sh · 09-27-2006, 06:24 AM

don't do it too dark, just enough to cover the blue shade.

too much contrast in the front windshield doesn't look really good imo.

nyc3r · 09-27-2006, 07:59 AM

i'd just do the sides.. not even the back...

ShinBalNom · 09-27-2006, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc3r

i'd just do the sides.. not even the back...

You gotta do the back if you're doing the sides...

Schweitzer · 09-27-2006, 12:33 PM

I did the entire windshield in the lightest tint available. It's amazing how much better I could see at night with the reduced oncoming glare, and no diminishment in being able to see. But the main reason I did it was because it keeps out practically all of the UV rays. If you're going to a good tinter, ask him about it.

neuronpetkowski · 09-27-2006, 01:13 PM

naw, don't do it. though i like the suggestion of the lightest tint overall.

shragon · 09-27-2006, 03:22 PM

i agree, don't do the strip on top. doesn't look good.

wamy · 09-28-2006, 09:48 AM

dont do it
my front is tinted but with heat resistant film if your doing that it's a different story but $$

Nikki · 09-28-2006, 09:50 AM

i had it done on my tsx and it looked like crap, don't do it lol.

thd13 · 09-28-2006, 10:27 AM

No!

Hark · 09-28-2006, 10:46 AM

Only do it if you're going to put big obnoxious lettering up there too, something like "BMW Cheese". I'm pretty sure the shops are only allowed by law to do this to Mustangs...

DrRT · 09-28-2006, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Hark

Only do it if you're going to put big obnoxious lettering up there too, something like "BMW Cheese". I'm pretty sure the shops are only allowed by law to do this to Mustangs...

Mustangs:

Don't do it.

edy74 · 09-28-2006, 03:27 PM

I have a vinyl on the top of the windshild, I think its OK, no pictures yet, maybe in the weekend...........

HappyG · 09-28-2006, 05:04 PM

Save your money, and tint the sunroof. I put HO 30 on it and while it's still bright, the heat isn't too much of a factor with the ceramic tint.I usually drive with the sunshade pulled back so it's nice for my tastes, YMMV.
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JO3 · 09-28-2006, 10:46 PM

Please don't put a dark strip on the windshield. Looks too ghetto, imho

On my Lexus, I have Huper 40 on my sides, 30 on my rear, and 70 on the entire windshield. Keeps the car nice and cool, and you can't even tell it's on the windshield

BenMW · 09-28-2006, 11:08 PM

just tint the whole windsheild

edy74 · 09-29-2006, 02:00 PM

.........

06330i · 09-30-2006, 12:08 AM

its uglyyy only get it if you like seriously need that

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Schweitzer Lieutenant 49 Rep 415 Posts Drives: 2015 M5 CP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	I did the entire windshield in the lightest tint available. It's amazing how much better I could see at night with the reduced oncoming glare, and no diminishment in being able to see. But the main reason I did it was because it keeps out practically all of the UV rays. If you're going to a good tinter, ask him about it. __________________ 2015 M5, Alpine White, Sakhir Orange/Black leather, 20"M Style 343M, forged black wheels, Carbon Fiber trim/mirror caps, Competition Package, Executive Package, Bang & Olufsen sound.
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wamy Wamy 11 Rep 248 Posts Drives: e90-325i- monaco blue Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ksa iTrader: (0)	dont do it my front is tinted but with heat resistant film if your doing that it's a different story but $$
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Nikki Major General 1045 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	i had it done on my tsx and it looked like crap, don't do it lol. __________________ Nikki
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Hark New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: E46 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA USA iTrader: (0)	Only do it if you're going to put big obnoxious lettering up there too, something like "BMW Cheese". I'm pretty sure the shops are only allowed by law to do this to Mustangs...
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edy74 Captain 137 Rep 767 Posts Drives: CUSTO///M E90 , 640d xdrive Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bucharest iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 318i [9.00]	I have a vinyl on the top of the windshild, I think its OK, no pictures yet, maybe in the weekend...........
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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]	Save your money, and tint the sunroof. I put HO 30 on it and while it's still bright, the heat isn't too much of a factor with the ceramic tint.I usually drive with the sunshade pulled back so it's nice for my tastes, YMMV. ________ Opiate rehab dicussion Last edited by HappyG; 05-17-2011 at 03:33 AM..
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JO3 Lieutenant 14 Rep 566 Posts Drives: a lot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (8)	Please don't put a dark strip on the windshield. Looks too ghetto, imho On my Lexus, I have Huper 40 on my sides, 30 on my rear, and 70 on the entire windshield. Keeps the car nice and cool, and you can't even tell it's on the windshield Last edited by JO3; 09-29-2006 at 04:50 PM..
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