Need help with Rear Window Tint Question

DTRJ · 06-11-2010, 03:44 PM

I have a 2011 335i coupe that replaced my 2007 335i coupe. On the 2007 when I had the windows tinted they did the rear window over the top grid. It looked OK but always cloudy and unclear. The tinter tells me most people tint the rear window only up to that grid, not over it. Any body care to comment which will look, better??

DASHOCKER · 06-11-2010, 03:55 PM

Rear glass is the toughest part to tint on the E92's do to the upper grid area.

cb1111 · 06-11-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DTRJ

I have a 2011 335i coupe that replaced my 2007 335i coupe. On the 2007 when I had the windows tinted they did the rear window over the top grid. It looked OK but always cloudy and unclear. The tinter tells me most people tint the rear window only up to that grid, not over it. Any body care to comment which will look, better??

Which grid are you talking about? Are you referring to the "black frit" - the little black dots surrounding the edge of the glass or the defroster/antenna grid - the copper colored wires?

DTRJ · 06-11-2010, 04:09 PM

I am talking about the Dot Matrix that starts at the top of the rear window and goes down about 6 inches

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Originally Posted by cb1111

Which grid are you talking about? Are you referring to the "black frit" - the little black dots surrounding the edge of the glass or the defroster/antenna grid - the copper colored wires?

cb1111 · 06-11-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DTRJ

I am talking about the Dot Matrix that starts at the top of the rear window and goes down about 6 inches

Two primary alternatives

1. tint the entire window and squeegee out the water. Lift the film covering the frit and put in a bead of Elmers glue. Carefully squeegee out the glue.

2. Tint up to the frit and use flat black paint to paint the frit.

Bimmer This · 06-11-2010, 04:31 PM

depending on how dark you go, I would tint up to the upper grid. I tinted min all the way past the grid and if you can some-what see that it looks like it is starting to peel.

V2 plus 10 · 06-11-2010, 06:44 PM

I had my coupe tinted up to the dot matrix. The tint shop swore that tinting over the matrix wont last long. On looking at other BMWs it seems like a correct statement. It took awhile to get used to though. Most dealers seem to go all the way up the window

iBoost · 06-11-2010, 06:49 PM

Like someone said, the best way to get rid of it is with glue+tint.

EYE4SPEED · 06-11-2010, 06:53 PM

It will look weird if the tint doesn't cover the whole window. Pay a little extra to have an experienced shop do it.

BMW Acoustics · 06-11-2010, 07:42 PM

Had mine done, pretty upset with the result. Tint guy used Elmer's glue on the matrix and it is very splotchy and obvious. Did not dry very clear. =(

I heard of someone putting a strip of vinyl over it and tinting up to it. I am looking for alternatives to have it redone better.

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DTRJ First Lieutenant 65 Rep 351 Posts Drives: 2024 X4 M40I Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: EAST COAST iTrader: (0)	Need help with Rear Window Tint Question I have a 2011 335i coupe that replaced my 2007 335i coupe. On the 2007 when I had the windows tinted they did the rear window over the top grid. It looked OK but always cloudy and unclear. The tinter tells me most people tint the rear window only up to that grid, not over it. Any body care to comment which will look, better??
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Bimmer This Major General 105 Rep 6,473 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westminster iTrader: (3)	depending on how dark you go, I would tint up to the upper grid. I tinted min all the way past the grid and if you can some-what see that it looks like it is starting to peel.
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V2 plus 10 New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2009 328 coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: atlanta ga iTrader: (0)	I had my coupe tinted up to the dot matrix. The tint shop swore that tinting over the matrix wont last long. On looking at other BMWs it seems like a correct statement. It took awhile to get used to though. Most dealers seem to go all the way up the window
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iBoost Retired e90post Member 143 Rep 3,038 Posts Drives: real slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (13)	Like someone said, the best way to get rid of it is with glue+tint.
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EYE4SPEED Ex-Diesel Driver 67 Rep 2,000 Posts Drives: Audi SQ5 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Coast... of Michigan iTrader: (22)	It will look weird if the tint doesn't cover the whole window. Pay a little extra to have an experienced shop do it. __________________ FS: HRE Center Caps http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...post13972317l]
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BMW Acoustics Tinted. 2 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2007 328i coupé Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sudbury, MA iTrader: (0)	Had mine done, pretty upset with the result. Tint guy used Elmer's glue on the matrix and it is very splotchy and obvious. Did not dry very clear. =( I heard of someone putting a strip of vinyl over it and tinting up to it. I am looking for alternatives to have it redone better.
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