Getting my tint on Thursday... %?

mJ335 · 09-12-2007, 05:15 AM

Hi guys~~!!!

After researching the tinting places in OC, I'm headin over to The Ultimate Shield on Thursday! I'm planning to have 25% all around and 35% in the rear window. Do you think it'll look good with my Sparkling Graphite paint?? Too dark...?? Just want some second opinions and advice..

evoi19 · 09-12-2007, 05:38 AM

why not get 25 or 35 all the way around. The 10% difference is negligible and not noticeable.

You'll probably get better responses in the Cosmetic forum btw.

Here's a pic of 35% all around. Perfect IMHO.

Mudkipz · 09-12-2007, 06:06 AM

If I can choose, I would want 5 or 10% all around too bad it's illegal in my state.

retlod · 09-12-2007, 08:30 AM

I went with 35% all around as well and it's perfect.

Just curious...why would you want your rear window lighter than your sides?

bronco · 09-12-2007, 09:17 AM

I would go with 25% but I am afraid that it could be too dark at night

NPDAN · 09-12-2007, 09:54 AM

20% All the way around looks ideal

wrh3 · 09-12-2007, 10:19 AM

I have 20% on my other cars but went with 35% on the 335i (legal in GA). I actually like it, and more importantly it's what my wife wanted and it's her car

Another trick my tint guy used that I had not seen was some kind of glue on the tint in the black dotted areas, seems to have done a better job sticking than other jobs I have seen. I'll post some pics in the next few days.

Markinsd · 09-12-2007, 10:41 AM

I went with 15% ceramic all around on my SG e90.. love it!!

SES_D · 09-12-2007, 12:54 PM

+1 on Evo's car. 35% IMO looks prefect for SG, classy and coo at the same time.

Mattscott · 09-12-2007, 12:55 PM

What is this ceramic everyone mentions all the time? What is the difference between ceramic and normal tint?

mJ335 · 09-12-2007, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retlod

I went with 35% all around as well and it's perfect.

Just curious...why would you want your rear window lighter than your sides?

The reason why is because on my previous car, I had 35% on all my windows, including the rear window, and this time I wanted a little darker only on my side windows, because I just thought that it would affect my visuals when I look from the rear view mirror while I am driving.

mJ335 · 09-12-2007, 01:22 PM

Thanks for all your opinions and visuals guys!!!

By looking at the pictures, I have a very good idea on how my baby will look with dark tints.. Looks great!!!

I'll post some pictures up after I'm done as well.. also after I install my OEM spoilers which arrived today :rocks:

OhhaiAlex · 09-12-2007, 03:12 PM

for a black car, 35% is good enough. I have 20% all around and I do get hasseled by the cops alot. wierd.. my car is white tho

330xiboo2 · 09-12-2007, 04:24 PM

I have 30% all around good privacy and not too dark...good luck oh and i would with the same percentage all the way.

shragon · 09-12-2007, 06:31 PM

i got 35% all around and like it. imho, not too dark and not too light.

Ascension · 09-12-2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shragon

i got 35% all around and like it. imho, not too dark and not too light.

+1 on 35%

OC Guy · 09-12-2007, 07:33 PM

I like 35% you can view my garage or sig for pics.

scollins · 09-13-2007, 12:35 AM

What interior color do you have? It will make a difference.

I have SG with black interior, and I went with F1 Pinnacle 35% on all the sides, and 15% on the back window. I think it looks pretty good, although I would have gone 15% all around if A.) it was legal, B.) the wife didn't like 35% better ("her" car afterall...

)

Really, reason B factored more into the decision than A did. I don't have any pics available yet though.

harlequin314 · 09-13-2007, 02:26 AM

i think it would depend on type of tint for color purposes. if you want to really reduce heat you must go ceramic. huper optik is a slightly different tone. i have 40 HO and it blocks out a ton of heat(more than regular limo). w/ regular tint i guess 30, 35 is standard and looks the best.

mJ335 · 09-13-2007, 03:17 AM

Hmm.. I have black leather for my interior.. maybe it will look too dark.. damn.. kind of leaning back to 35% again.. lolz does ceramic 35% and regular 35% have much difference in darkness? If ceramic is slightly darker, then i'll probably just go for the 35%;;

Oh, and I heard if you don't do ceramic tint on your car, then there might be a problem with the Comfort Access.. is that true??

harlequin314 · 09-13-2007, 04:59 AM

ceramic tint is slightly darker(looks different, and much better imo), but from the inside very easy to see out of. but again the best thing about it is heat reduction. i got it done a couple weeks ago, live in socal also, and didn't really notice when it was over 100 degrees.

o yeah, and HO only comes in whole ten%s, 60, 50, 40, etc.

mJ335 · 09-14-2007, 04:06 AM

I got it~~!!!

3M 20% ALL AROUND.. lol i'm worried I'll become a cop magnet.. but looks GREAT.

I'll post pics after I install my OEM rears fosho~~!!!

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP AGAIN

09-12-2007, 05:15 AM	#1
mJ335 Amateur Post Whore 139 Rep 3,035 Posts Drives: 07 E90 SparkLiN G. 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SocaL iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	Getting my tint on Thursday... %? Hi guys~~!!! After researching the tinting places in OC, I'm headin over to The Ultimate Shield on Thursday! I'm planning to have 25% all around and 35% in the rear window. Do you think it'll look good with my Sparkling Graphite paint?? Too dark...?? Just want some second opinions and advice.. __________________ Go WiTh ThE FLoW. \|BL\|RS\|PIAA\|CFE\|CFMC\|SSM\|CFG\|CFDP\|ABG\|M6\|AFE\|MTECH \|RPI\|JB+\|CSLT\|KWSC\|
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

09-12-2007, 05:38 AM	#2
evoi19 Lieutenant General 1727 Rep 17,452 Posts Drives: 2022 G80C Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (18)	why not get 25 or 35 all the way around. The 10% difference is negligible and not noticeable. You'll probably get better responses in the Cosmetic forum btw. Here's a pic of 35% all around. Perfect IMHO. Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-12-2007, 06:06 AM	#3
Mudkipz New Member 2 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2007 TiAg 328i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii iTrader: (0)	If I can choose, I would want 5 or 10% all around too bad it's illegal in my state.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-12-2007, 08:30 AM	#4
retlod Private First Class 1 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Omaha, NE iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [0.00]	I went with 35% all around as well and it's perfect. Just curious...why would you want your rear window lighter than your sides? __________________ 2007 E90 335i Black Sapphire \| Black Leather \| Aluminum 6MT \| ZPP \| ZSP \| CA \| Heated Seats \| 6FL 35% Tint \| Golf Tee
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-12-2007, 09:17 AM	#5
bronco Colonel 79 Rep 2,104 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I would go with 25% but I am afraid that it could be too dark at night __________________ SaaS - The world of tomorrow is already here...www.saaschronicles.com
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-12-2007, 09:54 AM	#6
NPDAN Colonel 103 Rep 2,572 Posts Drives: AW DCT M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: So.Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [8.00] 07' E92 335i [0.00]	20% All the way around looks ideal __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-12-2007, 10:19 AM	#7
wrh3 Car Guy 44 Rep 803 Posts Drives: BMW M2, Alfa Romeo Giulia/4C Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ATL, GA iTrader: (10)	I have 20% on my other cars but went with 35% on the 335i (legal in GA). I actually like it, and more importantly it's what my wife wanted and it's her car Another trick my tint guy used that I had not seen was some kind of glue on the tint in the black dotted areas, seems to have done a better job sticking than other jobs I have seen. I'll post some pics in the next few days. __________________ Bill- 2024 M2 www.billswebspace.com/bmwindex BMW CCA Member # 389948
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-12-2007, 10:41 AM	#8
Markinsd Private First Class 7 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 07 Graphite 335i / C32 AMG Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335I [0.00] 2002 C32 AMG [0.00]	I went with 15% ceramic all around on my SG e90.. love it!! Attached Images __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-12-2007, 12:54 PM	#9
SES_D pewpew 505 Rep 21,164 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (26)	+1 on Evo's car. 35% IMO looks prefect for SG, classy and coo at the same time. __________________ LTMW
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-12-2007, 12:55 PM	#10
Mattscott Major General 110 Rep 8,327 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beaumont, CA iTrader: (2)	What is this ceramic everyone mentions all the time? What is the difference between ceramic and normal tint? __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-12-2007, 01:22 PM	#12
mJ335 Amateur Post Whore 139 Rep 3,035 Posts Drives: 07 E90 SparkLiN G. 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SocaL iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	Thanks for all your opinions and visuals guys!!! By looking at the pictures, I have a very good idea on how my baby will look with dark tints.. Looks great!!! I'll post some pictures up after I'm done as well.. also after I install my OEM spoilers which arrived today :rocks: __________________ Go WiTh ThE FLoW. \|BL\|RS\|PIAA\|CFE\|CFMC\|SSM\|CFG\|CFDP\|ABG\|M6\|AFE\|MTECH \|RPI\|JB+\|CSLT\|KWSC\|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-12-2007, 03:12 PM	#13
OhhaiAlex Oh hai :) 52 Rep 3,880 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (0)	for a black car, 35% is good enough. I have 20% all around and I do get hasseled by the cops alot. wierd.. my car is white tho __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-12-2007, 04:24 PM	#14
330xiboo2 Private First Class 17 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sun JAygo iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330Xi [0.00]	I have 30% all around good privacy and not too dark...good luck oh and i would with the same percentage all the way. __________________ 2006 330xi 19x8.5 all the way around Like my pops says, "Dont hate just Fornicate!" Salamat-Gracias-Laterz
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-12-2007, 06:31 PM	#15
shragon Moderator 516 Rep 27,440 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	i got 35% all around and like it. imho, not too dark and not too light. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-12-2007, 07:33 PM	#17
OC Guy General 559 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I like 35% you can view my garage or sig for pics. __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-13-2007, 12:35 AM	#18
scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 155 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	What interior color do you have? It will make a difference. I have SG with black interior, and I went with F1 Pinnacle 35% on all the sides, and 15% on the back window. I think it looks pretty good, although I would have gone 15% all around if A.) it was legal, B.) the wife didn't like 35% better ("her" car afterall... ) Really, reason B factored more into the decision than A did. I don't have any pics available yet though. __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-13-2007, 02:26 AM	#19
harlequin314 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 328 Posts Drives: 335 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (5)	i think it would depend on type of tint for color purposes. if you want to really reduce heat you must go ceramic. huper optik is a slightly different tone. i have 40 HO and it blocks out a ton of heat(more than regular limo). w/ regular tint i guess 30, 35 is standard and looks the best.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-13-2007, 03:17 AM	#20
mJ335 Amateur Post Whore 139 Rep 3,035 Posts Drives: 07 E90 SparkLiN G. 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SocaL iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	Hmm.. I have black leather for my interior.. maybe it will look too dark.. damn.. kind of leaning back to 35% again.. lolz does ceramic 35% and regular 35% have much difference in darkness? If ceramic is slightly darker, then i'll probably just go for the 35%;; Oh, and I heard if you don't do ceramic tint on your car, then there might be a problem with the Comfort Access.. is that true?? __________________ Go WiTh ThE FLoW. \|BL\|RS\|PIAA\|CFE\|CFMC\|SSM\|CFG\|CFDP\|ABG\|M6\|AFE\|MTECH \|RPI\|JB+\|CSLT\|KWSC\|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-13-2007, 04:59 AM	#21
harlequin314 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 328 Posts Drives: 335 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (5)	ceramic tint is slightly darker(looks different, and much better imo), but from the inside very easy to see out of. but again the best thing about it is heat reduction. i got it done a couple weeks ago, live in socal also, and didn't really notice when it was over 100 degrees. o yeah, and HO only comes in whole ten%s, 60, 50, 40, etc.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-14-2007, 04:06 AM	#22
mJ335 Amateur Post Whore 139 Rep 3,035 Posts Drives: 07 E90 SparkLiN G. 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SocaL iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	I got it~~!!! 3M 20% ALL AROUND.. lol i'm worried I'll become a cop magnet.. but looks GREAT. I'll post pics after I install my OEM rears fosho~~!!! THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP AGAIN __________________ Go WiTh ThE FLoW. \|BL\|RS\|PIAA\|CFE\|CFMC\|SSM\|CFG\|CFDP\|ABG\|M6\|AFE\|MTECH \|RPI\|JB+\|CSLT\|KWSC\|
	Appreciate 0 Quote