20% Tint on my IB M3 Sedan

Nawaaz · 07-18-2009, 07:43 PM

I know some members like myself have been curious to what certain tints look like. Well, I didn't have too many examples to follow, so I took a risk and went with 20% all around using Formula 1 tint. The legal limit over here where I live is 30%, but I went a tad bit darker.

For those of you wondering if someone can see through the tint from the outside, the answer is yes.....But not very easily. I wanted to stay away from the Limo tint, since it looks kinda' tacky and cheap imo. The 20% is probably more than dark enough for most individuals taste buds, and most likely darker than some would prefer. I like it though.

The end result: I think it turned out looking very good.

Here are some pics:

Nawaaz · 07-18-2009, 07:49 PM

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DevJ · 07-18-2009, 08:13 PM

Perfect...I have the exact same set up on my car

btw, on your rear window, the 'dot matrix' at the top, is it bubbly or did they get it fixed?

Nawaaz · 07-18-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DevJ

Perfect...I have the exact same set up on my car

btw, on your rear window, the 'dot matrix' at the top, is it bubbly or did they get it fixed?

Uhhhh....They didn't cover that part with the tint, but they neatly filled the area within the "dot matrix".

Were they suppose to cover the dot matrix? I think it looks ok....

I did go to them again today to get it all perfected (even though there's no such thing as perfect

).

M3ltdown · 07-18-2009, 08:35 PM

some tint shops apply vinyl to cover the dot matrix.

did you get moleskin applied to the second wiper since you have an e90?

btw... car looks badass

Nawaaz · 07-18-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by darwin316

some tint shops apply vinyl to cover the dot matrix.

did you get moleskin applied to the second wiper since you have an e90?

btw... car looks badass

Thanks man!

btw, I didn't get anything else other than the tint on the back and side windows.

What's moleskin?

M3ltdown · 07-18-2009, 08:46 PM

Check this thread: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=268658

It seems that the second wiper seal on the e90 is not covered with felt...thus causing scratches on the tint.

This is the reason why i haven't had my car tinted yet. I just ordered a tint protector set from tintprotector.com. I'm going to have this installed prior to getting my tint installed.

Just to be safe, I suggest adding this tint protector or removing your secondary wiper seal to prevent scratches.

btw, the vinyl layer is optional...

mtechnik3 · 07-18-2009, 08:55 PM

Looks perfect, what a beautiful ride!!

schadenfreude · 07-18-2009, 08:57 PM

I got the 35%, but yours looks good!

datbimmerdoe · 07-18-2009, 09:15 PM

Sweet!

jamesisel · 07-18-2009, 11:17 PM

looks pretty dark, but good. I got 35%, think that looks better though.

Salespunk · 07-18-2009, 11:42 PM

I never knew about the problem with the seals on the E90. That explains a lot on my car since the dealer tinted it before I picked it up.

Nawaaz · 07-19-2009, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darwin316

Check this thread: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=268658

It seems that the second wiper seal on the e90 is not covered with felt...thus causing scratches on the tint.

This is the reason why i haven't had my car tinted yet. I just ordered a tint protector set from tintprotector.com. I'm going to have this installed prior to getting my tint installed.

Just to be safe, I suggest adding this tint protector or removing your secondary wiper seal to prevent scratches.

btw, the vinyl layer is optional...

Thank you darwin316. I just got through reading the entire thread link that you provided. I'm very nervous now.....But it looks like I may have to get that tint protector.

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Originally Posted by ///MiroE90

Looks perfect, what a beautiful ride!!

Thanks MiroE90!

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Originally Posted by schadenfreude

I got the 35%, but yours looks good!

Thank you sir!

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Originally Posted by the infamous...

Sweet!

Thanks man!

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Originally Posted by jamesisel

looks pretty dark, but good. I got 35%, think that looks better though.

Thanks guy!

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Originally Posted by Salespunk

I never knew about the problem with the seals on the E90. That explains a lot on my car since the dealer tinted it before I picked it up.

Same here. Now the pressure's on me to get the fix installed.

DevJ · 07-19-2009, 11:12 AM

Hey could you PM me where you got that vinyl done on your rear window? Mine's still all jacked up and my tint guy never picks up when I call him

OckEME3 · 07-19-2009, 12:16 PM

I don't like tint so I'm not going to comment, how long have you had your car? a week and you haven't got rid of all the orange reflectors, all that hype on your previous posts. You listed a ton of mods and how you couldn't wait, from what I can see you've only done tint, I'm disappointed hurry up and change the reflectors and front grill at least.

M3ltdown · 07-19-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OckEME3

I don't like tint so I'm not going to comment, how long have you had your car? a week and you haven't got rid of all the orange reflectors, all that hype on your previous posts. You listed a ton of mods and how you couldn't wait, from what I can see you've only done tint, I'm disappointed hurry up and change the reflectors and front grill at least.

Not going to diss the OP, but he bolded parts above were the first mods I did to my e90

I now added an APE filter.

Will go with tints and a front lip next.

veightkiller · 07-19-2009, 12:51 PM

Looks good man.

zenderm3 · 07-19-2009, 01:16 PM

Nice one Nawaaz, When are the mods coming?

Adonislike · 07-19-2009, 01:25 PM

Looks good Nawaaz. I have 15 Pinnacle and I have to say I am happy I had them do the vinyl over the back window dot matrix. I would definitely add it

Davinhci · 07-19-2009, 01:27 PM

looks very nice, I think my guy told me legal limit in the front windows were 35%

lazyassand1balla24 · 07-19-2009, 01:53 PM

nice

DevJ · 07-19-2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OckEME3

I don't like tint so I'm not going to comment, how long have you had your car? a week and you haven't got rid of all the orange reflectors, all that hype on your previous posts. You listed a ton of mods and how you couldn't wait, from what I can see you've only done tint, I'm disappointed hurry up and change the reflectors and front grill at least.

Why don't you like his tint? jw

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Nawaaz Brigadier General 221 Rep 4,643 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . iTrader: (0)	20% Tint on my IB M3 Sedan I know some members like myself have been curious to what certain tints look like. Well, I didn't have too many examples to follow, so I took a risk and went with 20% all around using Formula 1 tint. The legal limit over here where I live is 30%, but I went a tad bit darker. For those of you wondering if someone can see through the tint from the outside, the answer is yes.....But not very easily. I wanted to stay away from the Limo tint, since it looks kinda' tacky and cheap imo. The 20% is probably more than dark enough for most individuals taste buds, and most likely darker than some would prefer. I like it though. The end result: I think it turned out looking very good. Here are some pics: Last edited by Nawaaz; 09-27-2009 at 09:08 AM..
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DevJ Colonel 154 Rep 2,736 Posts Drives: R8 V10+/YMB M4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Texas iTrader: (1)	Perfect...I have the exact same set up on my car btw, on your rear window, the 'dot matrix' at the top, is it bubbly or did they get it fixed? __________________ ‘23 RRS First Edition '22 X7 M50i '18 R8 V10+ http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=133578&d=1204654487[/IMG]
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M3ltdown Master Chief 19 Rep 641 Posts Drives: 09 e90 M3 JzB Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	some tint shops apply vinyl to cover the dot matrix. did you get moleskin applied to the second wiper since you have an e90? btw... car looks badass
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M3ltdown Master Chief 19 Rep 641 Posts Drives: 09 e90 M3 JzB Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	Check this thread: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=268658 It seems that the second wiper seal on the e90 is not covered with felt...thus causing scratches on the tint. This is the reason why i haven't had my car tinted yet. I just ordered a tint protector set from tintprotector.com. I'm going to have this installed prior to getting my tint installed. Just to be safe, I suggest adding this tint protector or removing your secondary wiper seal to prevent scratches. btw, the vinyl layer is optional...
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Salespunk Lieutenant Colonel 1753 Rep 1,703 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SlowCal iTrader: (0)	I never knew about the problem with the seals on the E90. That explains a lot on my car since the dealer tinted it before I picked it up.
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DevJ Colonel 154 Rep 2,736 Posts Drives: R8 V10+/YMB M4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Texas iTrader: (1)	Hey could you PM me where you got that vinyl done on your rear window? Mine's still all jacked up and my tint guy never picks up when I call him __________________ ‘23 RRS First Edition '22 X7 M50i '18 R8 V10+ http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=133578&d=1204654487[/IMG]
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OckEME3 First Lieutenant 87 Rep 355 Posts Drives: 24' G80 6MT Daytona Beach Blue Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I don't like tint so I'm not going to comment, how long have you had your car? a week and you haven't got rid of all the orange reflectors, all that hype on your previous posts. You listed a ton of mods and how you couldn't wait, from what I can see you've only done tint, I'm disappointed hurry up and change the reflectors and front grill at least.
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