X2 and Window Tint

core22 · 10-31-2022, 06:28 AM

Has anyone tinted just the front windows to match the rear factory window tint? If so, what brand and shade did you have installed? Asking as the former owner of my CPO X2 blacked out all the windows with the darkest available, including a windshield strip, and its too dark for me (have to open the windows at night so I can see where I'm turning). Looking to remove all of it and just do the fronts to match the factory-tinted rears.

Glen e · 10-31-2022, 12:13 PM

30% is a close match for the front two windows.

core22 · 10-31-2022, 03:10 PM

Thanks. Which brand, any pics by chance?

chowser51 · 11-01-2022, 08:36 AM

I did 3m ceramic. I think it was 32%. The whole front windshield is also done at 70%.

Rich807 · 11-01-2022, 09:59 AM

Definitely go Ceramic if you have a choice. I want to say mine was 30% but it's not listed on the invoice. I've had 3 cars 'matched' & my van-based RV's front 2 windows in the past 4 years. No issues with any of them.

rice_rocket88 · 11-01-2022, 10:42 AM

I did also go ceramic (but that I think is for the UV properties, not the actual look). I have a max legal limit of 35 here and I think it's a little bit lighter than the rears so I agree that 30% might do it. I would look up your local laws and if 35 is the legal limit, I'd stick to that and call it a day, it's not worth the hassle if it's illegal.

core22 · 11-01-2022, 01:03 PM

Thanks all. I usually do 30%-50% on all my cars, depending on brand. Ceramic or nano-ceramic as well. Looks like I'll go with the 3M Crystalline 30% on the fronts. Crystalline 70% on the windshield too.

My other car has Crystalline 70% on the windshield and you hardly know its there. It allows more light in than the Air80 I had on the windshield before that, and has better heat rejection.

tedgelee · 11-07-2022, 09:57 AM

I have 20% on my fronts and it's great. i regret not tinting over the factory tint in the rear because from the inside, you can see the difference but from the outside, it looks flush.

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core22 Second Lieutenant 140 Rep 256 Posts Drives: X3 M40i / 911 C4S Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Southeastern PA iTrader: (5)	X2 and Window Tint Has anyone tinted just the front windows to match the rear factory window tint? If so, what brand and shade did you have installed? Asking as the former owner of my CPO X2 blacked out all the windows with the darkest available, including a windshield strip, and its too dark for me (have to open the windows at night so I can see where I'm turning). Looking to remove all of it and just do the fronts to match the factory-tinted rears. __________________ Current: 2019 911 targa 4 \| GT Silver Metallic 2019 X3 M40i \| Glacier Silver Past: 2013 911 C4S \| 2019 X2 M35i \| 2015 M5 Comp \| 2013 M5 \| 2013 640i \| 2010 535xi \| 2007 525xi
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Glen e Retired from BMWNA 198 Rep 184 Posts Drives: ‘21 X2 m35i Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Fort Lauderdale iTrader: (0)	30% is a close match for the front two windows. __________________ Glen Ft Lauderdale '23 228i GC
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core22 Second Lieutenant 140 Rep 256 Posts Drives: X3 M40i / 911 C4S Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Southeastern PA iTrader: (5)	Thanks. Which brand, any pics by chance? __________________ Current: 2019 911 targa 4 \| GT Silver Metallic 2019 X3 M40i \| Glacier Silver Past: 2013 911 C4S \| 2019 X2 M35i \| 2015 M5 Comp \| 2013 M5 \| 2013 640i \| 2010 535xi \| 2007 525xi
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chowser51 Colonel 2025 Rep 2,805 Posts Drives: F33 430 and F39 M35i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 BMW 430i xDrive [0.00]	I did 3m ceramic. I think it was 32%. The whole front windshield is also done at 70%.
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Rich807 Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 214 Posts Drives: X2 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Southern NV iTrader: (0)	Definitely go Ceramic if you have a choice. I want to say mine was 30% but it's not listed on the invoice. I've had 3 cars 'matched' & my van-based RV's front 2 windows in the past 4 years. No issues with any of them. Attached Images __________________ ‘22 X2 S-Drive. Running 13mm Wheel Spacers & 255-wide 'go-flat' tires. Former Owner '11 X5 35d w/Sport Package Former Owner '86 528
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rice_rocket88 Major 298 Rep 1,079 Posts Drives: E60 F48 F39 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I did also go ceramic (but that I think is for the UV properties, not the actual look). I have a max legal limit of 35 here and I think it's a little bit lighter than the rears so I agree that 30% might do it. I would look up your local laws and if 35 is the legal limit, I'd stick to that and call it a day, it's not worth the hassle if it's illegal.
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core22 Second Lieutenant 140 Rep 256 Posts Drives: X3 M40i / 911 C4S Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Southeastern PA iTrader: (5)	Thanks all. I usually do 30%-50% on all my cars, depending on brand. Ceramic or nano-ceramic as well. Looks like I'll go with the 3M Crystalline 30% on the fronts. Crystalline 70% on the windshield too. My other car has Crystalline 70% on the windshield and you hardly know its there. It allows more light in than the Air80 I had on the windshield before that, and has better heat rejection. __________________ Current: 2019 911 targa 4 \| GT Silver Metallic 2019 X3 M40i \| Glacier Silver Past: 2013 911 C4S \| 2019 X2 M35i \| 2015 M5 Comp \| 2013 M5 \| 2013 640i \| 2010 535xi \| 2007 525xi
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tedgelee New Member 8 Rep 28 Posts Drives: BMX X2 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Philadelphia PA iTrader: (0)	I have 20% on my fronts and it's great. i regret not tinting over the factory tint in the rear because from the inside, you can see the difference but from the outside, it looks flush. Attached Images Last edited by tedgelee; 11-14-2022 at 04:41 PM..
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