Mission: Tint and Invisible Bra

Justin(OKC) · 05-27-2008, 10:35 PM

Ok, so last year one of my partners got a new FJ cruiser and I told him, "hey man, if I were you I'd go get an invisible bra as soon as you can." Not really being into cars he raises his brow :smile: and says, "dude, I don't really know what that is, but I can tell you I'm definitely for it!!!!!!!!!

:w00t:" Anyway, so now it is a joke between us. I thought it would be appropriate to share since my car is going to Victoria Secret to get her curves supported.

Tonight I began the adventure of paint protection and tint. I am driving my car 100 miles to get it done and I have just spent 1.5 hours prepping the car. If you are interested in seeing what a 135i looks like in Laguna Seca Blue, you might want to subscribe. Pics to follow....

jtsherri · 05-27-2008, 10:59 PM

Subscribed! :thumbup:

Justin(OKC) · 05-29-2008, 05:57 PM

Ok, so I didn't create too much suspense from this thread. :iono: It actually is a bit funny. The pictures will tell the story. First two I took before my trip, last one is what it looked like when I got there after rain most of the way. My brother picked the car up for me today and is bringing it to me in the morning. Here's what I had done.

VentureShield: front, mirrors, behind door pulls
3M Crystalline CR-40: sunroof glass, side and back windows
3M Crystalline CR-70: windshield

I think a lot of you won't like what I did to the sunroof, but always have it closed due to the glare (eyes don't like the bright light). I am hoping that with the tint I will leave it open a bit more.

RobLS · 05-29-2008, 06:02 PM

Haha too funny. Get any looks driving it that way?

blackbubblebum · 05-29-2008, 06:04 PM

Nice car. no need for the clear bra.

JohnL135I · 05-29-2008, 06:36 PM

The black shadowline grill looks really good with the blue... I would leave it

Bullitt · 05-29-2008, 06:37 PM

Looks like you already have your bra...er, just not invisible.

Justin(OKC) · 05-29-2008, 06:49 PM

I totally got some looks from people. It was quite embarassing. I'll post pics of the car completed when I get it back, unless my brother takes some tonight and posts them.

stefan · 05-29-2008, 07:23 PM

LOL!! Awwwww

Justin(OKC) · 05-29-2008, 09:45 PM

He put the pics here: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...958#post157958

cozza · 05-30-2008, 12:13 AM

I've heard that one should never tint their sunroof as it is made of different glass to the windows. The issue being that because it is in direct sunlight, the tint may cause the glass to warp. This is why all factory sunroofs come with a tinted glass, rather than having a tint film applied. Is this not the case?

Justin(OKC) · 05-30-2008, 07:55 AM

I had always heard the same thing. But this guy said it was fine and that they do them all the time. I'll check on it again, just to make sure.

Jumpman · 05-30-2008, 09:15 AM

I hadn't heard that but I can tell you my Protege 5's sunroof was completely clear and I could not believe it. It was nearly unusable because you would be blind the whole time it was open during the day. I had it tinted asap, and haven't had a problem (owned for 5+ years).

I'm assuming the 1er sunroof does come pre-tinted, though? Never really seen a good shot of it.

cozza · 05-30-2008, 08:22 PM

^ Yep, definitely comes pre-tinted.

rektek · 05-31-2008, 09:21 AM

lol, that's great. how many rolls?
You could've also picked up an old bra from a 70's trans am off craigslist, duct taped that to the front, then pretend you were street testing the 2013 135i with the new front end.

Justin(OKC) · 05-31-2008, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rektek

lol, that's great. how many rolls?
You could've also picked up an old bra from a 70's trans am off craigslist, duct taped that to the front, then pretend you were street testing the 2013 135i with the new front end.

ROFL. It took just over one roll of tape.

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Justin(OKC) Major 77 Rep 1,376 Posts Drives: 1988 M3, 1990 M3, 1998 M3/4 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (7) Garage List 1998 BMW M3/4 [10.00] 2011 BMW M3 Sedan [9.28] 1988 BMW M3 [9.40] 1990 BMW M3 [10.00] 2008 BMW 135i - sold [0.00] 2003 BMW M3 - sold [0.00]	Ok, so I didn't create too much suspense from this thread. :iono: It actually is a bit funny. The pictures will tell the story. First two I took before my trip, last one is what it looked like when I got there after rain most of the way. My brother picked the car up for me today and is bringing it to me in the morning. Here's what I had done. VentureShield: front, mirrors, behind door pulls 3M Crystalline CR-40: sunroof glass, side and back windows 3M Crystalline CR-70: windshield I think a lot of you won't like what I did to the sunroof, but always have it closed due to the glare (eyes don't like the bright light). I am hoping that with the tint I will leave it open a bit more. Attached Images __________________ 1988 BMW M3 - Hennarot/Black 1990 BMW M3 racecar - Diamond Schwarz/Black 1998 BMW M3 - Alpine White/Mulberry 2011 BMW 328i racecar - LeMans Blue/Black
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RobLS Major 29 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Perpetual Rain iTrader: (0)	Haha too funny. Get any looks driving it that way?
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Bullitt Major 91 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (18) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Looks like you already have your bra...er, just not invisible.
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Justin(OKC) Major 77 Rep 1,376 Posts Drives: 1988 M3, 1990 M3, 1998 M3/4 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (7) Garage List 1998 BMW M3/4 [10.00] 2011 BMW M3 Sedan [9.28] 1988 BMW M3 [9.40] 1990 BMW M3 [10.00] 2008 BMW 135i - sold [0.00] 2003 BMW M3 - sold [0.00]	I totally got some looks from people. It was quite embarassing. I'll post pics of the car completed when I get it back, unless my brother takes some tonight and posts them. __________________ 1988 BMW M3 - Hennarot/Black 1990 BMW M3 racecar - Diamond Schwarz/Black 1998 BMW M3 - Alpine White/Mulberry 2011 BMW 328i racecar - LeMans Blue/Black
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cozza ///Mthusiast 135 Rep 1,751 Posts Drives: M135i (March delivery) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I've heard that one should never tint their sunroof as it is made of different glass to the windows. The issue being that because it is in direct sunlight, the tint may cause the glass to warp. This is why all factory sunroofs come with a tinted glass, rather than having a tint film applied. Is this not the case? __________________ ///M135i: AUTO \| ALPINE WHITE \| CORAL RED LEATHER \| HEATED SEATS \| SUNROOF \| NAV \| DAB TUNER \| HARMAN KARDON \| PERFORMANCE BITS 'N' PIECES
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Jumpman Lieutenant 19 Rep 437 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	I hadn't heard that but I can tell you my Protege 5's sunroof was completely clear and I could not believe it. It was nearly unusable because you would be blind the whole time it was open during the day. I had it tinted asap, and haven't had a problem (owned for 5+ years). I'm assuming the 1er sunroof does come pre-tinted, though? Never really seen a good shot of it.
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05-30-2008, 08:22 PM	#14
cozza ///Mthusiast 135 Rep 1,751 Posts Drives: M135i (March delivery) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	^ Yep, definitely comes pre-tinted. __________________ ///M135i: AUTO \| ALPINE WHITE \| CORAL RED LEATHER \| HEATED SEATS \| SUNROOF \| NAV \| DAB TUNER \| HARMAN KARDON \| PERFORMANCE BITS 'N' PIECES
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rektek Private 2 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	lol, that's great. how many rolls? You could've also picked up an old bra from a 70's trans am off craigslist, duct taped that to the front, then pretend you were street testing the 2013 135i with the new front end.
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