Aw E92 - To Tint Or Not To Tint????

miamie92m3 · 07-09-2008, 07:15 PM

Well I'm struggling whether or not to get the car tinted. All of my cars in the past have been tinted, but when I saw my AW coupe over black I thought the car looked better without tints. The thing is I live in South FLorida and kind of like the privacy of people not being able to look in the car as well as the protection of the sun/heat. I have an appt for saturday if I would like to get tints at one of the best shops down here (Solar Seal in Hollywood).

What are people's opinions and what is the best brand and recommended %?

Thanks!

subterFUSE · 07-09-2008, 07:26 PM

If you don't like the black tint look, try Huper Optik ceramic tint. It has a more grey color to it. I have it on my Sparkling Graphite 325i and it matches the car very well. Ceramic tint has better heat rejection than metal tint films, too.

RealSanaii · 07-09-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by subterFUSE

If you don't like the black tint look, try Huper Optik ceramic tint. It has a more grey color to it. I have it on my Sparkling Graphite 325i and it matches the car very well. Ceramic tint has better heat rejection than metal tint films, too.

Most M3 owners go with ceramic tint anyways because of CA and Navi.

arr0gant · 07-09-2008, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miamie92m3

Well I'm struggling whether or not to get the car tinted. All of my cars in the past have been tinted, but when I saw my AW coupe over black I thought the car looked better without tints. The thing is I live in South FLorida and kind of like the privacy of people not being able to look in the car as well as the protection of the sun/heat. I have an appt for saturday if I would like to get tints at one of the best shops down here (Solar Seal in Hollywood).

What are people's opinions and what is the best brand and recommended %?

Thanks!

If you live in Florida you have to tint, how do you not know this? Otherwise....your poor leather seats....

Mine is JB, so you may not get the idea from it, but click on my pics in my sig and check my 35% tint all around the car.

miamie92m3 · 07-09-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arr0gant

If you live in Florida you have to tint, how do you not know this? Otherwise....your poor leather seats....

Mine is JB, so you may not get the idea from it, but click on my pics in my sig and check my 35% tint all around the car.

I do know about the heat, trust me. I hate it. However, my car is a garage queen and is not a daily driver so ruining the leather is not an issue. I drive an Xterra to work everyday. My reasons for the tint are mainly so people can't look in the car.

Mr.AK · 07-09-2008, 09:02 PM

OK here's my perspective. Before I actually picked up the car i intended to tint. Had an appointment setup and all. However in my opinion the level of tint the car already comes with, standard IS SUFFICIENT FOR ME. Granted i am a rather conservative dude, i don't sell dope, drag race and i don't like the movies Need for Speed 2 or 3 (j/k). Finally, I live in Washington DC. Excessive sun is not an issue. BUT damn the tint does looks so nice and if i lived in FLA or CALI i would get it for leather protection. One last note....YOU have the sickest car out there right now. Everyone wants to see the face of the man who drives this piece of art. Why deny them that right

MDCTFTW · 07-09-2008, 09:05 PM

The dot matrix is one reason not to tint.

arr0gant · 07-09-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miamie92m3

I do know about the heat, trust me. I hate it. However, my car is a garage queen and is not a daily driver so ruining the leather is not an issue. I drive an Xterra to work everyday. My reasons for the tint are mainly so people can't look in the car.

Bro, that Florida sun is insane!! Everyone has their cars tinted in FL!! Even if you have it @ the beach a couple times a month, and drive it around. It's sunny all year. You NEED to tint that MFr!

Davinhci · 07-09-2008, 09:26 PM

hot hot hot tint tint tint

JEllis · 07-09-2008, 09:57 PM

tinting is getting played out....

Jason

arr0gant · 07-09-2008, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEllis

tinting is getting played out....

Jason

A darker shade only helps the look and helps protect the interior. That will NEVER be "played out."

35% is perfect and is ALWAYS better than standard, on any car, IMO.

berniec · 07-09-2008, 10:18 PM

i think tints make any car look better. Ive had tints on every car that i've ever owned, driving one without them makes me feel like i'm in a fish bowl. I've got 5% all around on my current ride, probably will lighten up a bit and do 15% on the M- got an appointment on the 20th to get it done.

dawgdog · 07-10-2008, 07:28 AM

I am afraid tinting will affect my delicate CA or the AM radio as it did in my e46 M3. I also like to see my Fox Red interior from the outside. Probably will not tint this car.

xsilvor · 07-10-2008, 08:26 AM

I really love the way the 35% ceramic tint looks on AW... there have been some pics posted on threads with tint questions... you might be able to find them.

booforty · 07-10-2008, 08:58 AM

TINT!!

White08M3 · 07-10-2008, 09:24 AM

def tint

Sedan_Clan · 07-10-2008, 02:23 PM

NO TINT!

Big Windy · 07-10-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEllis

tinting is getting played out....

Jason

torredresen · 07-10-2008, 04:00 PM

Its such a hot interior, why would you hide it?

But on the other hand, I live in Belgium and the weather sucks here bigtime. You on the other hand live in Miami, and its pretty cool having tinted windows where the suns always shines... So ,it's up to you.
Im not gonne tint mine

808MGuy · 07-10-2008, 09:02 PM

Whoever started using the word tints should be shot!

07-09-2008, 07:15 PM	#1
miamie92m3 Private First Class Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 176 iTrader: (0)	Aw E92 - To Tint Or Not To Tint???? Well I'm struggling whether or not to get the car tinted. All of my cars in the past have been tinted, but when I saw my AW coupe over black I thought the car looked better without tints. The thing is I live in South FLorida and kind of like the privacy of people not being able to look in the car as well as the protection of the sun/heat. I have an appt for saturday if I would like to get tints at one of the best shops down here (Solar Seal in Hollywood). What are people's opinions and what is the best brand and recommended %? Thanks!
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07-09-2008, 09:05 PM	#7
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,975 iTrader: (0)	The dot matrix is one reason not to tint. __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.

07-09-2008, 09:26 PM	#9
Davinhci Colonel Drives: 08 M3 E92 & 08 E70 X5 4.8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,462 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	hot hot hot tint tint tint __________________ 08 E92 AW M3 \| HRE P40 19" \| APE Air Filter \| BMW Performance Grills \| White Side Gills \| CF Mirror Covers \| BMW Performance Pedals \| F1 Pinnacle Tint \| V1 Hardwire \| Dinan Performance Software \| Gintani Exhaust \| H&R Sports Springs \| RPI Scoops \| BMW CF Spoiler \| Challenge Diffuser \| Lux H8 V3 \| LCI Tail Lights \|

07-09-2008, 09:57 PM	#10
JEllis Brigadier General Drives: E36 M3, 997S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,365 iTrader: (1)	tinting is getting played out.... Jason __________________

07-10-2008, 07:28 AM	#13
dawgdog Colonel Drives: 08 e92 M3 dct Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 2,075 iTrader: (0)	I am afraid tinting will affect my delicate CA or the AM radio as it did in my e46 M3. I also like to see my Fox Red interior from the outside. Probably will not tint this car. __________________ AW on Fox Red Extended, Alum trim, ZPP, ZTP, DCT, 19" wheels, Heated front seats, HD radio, Sat radio, I-pod & usb, Premium sound, AP racing BBK, 18 Volk Racing TE 37s, Akrapovic Evolution exhaust, AST suspension

07-09-2008, 07:26 PM	#2
subterFUSE Enlisted Member Drives: 2005 545i SMG & 2006 325i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 32 iTrader: (0)	If you don't like the black tint look, try Huper Optik ceramic tint. It has a more grey color to it. I have it on my Sparkling Graphite 325i and it matches the car very well. Ceramic tint has better heat rejection than metal tint films, too.

07-09-2008, 09:02 PM	#6
Mr.AK Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 e92 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 242 iTrader: (0)	OK here's my perspective. Before I actually picked up the car i intended to tint. Had an appointment setup and all. However in my opinion the level of tint the car already comes with, standard IS SUFFICIENT FOR ME. Granted i am a rather conservative dude, i don't sell dope, drag race and i don't like the movies Need for Speed 2 or 3 (j/k). Finally, I live in Washington DC. Excessive sun is not an issue. BUT damn the tint does looks so nice and if i lived in FLA or CALI i would get it for leather protection. One last note....YOU have the sickest car out there right now. Everyone wants to see the face of the man who drives this piece of art. Why deny them that right

07-09-2008, 10:18 PM	#12
berniec Private First Class Drives: none yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 137 iTrader: (0)	i think tints make any car look better. Ive had tints on every car that i've ever owned, driving one without them makes me feel like i'm in a fish bowl. I've got 5% all around on my current ride, probably will lighten up a bit and do 15% on the M- got an appointment on the 20th to get it done.

07-10-2008, 08:26 AM	#14
xsilvor Captain Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 818 iTrader: (2)	I really love the way the 35% ceramic tint looks on AW... there have been some pics posted on threads with tint questions... you might be able to find them.

07-10-2008, 08:58 AM	#15
booforty Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,813 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	TINT!!

07-10-2008, 09:24 AM	#16
White08M3 Captain Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island,NY/ Miami Beach Posts: 789 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	def tint __________________ E92 *///M3/Alpine White/6MT/Tech/VRS Boot Lid/UUC SSK/H&R Sport Drop/Hamann lip/ Remus Race Exhaust...*

07-10-2008, 02:23 PM	#17
Sedan_Clan Capoeirista Extraordinaire! Drives: AW E92 M3 (prev. an E90 IB M3) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Twilight Zone! Or running your plates... Posts: 4,433 iTrader: (10)	NO TINT!

07-10-2008, 04:00 PM	#19
torredresen Captain Drives: M3 09 E93 JzB Fox Red extended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 712 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Z4; 2.0 [0.00] 2005 Z4 [0.00]	Its such a hot interior, why would you hide it? But on the other hand, I live in Belgium and the weather sucks here bigtime. You on the other hand live in Miami, and its pretty cool having tinted windows where the suns always shines... So ,it's up to you. Im not gonne tint mine

07-10-2008, 09:02 PM	#20
808MGuy Colonel Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 2,119 iTrader: (3)	Whoever started using the word tints should be shot!

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