Best Window Tint?

st08m3 · 04-19-2008, 04:48 PM

Wanted to put a relatively light tint on my windows as i live in Louisiana and we bake down here when getting into the car. Any thoughts on the best quality tint? Any things i should think about/asking when searching for someone to put it on?

Thanks.

Zervos4 · 04-19-2008, 05:25 PM

i have a black m3 with the dark 18's and 21% 3M tint all the way around, got 35% on the 335i ....35% is a good, classy, compromise

Davinhci · 04-19-2008, 05:27 PM

35% Formula 1 Ceramic

umwolverine · 04-19-2008, 06:38 PM

35% on the sides, 20% on the back glass. Use this combo because the back glass is larger, and you need a darker tint to make it look the same as the sides.

m3larson · 04-19-2008, 08:46 PM

This is a new 3m film that I love. Living in AZ i have had many cars with tint and this has been the best.. its 20% but they have it in 30%. Its the color stable film.

drvai · 04-19-2008, 08:50 PM

So what's the ceramic tint?

mdrobc13 · 04-19-2008, 09:54 PM

I have 35% on my X5 and my 997...great and love it. Not too dark for nightime and just the right amount for daytime in my humble opinion. I went with like 21% or something on my old 325i and freaking hated it at night. Looked good but when you needed to roll your windows halfway down at night on a dark road to gain visibility I knew it HAD to come off! LOL

Later

Davinhci · 04-19-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by drvai

So what's the ceramic tint?

http://www.formulaone.com/

KKSigs · 04-20-2008, 06:13 AM

=1 formula one

the_stranger · 04-20-2008, 10:46 AM

Formula One Ceramic FTW

st08m3 · 04-20-2008, 11:12 AM

thanks. I'm definitely going with a 30%+ as i don't want it too dark. To ask more detailed questions, formula1 has a bunch of different types. Any recommendations? Also, i have seen some tint that looks too mirrored. Any idea what to look out for? Finally, i spoke with a highly reputable tint place in town and they recommended SolarGuard. Has anyone had experience with them? They also have a bunch of different lines.

again, thanks for the help.

badfish · 04-20-2008, 12:24 PM

I went with Huper Optik, which costs a bit more than Formula One. 50 on the front, 40 on the back windows. Paid $500 installed at Song's Tint Masters.

http://www.huperoptik.com/Automotive...t=NaviAuto.inc

hamann330ci · 04-20-2008, 12:46 PM

Where are you in Louisiana? I've got 20% Formula 1

st08m3 · 04-20-2008, 03:19 PM

i'm in Baton Rouge. I looked on the Formula 1 website and they indicated no tint places in town although it also didn't say anyone in N.O. installed it either so their website is probably inaccurate.

Keto · 04-20-2008, 05:29 PM

I'm in New Orleans as well. I have Huper Optik on my current M3 but the place in Ocean Springs, MS that put it on pre-Katrina no longer sells it. FormulaOne requires a trip to Alexandria or the Panhandle to get. There's a place downtown on Carondelet that I think might sell Huper Optik now, but not sure.

yahtzee · 04-20-2008, 05:41 PM

Check into Madico Tint. I had it on my 535i and loved it. I even got compliments on how classy it looked vs. pimped.

st08m3 · 04-20-2008, 09:31 PM

thanks all for the input. looked around online there is plenty to choose from. 3m also has a new non-metallic as well. From what i'm reading the non-metallic, scratch resistent is the ticket. Most of the major brands offer this new tint. I'll go with one of your recommendations as long as i don't have to go too far to find it. i'll probably call Huper Optik to see if they've got a place in N.O. or go to the place in Alexandria. Good excuse for a drive when my ride comes in.

chetvd · 04-21-2008, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badfish

I went with Huper Optik, which costs a bit more than Formula One. 50 on the front, 40 on the back windows. Paid $500 installed at Song's Tint Masters.

http://www.huperoptik.com/Automotive...t=NaviAuto.inc

You can't go wrong with Huper Optik Ceramic Tint.

German Tint for a German Car.

dab33d · 04-21-2008, 12:31 PM

I have 3M Crysaline tint in 30% and personally like it very much. Its not very dark, but has great UV protection. Will post pictures shortly !

badfish · 04-21-2008, 12:44 PM

I have 3M tint all around one of my other cars and Huper Optik on my M3. There is no comparison, the Huper Optik is a superior film. The heat rejection difference between the two films you can feel immediately.

M3Kevin · 04-21-2008, 01:57 PM

I have the Huper Optik installed - and it's very nice...

dar2008 · 04-22-2008, 03:22 AM

So, 30% + seems to be the general opinion for tinting. Does anyone know what percentage tint the standard M3 windows are?

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Zervos4 zervos4 17 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 08 e92 M3, 07 750i, 08 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV iTrader: (0)	i have a black m3 with the dark 18's and 21% 3M tint all the way around, got 35% on the 335i ....35% is a good, classy, compromise
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umwolverine Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2008 Jerez M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	35% on the sides, 20% on the back glass. Use this combo because the back glass is larger, and you need a darker tint to make it look the same as the sides.
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m3larson First Lieutenant 28 Rep 309 Posts Drives: 2014 M6 Gran C 1997 M3 Track C Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ iTrader: (0)	This is a new 3m film that I love. Living in AZ i have had many cars with tint and this has been the best.. its 20% but they have it in 30%. Its the color stable film. Attached Images
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drvai Major 135 Rep 1,274 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	So what's the ceramic tint?
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the_stranger Captain 37 Rep 926 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	Formula One Ceramic FTW __________________ 2008 e92 M3 6MT AW/BLACK (SOLD) 2009 e92 M3 6MT AW/FR
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st08m3 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	thanks. I'm definitely going with a 30%+ as i don't want it too dark. To ask more detailed questions, formula1 has a bunch of different types. Any recommendations? Also, i have seen some tint that looks too mirrored. Any idea what to look out for? Finally, i spoke with a highly reputable tint place in town and they recommended SolarGuard. Has anyone had experience with them? They also have a bunch of different lines. again, thanks for the help.
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badfish Major 100 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	I went with Huper Optik, which costs a bit more than Formula One. 50 on the front, 40 on the back windows. Paid $500 installed at Song's Tint Masters. http://www.huperoptik.com/Automotive...t=NaviAuto.inc __________________
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hamann330ci Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2002 E46 330ci Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metairie, La iTrader: (1)	Where are you in Louisiana? I've got 20% Formula 1
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st08m3 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	i'm in Baton Rouge. I looked on the Formula 1 website and they indicated no tint places in town although it also didn't say anyone in N.O. installed it either so their website is probably inaccurate.
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Keto Lieutenant Colonel 73 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WHO DAT NATION iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [10.00]	I'm in New Orleans as well. I have Huper Optik on my current M3 but the place in Ocean Springs, MS that put it on pre-Katrina no longer sells it. FormulaOne requires a trip to Alexandria or the Panhandle to get. There's a place downtown on Carondelet that I think might sell Huper Optik now, but not sure. __________________ 2015 SO/SO MT M3 :: Exec : Lighting : Adaptive : HK : CF trim : Full leather : DAP : Black 19's : sunshade Crystalline tint 40%/70% on windshield : M performance mirrors, spoiler, splitters : Status Gruppe CF lip : RKP diffuser : Fully dechromed Bavsound Stage 1 : V1 Savvy hardwired : Self-coded
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yahtzee El Capitan 138 Rep 699 Posts Drives: fast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	Check into Madico Tint. I had it on my 535i and loved it. I even got compliments on how classy it looked vs. pimped.
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st08m3 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	thanks all for the input. looked around online there is plenty to choose from. 3m also has a new non-metallic as well. From what i'm reading the non-metallic, scratch resistent is the ticket. Most of the major brands offer this new tint. I'll go with one of your recommendations as long as i don't have to go too far to find it. i'll probably call Huper Optik to see if they've got a place in N.O. or go to the place in Alexandria. Good excuse for a drive when my ride comes in.
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dab33d Private First Class 25 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 AW/FR M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCAL iTrader: (0)	I have 3M Crysaline tint in 30% and personally like it very much. Its not very dark, but has great UV protection. Will post pictures shortly ! __________________ E92 ///M3 6MT FTW
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badfish Major 100 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	I have 3M tint all around one of my other cars and Huper Optik on my M3. There is no comparison, the Huper Optik is a superior film. The heat rejection difference between the two films you can feel immediately. __________________
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dar2008 Major 303 Rep 1,171 Posts Drives: E93 M3 and E92 M3 Comp Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	So, 30% + seems to be the general opinion for tinting. Does anyone know what percentage tint the standard M3 windows are?
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