STM Tints Install Photojournal

sard · 04-12-2010, 11:58 PM

Yep, tints with an s because you always have to pronounce it that way right

"You got tints?"

I know the forecast had rain in it for Monday. I was hoping I could dodge it, but of course the Gods have to spite me. The second I pull out of my garage...rain...then sunshine as soon as I arrive at the STM shop.

Here's what chillin at STM for about 3 hours is like.

As soon as I get there they drive the car into the work area and get started. That's Jae and Eugene.

Heating the film to the contour of the window.

10 points if ya know this drink

Sanding down the dot matrix. To all the micro peeping haters, when ya see the car at Mfest, the bubbles/dot matrix gaps will get better due to the new install

They're cool in that they let you just hang out and shoot the breeze while they work.

After cutting the film to fit..ready to install it on the inside.

Some rack focusing.

Awesome job on the window edges. They're cut to the edge so you cant even tell the tint is there.

Off to pick up some grub. Thanks for the lunch guys!

He must be important..has an MFest Jacket!

Removing the rearview mirror.

Hann decided to finally show up and join in on the install!

Right across the street are walls painted with graffiti..

Really good Philly Cheesesteak but K style! Shit doesn't drip oil all out the bottom of the bread.

A few after shots. The whole reason I wanted tint was for heat rejection, but I also wanted it to look close to OEM. The photochromatic film was perfect and used all around including the windshield.

Hope you guys enjoyed. See ya at MFest!

endofanera7 · 04-13-2010, 12:09 AM

Great photos! Hann and the guys at STM are wonderful to deal with!

Dare · 04-13-2010, 12:34 AM

The "tints" look amazing! And great pics!

amk6453 · 04-13-2010, 12:39 AM

nice and clean!

CarbonFiberKreations · 04-13-2010, 12:45 AM

tom @ eas · 04-13-2010, 01:18 AM

Hann's probably the best in the industry - highly recommended.

MDCTFTW · 04-13-2010, 01:28 AM

Any close ups of the dot matrices?

Johnny Lin · 04-13-2010, 03:54 AM

Love your car as always

bape · 04-13-2010, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

Any close ups of the dot matrices?

+1

especially at the top of the rear window

MrHarris · 04-13-2010, 04:15 AM

Looks real nice. What % would that tint be? Can you still see out fine during the day? I think about getting the windshield tinted.

chanelkyle · 04-13-2010, 04:41 AM

85C lol it's from Taiwan .........

FruitCake · 04-13-2010, 04:41 AM

85c in Irvine?

haha I never actually been to the one in Irvine but I went there all the time back in taiwan

chanelkyle · 04-13-2010, 05:02 AM

i never go 85c in taiwan because too much place better then 85c......
and may i ask what % did u use for the tint? thanks~

rwchrist · 04-13-2010, 07:08 AM

Looks great!

FruitCake · 04-13-2010, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chanelkyle

i never go 85c in taiwan because too much place better then 85c......
and may i ask what % did u use for the tint? thanks~

yea but that shit is on every corner lol

IND-Distribution · 04-13-2010, 09:08 AM

You can barely tell the windshield is tinted! Great job!

ssabripo · 04-13-2010, 09:34 AM

wish they had one here in south florida!

John Tanglewood · 04-13-2010, 09:52 AM

Wow looks great. Is there anyone on the east coast that can do something like this??

FStop7 · 04-13-2010, 10:18 AM

that is some seriously high end tint.

sard · 04-13-2010, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

Any close ups of the dot matrices?

Quote:

Originally Posted by bape

+1

especially at the top of the rear window

I will not post close ups because there is no point. It takes a few weeks to get the tint to stick onto the dot matrix area better. I'll take a photo then.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrHarris

Looks real nice. What % would that tint be? Can you still see out fine during the day? I think about getting the windshield tinted.

The Photochromatic film is 65% visible light transmission during night time and about 60% during the day. Visibility is not an issue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chanelkyle

i never go 85c in taiwan because too much place better then 85c......
and may i ask what % did u use for the tint? thanks~

This film only comes in 65%.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ilia@IND

You can barely tell the windshield is tinted! Great job!

Thanks!

J08M3 · 04-13-2010, 10:32 AM

looks awesome... nothing better than light tint, especially on an AW car. Looks classy.

Powerbeast · 04-13-2010, 10:51 AM

Awesome ride man,but its only tints. I personally think the best place to get your ride tinted is SunShield glass tinting in Van Nuys.

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endofanera7 Major General 514 Rep 5,392 Posts Drives: 08 JB E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (16) Garage List 2018 Porsche GT3 [9.50]	Great photos! Hann and the guys at STM are wonderful to deal with!
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chanelkyle New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Los Angels iTrader: (0)	85C lol it's from Taiwan .........
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chanelkyle New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Los Angels iTrader: (0)	i never go 85c in taiwan because too much place better then 85c...... and may i ask what % did u use for the tint? thanks~
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FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	that is some seriously high end tint.
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J08M3 Major General 285 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	looks awesome... nothing better than light tint, especially on an AW car. Looks classy. __________________
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Powerbeast Lieutenant General 5407 Rep 10,825 Posts Drives: F80 M3 RarriRot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4)	Awesome ride man,but its only tints. I personally think the best place to get your ride tinted is SunShield glass tinting in Van Nuys.
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