Question for all those window tint-ers

the_stranger · 03-24-2008, 02:00 PM

As many of you know, I have an AW M3 coupe. I am interested in tinting it. But I am worried about the dot pattern on the outline of the rear glass. Will it show out as white spots or can it be done properly? Will anything else be a problem?

fastrack · 03-24-2008, 02:23 PM

The need to lightly use sand paper on the dot, so it won't show. A good shop will know how to do it.

luckistryke · 03-24-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fastrack

The need to lightly use sand paper on the dot, so it won't show. A good shop will know how to do it.

you need to check out the shop before hand. check out your felllow members ride and ask where they have their done at. the dot matrix area should look like this

more pixs here
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126357

-vincent

Big Windy · 03-24-2008, 03:13 PM

that job looks really clean...

the_stranger · 03-26-2008, 12:03 PM

That looks good but it still has a white line near the dot matrix, doesn't it?

KKSigua · 03-26-2008, 12:07 PM

They can also put a black vinyl strip over the dots and then tint it.

SS32 · 03-26-2008, 02:02 PM

If there's a Formula One around you, they do great work and have a lifetime guarantee on their tint.

Eclipsis · 03-27-2008, 12:39 AM

You can barely notice the dot matrix on my car. They actually torched the outside part of my rear window so the tint would adhere faster and the result is fantastic.

luckistryke · 03-27-2008, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by the_stranger

That looks good but it still has a white line near the dot matrix, doesn't it?

after the water cures you can run a finger over over the line for the final touch-up

fmquadri · 04-06-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by luckistryke

after the water cures you can run a finger over over the line for the final touch-up

can you recommend a shop here in the bay area?

OC ///M · 04-06-2008, 07:04 PM

They don't need to sand it or vinyl over it... like Xcellere posted, if they know what they are dong, they can heat the outside of the window during install to work the tint in to adhere in between the dot matrix. Sometimes a little follow-up may be required as luckistryke mentioned.

fmquadri · 04-06-2008, 07:56 PM

question for you guys - how difficult is it to remove tint? can't turn in the lease with tinted windows... and I REALLY want to tint the windows.

swamp2 · 04-13-2008, 04:41 AM

Hey OC, great looking tint. What brand and darkness is the material. Who did your install, price?

gadget · 04-14-2008, 11:01 AM

^+1. looks sweet OC

Seems like a lot of people recommend Formula one tint. The shop closest to home has the following pricing list on thier site. I think for the M3, the pinnacle line is the way to go

p.s. you know you are in Ohio when the name of the place is truck paradise

(after looking at thier gallery i would not be taking my car there any one in the Southwestern OH have any recommendations? )

03-24-2008, 02:00 PM	#1
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03-24-2008, 02:23 PM	#2
fastrack Captain Drives: 11 MW e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Penticton, BC Posts: 760 iTrader: (2)	The need to lightly use sand paper on the dot, so it won't show. A good shop will know how to do it. __________________ Mineral White + HRE + Brembo + Eisenmann + Challenge = Perfection

03-26-2008, 12:03 PM	#5
the_stranger Captain Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 872 iTrader: (1)	That looks good but it still has a white line near the dot matrix, doesn't it? __________________

03-26-2008, 02:02 PM	#7
SS32 Major Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,404 iTrader: (0)	If there's a Formula One around you, they do great work and have a lifetime guarantee on their tint. __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns

04-06-2008, 07:04 PM	#11
OC ///M Lieutenant Colonel Drives: SSII e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,612 iTrader: (0)	They don't need to sand it or vinyl over it... like Xcellere posted, if they know what they are dong, they can heat the outside of the window during install to work the tint in to adhere in between the dot matrix. Sometimes a little follow-up may be required as luckistryke mentioned. __________________ OC ///M 2011 ZCP \| ED + PCD \| Akra Evo \| Brembo 380mm \| ESS Tuning Software \| Evosport Pulley \| Molded OEM Spoiler & Splitters \|

03-24-2008, 03:13 PM	#4
Big Windy Major General Drives: audi s4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: seatac, wa Posts: 5,165 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [0.00] 2000 Saleen S281 Su ... [0.00]	that job looks really clean...

03-26-2008, 12:07 PM	#6
KKSigua Forever Modding! Drives: 08 JZB M3, M-DCT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,068 iTrader: (4)	They can also put a black vinyl strip over the dots and then tint it.

03-27-2008, 12:39 AM	#8
Eclipsis Colonel Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LA & OC, CA Posts: 2,551 iTrader: (6)	You can barely notice the dot matrix on my car. They actually torched the outside part of my rear window so the tint would adhere faster and the result is fantastic.

04-06-2008, 07:56 PM	#12
fmquadri Private First Class Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 150 iTrader: (0)	question for you guys - how difficult is it to remove tint? can't turn in the lease with tinted windows... and I REALLY want to tint the windows.

04-13-2008, 04:41 AM	#13
swamp2 Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 7,835 iTrader: (1)	Hey OC, great looking tint. What brand and darkness is the material. Who did your install, price?

04-14-2008, 11:01 AM	#14
gadget Major Drives: 09 e92///M SSII DCT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,194 iTrader: (0)	^+1. looks sweet OC Seems like a lot of people recommend Formula one tint. The shop closest to home has the following pricing list on thier site. I think for the M3, the pinnacle line is the way to go p.s. you know you are in Ohio when the name of the place is truck paradise (after looking at thier gallery i would not be taking my car there any one in the Southwestern OH have any recommendations? ) Attached Images Last edited by gadget; 04-14-2008 at 11:31 AM.