Tint or no tint - Page 2

Bimmr7 · 01-02-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JJunkins

As promised, 335 tinted.

Note that tinting your windows will not prevent it from getting hot... of course geographically dependent. It gets hot here, just sayin.

What percent do u have on there?

s2kroma · 01-02-2013, 12:04 PM

Tint your windows!!!!!!!

JJunkins · 01-02-2013, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmr7

What percent do u have on there?

This is 3M brand @ 35% on the sides and rear. It's not as dark looking out as it appears looking in from this picture. Nothing on the windshield although several of my friends have 45% on their windshields and it's barely noticeable.

M3 Esq. · 01-02-2013, 03:24 PM

If you ever plan on tracking, don't tint. Most clubs have rules about tinting (BMW CCA does) and you may not get through tech with tint depending on how dark it is.

e46m3lol · 01-02-2013, 03:35 PM

I've always had 2% tint all around (except for windshield) on my cars so answer is yes!

Peahi · 01-02-2013, 03:38 PM

I think my car looks clean with no tint...maybe a 50% would work.

White car with some tint looks great though, esp in hot climates!

baba louey · 01-02-2013, 03:59 PM

Tinting can look great but my problem with it as a pedestrian/other driver is, I can't tell what the driver of the car is doing. This frightful for many situations.

E92_SID · 01-02-2013, 04:05 PM

IMHO.. ALL CARS NEED TINT! The only exception IMO are track cars.

Cars without tint just look too stock and the people driving them look like they are sitting in fish bowls.. lol

MY13E92M3 · 01-02-2013, 04:12 PM

I've been debating the same thing... tint or no tint.

Still on the fence.

BMWFB02 · 01-02-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MY13E92M3

I've been debating the same thing... tint or no tint.

Still on the fence.

Nice car. If I'm gonna do it it will be a light one. The car looks amazing the way it is though.

AshyLarryMP · 01-02-2013, 05:20 PM

White M3s look much better with black tint, especially with the carbon fiber roof.

jdip23 · 01-02-2013, 06:37 PM

@ one-77... I just ordered the same MW on black. Won't have mine for a couple months so if you decide to go with tint post a couple pics if you could. I'm definitely on the fence. If i do tint it would be light tint. its really a matter of preference though. now, Powder coating the rims is a no brainer IMO. Love the look of that from the pics I have found online.

djseto · 01-02-2013, 08:08 PM

I've tinted every car I've had with legal limit ceramic tint. I've always loved FormulaOne Pinnacle series tint. Fantastic heat rejection.

Bimmr7 · 01-02-2013, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJunkins

This is 3M brand @ 35% on the sides and rear. It's not as dark looking out as it appears looking in from this picture. Nothing on the windshield although several of my friends have 45% on their windshields and it's barely noticeable.

Thanks. It looks good.

AshyLarryMP · 01-02-2013, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdip23

@ one-77... I just ordered the same MW on black. Won't have mine for a couple months so if you decide to go with tint post a couple pics if you could. I'm definitely on the fence. If i do tint it would be light tint. its really a matter of preference though. now, Powder coating the rims is a no brainer IMO. Love the look of that from the pics I have found online.

Mineral White

Tortoise · 01-02-2013, 09:21 PM

Mineral White with FormulaOne Pinnacle 35% is a great combination.

MKE_M3 · 01-02-2013, 10:06 PM

I'm a fan of tinting. Definately need to get my car done.

mscdman · 01-02-2013, 10:09 PM

Tint on white or grey I could see. But black? Can anyone post a photo of a black m3 with tint?

AshyLarryMP · 01-02-2013, 10:14 PM

I wish mine was 2013. You car is clean.

Tortoise · 01-02-2013, 10:27 PM

New cars seem to need more washing or maybe it's just me.

Nuge Design · 01-02-2013, 10:35 PM

Tint it just for the added good looks and the cooling effect on your interior is an added bonus.

blublur · 01-02-2013, 10:44 PM

Try living in the desert without it? I've got the legal %. I cannot take the bright light here, I suffer from migraines. So I wouldn't have a car without it. And I think it does look better with.

01-02-2013, 03:24 PM	#26
M3 Esq. Mind of an effing scientist. Drives: Safely Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 1,045 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	If you ever plan on tracking, don't tint. Most clubs have rules about tinting (BMW CCA does) and you may not get through tech with tint depending on how dark it is. __________________ 2013 M3 Coupe/DCT/ZCP/Speed Cloth/BMW Performance Exhaust/Dinan Goodies/CF Bits/Volk TE37 SL

01-02-2013, 03:38 PM	#28
Peahi Lieutenant Drives: 2012 M3 CPE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 591 iTrader: (0)	I think my car looks clean with no tint...maybe a 50% would work. White car with some tint looks great though, esp in hot climates! __________________

01-02-2013, 04:05 PM	#30
E92_SID Colonel Drives: 2011.5 MR/BB E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denver, CO. USA Posts: 2,765 iTrader: (2)	IMHO.. ALL CARS NEED TINT! The only exception IMO are track cars. Cars without tint just look too stock and the people driving them look like they are sitting in fish bowls.. lol __________________ 2011/E92/M3/MR/BB/ZCV/ZP2/EDC/2MT

01-02-2013, 04:12 PM	#31
MY13E92M3 Captain Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 676 iTrader: (1)	I've been debating the same thing... tint or no tint. Still on the fence. __________________ MY13 E92 M3 SS w/ ZCP l ZPP l 2MK l 6NR l 752 l M Performance Exhaust, Grill, Side Gills, C/F splitters Sold - 2009 E92 335i LMB M-Sport Sold - 2003 E46 M3 LSB SMG

01-02-2013, 09:21 PM	#38
Tortoise New Member Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: League City, TX Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	Mineral White with FormulaOne Pinnacle 35% is a great combination. Attached Images

01-02-2013, 12:04 PM	#24
s2kroma Second Lieutenant Drives: '05 S2k '12 Passat '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 240 iTrader: (0)	Tint your windows!!!!!!!

01-02-2013, 03:35 PM	#27
e46m3lol Living the life of a wrapper Drives: Smazarati Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Downey, CA Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	I've always had 2% tint all around (except for windshield) on my cars so answer is yes!

01-02-2013, 03:59 PM	#29
baba louey Private First Class Drives: 2012 M3 coupe Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: calgary Posts: 107 iTrader: (0)	Tinting can look great but my problem with it as a pedestrian/other driver is, I can't tell what the driver of the car is doing. This frightful for many situations.

01-02-2013, 05:20 PM	#33
AshyLarryMP Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E92 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 252 iTrader: (0)	White M3s look much better with black tint, especially with the carbon fiber roof.

01-02-2013, 06:37 PM	#34
jdip23 New Member Drives: 2011 335IS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 29 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00] 2011 BMW 335IS [0.00]	@ one-77... I just ordered the same MW on black. Won't have mine for a couple months so if you decide to go with tint post a couple pics if you could. I'm definitely on the fence. If i do tint it would be light tint. its really a matter of preference though. now, Powder coating the rims is a no brainer IMO. Love the look of that from the pics I have found online.

01-02-2013, 08:08 PM	#35
djseto Private Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NC Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	I've tinted every car I've had with legal limit ceramic tint. I've always loved FormulaOne Pinnacle series tint. Fantastic heat rejection.

01-02-2013, 10:06 PM	#39
MKE_M3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,502 iTrader: (0)	I'm a fan of tinting. Definately need to get my car done. __________________ M in love

01-02-2013, 10:09 PM	#40
mscdman Private First Class Drives: 335xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 145 iTrader: (0)	Tint on white or grey I could see. But black? Can anyone post a photo of a black m3 with tint?

01-02-2013, 10:14 PM	#41
AshyLarryMP Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E92 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 252 iTrader: (0)	I wish mine was 2013. You car is clean.

01-02-2013, 10:27 PM	#42
Tortoise New Member Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: League City, TX Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	New cars seem to need more washing or maybe it's just me.

01-02-2013, 10:35 PM	#43
Nuge Design Private First Class Drives: 2011 E92 AW CP Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Indy Posts: 172 iTrader: (8)	Tint it just for the added good looks and the cooling effect on your interior is an added bonus.

01-02-2013, 10:44 PM	#44
blublur Private First Class Drives: '12 (Indiv MCB) E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 112 iTrader: (0)	Try living in the desert without it? I've got the legal %. I cannot take the bright light here, I suffer from migraines. So I wouldn't have a car without it. And I think it does look better with.

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