Window tint scratched

NitroBiz · 04-22-2019, 04:16 PM

Is anyone else aware of window tint on a '11 e90 M3 being scratched? I spoke with a window tint specialist a few months ago and they told me that my year and model has something in the door that scratches the tint every time your roll up and down the window.

kscarrol · 04-22-2019, 04:36 PM

I recall there being some plastic inside the door that would scratch tint and some members came up with a fix involving some kind of felt material over the plastic piece. This involved removing the door card to gain access...

Edit: Just search for tint scratch and you'll see many threads. The one I found discusses a product called tint protector which is the product I mentioned which uses some felt like material. Links are provided as well though I'm not sure if they are still around...

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showth...tint%2Bscratch

BayE30 · 04-22-2019, 04:50 PM

yes i had this issue on my last e90m3, both front windows had vertical scratches from top to bottom...very annoying, and the reason i didnt tint the windows on my current e90m3.

Get lit · 04-23-2019, 07:41 PM

The window seal on the interior that rides against the window needs to be replaced if your tint is getting scratched. They wear out over time and can cause the issue.

wfdeacon88 · 04-23-2019, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NitroBiz

Is anyone else aware of window tint on a '11 e90 M3 being scratched? I spoke with a window tint specialist a few months ago and they told me that my year and model has something in the door that scratches the tint every time your roll up and down the window.

mine has done this and is noticeable on the inside.

IB M · 04-23-2019, 10:47 PM

E90 only or E92 as well?

Drifter2090 · 04-24-2019, 08:31 AM

Yeah my E90 tints are scratched from this too, darn.

kscarrol · 04-24-2019, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by IB M

E90 only or E92 as well?

As I recall it was primarily an E90 issue but this was 8 years ago.

gfisher99 · 04-24-2019, 08:53 AM

My e92 gets a film that looks like scratches transferred to the tint if I roll down the window when its really humid or wet out. I assume it's something on that interior rubber/felt piece that leaves behind a residue on the inside of the window on the tint. It wipes off, but it's really annoying.

xcusem3 · 04-24-2019, 12:14 PM

I've had one e90 and two e92's now, all with tinted windows. My e90 has this problem like a week after I tinted the car, such a shame..

My e92s on the other hand never had this issue; it may be because every time the doors open the windows go down a half inch. Also the door mechanics are very different from the e90.

GT3fan · 04-24-2019, 01:15 PM

My previous e90 335i had this problem as well.

I never tinted the e90m for this reason alone.

dparm · 04-24-2019, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NitroBiz

Is anyone else aware of window tint on a '11 e90 M3 being scratched? I spoke with a window tint specialist a few months ago and they told me that my year and model has something in the door that scratches the tint every time your roll up and down the window.

It can happen due to the guides, yes. Two different shops told me this.

In 4 years of owning the car, I actually never rolled down the rear windows.

BayE30 · 04-24-2019, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dparm

It can happen due to the guides, yes. Two different shops told me this.

In 4 years of owning the car, I actually never rolled down the rear windows.

to be precise, i had this problem on my front windows only, as i also never rolled down the rears.

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kscarrol Brigadier General 8902 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	I recall there being some plastic inside the door that would scratch tint and some members came up with a fix involving some kind of felt material over the plastic piece. This involved removing the door card to gain access... Edit: Just search for tint scratch and you'll see many threads. The one I found discusses a product called tint protector which is the product I mentioned which uses some felt like material. Links are provided as well though I'm not sure if they are still around... https://www.m3post.com/forums/showth...tint%2Bscratch __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475 Last edited by kscarrol; 04-22-2019 at 05:44 PM..
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BayE30 Lieutenant Colonel 1341 Rep 1,881 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (5)	yes i had this issue on my last e90m3, both front windows had vertical scratches from top to bottom...very annoying, and the reason i didnt tint the windows on my current e90m3. __________________ I am never able to post pictures on forums, all my pics are on IG @baye30 https://www.instagram.com/baye30/ Current Garage - [2011 E90 M3 ZCP] [2005 E53 X5 3.0 Sport] [1988 E30 325IS 24V]
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Get lit HMFIC 372 Rep 522 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Charleston SC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	The window seal on the interior that rides against the window needs to be replaced if your tint is getting scratched. They wear out over time and can cause the issue.
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IB M Brigadier General 2778 Rep 4,248 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 MG/SO ZCP DCT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [8.50] 2013 BMW M3 [10.00]	E90 only or E92 as well?
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Drifter2090 Colonel 910 Rep 2,091 Posts Drives: E90 M3 \| E92 335i \| E90 335d Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Yeah my E90 tints are scratched from this too, darn. __________________ MGM F82 M4 DCT / MPerformance / Swift / CSF / IND / Turner / BimmerWorld BSM F87 M2 6MT / Fabspeed / MPerformance / Turner / AutoID - SOLD JB-NB E92 M3 6MT / IND / RTD / Alpine / KW / ActiveAutowerke / 360Carbon - SOLD SS2-FR E90 M3 6MT / IND / AFE / ActiveAutowerke - SOLD AW-FR E90 M3 DCT / ACM / IND / AutoTecknic / K&N / H&R / Bilstein - SOLD
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gfisher99 Lieutenant 287 Rep 562 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3, '18 M2, '22 X3M Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	My e92 gets a film that looks like scratches transferred to the tint if I roll down the window when its really humid or wet out. I assume it's something on that interior rubber/felt piece that leaves behind a residue on the inside of the window on the tint. It wipes off, but it's really annoying.
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xcusem3 Lieutenant 457 Rep 539 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I've had one e90 and two e92's now, all with tinted windows. My e90 has this problem like a week after I tinted the car, such a shame.. My e92s on the other hand never had this issue; it may be because every time the doors open the windows go down a half inch. Also the door mechanics are very different from the e90. __________________ CP-E DP's / Remus Race / ETS 7" FMIC / AFE DCI / Cobb V3 / ETS CP / HKS BOV
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GT3fan First Lieutenant 239 Rep 356 Posts Drives: e90m Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: North Bay CA iTrader: (0)	My previous e90 335i had this problem as well. I never tinted the e90m for this reason alone.
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