45% tint all around

MsportSean · 10-23-2017, 04:01 PM

So I had my windows tinted and I wanted to go lighter than I usually do, so that I could keep the tint uniform from front to back. I chose 45% thinking it would be light enough to look sleek but not illegal. It came out darker than i expected but I think I like it. Also, when the moon roof is open it does look much lighter than pictured.

Mezzy113 · 10-23-2017, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MsportSean

So I had my windows tinted and I wanted to go lighter than I usually do, so that I could keep the tint uniform from front to back. I chose 45% thinking it would be light enough to look sleek but not illegal. It came out darker than i expected but I think I like it. Also, when the moon roof is open it does look much lighter than pictured.

You're also parked in the shade in that pic from what it looks like. Once you have sun coming through your windshield as well as from your moonroof as you mentioned it'll look a lot lighter from the outside. Looks clean!

rick100 · 10-23-2017, 04:44 PM

it looks darker than 45 , but it also depends on the tint manufacturer as not all brands 45 are the same. Also you are park in the shade . Also interior of the car plays a big part , in your case darker interior helps to make it look darker

Looks nice overall

MysticRob · 10-23-2017, 04:52 PM

While it looks nice, the fronts are way too dark to pass as legal from what I remember. I think a 70% VLT is the darkest you can go and pass visual inspection. Plus dark tint on the fronts makes it harder for other drivers to see you and your intentions.

lukasB · 10-23-2017, 05:07 PM

I was told that it is illegal to tint windshield and front windows at all in CA so I decided to go 85 all around and scream yolo when I see cops. It was a year or so and since then I was pulled over a couple of times and got a speeding ticket but no cop said a word about my tint

mweisdorfer · 10-23-2017, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MsportSean

So I had my windows tinted and I wanted to go lighter than I usually do, so that I could keep the tint uniform from front to back. I chose 45% thinking it would be light enough to look sleek but not illegal. It came out darker than i expected but I think I like it. Also, when the moon roof is open it does look much lighter than pictured.

Be careful. Legally, depending on your state, you could very well be out of compliance. If you get pulled over and issued a ticket, that could force you to remove the tint, at your expense, and pay a fine.

I know someone who got into this situation and the state revoked her license because she refused to pay the fine and show up to court in order to prove that she had the tint removed.

In Michigan, you can not legally go over 35%

Mezzy113 · 10-23-2017, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lukasB

I was told that it is illegal to tint windshield and front windows at all in CA so I decided to go 85 all around and scream yolo when I see cops. It was a year or so and since then I was pulled over a couple of times and got a speeding ticket but no cop said a word about my tint

Yeah he's definitely not legal by any means but full tint is so common out here most of the time you won't get pulled over for it unless a cop is bored or looking for a reason to pull you over. Not saying it makes it any less illegal, just that most cops out here don't care so much.

I've had all my windows fully blacked out on every vehicle I've owned for the past 17 years and have only actually been pulled over for tint twice in that time (living in CA). Luckily I only had to remove the tint one of those times. It's still a risk and the hassle is pretty major if you do get busted for them though.

MsportSean · 10-23-2017, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mezzy113

Yeah he's definitely not legal by any means but full tint is so common out here most of the time you won't get pulled over for it unless a cop is bored or looking for a reason to pull you over. Not saying it makes it any less illegal, just that most cops out here don't care so much.

I've had all my windows fully blacked out on every vehicle I've owned for the past 17 years and have only actually been pulled over for tint twice in that time (living in CA). Luckily I only had to remove the tint one of those times. It's still a risk and the hassle is pretty major if you do get busted for them though.

Yeah it looks a lot lighter in person, but out here everyone has their fronts done. But of course, if i get a ticket i would promptly pay it and remove it. I'll post another picture in the sun tomorrow. Thanks for the feedback and advice everyone

MsportSean · 10-24-2017, 04:22 PM

This is with the moon roof open in sunlight

whyzee125 · 10-24-2017, 08:13 PM

That does look fairly dark for 45% but when I saw the title, I was expecting it to be too light. Looks great to me!

MsportSean · 10-25-2017, 04:03 PM

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That does look fairly dark for 45% but when I saw the title, I was expecting it to be too light. Looks great to me!

Thanks

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MsportSean New Member 5 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2010 M-Sport Coupe Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	45% tint all around So I had my windows tinted and I wanted to go lighter than I usually do, so that I could keep the tint uniform from front to back. I chose 45% thinking it would be light enough to look sleek but not illegal. It came out darker than i expected but I think I like it. Also, when the moon roof is open it does look much lighter than pictured. Attached Images
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rick100 Colonel 551 Rep 2,293 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	it looks darker than 45 , but it also depends on the tint manufacturer as not all brands 45 are the same. Also you are park in the shade . Also interior of the car plays a big part , in your case darker interior helps to make it look darker Looks nice overall
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MysticRob Captain 573 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 2009 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fremont, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i E90 S ... [10.00]	While it looks nice, the fronts are way too dark to pass as legal from what I remember. I think a 70% VLT is the darkest you can go and pass visual inspection. Plus dark tint on the fronts makes it harder for other drivers to see you and your intentions. __________________ 2008 E61 535xi Sport Wagon / 100k Miles / Deep Sea Blue Metallic / Natural Brown Interior / MHD Stage 1 91 CA-Octane Tune. SOLD - 2009 E90 335i M-Sport Sedan / 143k Miles / Alpine White Exterior / Chestnut Brown Interior / Mishimoto FMIC / xHP Stage 2.
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lukasB God 97 Rep 152 Posts Drives: 09 E92 N54 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	I was told that it is illegal to tint windshield and front windows at all in CA so I decided to go 85 all around and scream yolo when I see cops. It was a year or so and since then I was pulled over a couple of times and got a speeding ticket but no cop said a word about my tint
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MsportSean New Member 5 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2010 M-Sport Coupe Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	This is with the moon roof open in sunlight Attached Images
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whyzee125 Brigadier General 1697 Rep 3,662 Posts Drives: Dinan stage 2 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga Tn iTrader: (0)	That does look fairly dark for 45% but when I saw the title, I was expecting it to be too light. Looks great to me!
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