POLL: Should I tint the windows?

HRC · 06-29-2005, 04:39 PM

Hi Everyone, I ordered the power rear sunshade option, would you still tint the windows?

ward · 06-29-2005, 04:57 PM

do you know a good tint shop around here?

HRC · 06-29-2005, 05:02 PM

Not off hand. I will call the higher end car dealers around and ask where they send their customer cars to. I did this with my current car and loved the quality, it's just been close to 6 years ago and I can't remember the place or find the receipt.

Danny

deutschmann59 · 06-29-2005, 05:03 PM

I wouldn't tint them period. Even when I bought the expensive tint for my last car, they turned purple in only about two years. I'm leaving it alone. Plus, does anybody know...would tinting the windows void the warranty or violate lease aggrements?

LWL · 06-29-2005, 05:30 PM

I think its really up to your own opinion, some people like it, some poeple dont. You can see some tinted car pic on my other post. I live in the bay, too. If you are interested, I can give you the shop that I went to, they did a pretty good job on my car.

normcaldwell · 06-29-2005, 05:38 PM

I've used 3M Color-Stable for several years. No fade, no purple.

Here's the 3M URL:
http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/e...er/output_html

AznBeemer23 · 06-29-2005, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward

do you know a good tint shop around here?

Where in Cali are you from?

BMW_FAN · 06-29-2005, 05:48 PM

LWL can you tell where you got the tint done , looks cool.

thrill30 · 06-29-2005, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRC

Hi Everyone, I ordered the power rear sunshade option, would you still tint the windows?

The tint will basically render the Rear Sunshade redundant IMHO. I initially wanted the Rear Sunshade as well, but in the end I left it out and opted for a tint.

If the money you spent on the Rear Sunshade is not an issue, I would say go for the tint. I think all the tinted E90's I've seen look really nice.

If it's not too late to change your options, I would even go as far as saying leave out the Rear Sunshade and tint your car when it arrives.

LWL · 06-29-2005, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW_FAN

LWL can you tell where you got the tint done , looks cool.

I got my tint done at ADS Mobile @ San Bruno. This guys runs a famous detail shop here in the bay, a lot of people on E46fanatics and is300.net knew this guy; that's how I found this place. The main service that the shop gives is detailing, you have to see how great this guy's work is! Below is the shop's info. Go there and ask for Phil Wong, tell him Elaine send you there.

ADS Mobile
1175 Montgomery Ave,
San Bruno, CA 94066
650-872-1263

Cloud9 · 06-29-2005, 07:33 PM

I voted NO because you already paid for shades, why spend additional $$ for the same thing? I had shades on my E39 and when you pull them all up, your car looks tinted.

breakfast101 · 06-29-2005, 10:01 PM

Hi,

I voted "YES" cos the temp. in my country is very warm. Average temp. is around 37 degree celsius.

But the color of the tint that I think I'll do is crystal clear from V-Kool or slight charcoal if available.

The reason is just to prevent the heat from coming in not the light.

Woods

BMW_FAN · 06-30-2005, 12:53 AM

Thanks LWL i will check on them

HRC · 06-30-2005, 12:56 AM

If I do tint the windows, it will be with the lightest tint available. If I do that, I think it would look hot. My exterior color is Artic.

Danny

BVSJ · 06-30-2005, 10:21 AM

try this, I had my car done in 2002
the job look great, no fade, no bubble

Mr. Tint, Inc.@ Marlins Car Wash
3655 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95117
Phone: (408) 247-8468

View Poll Results: Would you still tint the windows if you have the rear sunshade option?
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No	15	26.79%
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06-29-2005, 04:39 PM	#1
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	do you know a good tint shop around here?
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HRC MAUI BUILT 486 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	Not off hand. I will call the higher end car dealers around and ask where they send their customer cars to. I did this with my current car and loved the quality, it's just been close to 6 years ago and I can't remember the place or find the receipt. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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06-29-2005, 05:03 PM	#4
deutschmann59 Captain 178 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't tint them period. Even when I bought the expensive tint for my last car, they turned purple in only about two years. I'm leaving it alone. Plus, does anybody know...would tinting the windows void the warranty or violate lease aggrements?
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06-29-2005, 05:30 PM	#5
LWL Major 57 Rep 1,008 Posts Drives: G05 X5 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [6.00] 2005 Mercedes Benz ... [7.00]	I think its really up to your own opinion, some people like it, some poeple dont. You can see some tinted car pic on my other post. I live in the bay, too. If you are interested, I can give you the shop that I went to, they did a pretty good job on my car. __________________
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06-29-2005, 05:38 PM	#6
normcaldwell Private First Class 26 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 2016 Audi S3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado iTrader: (2)	Window Tint I've used 3M Color-Stable for several years. No fade, no purple. Here's the 3M URL: http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/e...er/output_html
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06-29-2005, 05:48 PM	#8
BMW_FAN New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 325i sedan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California iTrader: (0)	LWL can you tell where you got the tint done , looks cool.
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06-29-2005, 07:33 PM	#11
Cloud9 Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 214 Posts Drives: Fast! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New England iTrader: (2)	I voted NO because you already paid for shades, why spend additional $$ for the same thing? I had shades on my E39 and when you pull them all up, your car looks tinted.
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06-29-2005, 10:01 PM	#12
breakfast101 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 320i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangkok iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 320i [0.00]	Hi, I voted "YES" cos the temp. in my country is very warm. Average temp. is around 37 degree celsius. But the color of the tint that I think I'll do is crystal clear from V-Kool or slight charcoal if available. The reason is just to prevent the heat from coming in not the light. Woods
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06-30-2005, 12:53 AM	#13
BMW_FAN New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 325i sedan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Thanks LWL i will check on them
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06-30-2005, 12:56 AM	#14
HRC MAUI BUILT 486 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	If I do tint the windows, it will be with the lightest tint available. If I do that, I think it would look hot. My exterior color is Artic. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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06-30-2005, 10:21 AM	#15
BVSJ Registered 4 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2002 325I Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	try this try this, I had my car done in 2002 the job look great, no fade, no bubble Mr. Tint, Inc.@ Marlins Car Wash 3655 Stevens Creek Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95117 Phone: (408) 247-8468
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