BMW OEM Tint

A61 · 08-07-2006, 12:25 PM

I was just at the dealer today (German) to drop off my car to have the RE SSK installed and I noticed a black E91 with window tinted. I asked the service rep if they have someone contracted out to tint their cars. He said that is how it came from the factory (option) and the glass itself is tinted, no film. Do you guys seen this in the states as an option on upcoming BMW's? Would be a nice option to have and not have to worry about aftermarket film tints. I will try to take a pic tomorrow when i pickup my car.

Bora20 · 08-07-2006, 12:36 PM

Only avaible in Europe. All wagons should come with privacy glass in the rear as far as I am concerned.

Just had my windows tinted in my E320 wagon, but is was a huge pain as so much of the car has to come apart to do it right. Rear door windows were pulled to make it easier and to make it look right.

In BC, tinting the front side windows by means of film is illegal. If the glass is tinted, then it is legal. Laws only state film.

Asiann · 08-07-2006, 12:37 PM

Haven't seen it as an option but normally OEM tint is only dark on SUV's and wagons. I would like to see that pic and see how dark they have it. Is it dark enough like regular tinted windows? 20%, 35%?

xq_zhu · 08-07-2006, 12:39 PM

Just received my 325xiT and the glass are definitely tinted. Can't tell how much % though but I am happy with the tint and decided not to put on any film...another $300 saved!

Maybe someone can reveal what's the % of factory tint?

Bora20 · 08-07-2006, 12:43 PM

Most factory tinted windows are 20% tint. The BMW facotry option would be just like SUVs and minivans.

EDK99 · 08-07-2006, 12:49 PM

did it have the front side windows tinted or just the windows behind the driver (rear and rear sides).

I would suspect that for the e91 I could see that being an option since it is a wagon. For a sedan or coupe I have never heard of that being offered as an option from the factory for US cars. To many state regulations on percentage of tinting and so on for cars. Some states do not allow the front sides to be tinted and rear windows range from 15% - 70% of light allowed through.

So for it to come from the factory with a tint option it would have to be legal in all 50 states so 70% on the rear windows.

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Ed

A61 · 08-07-2006, 02:40 PM

it only had the rear windows (side+back) tinted and it looked to me to be around 35%. The interior of the car is black so it even makes it look darker than it is.

Bimmerista · 08-07-2006, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bora20

Only avaible in Europe.

Incorrect - we have it on my wife's 2004 X3-you have to ask for it at the dealer at the time you order (which of course many people don't do since they do not know its available). In our case the case was purchased as is off the lot, so that's how we found out about it.

Dante · 08-07-2006, 04:10 PM

Here are some examples:

Frosty · 08-07-2006, 07:36 PM

...I wonder if the E92 can get tinted glass in the windows..... I kind of like the idea... having the glass itself be tinted, not a film

~Frost

Dante · 08-08-2006, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

...I wonder if the E92 can get tinted glass in the windows..... I kind of like the idea... having the glass itself be tinted, not a film

~Frost

Yes, all recent models have that option!

Jay_328 · 08-08-2006, 01:40 AM

This looks great. What % tint you guys think it is?

Joe Bimmer · 08-08-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay_325Ci

This looks great. What % tint you guys think it is?

I'm guessing 35-37%....it looks like what I have, and I have 37% on all my sides, and 20% on the back window.

Shawn_speed · 08-08-2006, 03:17 PM

I just emailed BMW NA and asked specifically if the dark tint was an option even though it doesn't show up on any of the order guides.

Shawn
Phoenix, the home of mandatory 35%+ tint.

330m · 08-08-2006, 03:34 PM

The Euro option is called 'Privacy Glass' and in line with euro regs cannot include the front screen or driver/front passenger door windows.

remmib · 08-08-2006, 06:27 PM

I don't think the OEM tint is dark enough, I would guess about 40%.

shtfrginger · 10-19-2006, 03:36 PM

Hey E92 Euro Guys

The Euro E92 offers an option code 761 but it is called Sun Protection Glass. There is no mention of it being called 'Privacy Glass' on any options list so I am assuming its a darker tint option for ALL the windows. Am I right in my assumption? Anyone with any experience of this option?

E90Fleet · 10-19-2006, 03:46 PM

The door windows on the E92 arnt tinted, just the rear windscreen and the little windows behind the B pilllar

Jay_328 · 10-19-2006, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

The door windows on the E92 arnt tinted, just the rear windscreen and the little windows behind the B pilllar

IMO that's not very useful

... gotta have the door windows to complete the package

mikem · 10-19-2006, 04:03 PM

"privacy glass" or "sun protection glass" as it`s now being called is 35% and only comes from the B pillars back, don`t understand why you guys in the states can`t order it ?

shtfrginger · 10-19-2006, 04:06 PM

Thanks E90 Fleet. I wonder why they changed the name for this option just for the E92. I have seen it shown as Privacy Glass on every other model and that always mean't rear and rear side window tints. Oh well another BMW 'improvement' I guess

Thanks again

E90Fleet · 10-19-2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay_325Ci

IMO that's not very useful

... gotta have the door windows to complete the package

large number of european countries dont allow driver windows to be tinted

08-07-2006, 12:25 PM	#1
A61 Private 11 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	BMW OEM Tint I was just at the dealer today (German) to drop off my car to have the RE SSK installed and I noticed a black E91 with window tinted. I asked the service rep if they have someone contracted out to tint their cars. He said that is how it came from the factory (option) and the glass itself is tinted, no film. Do you guys seen this in the states as an option on upcoming BMW's? Would be a nice option to have and not have to worry about aftermarket film tints. I will try to take a pic tomorrow when i pickup my car.
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08-07-2006, 12:36 PM	#2
Bora20 Lieutenant 17 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si M-Sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kamloops, BC, CAD iTrader: (0)	Only avaible in Europe. All wagons should come with privacy glass in the rear as far as I am concerned. Just had my windows tinted in my E320 wagon, but is was a huge pain as so much of the car has to come apart to do it right. Rear door windows were pulled to make it easier and to make it look right. In BC, tinting the front side windows by means of film is illegal. If the glass is tinted, then it is legal. Laws only state film.
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08-07-2006, 12:37 PM	#3
Asiann Got Seoul? 116 Rep 2,862 Posts Drives: 2012 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] 2008 750Li [0.00] 2006 BMW [0.00]	Haven't seen it as an option but normally OEM tint is only dark on SUV's and wagons. I would like to see that pic and see how dark they have it. Is it dark enough like regular tinted windows? 20%, 35%? __________________ Can you say Alooooha? [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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08-07-2006, 12:39 PM	#4
xq_zhu Private 14 Rep 81 Posts Drives: AW 325xiT Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Just received my 325xiT and the glass are definitely tinted. Can't tell how much % though but I am happy with the tint and decided not to put on any film...another $300 saved! Maybe someone can reveal what's the % of factory tint?
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08-07-2006, 12:43 PM	#5
Bora20 Lieutenant 17 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si M-Sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kamloops, BC, CAD iTrader: (0)	Most factory tinted windows are 20% tint. The BMW facotry option would be just like SUVs and minivans.
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08-07-2006, 12:49 PM	#6
EDK99 Captain 33 Rep 934 Posts Drives: 07 E85 M Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	did it have the front side windows tinted or just the windows behind the driver (rear and rear sides). I would suspect that for the e91 I could see that being an option since it is a wagon. For a sedan or coupe I have never heard of that being offered as an option from the factory for US cars. To many state regulations on percentage of tinting and so on for cars. Some states do not allow the front sides to be tinted and rear windows range from 15% - 70% of light allowed through. So for it to come from the factory with a tint option it would have to be legal in all 50 states so 70% on the rear windows. . Ed __________________ 2007 e85 Imola Red \| Black Leather \| Carbon Leather Trim \| Premium \| Navigation \| Heated Seats
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08-07-2006, 02:40 PM	#7
A61 Private 11 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	it only had the rear windows (side+back) tinted and it looked to me to be around 35%. The interior of the car is black so it even makes it look darker than it is.
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08-07-2006, 04:10 PM	#9
Dante Enthusiast 468 Rep 1,791 Posts Drives: F87 M2 / F31 330d Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bavaria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 E46 BMW M3 [0.00] 2017 F87 BMW M2 [10.00] 2013 F31 330d Touring [9.50] 2009 E89 Z4 Sdrive 30i [9.00] 1989 E30 320is 2-door [10.00] 1986 E28 M535i [9.00]	Here are some examples: Attached Images
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08-07-2006, 07:36 PM	#10
Frosty Colonel 781 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: M240i - 2021 - 6MT - Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	...I wonder if the E92 can get tinted glass in the windows..... I kind of like the idea... having the glass itself be tinted, not a film ~Frost __________________ M240i Coupe (6MT) (2021: 6/2021 build ) Accord Coupe (6MT) (2017) 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build SOLD 8/2016) Prelude (5MT) (1995)
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08-08-2006, 01:40 AM	#12
Jay_328 Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,595 Posts Drives: 07 e92 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 07 E92 328 [0.00]	This looks great. What % tint you guys think it is? Attached Images
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08-08-2006, 03:17 PM	#14
Shawn_speed Private First Class 7 Rep 173 Posts Drives: e90 335i 6Sp. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (2)	I just emailed BMW NA and asked specifically if the dark tint was an option even though it doesn't show up on any of the order guides. Shawn Phoenix, the home of mandatory 35%+ tint.
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08-08-2006, 03:34 PM	#15
330m First Lieutenant 6 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	The Euro option is called 'Privacy Glass' and in line with euro regs cannot include the front screen or driver/front passenger door windows. __________________ *330i M-sport* SG + black leather :rocks:
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08-08-2006, 06:27 PM	#16
remmib General 1571 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	I don't think the OEM tint is dark enough, I would guess about 40%.
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10-19-2006, 03:36 PM	#17
shtfrginger Private 2 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 335d SE Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Sun Protection Glass?? Hey E92 Euro Guys The Euro E92 offers an option code 761 but it is called Sun Protection Glass. There is no mention of it being called 'Privacy Glass' on any options list so I am assuming its a darker tint option for ALL the windows. Am I right in my assumption? Anyone with any experience of this option?
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10-19-2006, 03:46 PM	#18
E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	The door windows on the E92 arnt tinted, just the rear windscreen and the little windows behind the B pilllar __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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10-19-2006, 04:03 PM	#20
mikem Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,557 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	"privacy glass" or "sun protection glass" as it`s now being called is 35% and only comes from the B pillars back, don`t understand why you guys in the states can`t order it ?
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10-19-2006, 04:06 PM	#21
shtfrginger Private 2 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 335d SE Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thanks E90 Fleet. I wonder why they changed the name for this option just for the E92. I have seen it shown as Privacy Glass on every other model and that always mean't rear and rear side window tints. Oh well another BMW 'improvement' I guess Thanks again
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