Should I tint my Car????

Miami Bimmer06 · 08-14-2006, 01:13 PM

Whats up Guys, I live here in Miami, and its known to get VERRY VERRY hot here...so when i get inside my car since I have black interior it gets even hotter but i like the way the car looks with out tints because it keeps the car looking clean. I am only considering it because the car is black and im thinking of blacking out the whole car, so should i tint up the car to make it look all black...your suggestion are appreciated. Thanks.

StewtheBassman · 08-14-2006, 01:22 PM

Look at some of the other Bimmers in hot areas, the tints they have done. The cars look great, but I guess the function of the tints is pretty effective too.

Nice car, congrats!

just4kickz · 08-14-2006, 01:22 PM

uhh tints wont make a black car cooler since the black of the car itself absorbs alot of sunlight

txusa03 · 08-14-2006, 01:25 PM

The purpose of tint is to reduce uv light which are harmful to you. It also help cool the interior for folks who live in hot hot hot place. For a dark car, would it help? I say a little bit help, I used to own black car and it sure is hot...

Miami Bimmer06 · 08-14-2006, 01:27 PM

Well just beeing that the car is black already make it hotter, but I would also like the tints to block sunlight while driving. And it does help some bit keeping it cool.

MrSilver · 08-14-2006, 01:28 PM

I'm going to get my car tinted. I think it looks great.

jojogargoles · 08-14-2006, 01:30 PM

tint your damn windows!

just4kickz · 08-14-2006, 01:39 PM

if anything get it for looks... and yeah for driving. it does block out unwanted light while ur actually in the car... but if you park and leave it in the sun... it wont do much if anything at all.

///Matt · 08-14-2006, 02:20 PM

Just tint it, as dark as you think you can get away with. It REALLY makes a big difference in eye comfort, especially if you ever drive with the sun at your back or sides... also, it helps a lot with a$$holes with brights behind you, even if you have electrochromic mirrors. It looks cooler, and it's effective. will it cool the car sitting in the sun? maybe a couple of not-noticable degrees, but hey, it's sure not going to make the car HOTTER, right?

Matt

Asiann · 08-14-2006, 02:25 PM

If tinting is not a viable option for you maybe consider those solar power fans. I don't know how effective they are though?

vinen · 08-14-2006, 02:43 PM

I'm also considering tinting my windows... I have a black 335i on order w/ saddle brown interior. I don't want to totally black out the cars appearance, but I do like the tinted window look on a black car... My concern is that I use my car for business and didn't want to make the car look like a young kids car with mods, rims, and blacked out windows... Don't get me wrong...there is a side of me that loves the individuality of mods when done right, but I need to take a conservative approach.

My question is what % tint would people recommend that will almost provide that clean, almost factory look on a black car?

Ryan@Motorwerks · 08-14-2006, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vinen

My question is what % tint would people recommend that will almost provide that clean, almost factory look on a black car?

35%+. Also tinting windows helps to protect your leather from harmful UV light. I have also found that cars with tint don't struggle as much to keep the interior at a comfortable temperature, especially when it is blistering hot.

Brunotheboxer · 08-14-2006, 02:52 PM

yes. especially because you live in florida.

BK · 08-14-2006, 03:32 PM

The poll is 35 to 4 in favor.

Take a look at my garage (now that I've figured out how to do that) for 35% tint on Black Sapphire.

On some photos, the tints look lighter than they do in real life. Here's a good representation of how they look: http://www.e90post.com/forums/e90gar.../966/tempa.jpg

I like it, and would not go darker than 35%. For those who are more into the bling aspect of Bimmers, not that there is anything wrong with that, you might want to go darker if your state allows.

Miami Bimmer06 · 08-15-2006, 12:15 PM

Ok thanks for your input, I have decide to go and tint the car, I will post pics once it has been done.

jjhan85 · 08-15-2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jojogargoles

tint your damn windows!

hahah DITTO

croaker · 08-15-2006, 12:28 PM

I have black leather so it actually made sense. However, It also looks great and that is a plus.

Miami Bimmer06 · 08-15-2006, 01:26 PM

Yea I have black leather as well, and plus I need to tint the car since im planning to black out the whole car.

just4kickz · 08-15-2006, 01:33 PM

just look @ the votes lol ^^

noflash · 08-15-2006, 11:51 PM

Tint, but don't black anything else out. You'll get a Vader-complex -- I speak from experience...

BTW, tint helps mucho with the heat...

Collanrf · 08-16-2006, 12:22 AM

Yes, tint it. Check your poll!

E90-4life · 08-16-2006, 12:28 AM

You'd think this would be a no brainer. Since you want/need the motivation, get your damm windows tinted.

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08-14-2006, 01:13 PM	#1
Miami Bimmer06 I got Twiinz 61 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: The Ladies Wild Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami, Fl iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Should I tint my Car???? Whats up Guys, I live here in Miami, and its known to get VERRY VERRY hot here...so when i get inside my car since I have black interior it gets even hotter but i like the way the car looks with out tints because it keeps the car looking clean. I am only considering it because the car is black and im thinking of blacking out the whole car, so should i tint up the car to make it look all black...your suggestion are appreciated. Thanks. Attached Images __________________
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08-14-2006, 01:22 PM	#2
StewtheBassman Major General 201 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	Look at some of the other Bimmers in hot areas, the tints they have done. The cars look great, but I guess the function of the tints is pretty effective too. Nice car, congrats! __________________
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08-14-2006, 01:22 PM	#3
just4kickz boku no namae ha... 336 Rep 11,025 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	uhh tints wont make a black car cooler since the black of the car itself absorbs alot of sunlight __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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08-14-2006, 01:25 PM	#4
txusa03 Major General 554 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	The purpose of tint is to reduce uv light which are harmful to you. It also help cool the interior for folks who live in hot hot hot place. For a dark car, would it help? I say a little bit help, I used to own black car and it sure is hot...
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08-14-2006, 01:27 PM	#5
Miami Bimmer06 I got Twiinz 61 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: The Ladies Wild Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami, Fl iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Well just beeing that the car is black already make it hotter, but I would also like the tints to block sunlight while driving. And it does help some bit keeping it cool. __________________
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08-14-2006, 01:28 PM	#6
MrSilver Judge Advocate General 100 Rep 1,128 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Buffalo, New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e92 335i [0.00]	I'm going to get my car tinted. I think it looks great. __________________ '07 E92 335i "Over-Heating" and "Blowing Up" since 9-5-06 6MT, Space Gray, Gray w/ Dakota Leather, Dark Burl, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW Comfort Access, Sirius Satellite (Howard is not optional) '07 X3 3.0si - Black on Black, ZPP, ZCW, Step. - Wife's car
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08-14-2006, 01:30 PM	#7
jojogargoles Lieutenant 9 Rep 549 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: sherman oaks, CA iTrader: (2)	tint your damn windows! __________________ SpeedTool
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08-14-2006, 01:39 PM	#8
just4kickz boku no namae ha... 336 Rep 11,025 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	if anything get it for looks... and yeah for driving. it does block out unwanted light while ur actually in the car... but if you park and leave it in the sun... it wont do much if anything at all. __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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08-14-2006, 02:20 PM	#9
///Matt United States Marine 319 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Just tint it, as dark as you think you can get away with. It REALLY makes a big difference in eye comfort, especially if you ever drive with the sun at your back or sides... also, it helps a lot with a$$holes with brights behind you, even if you have electrochromic mirrors. It looks cooler, and it's effective. will it cool the car sitting in the sun? maybe a couple of not-noticable degrees, but hey, it's sure not going to make the car HOTTER, right? Matt
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08-14-2006, 02:25 PM	#10
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]	If tinting is not a viable option for you maybe consider those solar power fans. I don't know how effective they are though? __________________ Can you say Alooooha? [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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08-14-2006, 02:43 PM	#11
vinen Private 5 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: seattle, wa iTrader: (0)	I'm also considering tinting my windows... I have a black 335i on order w/ saddle brown interior. I don't want to totally black out the cars appearance, but I do like the tinted window look on a black car... My concern is that I use my car for business and didn't want to make the car look like a young kids car with mods, rims, and blacked out windows... Don't get me wrong...there is a side of me that loves the individuality of mods when done right, but I need to take a conservative approach. My question is what % tint would people recommend that will almost provide that clean, almost factory look on a black car?
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08-14-2006, 02:52 PM	#13
Brunotheboxer Colonel 373 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: 2014 Shelby GT500. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston/Cape Cod iTrader: (0)	yes. especially because you live in florida. __________________ "...I maybe drunk, but you're ugly, and I can sober up..."
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08-14-2006, 03:32 PM	#14
BK Smiling politely 167 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	The poll is 35 to 4 in favor. Take a look at my garage (now that I've figured out how to do that) for 35% tint on Black Sapphire. On some photos, the tints look lighter than they do in real life. Here's a good representation of how they look: http://www.e90post.com/forums/e90gar.../966/tempa.jpg I like it, and would not go darker than 35%. For those who are more into the bling aspect of Bimmers, not that there is anything wrong with that, you might want to go darker if your state allows. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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08-15-2006, 12:15 PM	#15
Miami Bimmer06 I got Twiinz 61 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: The Ladies Wild Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami, Fl iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Ok thanks for your input, I have decide to go and tint the car, I will post pics once it has been done. __________________
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08-15-2006, 12:28 PM	#17
croaker First Lieutenant 56 Rep 340 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I have black leather so it actually made sense. However, It also looks great and that is a plus. __________________ E90 330i Monaco Blue, Black Leather, Aluminum Trim, Six Speed, Aluminum Pedals, M-Shifter, Sport Package, Premium Package, Winter Package, Comfort Access, Navigation Holding a space for Racing Green Lotus Elise
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08-15-2006, 01:26 PM	#18
Miami Bimmer06 I got Twiinz 61 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: The Ladies Wild Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami, Fl iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Yea I have black leather as well, and plus I need to tint the car since im planning to black out the whole car. __________________
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08-15-2006, 01:33 PM	#19
just4kickz boku no namae ha... 336 Rep 11,025 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	just look @ the votes lol ^^ __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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08-15-2006, 11:51 PM	#20
noflash Captain Caveman 150 Rep 1,715 Posts Drives: '06 325eyeyiyi Join Date: May 2005 Location: midwest iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Tint, but don't black anything else out. You'll get a Vader-complex -- I speak from experience... BTW, tint helps mucho with the heat... __________________ E90 325i Monaco Blue, Black Leatherette, Sport, Cold Weather, Xenon, Sat Prep, 18" BBS RGR Mods: Polorized Film for Business CD, added lumbar, rock chip on hood
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08-16-2006, 12:22 AM	#21
Collanrf Major 86 Rep 1,125 Posts Drives: BMW 335i, Alpine White M Sport Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	Yes, tint it. Check your poll! __________________ /// 2011 E90 335i M SPORT, ALPINE WHITE/// STEPTRONIC /// ZENON HEADLIGHTS/// 35% TINTS ALL AROUND /// 19 INCH BBS LM REPS ///BLACKED OUT ROUNDELS /// BLACK OUT GRILLS/// ACS ROOF SPOILER /// M3 REAR SPOILER /// LTMW INSTALLED (VOLLKOMMEN) M SPORT FRONT LIP /// BMS INTAKE///
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08-16-2006, 12:28 AM	#22
E90-4life auto pilot 268 Rep 822 Posts Drives: E60 M5 chilln on slicks Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	You'd think this would be a no brainer. Since you want/need the motivation, get your damm windows tinted.
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