BMW M3 and M4 - The Icons
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Today's Posts
home
Technical Sections Cosmetic and Lighting Modifications

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      04-30-2023, 05:36 PM   #111
G80CQP
Enlisted Member
United_States
65
Rep
30
Posts

Drives: 2022 G80CX.
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Bay Area, CA

iTrader: (0)

3M crystalline 20% all around for my Dravit grey G80
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 1
      04-30-2023, 06:53 PM   #112
Race_Doc11
Lieutenant Colonel
Race_Doc11's Avatar
465
Rep
1,636
Posts

Drives: 2023 G82 M4
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: USA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2023 BMW G82 M4  [10.00]
2018 F80 M3  [10.00]
2013 Audi RS5 (Sold)  [10.00]
2008 E93 M3 (Sold)  [10.00]
I’m planing on putting 15% all around. I’ve had 20% before and I didn’t like it.
Appreciate 1
montrokc348.00
      05-01-2023, 07:13 AM   #113
montrokc
Private First Class
montrokc's Avatar
United_States
348
Rep
146
Posts

Drives: 2023 IOMG G80 6MT
Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: Indianapolis

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Race_Doc11 View Post
I’m planing on putting 15% all around. I’ve had 20% before and I didn’t like it.
Did the same thing. 20% was too light and 5% is too dark. 15 or 10 is perfect. Whatever you can your hands on!
Appreciate 0
      05-01-2023, 12:12 PM   #114
Race_Doc11
Lieutenant Colonel
Race_Doc11's Avatar
465
Rep
1,636
Posts

Drives: 2023 G82 M4
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: USA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2023 BMW G82 M4  [10.00]
2018 F80 M3  [10.00]
2013 Audi RS5 (Sold)  [10.00]
2008 E93 M3 (Sold)  [10.00]
I think 10 on the back and 15 on the sides will look awesome. I had it on the Audi. Not a fan of tinting the front windshield.
Quote:
Originally Posted by montrokc View Post
Did the same thing. 20% was too light and 5% is too dark. 15 or 10 is perfect. Whatever you can your hands on!
Attached Images
 

Last edited by Race_Doc11; 05-03-2023 at 01:48 PM..
Appreciate 0
      05-01-2023, 09:10 PM   #115
wavyyyy
Captain
1049
Rep
941
Posts

Drives: M2C
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Queens

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2023 bmw m3 6mt  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by cole1186 View Post
I did ceramic 20% on sides and back and 35% on the front windshield. Imo that's ideal for still being able to see out of it at night while looking really dark
Exactly what I did, I’m not sure if I love the windshield tint tbh.
Appreciate 0
      05-03-2023, 12:24 PM   #116
LD
Principle Over Feelings
LD's Avatar
United_States
289
Rep
98
Posts

Drives: BMW M4CX
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Olympia, WA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2023 BMW M4 CX  [8.00]
2021 BMW X7 M50  [5.50]
I had 15% installed on mine.
Attached Images
 
__________________
'Life isn't about how you survive the storm, but how you dance in the rain'
Appreciate 1
      05-03-2023, 10:24 PM   #117
Fugazii
Captain
Fugazii's Avatar
236
Rep
755
Posts

Drives: G82/2022
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: WPB

iTrader: (0)

The tint shop would have the best recommendation's!
Appreciate 0
      05-08-2023, 02:07 PM   #118
mirob
Lieutenant Colonel
mirob's Avatar
United_States
3248
Rep
1,777
Posts

Drives: M3CX
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Bomb City, TX

iTrader: (0)

Anyone here ever use Geoshield V-Nano ceramic window tint?

Last edited by mirob; 05-08-2023 at 02:15 PM..
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2023, 08:11 PM   #119
Nado
First Lieutenant
232
Rep
362
Posts

Drives: 2023 G80 M3X
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: Nashville

iTrader: (0)

Whats the concern with tinting the front? How can they mess up the foam?
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2023, 08:53 PM   #120
mmmrodge
New Member
0
Rep
5
Posts

Drives: 24 M4
Join Date: Apr 2023
Location: Massachusetts

iTrader: (0)

20% sides and back 70 windshield
Attached Images
  
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2023, 09:18 PM   #121
Nado
First Lieutenant
232
Rep
362
Posts

Drives: 2023 G80 M3X
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: Nashville

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by mmmrodge View Post
20% sides and back 70 windshield
how does the 70% do at night?
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2023, 09:20 PM   #122
mmmrodge
New Member
0
Rep
5
Posts

Drives: 24 M4
Join Date: Apr 2023
Location: Massachusetts

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Nado View Post
how does the 70% do at night?
Fine. Even better with laser lights. Glad I didn't go 50
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2023, 09:27 PM   #123
Nado
First Lieutenant
232
Rep
362
Posts

Drives: 2023 G80 M3X
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: Nashville

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by mmmrodge View Post
Fine. Even better with laser lights. Glad I didn't go 50
Thanks. Im setting up my appt and have been on the fence about 50 vs 70. Thought 50 might be too dark at night when not on lit roads.
Appreciate 1
      06-21-2023, 10:08 PM   #124
ItsConnor
Second Lieutenant
ItsConnor's Avatar
United_States
235
Rep
228
Posts

Drives: 2024 PB M4 Comp xDrive
Join Date: Mar 2023
Location: Orlando, Florida

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nado View Post
Thanks. Im setting up my appt and have been on the fence about 50 vs 70. Thought 50 might be too dark at night when not on lit roads.
You ever make a choice? My debate is 55 or 70, wondering which you went with and how you like it
Appreciate 0
      06-22-2023, 10:04 PM   #125
Nado
First Lieutenant
232
Rep
362
Posts

Drives: 2023 G80 M3X
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: Nashville

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by ItsConnor View Post
You ever make a choice? My debate is 55 or 70, wondering which you went with and how you like it
Sure did. Went with 50 on the front. No issues at all at night. It's a good choice.
Appreciate 1
ItsConnor234.50
      07-26-2023, 10:11 PM   #126
KANdaddy
Colonel
KANdaddy's Avatar
2508
Rep
2,820
Posts

Drives: 22 M3C XDrive-Ind Grey Blk
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Cali

iTrader: (5)

Anyone that uses a rear dash cam have issues with tiny impeding the image, esp at night? Heard anything darker than 20% on the rear and you can’t see anything in the night footage.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      07-27-2023, 10:23 PM   #127
Niko1Devynios
BMW N00b
Niko1Devynios's Avatar
124
Rep
78
Posts

Drives: 2023 BMW M4 Comp xDrive
Join Date: Jul 2023
Location: NoVA-AZ-NY

iTrader: (0)

I did 15% on the sides and 50% on the front. I'll post pics once I get it back from getting the PPF.

No issues at night with the 50% on the windshield, but then I've been doing 50% on the windshield for years. I would have done 5% everywhere else like I have on my truck, but using the side mirrors to guide you in reverse is a no-go at night. 15% is manageable.
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2023, 05:03 AM   #128
Niko1Devynios
BMW N00b
Niko1Devynios's Avatar
124
Rep
78
Posts

Drives: 2023 BMW M4 Comp xDrive
Join Date: Jul 2023
Location: NoVA-AZ-NY

iTrader: (0)

Here's a few shots. A couple from indoors and one outside on a mostly sunny day.
Attached Images
   
Appreciate 3
RUNSOK268.50
      07-30-2023, 11:47 AM   #129
vmalho2
Lieutenant
vmalho2's Avatar
704
Rep
489
Posts

Drives: BMW M3 G80 Comp XDrive
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Illinois

iTrader: (1)

Anyone have 50s or 70s on their windows? I’m in a predicament because everyone (including myself) love how the bucket seats look and if I tint the windows too dark, then you can’t really see into the car. I do like how my car looks without the tints but at the same time, I want to be able to protect the seats and myself from UVs and the heat.

Thoughts??!?!?!?

I’m leaning towards 50
Appreciate 0
      07-31-2023, 12:59 PM   #130
OGM1
Pretty good. Pretttttttty, pretttttttttty good
OGM1's Avatar
139
Rep
102
Posts

Drives: X3, M4
Join Date: May 2023
Location: G Spot

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by robopp View Post
Tints don't exist. It's 'window tint'.
Tint's would actually be correct if used in plural. For example, if you had multiple shades you could ask "what percentages are your tint's"?

You might say "50% up front and 30% in the back"

Or, in the op's case, he could be asking multiple people the same question.
__________________
"I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will have Mexico pay for that wall. Mark my words."
Appreciate 1
      08-01-2023, 07:43 PM   #131
Niko1Devynios
BMW N00b
Niko1Devynios's Avatar
124
Rep
78
Posts

Drives: 2023 BMW M4 Comp xDrive
Join Date: Jul 2023
Location: NoVA-AZ-NY

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by vmalho2 View Post
Anyone have 50s or 70s on their windows? I’m in a predicament because everyone (including myself) love how the bucket seats look and if I tint the windows too dark, then you can’t really see into the car. I do like how my car looks without the tints but at the same time, I want to be able to protect the seats and myself from UVs and the heat.

Thoughts??!?!?!?

I’m leaning towards 50
You can go 50s and still see inside the car, unless you have black seats. Even then, you'd probably have to also tint the windshield to affect that.

70s are likely only worth it if you're doing it for the IR/UV protection. The tint is imperceptible otherwise.
Appreciate 1
vmalho2703.50
      08-01-2023, 08:17 PM   #132
Berzerker
Colonel
3100
Rep
2,758
Posts

Drives: 2024 M4 Convertible
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by Niko1Devynios View Post
You can go 50s and still see inside the car, unless you have black seats. Even then, you'd probably have to also tint the windshield to affect that.

70s are likely only worth it if you're doing it for the IR/UV protection. The tint is imperceptible otherwise.
Any ceramic tint is worth it but 70% is very obviously noticeable vs no tint. I would argue 70 to 50 isn't as noticeable as none to 70.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:15 AM.




g80
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST