07-25-2022, 08:39 PM | #1 |
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Window Tint Recommendation
Looking to do Tint on my 21 BG G80. What level of tint would you recommend. I want to be able to see the interior close-up.
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07-25-2022, 08:45 PM | #2 |
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45 xpel ceramic
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(I have Kyalami orange, installed 35% tint and lost all beauty. Interior "color" is not noticeable any more (but the silhouette of the seat and the entire interior is visible) . I should switch to 50%. Last edited by GoodGuyAvi; 07-25-2022 at 08:57 PM.. |
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No lower than 35% if you want to be able to see the interior. Mine is dark, 15%, hard to see anything.
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07-26-2022, 09:22 PM | #7 |
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45-55 in ceramic is the answer.
15-20 = dumb. Thats so dark its stupid hard to see at night. 30-35 is limo looking to me. 45-55 you can clearly see the interior color while having good heat rejection (if ceramic). Dravit with Fiona red in direct sun. 45% xpel ceramic.
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07-27-2022, 08:44 AM | #8 |
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~20% is about perfect, IMHO.
Dark enough for privacy but still fine at night. I currently have F1 Pinnacle 15 (which is 19% VLT) and I love it.
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huge thread on this here--- pics galore
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1823563 Clearly 35 is ..... clearer (ceramic)
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Pretty sure it's as close to 100% as glass gets. AFAIK there's no privacy glass on these cars in the US, so it's just a % drop of whatever glass doesn't let through into the car.
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Every tint and brand is a bit different. Personally, I will do Llumar IRX 15% on all side and rear windows, Air80 on the windshield which is what I've done previously. Obviously it's a matter of taste though.
It doesn't greatly impede night time visibility but is the best balance for my taste for heat rejection and privacy versus going lighter.
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It is mostly looks, agreed. Just speaking from personal experience.
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I have same color specs. I wanna say I’m 35% lol but not positive lol
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I went with 35 all around. One of my other vehicles is 20 all around and I find that it is kind of hard to see outside at night. So didn't want to go as dark. Conversely though, I do think 35 all around is kinda light during a sunny day but under certain lighting, dusk or a cloudy day, it looks great.
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I personally went the lighter route because it also illegal to have them on the front windows in my Province so keeping it lighter also helps prevent getting pulled over. Haha.
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not a fan of dark tints here, I got 70% ceramic all around including windshield, pretty much clear but ceramic keeps the heat out. Car is super stock right now, first mod is tint. I always liked Tanz blue with SS, need those seats to pop.
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