[Bimmer07]

Tint is a must for me. Windshield 50% too and ceramic all around. UV protection is great and privacy too

[dtronics]

Yes, tint an absolute must for me on a modern car. It's literally one of my first moves right after delivery. It's not a question of it being "cool" or not. If you live in a warm weather climate, it's a must. I live in New England and the weather sucks for about 6-7 months of the year but it's still a must for me. For privacy alone it's worth it not to mention it keeps your interior in better shape, helps with sensitive eyes, etc.

[M4ROLLIN20]

Originally Posted by dtronics

Yes, tint an absolute must for me on a modern car. It's literally one of my first moves right after delivery. It's not a question of it being "cool" or not. If you live in a warm weather climate, it's a must. I live in New England and the weather sucks for about 6-7 months of the year but it's still a must for me. For privacy alone it's worth it not to mention it keeps your interior in better shape, helps with sensitive eyes, etc.

Yeah I live in Cali weathers nice doesn’t seem like I need it but it would be nice to have handy

[geko29]

Originally Posted by / / / M3

So that you could only see one half of the combo?

I can definitely see my KO seats through my 30% tint. Maybe not at blackest night, but during the day, absolutely.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by BeamerBoomer

Most UV light does not pass normal glass. It is absorbed. Only quarz glass or certain plastics allows it to go through. You will get the visible and infrared light though.
Here in Germany tinting of car glass (front and sides) is forbidden for good reason. The light you keep out in day time is the one you miss at night.

This is completely false otherwise you wouldn't get a tan / sunburn on your outside arm driving in sunny areas.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by DoubleDave

Electrochromatic tech already exists just not applied at this level yet. It was used in some of the all glass roofs that were around about a decade ago but seems to have been abandoned. My guess is cost and complexity.

It hasn't been abandoned at all. In fact, it's ramping up in usage. The BMW iX has it, Porsche Taycan, and it's trickling down to some lower level cars as well like the Toyota Venza.

[DoubleDave]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

It hasn't been abandoned at all. In fact, it's ramping up in usage. The BMW iX has it, Porsche Taycan, and it's trickling down to some lower level cars as well like the Toyota Venza.

That’s good to know. I remember it was available in the glass roof option for a few cars a while back then it seemed to go away.

I guess I wasn’t paying close enough attention.

[specced]

Originally Posted by Pool Shark

I've had 40% on a couple of cars, but decided to go lighter this time for the G80: Xpel Prime XR Plus @ 55%. Waiting for another a few days to partially cure and will then wipe down the interior windows and see what it looks like in sunlight.

share pics when you do, debating between 45 and 55

[Trevorr]

I like not being Vitamin D deficient. Also, I tend to track my cars so I like to have complete side visibility, in addition to being able to see at night.

Seems that most people get it because it makes the car look better and heat protection is secondary.

I can understand tint in warmer climate but I never understood limo type tint, or tinting windshield.

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

This is completely false otherwise you wouldn't get a tan / sunburn on your outside arm driving in sunny areas.

Not false at all, depends on the glass material/layers used. Also depends on which UV light you're talking about.

[TopJimmy]

I run 92%VLT all the way around, including windshield. The whole purpose for me is to keep the car cooler and prevent sun bake.

On the racetrack and at the dragstrip tint is frowned upon because you can’t see the driver easily.

I’d also prefer that cops can see into my car and view my gray hair, for maximum speeding ticket reduction effect!

[Trevorr]

Originally Posted by TopJimmy

I run 92%VLT all the way around, including windshield. The whole purpose for me is to keep the car cooler and prevent sun bake.

On the racetrack and at the dragstrip tint is frowned upon because you can’t see the driver easily.

I’d also prefer that cops can see into my car and view my gray hair, for maximum speeding ticket reduction effect!

Another valid point. Around here in the Maryland/DC area, you're a cop magnet if you have tinted windows. Not sure of the rationale though.

A long time ago, I bought a beater that had tinted windows, as I drove the car home after buying it, I got pulled over for tinted windows. It was right at the legal limit when they measured but I took it off shortly after anyways.

[harperium]

I had my G80 tinted the 2nd day I got it — it was my first car I’ve ever had tinted, and now I feel like an idiot for never having tinting my previous rides. The tint is amazing - so much heat rejection, added privacy, and there are plenty of times I don’t need sunglasses now. Plus I think the car looks a lot better. I got a 15% tint all around and 70% “clear” on the windshield.

[Turbodu07]

The older I get, the darker tint I apply because now I can afford to just reapply it if/when I get a ticket to remove it. I have limo all around but the fronts are one shade lighter (after being sited for limo on the fronts). I even tint the windshield.

I think it definitely looks cooler and and it is cooler inside which is nice.

Hate the fish bowl and I've tinted every vehicle I ever owned for almost 40 years now.

Fuck tint laws!

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by Turbodu07

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Fuck tint laws!

Tint laws are in place because of dudes like a local guy who just got pulled over and was complaining he got a tint ticket....when he tinted his windshield to 5%

[Turbodu07]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Tint laws are in place because of dudes like a local guy who just got pulled over and was complaining he got a tint ticket....when he tinted his windshield to 5%

Whatever dude, tint laws suck and are complete bullshit.

[Forzanerazzurri]

Originally Posted by Turbodu07

The older I get, the darker tint I apply because now I can afford to just reapply it if/when I get a ticket to remove it. I have limo all around but the fronts are one shade lighter (after being sited for limo on the fronts). I even tint the windshield.

I think it definitely looks cooler and and it is cooler inside which is nice.

Hate the fish bowl and I've tinted every vehicle I ever owned for almost 40 years now.

Fuck tint laws!

Yeah F tint laws. If I want to limo tint my windshield I should be able to! F them kids.

[Bimmerfun82]

Originally Posted by Turbodu07

Whatever dude, tint laws suck and are complete bullshit.

Tint laws are to protect law enforcement. But some states have ridiculous rules. Here in Georgia the law is 33% if I’m not mistaken +/- 5% and nothing on the windshield. I’ve been pulled over with 20% and 90% windshield and I lowered all the windows. The cop asked if it was illegal and I said no I just did that so he could see in the car. He let me off but he was looking for a reason to ticket me.

Regardless, I don’t understand where no tint is allowed on the front driver/passenger windows- totally unacceptable law and should be changed. We the people- right?

[harperium]

Originally Posted by Bimmerfun82

Tint laws are to protect law enforcement. But some states have ridiculous rules. Here in Georgia the law is 33% if I’m not mistaken +/- 5% and nothing on the windshield. I’ve been pulled over with 20% and 90% windshield and I lowered all the windows. The cop asked if it was illegal and I said no I just did that so he could see in the car. He let me off but he was looking for a reason to ticket me.

Regardless, I don’t understand where no tint is allowed on the front driver/passenger windows- totally unacceptable law and should be changed. We the people- right?

What’s even more ridiculous is that tint laws are different for CARS than for SUVs. Even small SUVS that are basically just higher cars. Which is why BMW SUVs like the X3 come with 15% tints on the rear and rear-sides but sedans like the 3-series don’t…

[Bimmerfun82]

Originally Posted by harperium

What’s even more ridiculous is that tint laws are different for CARS than for SUVs. Even small SUVS that are basically just higher cars. Which is why BMW SUVs like the X3 come with 15% tints on the rear and rear-sides but sedans like the 3-series don’t…

Well, what they come with doesn't mean the law dictates this... but I understand your point and didn't realize the laws were different for cars vs crossovers vs SUVs. I'm glad the M3 comes without tint because I prefer it without. But the X7 is clutch with the tint - definitely necessary

[Mrproper86]

Tint is the first thing I always get done after purchasing a car. 15% on the sides and rear. I dont wanna be seen in the car, and feel like a fish in bowl without tint. I also pick my nose a lot while driving🤣😆

[Endless619]

Originally Posted by M4ROLLIN20

Hey guys my apologies for posting a topic that had been beaten to death, however, is it me or does anybody else feel like tinting new BMWs, especially the ones new from the factory are just not cool anymore. Maybachs, Rolls Royces etc that come from the factory with a particular shade are fine but from your standpoint what yall think?

Some of us live in Arizona where tint is a must. Only an idiot wouldn’t get tint here.

[Endless619]

Originally Posted by Turbodu07

Whatever dude, tint laws suck and are complete bullshit.

This has been debated for years. For 40 years in fact. It’s state by state but in California in the early 1980s a CHP officer pulled over a car that had 5% tint on its sides and he cracked his window and asked the officer what was the problem and he said his rear brake light was out. Well come to find out the guy in the tinted car was a felon on the run and he shot the officer point blank in the face and the cop didn’t even see it coming.

I was told this in court by a judge in the 1990s when I challenged California’s bullshit tint law. I ended up paying $20 to the marshal and $20 for the court fee. I went back out the next day and retinted the car. I don’t follow California’s gun laws or their tint laws. I am too old for that and I didn’t follow Hawaiis lowered car or recon laws. All total rubbish.

Here in Arizona tint laws aren’t bad at all because of the summers. Everyone has extreme tint. Thats the way of life here.