Window tints

Alarmin · 03-02-2022, 12:28 AM

Any pics of tint over silverstone? I had 30% previously on my f30 which looked fairly dark over black interior. I'm wondering if that would look too light with the silverstone interior and if 20% might be better suited. Would love any input and pics!

M3Fahrer · 03-02-2022, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Alarmin

Any pics of tint over silverstone? I had 30% previously on my f30 which looked fairly dark over black interior. I'm wondering if that would look too light with the silverstone interior and if 20% might be better suited. Would love any input and pics!

Page 2 of this thread I posted a couple pics.

BIGW0RM · 03-02-2022, 10:22 AM

Im going with Xpel XR Black 45% today. 35% is too dark for me. And 55% on my last G80 was too light during the day. But looked good at night.

We'll see what 45% looks like today on my Dravit G80X.

BIGW0RM · 03-02-2022, 02:55 PM

Xpel 45% ceramic facing the sun. I am very happy with how it looks in the sun.

E_R_S_M4_Comp · 03-09-2022, 11:00 AM

I am planning on having 20% all around (no windshield) when my G82 comes in. What is the benefit of going ceramic versus traditional?

BIGW0RM · 03-09-2022, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by E_R_S_M4_Comp

I am planning on having 20% all around (no windshield) when my G82 comes in. What is the benefit of going ceramic versus traditional?

HEAT. Huge difference. Watch this...

E_R_S_M4_Comp · 03-09-2022, 01:03 PM

Wow. Thanks! I had no idea. Definitely worth the extra cost. I'll be putting ceramic on the G82 when it comes in!

GoodGuyAvi · 03-11-2022, 08:59 AM

Can’t find 45% lumar in NJ !!!

Vic55 · 03-11-2022, 11:57 AM

I posted my PB car but this is 30% Ceramic

BadBoostedBMWM3 · 03-13-2022, 07:07 PM

Just an iPhone 12 Pro Max photo; sorry for shitty angles

35% windshield
15% sides
5% back window

Lumar CXT

backslashv · 03-13-2022, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

Xpel 45% ceramic facing the sun. I am very happy with how it looks in the sun.

Looks good. Did you also put anything on the windshield? If yes, can you post some pics? I am assuming you also put 45% on the rear. How does that affect visibility at night given the auto dimming feature of the rear view mirror?

BIGW0RM · 03-13-2022, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by backslashv

Looks good. Did you also put anything on the windshield? If yes, can you post some pics? I am assuming you also put 45% on the rear. How does that affect visibility at night given the auto dimming feature of the rear view mirror?

I left my front window alone. I was tempted to get that 70% front tint people get, but heard that some tinters mess up the foam along the window and dash, along the dash so I passed on that.

45% all around does not affect visibility much if any at all. I had 55% on my last G80 and people would ask me when I was tinting my car..lol.

The 45 is notable during the day. But it doesnt hide the interior at all. At night time, mine looks like 35%. But I see of out it just fine.

My days of true 35% are over. That level looks good in the sun, but affects my vision at night. So I am very happy I found 45%.

My interior lighting doesnt dim either as some have reported with darker tints.

Team Tonka · 03-15-2022, 11:27 AM

I plan to do the below once my Green Isle of Man M3 xDrive shows up...

Tint brand, ASWF Excel IRP nano ceramic:
https://aswf.com/product/excel-irp/
35% sides and rear, and 45% windshield.

SolarGard Clearshield Pro HYDRO series:
https://www.solargard.com/wp-content...HYDRODS_SW.pdf
I plan to PPF the entire car.

M4CompConv/X7 · 03-17-2022, 09:52 PM

Max legal in FL is 28% so I will put 30% XPEL on sides and back of my G83. nothing on Windshield. All clear glass has a very slight tint (like 95-98%). Adding the 30% gets me close to 28.5% and keeps it legal. Will be on a Skyscraper Grey convertible with Silverstone interior.

E_R_S_M4_Comp · 03-18-2022, 08:49 AM

Was wondering if there is a clear ceramic "tint" that could be put on the windshield to reduce heating.

Anyone have 20% ceramic I could see?

chicagofan00 · 03-18-2022, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by E_R_S_M4_Comp

Was wondering if there is a clear ceramic "tint" that could be put on the windshield to reduce heating.

Anyone have 20% ceramic I could see?

I have 70% ceramic on the windshield and 30% on the rest.

DS_BMW · 03-20-2022, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by E_R_S_M4_Comp

Was wondering if there is a clear ceramic "tint" that could be put on the windshield to reduce heating.

Anyone have 20% ceramic I could see?

This is 20% ceramic in cloudy conditions.

E_R_S_M4_Comp · 03-21-2022, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DS_BMW

This is 20% ceramic in cloudy conditions.

Thanks. That helps. Not to be a pain in the rear, but do you have a straight on side view?

DS_BMW · 03-21-2022, 10:41 PM

Here is one

canigetaxm · 03-22-2022, 01:50 AM

5% sides and back but this is for FL sun

bimmermann88 · 04-26-2022, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BadBoostedBMWM3

Just an iPhone 12 Pro Max photo; sorry for shitty angles

35% windshield
15% sides
5% back window

Lumar CXT

Do you have anymore pictures of the side of the car so I can see the 15%?

///MeraldCity_G82 · 04-28-2022, 12:00 PM

15% easy to see out at night, looks darker than it actually is due to the full Orange interior.

I used Stek Smart series 15% up front and Stek Nex 75% on windshield

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Team Tonka Second Lieutenant 134 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 xDrive Comp. Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	I plan to do the below once my Green Isle of Man M3 xDrive shows up... Tint brand, ASWF Excel IRP nano ceramic: https://aswf.com/product/excel-irp/ 35% sides and rear, and 45% windshield. SolarGard Clearshield Pro HYDRO series: https://www.solargard.com/wp-content...HYDRODS_SW.pdf I plan to PPF the entire car.
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