Looking for tint recommendations.

[danewilson77]

Last whip was 35/30 front and rear (below). What do you would look right on ZHP. Its time to do this, heading into summer. Thanks...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/DSC01649sz1200sharp.jpg

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[kayger12]

Loving my 35 all the way around.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

My ZHP has 15%. I find that too dark (especially at night when you are driving). I don't drive the car much, though, so it's not a huge problem.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/2011-05-08_12-44-16_279.jpg

My 335 had 20%, which I found to be more practical. Yet, it was still a bit dark at night. Made it tough to see out of them at night.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/Photo%20shoot%20June%2013%202010/MarksE92129-1.jpg

And here's a bonus picture (ZHP and 335 together on the freeway; very rare footage there. :biggrin):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/2011-03-04_13-49-51_187.jpg

Therefore, I would go for 30%.

[Washburn]

Llumar ATR 40% sides and rear:


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/nishang/DSC_0213.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/nishang/DSC_0214.jpg

[TRELO]

Every car I've owned has been 35% all the way around. Looks great on red too. Great visibility but still is dark enough to help w sun and peepers!!




Opa iPhone

[Marcus-SanDiego]

35% would work well.

[Stu]

IMHO as dark as you legally can :). My car came with super dark tint and I get nothin but compliments on it. I love how it looks too. It also keeps the car cooler and I have less sun to deal with.

[mr hish]

i have 40% istalled on my ride

[M0nk3y]

Depends.

Do you want heat protection or just looks?

I'd look into ceramic tint. If you go with about 50% Ceramic you will get the heat rejection of 35% normal

[danewilson77]

I think I will go 30% based on the inputs. I don't think this guy has "special tint"

Thanks for evryones inputs.

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[Dean]

30 percent or bust. Thats what Im running on my car, Im sure you have seen pics. Il post some more anyways.
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j412/Dean_Thorpe/IMG_0980.jpg?t=1306702747

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j412/Dean_Thorpe/IMG_0982.jpg?t=1306702747

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j412/Dean_Thorpe/IMG_0985.jpg?t=1306702747

This picture makes the tint appear lighter, (day time) the others above were around dusk.
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j412/Dean_Thorpe/IMG_1298.jpg?t=1306702844

Pretty much your car, But mine ;)

[iZHP]

I wantz 35%...

[ryankokesh]

I like my 35%, although I think I would have liked 30% as well.

[danewilson77]

Yup........30 looks about right....and there should be no risk of me getting pulled over for that.

[Dean]

Yup........30 looks about right....and there should be no risk of me getting pulled over for that.

I agree, Im in california (land of 1000 reasons to get a ticket) and front window tint beyond I believe 85 percent or something is illegal. I have never gotten any trouble and it has been 7 months.

[cakM3]

Dane,

I'm running 35% all around and have no issues here in Rhode Island. I have driven my ///M (35% on it as well) down to Manassas and have had no issues with the LEO there. Here is my ZHP with 35%

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1112-1.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1114-1.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1115.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1119.jpg

Both cars with 35%
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1124.jpg

This was my last bimmer with 35%
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/323iside.png

With 35% you get just the right amount of dark but transparent enough that the LEO won't bother you about it. It's a win IMHO :thumbsup

[xtremecro]

30% FTW

[Sockethead]

Yea 30% seems to be the sweet spot. Don't know if you use AM radio for traffice like we do in the Philly area but if you do, some tints can affect the reception. You should make sure it's non metallic in this case


Loving my 35 all the way around.

How do you get away with that in NJ!?

[danewilson77]

Thanks for all of the inputs and advice fellas. You da best.

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[spencers]

35% rocks.
For some reason, it doesn't look like your old TiAg had 35%, or any tint for that matter!

[danewilson77]

It did. The pic I think maybe wasn't best chosen.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/DSC02725sz1200.jpg

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[billschusteriv]

Have 35% all around on the wife's car and 35% front/20% rear on the touring.

Love the 35%. 30% should be great.

[Johnmadd]

I know of a very professional tinter in town that will hook you up for less than 140$. Im sure he could also get you any type of tint you want and also either cut the third brake light out or leave it, your choice, but he will only do legal %.

[danewilson77]

I know of a very professional tinter in town that will hook you up for less than 140$. Im sure he could also get you any type of tint you want and also either cut the third brake light out or leave it, your choice, but he will only do legal %.

Pm me data please. That would be awesome Johnny.

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[kayger12]

How do you get away with that in NJ!?

I think the 35% is light enough that it doesn't draw too much attention.

Been on there for about 5 months and I haven't been stopped once.

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[Sockethead]

I think the 35% is light enough that it doesn't draw too much attention.

Been on there for about 5 months and I haven't been stopped once.

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Don't know if I could get away with that around here with the Wenonah Borough Police. They even pulled over a council member and told her to get rid of the tint. :shifty

[kayger12]

Don't know if I could get away with that around here with the Wenonah Borough Police. They even pulled over a council member and told her to get rid of the tint. :shifty

Yep-- if the locals are sticklers for the tint, it can definitely be a pain. Around here, you really don't see much tint enforcement unless you've got it blacked out.

I have 20% on my Mazda Tribute. It's been on there for 8 years. Neither I nor my wife has ever been stopped once for the tint.

[mimalmo]

You've seen a bunch of pics of my car Dane (everyone else can check my project thread here (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?964-Attack-of-the-Silver-Grey-Sedan!)). I did 35% all around and have been very pleased with the look and the ability to block bright light & heat.

[yura]

I've got 8% on the rear three and windshield stripe, and 40% on the front two. Love it, and I don't have trouble w/ visibility. Pics here: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?3113-Vancouver-check-in.&p=64872

[danewilson77]

You've seen a bunch of pics of my car Dane (everyone else can check my project thread here (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?964-Attack-of-the-Silver-Grey-Sedan!)). I did 35% all around and have been very pleased with the look and the ability to block bright light & heat.

Thanks Eli. That does look great.


I've got 8% on the rear three and windshield stripe, and 40% on the front two. Love it, and I don't have trouble w/ visibility. Pics here: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?3113-Vancouver-check-in.&p=64872

kerunt, thanks for the pic. Man...that looks darker than 40% on the sides....?

[billschusteriv]

kerunt, thanks for the pic. Man...that looks darker than 40% on the sides....?

Can always look darker from the outside depending on the time of day.

Don't get squeemish... I'm glad I went as dark as I did. I wouldn't go any darker than 20 though.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Agree with Bill. I bet you'd be plenty happy with 30%, DW.

[danewilson77]

Thanks for all....fella's

[danewilson77]

Tint Bubba says tint only comes in 5, 20, 35, and 50. I will go with the 35. He says he uses Johnson? I don't know anything about tint.

http://www.johnsonwindowfilms.com/AUTO_BRANDS.php

This is kinda cool. Choose 330i, then choose the type of tint, to get an idea of what each looks like.

http://www.johnsonwindowfilms.com/car_tinter/tinter.php

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Never heard of Johnson.

I have always used Formula One or Llumar.

[danewilson77]

Never heard of Johnson.

I have always used Formula One or Llumar.

I think Johnson is just a distributor....that has many diff brands of tint.

Yeah....they don't have either one of those.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Yeah. I looked. I have never heard of any of them.

[danewilson77]

Weeeeeeeeellllllllllllllllll......we'll see how it goes. He guarentee's it for life of vehicle..so...?

[billschusteriv]

Tint Bubba says tint only comes in 5, 20, 35, and 50. I will go with the 35. He says he uses Johnson? I don't know anything about tint.

http://www.johnsonwindowfilms.com/AUTO_BRANDS.php

This is kinda cool. Choose 330i, then choose the type of tint, to get an idea of what each looks like.

http://www.johnsonwindowfilms.com/car_tinter/tinter.php

Cool. 35% looks good. You'll be happy with it.


Never heard of Johnson.

I have always used Formula One or Llumar.

I have Llumar also.


Weeeeeeeeellllllllllllllllll......we'll see how it goes. He guarentee's it for life of vehicle..so...?

This is huge. I would just ask if the guarantee covers discoloration.

I didn't know anything about tint before getting mine done either - all i knew was a buddy of mine had a 4Runner that had faded tint. It didn't look bad, but you don't want to be rolling with tint that faded to purple. :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

DW, if you want to talk with a tint pro, I have a contact here in San Diego. I am sure that he'd get on the phone with you and tell you if you should avoid those tint options.

[kayger12]

Cool. 35% looks good. You'll be happy with it.



I have Llumar also.



This is huge. I would just ask if the guarantee covers discoloration.

I didn't know anything about tint before getting mine done either - all i knew was a buddy of mine had a 4Runner that had faded tint. It didn't look bad, but you don't want to be rolling with tint that faded to purple. :)

My understanding is that a lot of that fade and purple coloration of tint is due to the use of ammonia based cleaners like Windex.

[danewilson77]

For $150....and the guys guarentee...Ima get it done.

Again...I am one to "see how things go" to provide useful data to the community.

Appreciate the offer Boss....and I may hit you back...if this goes South.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

All right, DW. Let me know if you ever need the resource.

[yura]

Thanks Eli. That does look great.



kerunt, thanks for the pic. Man...that looks darker than 40% on the sides....?

It's darker than I expected, but I think that's largely due to 8% on the rear three - they don't let much light into the car, so the fronts appear darker than they are...

[billschusteriv]

My understanding is that a lot of that fade and purple coloration of tint is due to the use of ammonia based cleaners like Windex.

Good data point Keith. I had no idea.

[danewilson77]

I did 35....front rear. Thanks for all the input fellas/gurlies.

[cakM3]

I did 35....front rear. Thanks for all the input fellas/gurlies.

Dane,

You'll love the look, especially with the IR... :drool

[danewilson77]

Dane,

You'll love the look, especially with the IR... :drool

Just took a pretty good pic.

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[mimalmo]

I did 35....front rear. Thanks for all the input fellas/gurlies.

Pic fail.... :biggrin

[static667]

I would like 35% all around on mine. On all of my previous cars with tint, the rear window has been blurry. Anybody else have this issue? I don't want to spend the money to get tint then have to deal with a really crappy rear view.

[danewilson77]

Nope....not posted yet. I have one on my phone....one on my super duper camera. Waiting to get home, to upload from super duper camera.

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[kayger12]

Mine is crystal clear. No clouding or obscuring of the view out the back window.

[danewilson77]

Mine is crystal clear. No clouding or obscuring of the view out the back window.

Yeah....this guy had some mad skills. I gots stories for you.

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[static667]

Cool. Now to find the funds and a reputable installer...

[mimalmo]

Cool. Now to find the funds and a reputable installer...

That makes all the difference.

[danewilson77]

Tint pics......best I could do with limited time.

Post 1 updated with full size pics.....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC04548-1.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC04546-1.jpg

[cakM3]

Looks great Dane :thumbsup !

[TRELO]

Nice!!!!!!


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[kayger12]

Looking good, DW.

[danewilson77]

Looking good, DW.

Thanks men.

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[johnrando]

I LIKEY!

[billschusteriv]

I would like 35% all around on mine. On all of my previous cars with tint, the rear window has been blurry. Anybody else have this issue? I don't want to spend the money to get tint then have to deal with a really crappy rear view.

Mine is also crystal clear.

It was "blurry" or foggy on the first day - they said they put on the tint with a light soap/water solution that needs some heat/sun to dry/cure the solution.

I was told if it didn't go away to bring it back.

[billschusteriv]

:drool Nice! Hope you enjoy it! I noticed a big difference at night and when ppl are following me with their lights on.


Yeah....this guy had some mad skills. I gots stories for you.

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Looking forward to stories...

[mimalmo]

Looks great Dane.

[danewilson77]

Looks great Dane.

Thanks Eli...

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

:drool Nice! Hope you enjoy it! I noticed a big difference at night and when ppl are following me with their lights on.

:conversation

Looking forward to stories...

Gonna have a few days to tell stories. Bart Scott.

[danewilson77]

Gonna have a few days to tell stories. Bart Scott.

Yes sir. DW.

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[danewilson77]

Better lit pics to show 35 on Imola...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/IMG_20110602_181532.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/IMG_20110602_181630.jpg

[Washburn]

Looks Great!
dude, get tha ZHP away from the shadows for pics :)

[danewilson77]

I can't. It's where I park. Between you and BP...you're gonna have me posting pics in here every day...lol.

I will try.

[static667]

Looks sweet. Now I want tint.

[johnnyrad]

Killer tint D. I really need to do this..my Z looks naked without it.

[danewilson77]

Yeah.....I have been meaning to do for a while. Figured it was time with summer, and the meet coming up. $150.00 for the whole car...really can't be beat. The guy needed work too.

Thanks for the compli's guys.

[Johnmadd]

Looks great dane. Now, since we have been wondering what % I have, what do you think mine is?

[zhpnsnv]

I am now sold on 35 all around. I really don't mind the non-tint look at all, but I like the benefits (cooler in the summer, easier on the eyes at night, privacy). The 35% looks to be just right.

[danewilson77]

Looks great dane. Now, since we have been wondering what % I have, what do you think mine is?

Idk...I can't remember what it looks like?

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