08-12-2012, 06:14 AM | #1 |
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Window Tinting
I see a lot of variety in the numerous photos with regard to the amount of transparency / opacity on the various windows. Does anyone have a definitive reference (both pics and/or %) by window (Front Windscreen, Front-Side, Rear-Side, Rear-window) for the amount of tint from the factory?
I assume those that are looking at tinting options are looking at LLumar ATX or similar to not have any reception issues. Anyone out there have other options they would recommend for tinting? Or already much further along on their plans? |
08-12-2012, 08:36 AM | #5 |
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Is there an option for the US to order the optional factory tint as mentioned above? Because that would be my first choice, thanks!
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08-12-2012, 08:55 AM | #6 |
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I thinks the best films right now are the Llumar Air Blue and the 3M Crystalline. Both give a disproportionate heat reduction to light reduction thanks to ceramic composition.
On the F10 board some people have got rattles from film installs, so be careful. This car is not that film friendly.
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I prefer an even tinting on the side glass sections where possible. I can talk to my CA on Monday, but I do not recall this ever being a factory option level. Stealth, Does the Llumar Air Blue have a negative impact on the electronic frequency pass-through? |
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08-12-2012, 01:03 PM | #8 |
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See my topic here http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=683434. Those are darkest Lummar, no issues with electronic frequency pass-through.
Pros: Looks good, especially on Alpine White Minimal interior heat under the sun (paint and tint combination helps this) Tints didn't let my rear window shatter and caused a considerable delay to the failed burglary attempt Cons: Driving and parking at night with windows up is not easy, have to rely on cameras Last edited by singularity; 08-12-2012 at 01:09 PM.. |
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BTW I don't have photos of my tint job, but there are good pics here. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...irblue+cquartz
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