What tint do you have on your Beamer

betik · 09-25-2012, 09:50 PM

I think they shouldn't have anything less than 5 grade, when I first got my e46 I put 5 grade on it! i think its a must but police think otherwise because it now has a sticker!

E46 Coupe · 09-25-2012, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by betik

I think they shouldn't have anything less than 5 grade, when I first got my e46 I put 5 grade on it! i think its a must but police think otherwise because it now has a sticker!

Wut? English, try again?

Tint is measured in visibility percentages. Grade 5?

N4NOOK · 09-25-2012, 10:10 PM

i use aluminium foil

my car is like a rolling drug lab

looks baus

CortinaD · 09-25-2012, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by betik

I think they shouldn't have anything less than 5 grade, when I first got my e46 I put 5 grade on it! i think its a must but police think otherwise because it now has a sticker!

most of the kids here **** their perfectly good cars to make it look like this

YGOAMG · 09-25-2012, 10:22 PM

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DamoBMW · 09-26-2012, 12:11 AM

If you mean 5% that's way too dark, stupid and gets cop attention. I have 35% and it's perfect and pretty sure that's the darkest legal tint.

all4show · 09-26-2012, 12:26 AM

umm factory...dark enough. looks the same as 15% i reckon

steve.k · 09-26-2012, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N4NOOK

i use aluminium foil

my car is like a rolling drug lab

looks baus

niiCk · 09-26-2012, 07:46 AM

i just did my car today! went with 20%..not too dark, not too light..might have wanted it a tad darker actually. But then again, from the outside it looks dark since my interior is black

trive2 · 09-26-2012, 08:16 PM

I did 35%, because it's legal.

Commando · 09-28-2012, 10:32 PM

I went for the the 30% or 35% 3M film on the sides (maximum legal) and a level or two darker for the rear window (coupe). Although the rear film looks considerably darker 'on the roll' i'ts not noticeable on the car.
I bought pre-cut film from the USA. After viewing the on-line DIY's I decided to have an expert do it. - He confirmed the film was 3M and seemed mildly surprised, apparently there is scamming in the window film business. He could have supplied similar quality generic film for the same price so. He did an excellent job in about 3 hours so if you are in WA...
Points to note:-
Tinting is well worth doing.
Not all films are equal.
My factory glass has approximately 10% tint so combined with maximum legal film takes you over the limit.
The pre-cut film was exactly right.
Never clean the inside of the windows (the tint film) with ammonia based cleaners - it clouds the film over time.

I'm considering clear film for the windscreen.

09-25-2012, 09:50 PM	#1
betik Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Western Australia Posts: 71 My Ride: BMW 05 E46 318i View My Garage	What tint do you have on your Beamer I think they shouldn't have anything less than 5 grade, when I first got my e46 I put 5 grade on it! i think its a must but police think otherwise because it now has a sticker!

09-26-2012, 12:11 AM	#6
DamoBMW Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 613 My Ride: '02 325Ci M-Sport View My Garage	If you mean 5% that's way too dark, stupid and gets cop attention. I have 35% and it's perfect and pretty sure that's the darkest legal tint. __________________ '02 BMW 325Ci 5MT M-Sport Individual Stratus Grey

09-26-2012, 12:26 AM	#7
all4show Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston, VIC Posts: 414 My Ride: '00 318i View My Garage	umm factory...dark enough. looks the same as 15% i reckon __________________ - 19" CSL Wheels / Lowered - Clear Rear and Side Indicators w/ Invisible Bulbs - Clear Front Indicators w/ black inserts - LED License Plate Bulbs - MTech 100w Cosmos Blue Headlights w/ black inserts - White CCFL Angel Eyes - Real Carbon Fibre (coloured) Badges - Alpine Sound System: * 800w Type S Sub w/ 800w Monoblock Amp * 6.5" Type S Speakers all round w/ OEM tweeters * Head Unit w/ Direct iPod Connectivity

09-26-2012, 08:16 PM	#10
trive2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,040 My Ride: 1989 BMW 535i View My Garage	I did 35%, because it's legal. __________________

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09-25-2012, 10:10 PM	#3
N4NOOK Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria AUS Posts: 1,306 My Ride: 323ci View My Garage	i use aluminium foil my car is like a rolling drug lab looks baus

09-26-2012, 07:46 AM	#9
niiCk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Syd Posts: 1,439 My Ride: E90 View My Garage	i just did my car today! went with 20%..not too dark, not too light..might have wanted it a tad darker actually. But then again, from the outside it looks dark since my interior is black

09-28-2012, 10:32 PM	#11
Commando Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: West Oz Posts: 88 My Ride: 'O2 325Ci TiAg Man View My Garage	I went for the the 30% or 35% 3M film on the sides (maximum legal) and a level or two darker for the rear window (coupe). Although the rear film looks considerably darker 'on the roll' i'ts not noticeable on the car. I bought pre-cut film from the USA. After viewing the on-line DIY's I decided to have an expert do it. - He confirmed the film was 3M and seemed mildly surprised, apparently there is scamming in the window film business. He could have supplied similar quality generic film for the same price so. He did an excellent job in about 3 hours so if you are in WA... Points to note:- Tinting is well worth doing. Not all films are equal. My factory glass has approximately 10% tint so combined with maximum legal film takes you over the limit. The pre-cut film was exactly right. Never clean the inside of the windows (the tint film) with ammonia based cleaners - it clouds the film over time. I'm considering clear film for the windscreen.