How long Does the spray tint stay good looking through car washes?

gymkhana · 08-09-2011, 11:07 PM

Lile the title says.
I used some on my side markers and it looks good but when i went to film tint my tail lights it was a pain bc there very curved and frankly the film just isnt working so im considering using spray, any advice? Btw im only tinting the amber on my car excluding front turn signals
Anyway though some experienced advice would be appreciated

Arty · 08-10-2011, 09:40 AM

If you are driving through car washes I'd be more worried about damage done the clearcoat and paint on the car.

Don't be lazy, do it by hand. Car washes are for chicks and ruin your paint.

SurreyF1 · 08-10-2011, 09:48 AM

yea dude you have an m edition 330i, please no more car washes

gymkhana · 08-10-2011, 04:49 PM

Hey let me be clearer, i never EVER let other people wash my car... with that said, Does any body know how long spray tint will last through car washes? My guess is one to two years

gymkhana · 08-10-2011, 04:51 PM

I wonder if arty is the type of guy who cant say girl or female? Can he only say chicks and b1tch? Just wondering

Arty · 08-10-2011, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gymkhana

I wonder if arty is the type of guy who cant say girl or female? Can he only say chicks and b1tch? Just wondering

You would be incorrect.

gymkhana · 08-13-2011, 04:58 PM

Sorry arty, i may have had a bug up my a$$.... maybe a termite?

SpoonerDee · 08-14-2011, 11:00 AM

It's not the washing you need to worry about, the sun is what does the damage and eventually fades the color out. After you spray the tint, spray on clear coat as well, that protects it from damage, but like I said, the sun is what you need to worry about.

When I applied it to my old e36 I got about one summer before the sun faded the tint from black to brown, so I had to constantly respray the lenses. I should note, my car always sat in direct sunlight so it was baking every day all day long.

08-09-2011, 11:07 PM	#1
gymkhana Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: spokane wa Posts: 72 My Ride: 2003 330i zhp View My Garage	How long Does the spray tint stay good looking through car washes? Lile the title says. I used some on my side markers and it looks good but when i went to film tint my tail lights it was a pain bc there very curved and frankly the film just isnt working so im considering using spray, any advice? Btw im only tinting the amber on my car excluding front turn signals Anyway though some experienced advice would be appreciated

08-14-2011, 11:00 AM	#8
SpoonerDee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 503 My Ride: 2005 E46 View My Garage	It's not the washing you need to worry about, the sun is what does the damage and eventually fades the color out. After you spray the tint, spray on clear coat as well, that protects it from damage, but like I said, the sun is what you need to worry about. When I applied it to my old e36 I got about one summer before the sun faded the tint from black to brown, so I had to constantly respray the lenses. I should note, my car always sat in direct sunlight so it was baking every day all day long. __________________ You can pick up a copy of my book here! Click here for the best Euro mechanic in the Berkshires

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08-10-2011, 09:40 AM	#2
Arty Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,030 My Ride: 1999 328i View My Garage	If you are driving through car washes I'd be more worried about damage done the clearcoat and paint on the car. Don't be lazy, do it by hand. Car washes are for chicks and ruin your paint.

08-10-2011, 09:48 AM	#3
SurreyF1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nowhere Posts: 17,690 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	yea dude you have an m edition 330i, please no more car washes

08-10-2011, 04:49 PM	#4
gymkhana Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: spokane wa Posts: 72 My Ride: 2003 330i zhp View My Garage	Hey let me be clearer, i never EVER let other people wash my car... with that said, Does any body know how long spray tint will last through car washes? My guess is one to two years

08-10-2011, 04:51 PM	#5
gymkhana Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: spokane wa Posts: 72 My Ride: 2003 330i zhp View My Garage	I wonder if arty is the type of guy who cant say girl or female? Can he only say chicks and b1tch? Just wondering

08-13-2011, 04:58 PM	#7
gymkhana Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: spokane wa Posts: 72 My Ride: 2003 330i zhp View My Garage	Sorry arty, i may have had a bug up my a$$.... maybe a termite?