Official 3rd Gen IS Tint Thread - add your pics here!
10-17-13, 03:22 PM
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Also I believe it's illegal for tint shop to do anything darker than 50% here in MN.
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10-17-13, 08:58 PM
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I got 35 all around, 20 back window and I'm happy with it and no concerns I will have an issue. For you, I'd go with 50 front and 35 rear/back window as you may not be a risk taker to go darker.
10-18-13, 05:45 AM
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10-18-13, 09:41 AM
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generally they do not, if they are good enough at doing it, or have laser cuts, they can get the tint below the panels without having to remove them, Ive seen many do it, and I do it myself for part of my business.
11-04-13, 11:21 AM
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it aint too bad. You have to have a window scrapper, which is a blade fixated to a handle. Once you get some of it up, then you can peel it off. Naturally it will break on the edges and youll have to scrape off the glue and rest of the tint. But it isnt too bad. No damage will be done to window if your careful about it.
11-05-13, 11:50 AM
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On a slightly different note, whenever I see a BMW 3 series or X5 without any tint whatsoever, i find it quite bizarre and weird lol. Tinting could make those cars sexier as well. Not sure if they can't afford it??
12-05-13, 09:13 PM
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Tint Decisions, Decisions, Decisions…
Finally getting tints tomorrow(!!), but still debating between:
50% Sides and 35% Rear
50% Front Sides and 35% Rear Side and Rear (probably best, but uneasy as not even)
OR
35% All Around
Would do 43% All Around, but shop wants $50 more for same ($175 vs. $225).
AND, just when I thought I wanted to do 35% All Around, saw a car today with 35% Front Sides and 20% Rear Sides and Rear and felt the 35% windows were too dark. Argh!
ALSO, anyone have any idea what I should pay for the installation of rear lamp tint film?
Have a Grey on Red F Sport. Last minute input welcome.
Thanks.
50% Sides and 35% Rear
50% Front Sides and 35% Rear Side and Rear (probably best, but uneasy as not even)
OR
35% All Around
Would do 43% All Around, but shop wants $50 more for same ($175 vs. $225).
AND, just when I thought I wanted to do 35% All Around, saw a car today with 35% Front Sides and 20% Rear Sides and Rear and felt the 35% windows were too dark. Argh!
ALSO, anyone have any idea what I should pay for the installation of rear lamp tint film?
Have a Grey on Red F Sport. Last minute input welcome.
Thanks.
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12-05-13, 09:19 PM
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Also, I recommend 15% for the sunroof!