[skindoc]

2022 BMW X6 M50i


Looking to get my front windows tinted. Anyone with recommendations of brands/types? Any good installers to recommend in NYC area?

[theS]

Originally Posted by skindoc

2022 BMW X6 M50i


Looking to get my front windows tinted. Anyone with recommendations of brands/types? Any good installers to recommend in NYC area?

Out in Long Island ShineTek Auto SPA. I recommend them and them only. Exclusively XPEL. Attached a video of them breaking down everything. Super professional I've gotten all my cars tinted from them for years including the chameleon windshield which would look GREAT on the X6 exclusively there. Ask for Sean.

[nZtiZia]

while I have a G05, I went with XPEL XR+ @35% (darkest allowed in my state). it doesn't negatively affect the infotainment/instrument cluster dimming sensors, and the IR heat rejection is amazing. even with more windows than my wife's G30, my young kids notice how much cooler it is upon entering my vehicle on a sunny day.

[silverstar335]

For those wondering, stock is:

Windshield - 85%
Front - 75%
Rear - 16%
Back window - 25/29%, getting two readings

Measured with Inspector II

[dananelson1]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

while I have a G05, I went with XPEL XR+ @35% (highest allowed in my state). it doesn't negatively affect the infotainment/instrument cluster dimming sensors, and the IR heat rejection is amazing. even with more windows than my wife's G30, my young kids notice how much cooler it is upon entering my vehicle on a sunny day.

Screen interference is something I was recently reading (screen moving to night mode, etc.) about. I'd love to see side angle pics of your finished product. I'm debating on 35% or maybe even higher 45% for the side windows and have read XPEL XR is some of the best.
Q: Did you tint ANY of the rear windows in a high % over the factory in increase the UV and better heat rejection?

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by dananelson1

Screen interference is something I was recently reading (screen moving to night mode, etc.) about. I'd love to see side angle pics of your finished product. I'm debating on 35% or maybe even higher 45% for the side windows and have read XPEL XR is some of the best.
Q: Did you tint ANY of the rear windows in a high % over the factory in increase the UV and better heat rejection?

below is the best sunny day photo I have at the moment showing the relative tint between the front and rear windows. yes, I did tint the 2nd and 3rd row side windows to the tune of 70% (also XPEL XR+). i forgot to mention their contribution to the heat rejection in my earlier post.

[bimmerwerks]

Originally Posted by theS

Out in Long Island ShineTek Auto SPA. I recommend them and them only. Exclusively XPEL. Attached a video of them breaking down everything. Super professional I've gotten all my cars tinted from them for years including the chameleon windshield which would look GREAT on the X6 exclusively there. Ask for Sean.

Hmm… no need to take door panel down to tint though…. And if xpel they should've computer cut instead of hand cut on a brand new car though….

[bimmerwerks]

Originally Posted by dananelson1

Screen interference is something I was recently reading (screen moving to night mode, etc.) about. I'd love to see side angle pics of your finished product. I'm debating on 35% or maybe even higher 45% for the side windows and have read XPEL XR is some of the best.
Q: Did you tint ANY of the rear windows in a high % over the factory in increase the UV and better heat rejection?

Xpel xr is similar to llumar pinnacle and xr plus is stratos.

I always used llumar and had no issue with film.. xpel tint is still relatively new so it's hard to judge how strong their adhesives are and if it will ever bubble…

Most tint films are made by Eastman in Virginia who is parent company or llumar….

Either way great choice

[theS]

Originally Posted by bimmerwerks

Hmm… no need to take door panel down to tint though…. And if xpel they should've computer cut instead of hand cut on a brand new car though….

Actually if they're going to do the job right they should remove the panels. You need to get the film below the top edge of the door panel so that it doesn't peel esp. long term when the window is raised and lowered.

[TFresh47]

Originally Posted by theS

Actually if they're going to do the job right they should remove the panels. You need to get the film below the top edge of the door panel so that it doesn't peel esp. long term when the window is raised and lowered.

Originally Posted by theS

Actually if they're going to do the job right they should remove the panels. You need to get the film below the top edge of the door panel so that it doesn't peel esp. long term when the window is raised and lowered.

Get your reflectors and taillights tinted too

[5pacey]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

while I have a G05, I went with XPEL XR+ @35% (highest allowed in my state). it doesn't negatively affect the infotainment/instrument cluster dimming sensors, and the IR heat rejection is amazing. even with more windows than my wife's G30, my young kids notice how much cooler it is upon entering my vehicle on a sunny day.

I am also in VA. Did you just do the driver/passenger side windows or rear also? Also, not sure where in VA you are, but if in NoVA do you have a shop you'd recommend / avoid?

TIA

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by 5pacey

I am also in VA. Did you just do the driver/passenger side windows or rear also? Also, not sure where in VA you are, but if in NoVA do you have a shop you'd recommend / avoid?

I'm in Virginia Beach area. yes, I did add additional tint to the rear windows (not tailgate though) to the tune of 70%.

[5pacey]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

I'm in Virginia Beach area. yes, I did add additional tint to the rear windows (not tailgate though) to the tune of 70%.

Cool thx... a bit of a drive for me I guess so I'll bug my local high $ XPEL installer if they also do tinting.

[MarkCav]

Originally Posted by 5pacey

Cool thx... a bit of a drive for me I guess so I'll bug my local high $ XPEL installer if they also do tinting.

Just got XPEL XR Plus 15 on my front side windows (2022 X5 M50i) yesterday. From the outside- it looks great. From the inside (looking out) is a big color disparity with the XPEL tint being much darker than BMW's dyed glass. The pictures attached below don't do it Justice. I did the fronts in my 2019 X5 with Lumar's Formula One at 15% and don't recall there being such a huge disparity looking out from the inside. Anyone have the same experience?

[Cheesy Myneezy]

Originally Posted by MarkCav

Just got XPEL XR Plus 15 on my front side windows (2022 X5 M50i) yesterday. From the outside- it looks great. From the inside (looking out) is a big color disparity with the XPEL tint being much darker than BMW's dyed glass. The pictures attached below don't do it Justice. I did the fronts in my 2019 X5 with Lumar's Formula One at 15% and don't recall there being such a huge disparity looking out from the inside. Anyone have the same experience?

Just got the exact same spec with coffee interior and bi color 22". Your tint looks great. Did you go over the rear factory? Or just go darker on the front 2 @15% which makes the others look darker?

I want to go over factory and make everything either 5% or 15% all the way around.

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by MarkCav

From the inside (looking out) is a big color disparity with the XPEL tint being much darker than BMW's dyed glass. […]Anyone have the same experience?

yes, it's like looking through a filtered lens which I don't particularly like. it's not drastic, but some colors are affected more than others

[MarkCav]

Originally Posted by Cheesy Myneezy

Just got the exact same spec with coffee interior and bi color 22". Your tint looks great. Did you go over the rear factory? Or just go darker on the front 2 @15% which makes the others look darker?

I want to go over factory and make everything either 5% or 15% all the way around.

Originally Posted by Cheesy Myneezy

Just got the exact same spec with coffee interior and bi color 22". Your tint looks great. Did you go over the rear factory? Or just go darker on the front 2 @15% which makes the others look darker?

I want to go over factory and make everything either 5% or 15% all the way around.

I just did the two fronts at 15%. To tell you the truth- I don't even notice it any more.

[kingmonkeyjr]

I went with Nano tint. Blocks 98% of UV. It's pricey but the best.. went with 78% on all stained glass, 20% on front windows, 20% on pano roof and 50% windshield. All blends perfect. I can't see for the life of me and found this set up the best for me.

[bimmerwerks]

Originally Posted by TFresh47

Get your reflectors and taillights tinted too

What film did you use for the taillight??

[FullFatDoom]

Originally Posted by theS

Out in Long Island ShineTek Auto SPA. I recommend them and them only.

Thanks for the recommendation. For someone local to the area, they look promising.

[SnohoRaptor]

After multiple cars tinted with Llumar's CTX ceramic, I tried a new shop with STEK tint who could also wrap the front in DYNOshield (STEK) PPF. While happy with Llumar, I wanted to try a new product followed by a guru in Lady Lake, Florida.

They tinted the front windows & pano roof 25% and the windshield 45%. Yes, the windshield was darker then I wanted, but I agreed to try it for a week.

After falling in love with the clarity and benefits, my only complaint is the windshield LOOKS tinted from the front instead of "extra glare" our Raptor's 80% Llumar shows. I just don't want to provide easy PC for a traffic stop. . .

As for driving, it's amazing. I have light colored eyes and always need sunglasses on bright days. Not anymore. In fact, my wife loves it and she normally complains about poor night vision and oncoming glare.

I'll be replacing the tint on the M3 this year. I'll put the same STEK tint and Blue Star Auto Salon in Everett WA has earned my repeat biz.

[dananelson1]

Is there consensus that to do a good job on the fronts, the installer MUST remove the door panels? I've got a few inquiries into some shops . . . looking to tint after the New Year.