Front Windshield Tint

5ive7even · 03-26-2024, 09:49 PM

50% here and it is perfect. No noticeable difference during nightime driving.

chefwong · 03-27-2024, 08:57 AM

50% is just about right

I did 70% out the door but it was too light. Hemmed and hawed on the redo as I didn't want to chance it with the leather dash. Ended up sucking it up and going 50. It's just perfect. Not overly dark and pedestrians can see if I am visually seeing them at a crosswalk and handing them off as acknowledgment

gixxerboy63 · 03-29-2024, 10:35 PM

I couldn't wait to have the windshield tinted on my X5M! I usually do this to all of my vehicles, but especially this one since it is Tanzanite with an Ivory interior. I felt like I was riding around in the Pope-mobile, on high display for all to see! 😂The tint calmed down the brightness of my interior from the outside and it takes a trained eye to notice it from the inside looking out. It simply looks better and offers sun protection too! Our Laser LED headlights are some of the best available, so nighttime vision is still superb and undaunted by having light tint.
Win!

gixxerboy63 · 03-31-2024, 12:23 PM

I also wanted to point out that having the windshield tinted slightly help blends in well with the side windows (legal tint).

emerza · 04-05-2024, 11:06 PM

Did 30 % on the windshield and 5s on the side. Some getting used to but I'm good with it now LOL

blau808 · 04-06-2024, 12:33 AM

Just throwing it out there that full windshield tint is illegal in all states.

That being said I've never been stopped for the 70% on mine.

https://windowtintlaws.us/

Sevn86 · 04-08-2024, 09:11 PM

Dropped it off for tint and PPF this morning and kept going back and forth with 70% or 55% for the windshield. Ultimately played it safe again and went with 70%.

showtimeinc · 04-08-2024, 09:39 PM

Has anyone noticed or experienced any changes to the way the HUD displays with different tint brands, darknesses, or just in general with the windshield tinted?

5ive7even · 04-08-2024, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by showtimeinc

Has anyone noticed or experienced any changes to the way the HUD displays with different tint brands, darknesses, or just in general with the windshield tinted?

I have 50% on the windshield (not sure on brand) and there is some very minor ripple/distortion with the HUD display. Not horrible, and don't always notice it, but it is there. Still very readable and while I notice it, my wife has never mentioned it.

I can't imagine going darker than 50% on the front (I have 20% on the front side windows. I've noticed with this config, it can be hard to see who is in the car from the outside from head on. Overall, I'm happy with the look and tint.

JohnRoth · 04-09-2024, 01:56 PM

50% Galaxy ceramic entire car including sunroof and windshield, front drivers and passenger doors 35%, hud is fantastic with tinted windshield

MADBMWX5MC · 04-10-2024, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by blau808

Just throwing it out there that full windshield tint is illegal in all states.

That being said I've never been stopped for the 70% on mine.

https://windowtintlaws.us/

I was wondering about that...

JohnRoth · 04-11-2024, 12:46 AM

I have prescription from my doctor for the windshield tint.

Sevn86 · 04-13-2024, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by showtimeinc

Has anyone noticed or experienced any changes to the way the HUD displays with different tint brands, darknesses, or just in general with the windshield tinted?

Nothing obvious that I can see. It still displays like OEM without tint. I went with 70% Xpel XR plus. I feel if you get any high end ceramic tint installed it you should be fine.

Sevn86 · 04-13-2024, 08:41 PM

70% Xpel XR Plus tint on the front windshield. Looks much darker as I have all black interior.

TechDaddy3x · 04-15-2024, 08:12 AM

Personally, I don't do the whole windshield but an eyebrow. Great from when you need it and doesn't impact visibility too much

Boardmember · 04-25-2024, 12:02 AM

Does tinting the windshield (shade notwithstanding) attenuate outside noise at all? Does side window tint help?

chefwong · 04-25-2024, 08:24 AM

Interior Color, Side Fronts may alter how dark the front looks..

I went 70%. It was too light. Hemmed and hawed as I did not want the chance of leather dashboard f-ups on redo. Bit the bullet, had it redone in 50. 50% is just right. Photos don't pick up how it looks in person but dark enough but -light enough- that as a driver, you can do a pedestrian (I see you , cross the street wave off) and it's stil visible from outside

03-26-2024, 09:49 PM	#23
5ive7even Private 129 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i, E63s AMG Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 xDrive 40i [0.00]	50% here and it is perfect. No noticeable difference during nightime driving.
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03-27-2024, 08:57 AM	#24
chefwong Major 362 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	50% is just about right I did 70% out the door but it was too light. Hemmed and hawed on the redo as I didn't want to chance it with the leather dash. Ended up sucking it up and going 50. It's just perfect. Not overly dark and pedestrians can see if I am visually seeing them at a crosswalk and handing them off as acknowledgment
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03-29-2024, 10:35 PM	#25
gixxerboy63 Tanzanite Blue II X5M Pilot 1047 Rep 2,023 Posts Drives: M3, M4, X3 M40i, X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WS, GSO High Point, NC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2017 m4 [0.00] 2010 BMW X5M [10.00]	I couldn't wait to have the windshield tinted on my X5M! I usually do this to all of my vehicles, but especially this one since it is Tanzanite with an Ivory interior. I felt like I was riding around in the Pope-mobile, on high display for all to see! 😂The tint calmed down the brightness of my interior from the outside and it takes a trained eye to notice it from the inside looking out. It simply looks better and offers sun protection too! Our Laser LED headlights are some of the best available, so nighttime vision is still superb and undaunted by having light tint. Win! __________________ 2020 X5M - Tanzanite II 2012 M3 - Alpine White
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03-31-2024, 12:23 PM	#26
gixxerboy63 Tanzanite Blue II X5M Pilot 1047 Rep 2,023 Posts Drives: M3, M4, X3 M40i, X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WS, GSO High Point, NC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2017 m4 [0.00] 2010 BMW X5M [10.00]	I also wanted to point out that having the windshield tinted slightly help blends in well with the side windows (legal tint). Attached Images __________________ 2020 X5M - Tanzanite II 2012 M3 - Alpine White
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04-05-2024, 11:06 PM	#27
emerza Enlisted Member 64 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW X5 Xdrive40i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	Did 30 % on the windshield and 5s on the side. Some getting used to but I'm good with it now LOL Attached Images
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04-06-2024, 12:33 AM	#28
blau808 Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 254 Posts Drives: E90 F31 X5 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: PNW iTrader: (0)	Just throwing it out there that full windshield tint is illegal in all states. That being said I've never been stopped for the 70% on mine. https://windowtintlaws.us/
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04-08-2024, 09:11 PM	#29
Sevn86 Private First Class 187 Rep 155 Posts Drives: BMW X5 sDrive40i Msport Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Dropped it off for tint and PPF this morning and kept going back and forth with 70% or 55% for the windshield. Ultimately played it safe again and went with 70%. __________________ Current - 2025 X5 sDrive40i M Sport Sold - 2023 Rivian R1S Launch Edition Sold - 2018 Range Rover Sport HSE
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04-08-2024, 09:39 PM	#30
showtimeinc Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW X6 Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Has anyone noticed or experienced any changes to the way the HUD displays with different tint brands, darknesses, or just in general with the windshield tinted?
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04-09-2024, 01:56 PM	#32
JohnRoth Private 62 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2020 G05 40i M-Sport 2023 330i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW G05 X5 [9.00] 2020 BMW X5 [0.00]	50% Galaxy ceramic entire car including sunroof and windshield, front drivers and passenger doors 35%, hud is fantastic with tinted windshield __________________ F10 M5 AlpineWhite/SakhirOrange[DCT]
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04-11-2024, 12:46 AM	#34
JohnRoth Private 62 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2020 G05 40i M-Sport 2023 330i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW G05 X5 [9.00] 2020 BMW X5 [0.00]	I have prescription from my doctor for the windshield tint. __________________ F10 M5 AlpineWhite/SakhirOrange[DCT]
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04-13-2024, 08:41 PM	#36
Sevn86 Private First Class 187 Rep 155 Posts Drives: BMW X5 sDrive40i Msport Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	70% Xpel XR Plus tint on the front windshield. Looks much darker as I have all black interior. Attached Images __________________ Current - 2025 X5 sDrive40i M Sport Sold - 2023 Rivian R1S Launch Edition Sold - 2018 Range Rover Sport HSE
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04-15-2024, 08:12 AM	#37
TechDaddy3x New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW X5 2021 Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: NW Arkansas iTrader: (1)	Personally, I don't do the whole windshield but an eyebrow. Great from when you need it and doesn't impact visibility too much
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04-25-2024, 12:02 AM	#38
Boardmember Private First Class 130 Rep 169 Posts Drives: BMW X5 xDrive40i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Gulf Coast USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 xDrive 40i [0.00]	Does tinting the windshield (shade notwithstanding) attenuate outside noise at all? Does side window tint help?
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04-25-2024, 08:24 AM	#39
chefwong Major 362 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Interior Color, Side Fronts may alter how dark the front looks.. I went 70%. It was too light. Hemmed and hawed as I did not want the chance of leather dashboard f-ups on redo. Bit the bullet, had it redone in 50. 50% is just right. Photos don't pick up how it looks in person but dark enough but -light enough- that as a driver, you can do a pedestrian (I see you , cross the street wave off) and it's stil visible from outside
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