Which tint % to get?

Driggett · 10-20-2015, 12:31 PM

I have a dilemma about tinting my f30 335i msport mineral grey metallic car.
I am going with the spectra photosync brand of tint done by Premier in Fremont, CA. I am manly getting the tint because the back of my neck burns from the sun when driving and for the comfort of my passengers. I am getting 75% in the front sides and for the back sides I am torn between 55 and 35 or has anybody done 75 all around and are happy with it? I am not looking for the tint color to add to the beauty of the vehicle. Those of you who have gotten 55 or 35 for the back windows which looked nicer with the mineral grey metallic color of the car?

I have heard nothing but great reviews about Premier and photosync so if anybody has some negative reviews I would like to hear.
Thanks,
Chris

RarScaryFrosty · 10-20-2015, 12:51 PM

I have 35% ceramic done all around, and 50% on my windshield. It makes the car look awesome in the sunlight, and I can still see through all windows clearly at night. Check your local laws though, you don't want to get busted!

Aatish · 10-20-2015, 04:29 PM

I have 35 all around. Don't know the exact brand I have, however I can ensure you that it reduces the intensity of the sun significantly. If the sun is shining, I can put my hand in direct line with the sun without feeling uncomfortable. Can't do that with my windows down.

Here are some pics in different lighting situations:

-Aatish

Driggett · 10-20-2015, 05:08 PM

Thanks, looks good!

Mamyf30 · 10-21-2015, 05:54 AM

35% is better of the 2.

I have 20% all around, no tint on front windshield and like it very much

Dang3r · 10-21-2015, 08:38 AM

How the heck could you fake the front numberplate?

dude!

RarScaryFrosty · 10-21-2015, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dang3r

How the heck could you fake the front numberplate?

dude!

Here in the USA our plates are different sized, but some states do not require a front license plate. There's tons of websites that allow you to make your own novelty fake plates that look European.

sodarg · 10-21-2015, 01:38 PM

I recently got PhotoSync window tint (75 front & 35 sides/back). Great product IMHO.

Photos: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...0&postcount=16

Dang3r · 10-21-2015, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RarScaryFrosty

Here in the USA our plates are different sized, but some states do not require a front license plate. There's tons of websites that allow you to make your own novelty fake plates that look European.

Allright, I see...especially the Bavarian approval medal is very well made.

Driggett · 10-21-2015, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sodarg

I recently got PhotoSync window tint (75 front & 35 sides/back). Great product IMHO.

Photos: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...0&postcount=16

Looks good. Now that was 75 windshield and 35 everything else?

Aatish · 10-21-2015, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dang3r

How the heck could you fake the front numberplate?

dude!

Thanks. Here's the site I got it from:

https://www.customeuropeanplates.com...05YaAouA8P8HAQ

Project Elite · 10-21-2015, 04:20 PM

How much does Premier charge for all the windows besides the windshield? Been looking to get mine done for a while now but I was planning to go to Best Image in San Mateo. They do quality work and do all 7 windows for $195.

cwazy1 · 10-21-2015, 05:11 PM

75 is way too light and TBH you won't be able to tell the difference.

I was very afraid of going too dark and not being able to see. I decided with 39 on sides+rear. Its actually pretty perfect as its not too dark like the 35's I see but its dark enough to give a bit of privacy/sun block.

Driggett · 10-21-2015, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Project Elite

How much does Premier charge for all the windows besides the windshield? Been looking to get mine done for a while now but I was planning to go to Best Image in San Mateo. They do quality work and do all 7 windows for $195.

For the spectra photosync it is 800 dollars. Now this film has a tser rating for it's 75 that most films have for their 35.
Here is the link to the manufacturers site.
http://prestige-films.com/docs/photo...eet_072114.pdf
Link to Premier.
http://www.premiermobilegroup.com/sp...stallers.shtml
Link to others for comparison
http://www.suntekfilms.com/files/826...t_auto_CXP.pdf
http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/6...s-brochure.pdf
http://huperoptikusa.com/wp-content/...s_Ceramics.pdf

sodarg · 10-21-2015, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driggett

Looks good. Now that was 75 windshield and 35 everything else?

Yes...thanks

E30toF30 · 10-21-2015, 10:40 PM

50% all around (except windshield) and I think its perfect. My car color is sparkling graphite so very similar to mg.

IMHO, I think uniform tint all around like better than dark rear and lighter fronts. But of course that's my personal opinion.

RarScaryFrosty · 10-22-2015, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by E30toF30

50% all around (except windshield) and I think its perfect. My car color is sparkling graphite so very similar to mg.

IMHO, I think uniform tint all around like better than dark rear and lighter fronts. But of course that's my personal opinion.

Agreed, an even tint job all around looks better than lighter fronts. I even went as far as doing my windshield (went lighter on the windshield though so cops might not notice!). It looks much better now.

Driggett · 10-26-2015, 07:26 PM

Just picked up the car and everything looks first rate! I decided to get 55% on the sides and the back. The tint does not look dark at all. Here are some quick shots at around 4pm So the light is lower in the sky. So far it looks like Premier did a first rate job on my photosync.

Thanks for all your help.
Chris

lens · 10-26-2015, 09:10 PM

I have 5% rear, and 35% driver and co-driver side.

Driggett · 11-10-2015, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sodarg

I recently got PhotoSync window tint (75 front & 35 sides/back). Great product IMHO.

Photos: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...0&postcount=16

I notice a blue haze on my side windows when the sun is hitting them at the correct angle. Do you notice this and do you notice it on your windshield and how does it affect your vision?
Thanks,
Chris

sodarg · 11-16-2015, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driggett

I notice a blue haze on my side windows when the sun is hitting them at the correct angle. Do you notice this and do you notice it on your windshield and how does it affect your vision?
Thanks,
Chris

I notice a slight bluish tint depending on the angle and brightness of the sun, but it doesn't bother me given that my car is tanzanite blue. It hasn't affected my vision day or night and actually reduces the windshield glare IMO with no impact to the HUD.

BTW, I like your 55% PhotoSync on your MG. My installer only offered 35% and 75% or I may have considered 55%. How did Premier do around the dot matrix? I'd say mine are about 85% covered and only noticeable since I know its there.

kangheemin · 11-19-2015, 11:28 AM

I just recently purchased my 2015 328i and the first thing I did to it was get my windows tinted. I had 20% done all around except my front windshield. I think it looks quite nice especially when the car is white. Sorry for the horrible picture quality. Just took some shots with my cellphone.

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Driggett Private 56 Rep 72 Posts Drives: '22 G80 Portimao XDrive Comp Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 335i [0.00]	Which tint % to get? I have a dilemma about tinting my f30 335i msport mineral grey metallic car. I am going with the spectra photosync brand of tint done by Premier in Fremont, CA. I am manly getting the tint because the back of my neck burns from the sun when driving and for the comfort of my passengers. I am getting 75% in the front sides and for the back sides I am torn between 55 and 35 or has anybody done 75 all around and are happy with it? I am not looking for the tint color to add to the beauty of the vehicle. Those of you who have gotten 55 or 35 for the back windows which looked nicer with the mineral grey metallic color of the car? I have heard nothing but great reviews about Premier and photosync so if anybody has some negative reviews I would like to hear. Thanks, Chris
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RarScaryFrosty First Lieutenant 79 Rep 312 Posts Drives: 2013 328i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Toledo, Ohio iTrader: (0)	I have 35% ceramic done all around, and 50% on my windshield. It makes the car look awesome in the sunlight, and I can still see through all windows clearly at night. Check your local laws though, you don't want to get busted!
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Aatish Lofty 3458 Rep 849 Posts Drives: i4 M50, 991.2 C2, RRS Diesel Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: ORD <> ATX iTrader: (0)	I have 35 all around. Don't know the exact brand I have, however I can ensure you that it reduces the intensity of the sun significantly. If the sun is shining, I can put my hand in direct line with the sun without feeling uncomfortable. Can't do that with my windows down. Here are some pics in different lighting situations: -Aatish
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Driggett Private 56 Rep 72 Posts Drives: '22 G80 Portimao XDrive Comp Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 335i [0.00]	Thanks, looks good!
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Mamyf30 Private First Class 44 Rep 127 Posts Drives: f30 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	35% is better of the 2. I have 20% all around, no tint on front windshield and like it very much
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sodarg Enlisted Member 14 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 435ix Convertible Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO iTrader: (0)	I recently got PhotoSync window tint (75 front & 35 sides/back). Great product IMHO. Photos: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...0&postcount=16 __________________ My2016 435ix Convertible \| X10 Tanzanite Blue \| ZAML Nutmeg Merino Extended Leather \| XT1 Merino Leather Dashboard \| XL3 Steering Wheel \| XEX White Ash Grain Wood Trim \| ZTP \| ZLP \| ZCW \| ZDA \| ZDB \| ZD5 \| 6NS \| Z4A MPPK \| Z10 MPE \| Z24 Pedals \| MP-BBK
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Project Elite Captain 137 Rep 647 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	How much does Premier charge for all the windows besides the windshield? Been looking to get mine done for a while now but I was planning to go to Best Image in San Mateo. They do quality work and do all 7 windows for $195.
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cwazy1 Second Lieutenant 46 Rep 211 Posts Drives: MG F80 ZCP Join Date: May 2014 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	75 is way too light and TBH you won't be able to tell the difference. I was very afraid of going too dark and not being able to see. I decided with 39 on sides+rear. Its actually pretty perfect as its not too dark like the 35's I see but its dark enough to give a bit of privacy/sun block.
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E30toF30 Captain 121 Rep 749 Posts Drives: 2016 528i Executive Edition Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1) Garage List 2002 BMW M3 [0.00] 2014 BMW X5 35d [0.00] 2016 BMW 528i xDrive [0.00]	50% all around (except windshield) and I think its perfect. My car color is sparkling graphite so very similar to mg. IMHO, I think uniform tint all around like better than dark rear and lighter fronts. But of course that's my personal opinion.
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Driggett Private 56 Rep 72 Posts Drives: '22 G80 Portimao XDrive Comp Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 335i [0.00]	Just picked up the car and everything looks first rate! I decided to get 55% on the sides and the back. The tint does not look dark at all. Here are some quick shots at around 4pm So the light is lower in the sky. So far it looks like Premier did a first rate job on my photosync. Thanks for all your help. Chris Attached Images
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lens Colonel 2070 Rep 2,639 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Halifax NS, Canada iTrader: (5)	I have 5% rear, and 35% driver and co-driver side.
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kangheemin Enlisted Member 8 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2015 328I Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I just recently purchased my 2015 328i and the first thing I did to it was get my windows tinted. I had 20% done all around except my front windshield. I think it looks quite nice especially when the car is white. Sorry for the horrible picture quality. Just took some shots with my cellphone. Attached Images Last edited by kangheemin; 11-19-2015 at 11:34 AM..
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