Question for all those window tint-ers

the_stranger · 03-24-2008, 01:00 PM

As many of you know, I have an AW M3 coupe. I am interested in tinting it. But I am worried about the dot pattern on the outline of the rear glass. Will it show out as white spots or can it be done properly? Will anything else be a problem?

fastrack · 03-24-2008, 01:23 PM

The need to lightly use sand paper on the dot, so it won't show. A good shop will know how to do it.

luckistryke · 03-24-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fastrack

The need to lightly use sand paper on the dot, so it won't show. A good shop will know how to do it.

you need to check out the shop before hand. check out your felllow members ride and ask where they have their done at. the dot matrix area should look like this

more pixs here
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126357

-vincent

Big Windy · 03-24-2008, 02:13 PM

that job looks really clean...

the_stranger · 03-26-2008, 11:03 AM

That looks good but it still has a white line near the dot matrix, doesn't it?

KKSigs · 03-26-2008, 11:07 AM

They can also put a black vinyl strip over the dots and then tint it.

SS32 · 03-26-2008, 01:02 PM

If there's a Formula One around you, they do great work and have a lifetime guarantee on their tint.

eclipsisNA · 03-26-2008, 11:39 PM

You can barely notice the dot matrix on my car. They actually torched the outside part of my rear window so the tint would adhere faster and the result is fantastic.

luckistryke · 03-27-2008, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by the_stranger

That looks good but it still has a white line near the dot matrix, doesn't it?

after the water cures you can run a finger over over the line for the final touch-up

fmquadri · 04-06-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by luckistryke

after the water cures you can run a finger over over the line for the final touch-up

can you recommend a shop here in the bay area?

OC ///M · 04-06-2008, 06:04 PM

They don't need to sand it or vinyl over it... like Xcellere posted, if they know what they are dong, they can heat the outside of the window during install to work the tint in to adhere in between the dot matrix. Sometimes a little follow-up may be required as luckistryke mentioned.

fmquadri · 04-06-2008, 06:56 PM

question for you guys - how difficult is it to remove tint? can't turn in the lease with tinted windows... and I REALLY want to tint the windows.

swamp2 · 04-13-2008, 03:41 AM

Hey OC, great looking tint. What brand and darkness is the material. Who did your install, price?

gadget · 04-14-2008, 10:01 AM

^+1. looks sweet OC

Seems like a lot of people recommend Formula one tint. The shop closest to home has the following pricing list on thier site. I think for the M3, the pinnacle line is the way to go

p.s. you know you are in Ohio when the name of the place is truck paradise

(after looking at thier gallery i would not be taking my car there any one in the Southwestern OH have any recommendations? )

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fastrack Captain 42 Rep 788 Posts Drives: 11 MW e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Penticton, BC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2021 M2c [0.00]	The need to lightly use sand paper on the dot, so it won't show. A good shop will know how to do it. __________________ Mineral White + HRE + Brembo + Eisenmann + Challenge = Perfection
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Big Windy Major General 152 Rep 5,124 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	that job looks really clean...
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the_stranger Captain 37 Rep 926 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	That looks good but it still has a white line near the dot matrix, doesn't it? __________________ 2008 e92 M3 6MT AW/BLACK (SOLD) 2009 e92 M3 6MT AW/FR
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KKSigs M4 CSL FBG 1268 Rep 1,871 Posts Drives: M4 CSL FBG Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (4)	They can also put a black vinyl strip over the dots and then tint it.
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SS32 Major 156 Rep 1,430 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	If there's a Formula One around you, they do great work and have a lifetime guarantee on their tint. __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns
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eclipsisNA Colonel 350 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW 428i [7.76]	You can barely notice the dot matrix on my car. They actually torched the outside part of my rear window so the tint would adhere faster and the result is fantastic.
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OC ///M Dr. Octagon 260 Rep 1,919 Posts Drives: Moonstone e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South County iTrader: (0)	They don't need to sand it or vinyl over it... like Xcellere posted, if they know what they are dong, they can heat the outside of the window during install to work the tint in to adhere in between the dot matrix. Sometimes a little follow-up may be required as luckistryke mentioned. __________________ OC ///M 2013 E92 M3 Individual Sold: 2011 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Into a Wall: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2007 E92 335i JB
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fmquadri Private First Class 11 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	question for you guys - how difficult is it to remove tint? can't turn in the lease with tinted windows... and I REALLY want to tint the windows.
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swamp2 Lieutenant General 609 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	Hey OC, great looking tint. What brand and darkness is the material. Who did your install, price?
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gadget Major 108 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 09 e92///M SSII DCT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US iTrader: (0)	^+1. looks sweet OC Seems like a lot of people recommend Formula one tint. The shop closest to home has the following pricing list on thier site. I think for the M3, the pinnacle line is the way to go p.s. you know you are in Ohio when the name of the place is truck paradise (after looking at thier gallery i would not be taking my car there any one in the Southwestern OH have any recommendations? ) Attached Images Last edited by gadget; 04-14-2008 at 10:31 AM..
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