Tint or No Tint?

nr1416 · 03-11-2009, 10:22 PM

I bought a pre-owned 335I Coupe, it's Space Gray on Red interior. The car came tinted but I've never been big on tints. I heard it's not hard to remove tint, so I was think of getting it professionaly removed. What do you guys think? Should I keep it the way it is or remove the tint?

Thanks for the feedback,

Payroll · 03-11-2009, 10:25 PM

Definitely keep it. You're part of a very small minority if you don't like the look, so perhaps you'll come around.

Craig@SupremePower · 03-11-2009, 10:29 PM

I love the look of tint completely changes the aggressiveness of a car imo...

balance · 03-11-2009, 10:29 PM

keep it! I don't like how at stoplights people just stare at you, I'd rather have the privacy.

SantaPimp27 · 03-11-2009, 10:30 PM

keep it unless its too dark or light. then remove it and get it re-tinted

Bimmeration · 03-11-2009, 10:32 PM

take it off. nothing cleaner than nothing. lol.

onereasn · 03-11-2009, 10:34 PM

Quote:

keep it unless its too dark or light. then remove it and get it re-tinted

windshear · 03-11-2009, 10:34 PM

Tint is very cheesy. Guido if you will. To each their own!

beto_L.A. · 03-11-2009, 10:38 PM

tint!!!!

DenverJayhawk · 03-11-2009, 10:40 PM

If it's a quality job (no bubbles, uniform edges, not too dark), definitely keep it.

DELTA BMW · 03-11-2009, 10:41 PM

do what you want but if you get it taken off make sure you take it to a good place that will "sweat" it off and no some chop shop.

Noc57 · 03-11-2009, 10:43 PM

Dunno bro, I recently just had my new 09 JB 335 tinted with F1 Pinnacle and it looks horrible, especially the rear window. I'm kinda wishing I would have left it alone. I paid damn near $500 and it turns out that even if you're buying $400 tint it won't matter if the guy that's installing it sucks balls.

How does the car look? The dot matrix on the e92's are a pretty big headache and usually not done well, unless the tinter really knows what he's doing. If you're not noticing it all too much sounds like it's a decent job.

I was also "originally" told that removing tint was no problem and was around $100. Turns out the rear window is a major pain in the ass to remove all the glue, and then there's the defroster lines. They can really f*** up your back window and defrosters if they don't know what their doing. Sometimes even professional installers can't guarantee your back window defrosters won't be damaged upon removal.

So if it's already on there and looks decent I would leave it alone. But if it doesn't look good I'd rather have the tint stripped and removed as professionally as possible.

nr1416 · 03-11-2009, 10:50 PM

Thanks for all the feedback. The tint job is done well, I can't complain about that. The tint is not the darkest you could go, maybe 1 or 2 shades down.

I've had the car for about 6 months, so I've tried to let it grow on me. Some times I like, and sometimes I don't.

One of the main reasons I want to remove it is because I 've seen my exact car with out tints and love the way the red seats pop out at you.

Haywire · 03-11-2009, 11:11 PM

I personally havent tinted mine, and its kinda what sets mine apart from most lol... i find it makes the car look cleaner. This coming from a guy who has tinted EVERY CAR HE HAD EVER OWNED prior to this BMW.

I would consider getting a very light tint, simply to keep the suns heat off of me..thats the one MAJOR drawback.

lpphreakx06 · 03-11-2009, 11:15 PM

I say tint

-=Hot|Ice=- · 03-11-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lpphreakx06

I say tint

This just proves you should keep it.

dukevi · 03-11-2009, 11:36 PM

What percent is that... definitely getting one like that

blue2fire · 03-11-2009, 11:49 PM

Tint, shaken but not stirred.

Wake27 · 03-12-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by lpphreakx06

I say tint

That picture = only reason needed to keep it (assuming the % is the same of course. If not, redo it to match

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Originally Posted by dukevi

What percent is that... definitely getting one like that

+1

methodtim · 03-12-2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by nr1416

I bought a pre-owned 335I Coupe, it's Space Gray on Red interior. The car came tinted but I've never been big on tints. I heard it's not hard to remove tint, so I was think of getting it professionaly removed. What do you guys think? Should I keep it the way it is or remove the tint?

Thanks for the feedback,

Removing tint is tricky and often more trouble than it's worth. One of the real dangers of removing tint is tearing off the defrost wires from your back window. In addition, there's a slight chance that you can mess up the dot matrix on the edges too.

Regardless of how you may feel about the look, I recommend that you leave the tint on.

Edit: Oh, hey, Noc already covered these points. I heartily +1 his post.

freshwhite335 · 03-12-2009, 12:16 AM

im driving around in a loaner car right now and it doesnt have tint and im miserable. i like being able to open my window half way, have the breeze, but still have the tinted window blocking the sun out of eyes. plus i think it looks good

homi mike · 03-12-2009, 02:52 AM

without tint you will really feel the burn on your face when driving extensively on a freeway, especially when the sun is at your 9'o clock position.

03-11-2009, 10:22 PM	#1
nr1416 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2012 328I Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Tint or No Tint? I bought a pre-owned 335I Coupe, it's Space Gray on Red interior. The car came tinted but I've never been big on tints. I heard it's not hard to remove tint, so I was think of getting it professionaly removed. What do you guys think? Should I keep it the way it is or remove the tint? Thanks for the feedback,
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03-11-2009, 10:25 PM	#2
Payroll Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 230 Posts Drives: '08 e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: little place called none of your Goddamn business iTrader: (1)	Definitely keep it. You're part of a very small minority if you don't like the look, so perhaps you'll come around. __________________ 2008 335i \| Space Gray \| Blk & Gray Poplar \| 6 MT, M3 Lip, Painted Reflectors, Huper Optik 30 (35%), V1 Hardwire, Pussy Magnet
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balance Colonel 122 Rep 2,090 Posts Drives: F32 435i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OC iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW [0.00]	keep it! I don't like how at stoplights people just stare at you, I'd rather have the privacy.
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SantaPimp27 Lieutenant 37 Rep 412 Posts Drives: Slow homie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jersey iTrader: (1)	keep it unless its too dark or light. then remove it and get it re-tinted __________________
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Bimmeration BEEMDUBLEW 51 Rep 1,704 Posts Drives: 14' Tesla Model S 85kw Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Laguna, California iTrader: (30)	take it off. nothing cleaner than nothing. lol.
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03-11-2009, 10:34 PM	#8
windshear Private 0 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 335i coupe, 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ATL iTrader: (1)	Tint is very cheesy. Guido if you will. To each their own!
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beto_L.A. Major 343 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: 2020 G20 330i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: north hollywood, CA iTrader: (0)	tint!!!! __________________ Current: 2023 G26 430i GC San Remo Green / Red Sensatec M Sport. Previous:2020 G20 330i M Sport (MG/BLK), 2018 F36 4GC LCI (SRB/NB), 2015 F36 4GC (MG/CR), 2012 F25 X328i (JB/CB), 2009 E90 328I sedan (SG/SB), 2004 E46 325I sedan (SG/BLK).
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DenverJayhawk Major 72 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	If it's a quality job (no bubbles, uniform edges, not too dark), definitely keep it. __________________ 330i, Black Sapphire, 6MT, Sport, Active Steering, Flux Capacitor
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DELTA BMW Banned 24 Rep 511 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pluto iTrader: (0)	do what you want but if you get it taken off make sure you take it to a good place that will "sweat" it off and no some chop shop.
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03-11-2009, 10:43 PM	#12
Noc57 Lieutenant Colonel 74 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Dunno bro, I recently just had my new 09 JB 335 tinted with F1 Pinnacle and it looks horrible, especially the rear window. I'm kinda wishing I would have left it alone. I paid damn near $500 and it turns out that even if you're buying $400 tint it won't matter if the guy that's installing it sucks balls. How does the car look? The dot matrix on the e92's are a pretty big headache and usually not done well, unless the tinter really knows what he's doing. If you're not noticing it all too much sounds like it's a decent job. I was also "originally" told that removing tint was no problem and was around $100. Turns out the rear window is a major pain in the ass to remove all the glue, and then there's the defroster lines. They can really f*** up your back window and defrosters if they don't know what their doing. Sometimes even professional installers can't guarantee your back window defrosters won't be damaged upon removal. So if it's already on there and looks decent I would leave it alone. But if it doesn't look good I'd rather have the tint stripped and removed as professionally as possible.
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03-11-2009, 10:50 PM	#13
nr1416 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2012 328I Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the feedback. The tint job is done well, I can't complain about that. The tint is not the darkest you could go, maybe 1 or 2 shades down. I've had the car for about 6 months, so I've tried to let it grow on me. Some times I like, and sometimes I don't. One of the main reasons I want to remove it is because I 've seen my exact car with out tints and love the way the red seats pop out at you.
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03-11-2009, 11:11 PM	#14
Haywire Haywire, brand new BMW owner :D 28 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 328i coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I personally havent tinted mine, and its kinda what sets mine apart from most lol... i find it makes the car look cleaner. This coming from a guy who has tinted EVERY CAR HE HAD EVER OWNED prior to this BMW. I would consider getting a very light tint, simply to keep the suns heat off of me..thats the one MAJOR drawback.
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lpphreakx06 Professional Moose Racer 316 Rep 7,509 Posts Drives: SG 335i E92 RIP + 2015 SS M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellevue, Wa iTrader: (25)	I say tint __________________ Visit my blog anytime: http://www.sfpayments.com BMW Dream Team PNW Chapter, member #1 \|HP Autowerks \| AR DESIGN \| BMW PERFORMANCE \| STOP TECH \| Volk Racing\| AMS \| ARKYM
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dukevi BMW Noob 35 Rep 482 Posts Drives: E90 328i 2007 TiAg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Davis (NorCal) iTrader: (2)	What percent is that... definitely getting one like that __________________ Black/White Roundels, CF Interior trim, Blackline, Matte Black Grille, CF OEM Front Splitter, CF Mirror cover, M3 Spoiler, Alufelgen CSL Gunmetal, KW V1, 55% Tint all around http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=257325
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freshwhite335 Colonel 148 Rep 2,882 Posts Drives: 991/RR Sport AB Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 904 FL iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	im driving around in a loaner car right now and it doesnt have tint and im miserable. i like being able to open my window half way, have the breeze, but still have the tinted window blocking the sun out of eyes. plus i think it looks good __________________ 2014 Range Rover Sport Autobiography 2012.5 991 C2S 1978 Corvette
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03-12-2009, 02:52 AM	#22
homi mike Private 3 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2001 MB Piece of Shit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	without tint you will really feel the burn on your face when driving extensively on a freeway, especially when the sun is at your 9'o clock position.
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