Tint Question

disomma · 09-23-2016, 10:49 AM

Hello all, I'm having a tint put in on Monday and one of the options is a windshield strip. I'm not sure if I want this and would love to hear some opinions and/or see pics. Thanks in advance

overkill1125 · 09-23-2016, 10:56 AM

I would say no since it's already somewhat tinted from factory but do what you like.

roll_the_dice · 09-23-2016, 11:03 AM

I would say Yes...

I had a 6" strip it on my e90 and liked it a lot. I had my windshield replaced and didn't put it back though...just never got around to it. I just had my F30 tinted and did not get the windshield strip done, but I may opt to do it in the future. I don't think my windshield is tinted at the top at all and it does help....so i think you just talked me into having it done to the F30.

Billfitz · 09-23-2016, 11:17 AM

Yes. That it's not standard is inexplicable. I wish someone made a gradient strip like OEM, but I've not been able to find one. Also, considering its purpose is to keep you from being blinded by the sun go with 20%.

metallicpea · 09-23-2016, 11:23 AM

I would not put a windshield strip as I don't like the way they look, but there is another option. Are you interested in reducing glare or heat?

There is a product from Llumar that is virtually clear but cuts heat dramatically. It is often used on the entire windshield, but the cost is very high.

disomma · 09-23-2016, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by metallicpea

I would not put a windshield strip as I don't like the way they look, but there is another option. Are you interested in reducing glare or heat?

There is a product from Llumar that is virtually clear but cuts heat dramatically. It is often used on the entire windshield, but the cost is very high.

The windshield strip would be for sun and glare. I'm doing a ceramic tint for the heat. SW Florida can be brutal, especially with black leather.

metallicpea · 09-23-2016, 11:44 AM

I see, then certainly a windshield strip is practical, but if you're unsure, perhaps you should see how the car is with just the side and rear tints, or see if you can find some pics of how it looks on a white F30.

Also, based on your seating position, you would have to figure out how far down the windshield you would come. Depending on your eye level, there is a fine line between just right and too low.

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overkill1125 Major 130 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: 2019 440xi Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 440xi Gran Coupe [0.00]	I would say no since it's already somewhat tinted from factory but do what you like.
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roll_the_dice Colonel 507 Rep 2,981 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW F30 EBII Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Upstate, NY iTrader: (23) Garage List 1988 Porsche 944 Ce ... [0.00] 2010 BMW E90 328xi [10.00]	I would say Yes... I had a 6" strip it on my e90 and liked it a lot. I had my windshield replaced and didn't put it back though...just never got around to it. I just had my F30 tinted and did not get the windshield strip done, but I may opt to do it in the future. I don't think my windshield is tinted at the top at all and it does help....so i think you just talked me into having it done to the F30. __________________ Drives: 2011 Porsche 958, 1965 Chevy C10, 1988 Porsche 944 Sold:2010 e90 Montego Blue, 2013 F30 EBII, 2013 Tangerine Scream Ford Focus ST, 2006 Mini R50,2004 VW Touareg, 2012 Camaro Convertible, 2008 Porsche 911 Convertible, 2007 Corvette, 2004 BMW e64 convertible, 2000 Dodge Dakota, 1999 Ford F150, 1999 Porsche Boxster, 1999 Ferrari Modena, 1992 BMW e36, 1990 Nissan 240sx, 1979 Celica, 1974 Mustang II My Build Thread
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8243 Rep 16,079 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Yes. That it's not standard is inexplicable. I wish someone made a gradient strip like OEM, but I've not been able to find one. Also, considering its purpose is to keep you from being blinded by the sun go with 20%.
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metallicpea Major 714 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: 320i ZSP & E46 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (1)	I would not put a windshield strip as I don't like the way they look, but there is another option. Are you interested in reducing glare or heat? There is a product from Llumar that is virtually clear but cuts heat dramatically. It is often used on the entire windshield, but the cost is very high. __________________ 2002 325i sport - sold 2009 135i M sport - sold 2009 550i M sport - sold 2005 M3 6MT Jet Black w/Cinnamon 2016 F30 320i ZSP 2003 E46 325it ZSP 5MT
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metallicpea Major 714 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: 320i ZSP & E46 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (1)	I see, then certainly a windshield strip is practical, but if you're unsure, perhaps you should see how the car is with just the side and rear tints, or see if you can find some pics of how it looks on a white F30. Also, based on your seating position, you would have to figure out how far down the windshield you would come. Depending on your eye level, there is a fine line between just right and too low. __________________ 2002 325i sport - sold 2009 135i M sport - sold 2009 550i M sport - sold 2005 M3 6MT Jet Black w/Cinnamon 2016 F30 320i ZSP 2003 E46 325it ZSP 5MT
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