[Bmw2012]

Window tinting percent help?
Hi guys,

I just wanted to get everyone's opinion and help on deciding what percentage I should tint my car.
I have a 2014 435i M sport line with coral red interior. The exterior is Apine white
Need help deciding between 20%, 30% or 35% all around and 20% the back winshield only Taking all the advice I can get. Thanks in advance

[Mike_L]

I like 20% in back and 30-35% for the front sides. Usually you can get away with that without the cops bothering you. Go 20% all around you have to deal with them usually.

Whats legal in CA?

[2014-428i]

20% all around. /thread.

[PabloK]

I would go 30% or 35% all around.

20% is too dark in my opinion... particually for White cars.

[2014-428i]

Originally Posted by PabloK

I would go 30% or 35% all around.

20% is too dark in my opinion... particually for White cars.

35% in the sun is a joke, why even bother.

[feng]

35% here, but that's the darkest legal limit in Australia.

[2014-428i]

Do you guys not exceed the speed limit either?

[feng]

Originally Posted by 2014-428i

Do you guys not exceed the speed limit either?

hahah yeah true... except they can happily give you a ticket when you're parked.

[jd_perspective]

whatever you do - do it one % on all windows. otherwise it looks dumb
i am getting 15% on mine... sunny Florida!

[Bartman619]

I have an AW e90. Pinnacle F1 | 35% Front and 15% Back including rear windshield.

[2014-428i]

Originally Posted by exl_ent_v6

whatever you do - do it one % on all windows. otherwise it looks dumb
i am getting 15% on mine... sunny Florida!

Exactly!

[jhynes]

Originally Posted by 2014-428i

20% all around. /thread.

+1. Had the same concern, so glad I went 20%

[Tomahawk]

Getting 15% tomorrow in Florida....on Melbourne Red

[mikt01]

i have 30% all around. looks good. in bright sunlight you can still see through.

search for the thread real world tint pictures or something similar. lots of good pictures and varying %s in there.

[toro]

I just tinted my car 15% all around. I was debating with 20% but I am so glad I went as dark as I did. It may be dark for some but I love it. In the shade, and certain times of day like dusk and dawn, it is difficult to see into the car. In bright sunlight you can see in to the point where you can tell there are people in the car but you can not make out details on faces, etc. Plus sun roof shade opened and closed makes a big difference which is nice because I feel like I have a slight bit of adjustment capability.

[Bmw2012]

I finally got my windows tinted i went for 30% all around 3M looks amazin i will post some pics tomorrow.
Next mod get the roof wrap any recommendations where i can get it done im in the san fernando valley area?

[BXL4]

I got 30% all around but am in not so sunny Seattle. I find it too dark in back for night time rear visibility.

[alphapunk2]

Originally Posted by toro

I just tinted my car 15% all around. I was debating with 20% but I am so glad I went as dark as I did. It may be dark for some but I love it. In the shade, and certain times of day like dusk and dawn, it is difficult to see into the car. In bright sunlight you can see in to the point where you can tell there are people in the car but you can not make out details on faces, etc. Plus sun roof shade opened and closed makes a big difference which is nice because I feel like I have a slight bit of adjustment capability.

omfg your car looks good! How much did you have to polish/wax it to achieve that glossy-ness?

and i think i might wanna do a 15% tint now after seeing your pic lol. Will the police be able to see my face if they're shining a powerful torch light through a 15% tint? It gets troublesome to have to roll down my windows all the time at check points. Stupid insects always get into my car :c

[claykin]

OP, what tint are you planning to use? % VLT means little without knowing what you plan to use.

I recommend you spend time researching quality tint and quality shops in your area. Find one with a plotter (computer cutter) so they won't bring a razor blade near your glass and/or interior.

IMO, the best bang for buck tint is 3M Color Stable.

Beware of shops that sell no name tints (dyed junk) and also some ceramic and techie tints that are good at rejecting heat but are too reflective when looking out from inside.

[toro]

Originally Posted by alphapunk2

omfg your car looks good! How much did you have to polish/wax it to achieve that glossy-ness?

and i think i might wanna do a 15% tint now after seeing your pic lol. Will the police be able to see my face if they're shining a powerful torch light through a 15% tint? It gets troublesome to have to roll down my windows all the time at check points. Stupid insects always get into my car :c

Thank you! She only has about 1500 miles on her, and honestly never really gets dirty. And yes someone would be able to see your face with a flashlight but it wouldn't be too detailed

[Mike_L]

Heres 20% rear and rear sides, 35% front sides on my filthy salted car.

EDIT: Eww. Saw it out in the sun today. Its very light. Wondering if I should have gone 5% around the back and 20% in front.

[aksi]

Originally Posted by Bmw2012

I finally got my windows tinted i went for 30% all around 3M looks amazin i will post some pics tomorrow.
Next mod get the roof wrap any recommendations where i can get it done im in the san fernando valley area?

Can't go bad with 3M
I have color stable 3M all around (30 or 35 whatever the number is), and crystalline 70 on front windshield. Same darkness all around gives the best look imo.