Looking to get my X tinted

[ano0oj]

Just wondering...wouldn't 35% just mess with your visibility at night?

[CBlack1105]

Import duties etc add near enough 50% to EUROPEAN prices in Trinidad - but at least you can get the tints done (20%, all windows except the front) for about US$150 (I think I'd prefer the cheaper car!).

[powers1]

Originally Posted by burkleymh

Stateside that job is well over $2000, at least 4x a tint install - where do I ship my X5 to get it done also?

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Originally Posted by powers1
...I am considering buying the oem privacy glass for both rear door windows and the small three quarter windows as this is quite cheap to buy and is obviously better than tinted film...

2000 usd????Fyi,see below

-Fixed door window-black left....part#51348249929.........usd 63.94
-Fixed door window-black right..part #51348249930........usd 63.94
-Side window,black,door rear left..part #51348249927.....usd 162.94
-Side window,black,door rear right..part#51348249928.....usd 162.94
Total....usd 453.76

Adding the 453.76 to the 196 usd I paid for my 3 sunshades,this totals 650 usd!

[ctm14]

What do you guys recommend as far as cleaning the tinted windows. I just tinted the two front sides and know that I am supposed to avoid amonia. Do the car washes offer an alternative cleaner, I have been avoiding getting them washed. THX

[SILENTx5]

Originally Posted by ctm14

What do you guys recommend as far as cleaning the tinted windows. I just tinted the two front sides and know that I am supposed to avoid amonia. Do the car washes offer an alternative cleaner, I have been avoiding getting them washed. THX

I use Stoners Invisible Glass cleaner. It's tint-safe.

[Steved]

Not sure if your tint ratings are the same as we have in the UK, but I originally went for a 35% tint (as shown in my avatar picture) on my first 4.8is, but my second one I chose less tint and went for a 50% on the front (which matches the OEM sun protection glass on the rear windows). The 35% made it difficult to see properly at night, particularly if looking through the door mirrors, also it depends on the colour of your leather. My current car has black seats whereas my first 4.8is had the cream beige leather.

A few pics..