Finally got the 2011 35d Windows Tinted

[deutsch100]

Originally Posted by Meiac09

I got quoted for $260 for Huper on an X3 that I was looking at in Charlotte. An extra $200 to do a heat rejection 93% VLT on the windshield.

Its really illegal for front windows in Switzerland? I know BMW does rears on just about anything, but I thought I saw a lot of cars with the front windows tinted when I was living in France (I know laws are different). That sucks!

I REALLY want to do the front windshield for heat reduction! That is one option that I cannot understand why BMW offers for Europeans and not for Americans...it's bloody hot here!!

Does anyone know if the HUD will still function as clear and crisp if the front glass is tinted for heat reduction?

[mtech8]

Originally Posted by deutsch100

I REALLY want to do the front windshield for heat reduction! That is one option that I cannot understand why BMW offers for Europeans and not for Americans...it's bloody hot here!!

Does anyone know if the HUD will still function as clear and crisp if the front glass is tinted for heat reduction?

Huper will not interfere with HUD. My parents had it installed on their front windshield for their X5 with HUD and everything works fine. I'm considering doing it to mine too. Have Huper all around except the windshield. Not really sure if the heat rejection really works that well (compared to other tints). Maybe the windshield will be the deciding factor. Not hot enough here to test it out my my parents X yet.

[Syndicate]

$250-$350 seems quite reasonable, and as we can all agree, makes the car look really nice. I saw someone post that tinting is offered to the European market. I can say that it was definitely not an offer when I bought the car. The sales guy said he could put me in contact with some people, but that the dealership did not do that kind of work. Anyways, your cars look great. Enjoy your X5s.

Cheers,

[X-cellent]

Don't know about the HUD working, but for our boats we use a product called V-Kool that is clear but rejects about 85% of the heat and UV....some models we have utilize a lower (interior) helm and we cannot "tint" the front window as it becomes a navigation hazard, so the product is ideal for cars as well.....

[deutsch100]

Originally Posted by X-cellent

Don't know about the HUD working, but for our boats we use a product called V-Kool that is clear but rejects about 85% of the heat and UV....some models we have utilize a lower (interior) helm and we cannot "tint" the front window as it becomes a navigation hazard, so the product is ideal for cars as well.....

Thanks A LOT!!