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TheKingSim0n 09-30-2009 10:24 AM

Lets Talk About Tints...
 
I have the default dealer tints on my X5 but i want to get my entire X tinted. When I say "Entire X" I mean all 4 door windows and the windshield. I was wondering what is the price range to get that job done and if someone can help me Id like to hear some opinions on whats the best % tints (Darkness) one should get throughout the entire X?

Example:

Windshield: %10
4 Windows: % 50


Thanks!

themoth 09-30-2009 12:38 PM

I did the following to duplicate the factory look of the rear windows. Looks great!

Windshield: %10
4 Windows: % 35

StanF18 09-30-2009 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheKingSim0n (Post 665061)
I have the default dealer tints on my X5 but i want to get my entire X tinted. When I say "Entire X" I mean all 4 door windows and the windshield. I was wondering what is the price range to get that job done and if someone can help me Id like to hear some opinions on whats the best % tints (Darkness) one should get throughout the entire X?

Example:

Windshield: %10
4 Windows: % 50

Thanks!

If by "windshield", you mean the front windshield, keep in mind that is illegal in many states. You will get keep getting ticketed until you wind up having to take the X back and getting the tint removed. Don't say I didn't warn ya!
As for the 4 side windows and rear window, 50% is too light. I think 20% is optimal. Gives a nice dark look without going overboard (5% is limo tint).

ZsX5o3 09-30-2009 02:45 PM

How do you remove all tints? Would you have to replace the factory glass?

NOVAX5 09-30-2009 03:33 PM

10% on windshield? You're kidding right? 5% is limo tint and you put 10% on windshield? upgrade your insurance if you do get 10% on windshield.

Dannyell 09-30-2009 03:45 PM

Yes it is illegal to tint the windshield...however 50% on it is not that noticeable when u have the rest at 35% or lower...I've had it done on my 1st car a 96 Passat, and had no problem with law enforcement...

TheKingSim0n 09-30-2009 08:49 PM

More opinions ?

Weasel 09-30-2009 09:07 PM

10% is waaay too dark for the front windshield. The best results would be 15-20% on the windows, and usually 50% on the windshield is dark enough, but if you really want it dark I'd go no more than 35%. In the "X5 pics" link in my sig you may get a feel for the 15% tint on the windows, but I didn't tint my windshield.

Tleong 09-30-2009 09:10 PM

if you're not worried about tickets, do 5% all around (4 windows + back windshield) and 35% front window. That'll sure to turn heads....:rofl:

Dannyell 09-30-2009 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tleong (Post 665264)
if you're not worried about tickets,

too bad there are so many he can get before he won't be able to drive his car...

You really don't need more than 50% tint on the windshield if you have the rest of the windows already tinted ... 35% or darker...thats just pushing it.

Summers were cool enough inside the car...and plenty of privacy :)


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