How Dark on Tints did you go

chefwong · 09-26-2022, 05:27 PM

This is going to be a subjective ?
Granted Angle of Sun, Interior Color, Is Sunroof Open, Sunroof Shade Open. LOL, my tinter loves me as I'm always back getting the job done twice

Front WS a@ 70 and 30% on the fronts.
I did not want the fronts to be 20%. Too dark....

Rear and Runroof specs are fine - 70% on those as the factory dye is dark enough.
I don't like the looks of 20 or darker on front's. A smidge lighter looks better IMO.
A smidge...

Back in the days, I even went Llumar as they made a 25%

But the 30% is a wee too light IMO.
Just light enough that I'm going back to get it redone.
Maybe 55% on the windshield will make the fronts just right.

And or, eh, going to go 20% on the fronts.

Interior isn't a light color as well. Not dark though. Tartufo.

dananelson1 · 09-29-2022, 05:35 PM

Here's a helpful thread on tint; I did IRX 35% all around and I have congnac interior....pics on thread:

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1860714&page=3

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Originally Posted by chefwong

This is going to be a subjective ?
Granted Angle of Sun, Interior Color, Is Sunroof Open, Sunroof Shade Open. LOL, my tinter loves me as I'm always back getting the job done twice

Front WS a@ 70 and 30% on the fronts.
I did not want the fronts to be 20%. Too dark....

Rear and Runroof specs are fine - 70% on those as the factory dye is dark enough.
I don't like the looks of 20 or darker on front's. A smidge lighter looks better IMO.
A smidge...

Back in the days, I even went Llumar as they made a 25%

But the 30% is a wee too light IMO.
Just light enough that I'm going back to get it redone.
Maybe 55% on the windshield will make the fronts just right.

And or, eh, going to go 20% on the fronts.

Interior isn't a light color as well. Not dark though. Tartufo.

chefwong · 09-29-2022, 07:01 PM

On your pic, yeah, 30% front with 70% windshield looks fine on overcast, semi cloudy.

I know it won't be universal in all lighting conditions.

Gotta pick my battles I suppose. Just seems a bit too light when it's sunny.
Parking street side on a curb may require window rolldown IME.
I think maybe just doing the front WS from 70 to 55% should make it a happy medium.

But ....on the flip-side, in low light scenarios, I can definitely tell the difference when driving with a tinted vs untainted windshield.

09-26-2022, 05:27 PM	#1
chefwong Major 465 Rep 1,196 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	How Dark on Tints did you go This is going to be a subjective ? Granted Angle of Sun, Interior Color, Is Sunroof Open, Sunroof Shade Open. LOL, my tinter loves me as I'm always back getting the job done twice Front WS a@ 70 and 30% on the fronts. I did not want the fronts to be 20%. Too dark.... Rear and Runroof specs are fine - 70% on those as the factory dye is dark enough. I don't like the looks of 20 or darker on front's. A smidge lighter looks better IMO. A smidge... Back in the days, I even went Llumar as they made a 25% But the 30% is a wee too light IMO. Just light enough that I'm going back to get it redone. Maybe 55% on the windshield will make the fronts just right. And or, eh, going to go 20% on the fronts. Interior isn't a light color as well. Not dark though. Tartufo. Last edited by chefwong; 09-26-2022 at 05:34 PM..
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09-29-2022, 07:01 PM	#3
chefwong Major 465 Rep 1,196 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	On your pic, yeah, 30% front with 70% windshield looks fine on overcast, semi cloudy. I know it won't be universal in all lighting conditions. Gotta pick my battles I suppose. Just seems a bit too light when it's sunny. Parking street side on a curb may require window rolldown IME. I think maybe just doing the front WS from 70 to 55% should make it a happy medium. But ....on the flip-side, in low light scenarios, I can definitely tell the difference when driving with a tinted vs untainted windshield.
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