Winshield Tints?

ep3 · 07-05-2020, 11:21 PM

Anyone have this done? I wanted to get some UV protection ( 80%) because I am in SoCal. The Sun can get brutal, but my concern in the HUD showing double or being skewed afterwards. I know we have a special windshield to prevent this from happening, but didn't know if tint would have any effect on it. I've seen a few threads on other forums that were hit and miss, so I wanted to ask here

Infiniteflow · 07-05-2020, 11:26 PM

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Anyone have this done? I wanted to get some UV protection ( 80%) because I am in SoCal. The Sun can get brutal, but my concern in the HUD showing double or being skewed afterwards. I know we have a special windshield to prevent this from happening, but didn't know if tint would have any effect on it. I've seen a few threads on other forums that were hit and miss, so I wanted to ask here

Just got mine done two days ago, no issue

ep3 · 07-05-2020, 11:34 PM

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Just got mine done two days ago, no issue

This is good to know. Much appreciated! What percentage? Thoughts? Got any pics?

Infiniteflow · 07-06-2020, 02:04 AM

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This is good to know. Much appreciated! What percentage? Thoughts? Got any pics?

I got my car out of the detail shop after 3 days of works and I just barely took it out for drive tonight. I am not sure the attached pictures will give you any idea on the shade level.

My tint is pretty dark it's probably either the darkest or right below it. The tint film is from LLumar and I think the one that was used on mine was the highest grade version but I could be wrong, I will need to confirm the name of the film because there were a few variations with the brand.

Nonetheless, I don't think you will have any issue with HUD from tinting your windshield. HUD was ultra-clean with zero interference.

LJohnson32 · 07-06-2020, 08:40 AM

I have 20% on my side windows and rear window, 55% on the windshield. My goal was simply to have heat rejection not only to keep the interior cooler overall, but to preserve the full leather dash from warping in high heat.

Visually there is a subtle difference but not much, and I didn't really want there to be as windshield tint is illegal in Minnesota. I also think once you go too dark, it makes nighttime visibility more difficult. Think of wearing sunglasses with a very light tint to them versus a very dark tint, and then putting them on at night.

Anmolbains23 · 07-06-2020, 01:59 PM

35% front windshield on my 6GC, I have 15% on the sides as well.

From my experience if you don't want any trouble with it looking super dark or hard to see out of go with 50% on the windshield.

35%, You can tell it's tinted in person, and on roads with no street lights it's little challenging.

Personally I love the 35% and have had it on for 3+ years now.

All personal preference in the end.
I'm a big fan of super dark tints.

TT BT · 07-06-2020, 02:05 PM

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Anyone have this done? I wanted to get some UV protection ( 80%) because I am in SoCal. The Sun can get brutal, but my concern in the HUD showing double or being skewed afterwards. I know we have a special windshield to prevent this from happening, but didn't know if tint would have any effect on it. I've seen a few threads on other forums that were hit and miss, so I wanted to ask here

i did 3m Crystalline on my 5 series 1 week ago,no problems whatsoever with the HUD, BUT...its not what i expected.I have regular 3m tints on the windows 25%, and still when i get in the car i can barely touch anything that is metal.On my m6 i'm using the windshield sunshade and i'm much happier. Not sure if the car color has to do anything,m6 is white 5 series is black but ....i know for sure next time if i do something it will be either Crystalline all around or regular tints and sunshade.

MMMM6GC · 07-06-2020, 03:28 PM

Guys with tint - I know this has been asked before, but did you have any luck with covering the dot matrix with tint? Any tips/tricks, films that have worked well?

AlpineKing · 07-06-2020, 04:53 PM

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Guys with tint - I know this has been asked before, but did you have any luck with covering the dot matrix with tint? Any tips/tricks, films that have worked well?

It always looks crappy from what I've seen and been told. I've had my tint done 2x now and it still has spots where it rises up.

This does make me consider tinting my windshield though, although I'd consider 50% and up only.

ep3 · 07-06-2020, 05:51 PM

Thanks for the replies all. This is the news I was looking for!

LJohnson32 · 07-06-2020, 05:54 PM

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Guys with tint - I know this has been asked before, but did you have any luck with covering the dot matrix with tint? Any tips/tricks, films that have worked well?

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It always looks crappy from what I've seen and been told. I've had my tint done 2x now and it still has spots where it rises up.

This does make me consider tinting my windshield though, although I'd consider 50% and up only.

I used 3M Film all around and the dot matrix doesn't get a clean seal EXCEPT my windshield has a perfect seal. Which seems odd, I would think all dot matrices would be created equal but apparently not

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LJohnson32 First Lieutenant 215 Rep 360 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (1)	I have 20% on my side windows and rear window, 55% on the windshield. My goal was simply to have heat rejection not only to keep the interior cooler overall, but to preserve the full leather dash from warping in high heat. Visually there is a subtle difference but not much, and I didn't really want there to be as windshield tint is illegal in Minnesota. I also think once you go too dark, it makes nighttime visibility more difficult. Think of wearing sunglasses with a very light tint to them versus a very dark tint, and then putting them on at night. __________________
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Anmolbains23 Second Lieutenant 201 Rep 200 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40i Join Date: May 2020 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	35% front windshield on my 6GC, I have 15% on the sides as well. From my experience if you don't want any trouble with it looking super dark or hard to see out of go with 50% on the windshield. 35%, You can tell it's tinted in person, and on roads with no street lights it's little challenging. Personally I love the 35% and have had it on for 3+ years now. All personal preference in the end. I'm a big fan of super dark tints. Attached Images
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