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      07-16-2012, 10:37 PM   #1
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Factory rear window tint percentage?

Hi, I want to match the front driver/pass windows to the rear tinted windows.

Do you know what the factory tint is?
I'm in Massachusetts, so the darkest is 35, but it looks a little lighter than that.

Here's a pic of my car:


Thanks!
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      07-16-2012, 10:43 PM   #2
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I had asked the same question a little while back, and here are the responses:

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=657433

Looks like it's 35%.

I still haven't had mine done. It's on my to-do list!
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      07-16-2012, 10:52 PM   #3
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Cool! thanks for the quick reply.

I did actually see your post, but wanted to double check since you're on the West Coast and I'm on the East...
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      07-16-2012, 11:30 PM   #4
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I had a light meter reading and it was at 38. I went with 35 and it looks great. The biggest problem is matching the color of the tint.
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      07-17-2012, 07:52 AM   #5
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Agreed on the 35%. Tinted the fronts at 35% and they match perfectly.
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      07-17-2012, 09:18 AM   #6
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I just ordered the Black Box Alpine at 35% for the front windows, will post pictures of how it goes.
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      07-17-2012, 09:57 AM   #7
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I saw Suntek carbon and Pinnacle F1 ceramic with 35% for X3 front windows application recently. Both were perfect match.
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      07-17-2012, 10:34 PM   #8
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I will bring mine tomorrow for tinting. They will check first the tint % and advice on color and type of tint material that will be the same with the factory tint. I used the ceramic type the last time I used their service. Will update this tomorrow.
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Just came back from tinting. The current stock % on the rear is 15%. I was quite shock when I heard about it. I was inside the shop when they measured it using some sort of a machine that clings to the glass window. As usual, I used the ceramic material instead of the metallic one. The metallic tint will interfere with the comm inside the car like your cell phone. I also used the same 15% in front and it sure looks sporty. My concern now is that it is way below the legal limit here. Opening the oversize moonroof will helps lighten it up.
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      07-19-2012, 09:27 AM   #10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by leftee86 View Post
Hi, I want to match the front driver/pass windows to the rear tinted windows.

Do you know what the factory tint is?
I'm in Massachusetts, so the darkest is 35, but it looks a little lighter than that.

Thanks!
Whatever you do just make certain two points - both safety related.

1 - that motorcyclists can see your eyes, to know that you have seen them.

2 - you can see out of the windows well enough when it's dark
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