Anti Glare Solutions for Idrive 8.8 in screen?

spudslatte · 09-30-2021, 11:21 AM

Hello all - I've been having problems lately seeing my iDrive screen when moon roof is open. I am leerie of those Amazon anti glare films and tempered glass as I am afraid if I mess it up, I won't be able to get it off. Would anyone have experience with solving this problem? With the great weather now on the East Coast I love to have the roof open. Thanks

Opie55 · 10-02-2021, 11:19 AM

What screen/car do you have? Your profile just says an F10. An F25 X3's screen is inset and should have BMW's factory anti-glare coating. I have no issues with the larger version of the same screen in my F12 convertible with the top down. Nothing will improve on the the BMW anti-glare coating. If you have one of the newer, exposed, shiny screens that may be a different issue.

spudslatte · 10-02-2021, 12:21 PM

Sorry I have to update my profile - 2016 F25 with 8.8 in screen - only occurs with the direct sunlight through the open moon roof - thank you

DenverSteve · 10-02-2021, 05:40 PM

Probably nothing you can do. That's not "glare", that's direct sunlight overpowering the LED's. Close it until the moon comes out.

spudslatte · 10-02-2021, 06:57 PM

LOL - appreciate that - could enjoy the moon if my night driving was better- the halogens are tough for me coming from HIDs- I would love to upgrade but have read several posts about aftermarket blinding others. Don't want to jeopardize anyone for my sake

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spudslatte Private 10 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2016 X3 x28i F25 70k mi Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Anti Glare Solutions for Idrive 8.8 in screen? Hello all - I've been having problems lately seeing my iDrive screen when moon roof is open. I am leerie of those Amazon anti glare films and tempered glass as I am afraid if I mess it up, I won't be able to get it off. Would anyone have experience with solving this problem? With the great weather now on the East Coast I love to have the roof open. Thanks
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Opie55 Colonel 1195 Rep 2,908 Posts Drives: '15 650i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: US iTrader: (0)	What screen/car do you have? Your profile just says an F10. An F25 X3's screen is inset and should have BMW's factory anti-glare coating. I have no issues with the larger version of the same screen in my F12 convertible with the top down. Nothing will improve on the the BMW anti-glare coating. If you have one of the newer, exposed, shiny screens that may be a different issue.
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spudslatte Private 10 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2016 X3 x28i F25 70k mi Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Sorry I have to update my profile - 2016 F25 with 8.8 in screen - only occurs with the direct sunlight through the open moon roof - thank you
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10-02-2021, 05:40 PM	#4
DenverSteve Lieutenant 969 Rep 537 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Denver / L.A. iTrader: (0)	Probably nothing you can do. That's not "glare", that's direct sunlight overpowering the LED's. Close it until the moon comes out.
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spudslatte Private 10 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2016 X3 x28i F25 70k mi Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	LOL - appreciate that - could enjoy the moon if my night driving was better- the halogens are tough for me coming from HIDs- I would love to upgrade but have read several posts about aftermarket blinding others. Don't want to jeopardize anyone for my sake
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