Factory rear window tint percentage? - XBimmers

leftee86 · 07-16-2012, 10:37 PM

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!

Agent Orange · 07-16-2012, 10:43 PM

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!

leftee86 · 07-16-2012, 10:52 PM

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...

CR600 · 07-16-2012, 11:30 PM

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.

n55x3 · 07-17-2012, 07:52 AM

Agreed on the 35%. Tinted the fronts at 35% and they match perfectly.

leftee86 · 07-17-2012, 09:18 AM

I just ordered the Black Box Alpine at 35% for the front windows, will post pictures of how it goes.

jsl1419 · 07-17-2012, 09:57 AM

I saw Suntek carbon and Pinnacle F1 ceramic with 35% for X3 front windows application recently. Both were perfect match.

valeram · 07-17-2012, 10:34 PM

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.

valeram · 07-18-2012, 02:18 PM

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.

Ant Man · 07-19-2012, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leftee86

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

07-16-2012, 10:37 PM	#1
leftee86 New Member Drives: 2013 BMW X3 x28i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	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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Agent Orange Enlisted Member Drives: 2012 X3 DSB/Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	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! __________________ 2012 X3 35i, DSB/Black, M-Sport, Prem, Tech, Prem Sound, Apps

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07-16-2012, 10:52 PM	#3
leftee86 New Member Drives: 2013 BMW X3 x28i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	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...

07-16-2012, 11:30 PM	#4
CR600 Registered Drives: 2013 X3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	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.

07-17-2012, 07:52 AM	#5
n55x3 Lieutenant Drives: n55 x3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: us Posts: 412 iTrader: (0)	Agreed on the 35%. Tinted the fronts at 35% and they match perfectly.

07-17-2012, 09:18 AM	#6
leftee86 New Member Drives: 2013 BMW X3 x28i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	I just ordered the Black Box Alpine at 35% for the front windows, will post pictures of how it goes.

07-17-2012, 09:57 AM	#7
jsl1419 Enlisted Member Drives: 2012 BMW X3 35i M sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United States Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	I saw Suntek carbon and Pinnacle F1 ceramic with 35% for X3 front windows application recently. Both were perfect match.

07-17-2012, 10:34 PM	#8
valeram Major Drives: E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 1,276 iTrader: (0)	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.

07-18-2012, 02:18 PM	#9
valeram Major Drives: E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 1,276 iTrader: (0)	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.