[FreeMarcal]

Bumping an older thread. Seems like consensus so far on the forums is 20% on the front windows will match the factory tint in the rear ... however I want to go darker in the rear. Any idea how 50% aftermarket tint would impact factory tint? Assuming there is somewhat of a linear relationship ... any idea of what that might be (ie factory 20 + 70 aftermarket = 10%)?

[MrPorter]

I did 20 in the front and 50 on the back and I'm happy with it

[weez]

Anyone experience display fade from the sensors thinking it's night time?

[Frinckster]

Originally Posted by X3_M40i

Nice looking, I'm planning to do the same tint. what % do you have on yours? Thanks

[Frinckster]

Originally Posted by kcleuk

[IMG][/IMG] just tinted with 3M crystalline. 40% front 70% back

Nice work man.. I have the same color 2019 x3 and was thinking of doing the same. did you tint your windshield and sunroof?? what % did you go and did it mess your nightsensor on the idrive?

[kcleuk]

Originally Posted by Frinckster

Nice work man.. I have the same color 2019 x3 and was thinking of doing the same. did you tint your windshield and sunroof?? what % did you go and did it mess your nightsensor on the idrive?

I didn't do windshield and sunroof.

[Frinckster]

Originally Posted by weez

Anyone experience display fade from the sensors thinking it's night time?

I don't think that would be a problem, upon inspecting my windshield the sensor for the day/night is on the headpart and not on the dashboard. I had a 2016hyundai veloster and the sensor for auto day/night was on the dashboard and mess up the system especially on gloomy days that it switch on my light since the sensor was on the dashboard but for my x3 I checked it was on the over head.

[thekronoschef]

I did Llumar Formula One Stratos 30% up front and 65% on the rear and sunroof. I think it looks great and the minimal heat coming in is significant.

[Frinckster]

Originally Posted by thekronoschef

I did Llumar Formula One Stratos 30% up front and 65% on the rear and sunroof. I think it looks great and the minimal heat coming in is significant.

Sexy! I have an Alpine white and would do that as well. I plan to do 3M crystalline since they quoted me cheaper than the Llumar Stratos. My 2 other cars and my wife's Honda had Llumar pinnacle since 2013 and it stayed pretty good. What do you think try 3m or Llumar. I guess the 3M has a better heat rejection, I'm from Fl. so heat and sun is always an issue. I don't have a garage for my car and it is pretty much baked under the sun for most time.

[Frinckster]

Originally Posted by thekronoschef

I did Llumar Formula One Stratos 30% up front and 65% on the rear and sunroof. I think it looks great and the minimal heat coming in is significant.

Did you also tint the windshield? can you send me a picture of the sunroof with 60% tint?

[thekronoschef]

Originally Posted by Frinckster

Sexy! I have an Alpine white and would do that as well. I plan to do 3M crystalline since they quoted me cheaper than the Llumar Stratos. My 2 other cars and my wife's Honda had Llumar pinnacle since 2013 and it stayed pretty good. What do you think try 3m or Llumar. I guess the 3M has a better heat rejection, I'm from Fl. so heat and sun is always an issue. I don't have a garage for my car and it is pretty much baked under the sun for most time.

Thanks! I've never used the 3M so can't comment on the differences. I know my tint shop recently stopped carrying 3M to be Llumar exclusive. The heat reduction is already very noticeable, especially on my black leather. Will get you a pic of the sunroof this afternoon.

[Frinckster]

Originally Posted by thekronoschef

Thanks! I've never used the 3M so can't comment on the differences. I know my tint shop recently stopped carrying 3M to be Llumar exclusive. The heat reduction is already very noticeable, especially on my black leather. Will get you a pic of the sunroof this afternoon.

Thanks. Did you do the windshield too? Like Airblu 80?

[thekronoschef]

Originally Posted by Frinckster

Thanks. Did you do the windshield too? Like Airblu 80?

No - I stayed away from the windshield.

[animal.style]

Originally Posted by thekronoschef

Thanks! I've never used the 3M so can't comment on the differences. I know my tint shop recently stopped carrying 3M to be Llumar exclusive. The heat reduction is already very noticeable, especially on my black leather. Will get you a pic of the sunroof this afternoon.

Can you just post the pic here?

[They Call Me Bruce]

Originally Posted by tenflyer

I didn't see a direct answer so figured I'd post since I had my fronts done today. The installer used that tint calibration tool on the X30 rears and they were 20%. So in my case I said screw it and had the front's matched to that.

This is pushing the legal limit in VA by a lot (50% only on the fronts). I typically had 35% installed without a problem. But I just hate when they don't match, so I'll risk the fine

I hope you don't live in NOVA because those cops live to ticket the evil tint law breakers.

[Frinckster]

Hey. Im planning to move to SF california next year. Can I still tint my 2 front windows? I'm from Florida so tint is legal for 2 front doors. I wonder if I don't have to remove my tint before moving.

[NightK1ng]

Originally Posted by Frinckster

Hey. Im planning to move to SF california next year. Can I still tint my 2 front windows? I'm from Florida so tint is legal for 2 front doors. I wonder if I don't have to remove my tint before moving.

I live in the bay, I tinted my front 2 windows w/ 35%. Its not legal to tint front windows here in CA.

[Frinckster]

Originally Posted by NightK1ng

I live in the bay, I tinted my front 2 windows w/ 35%. Its not legal to tint front windows here in CA.

Originally Posted by NightK1ng

I live in the bay, I tinted my front 2 windows w/ 35%. Its not legal to tint front windows here in CA.

Thanks. I'm planning to tint with Llumar Stratos so I don't want to spend that much and after a year a have to remove it.

Would it be possible if you can share a picture of how 35% would look like?

[Saejin]

I did 20 on the front 60 on the rear...turned out pretty good. Used Solar Gard ceramic tint. My preference was Llumar Stratos, but the shop wanted about $650 to do the X3. So I went to another shop, compared the tints, looked very similar in performance, and got Solar Gard for $400.

Now, just saw the post on tint laws in California. Got me wondering what they are in other states...wow. 70% on fronts in Cali and some states like NJ, PA, and a few other don’t even allow any tint.

I’ve tinted every car I’ve ever owned with 20-30% tint on the front. As a matter of fact when we see a car with no tint we sometimes wonder what’s wrong with those people. The heat rejection alone is worth it plus the privacy aspect and security since people passing by can’t see easily what’s in your car.

[Jailor]

I ended up doing 15% on the front and 30% on the back. Very happy with the balance between front and back. Not too dark at night either.

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by Jailor

I ended up doing 15% on the front and 30% on the back. Very happy with the balance between front and back. Not too dark at night either.

Looks good!

[Frinckster]

Finally tinted my car. Stratos 30 front and stratos 15 back, windshield Air80. I love it, it helps with all the heat this summer!