What tint film to use? - XBimmers

xyz100 · 02-11-2013, 09:41 PM

Hi all.

Once I get my X1 I will need windows tinted. Which brings up a question - what kind of film to use? I have heard that many car manufacturers today make windows from multi-layered glass to reduce road noise. Not sure if it is true with BMW though. But who knows. Mercedes does it. The issue is that with certain films the heat builds up in that kind of glass and it cracks.

Any input, please post it here.
Thanks

nospam · 02-11-2013, 09:43 PM

I am planning to use 3M Crystalline film. My parents have it on their F30 and the heat rejection is incredible (I've used Formula 1 ceramic in the past).

xyz100 · 02-11-2013, 10:03 PM

Is it scratch resistant with lifetime warranty?

nospam · 02-12-2013, 12:04 AM

Both 3M and Formula 1 films have lifetime warranties I believe. Visit their website for full details.

xyz100 · 02-12-2013, 08:06 AM

Any idea how much crystalline would cost for all 5 windows?

BTW, here is a link to dual layer glass warning:
http://www.lxforums.com/board/f92/wi...yslers-244338/

jtilley7 · 02-12-2013, 06:21 PM

I got Huper Optik nano-ceramic. It rejects 70% of sun's heat. Looks great, one of the best if not the best out there. For all 5 windows it cost me $350, well worth the extra cost over other brands

HBWT · 02-13-2013, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jtilley7

I got Huper Optik nano-ceramic. It rejects 70% of sun's heat. Looks great, one of the best if not the best out there. For all 5 windows it cost me $350, well worth the extra cost over other brands

I second this...I got mine done for $280 and the gal was surprised by the $20.00 tip. Haven't had my X1 long enough for the heat test but it's got to be better than the crap I had on my Golf and Audi Q5.

xyz100 · 02-13-2013, 08:18 AM

Thank you guys! I need to get few quotes now before the car arrives.

xyz100 · 02-13-2013, 08:24 AM

One more question. How you can tell if the tinter installed the one you want and not the cheap one. I know 3M puts a logo (which can be removed). What about others?

Foxrus14 · 02-13-2013, 09:05 AM

I just had my dealership do it... Made them throw it into the deal with no extra charge...

edx1 · 02-13-2013, 10:10 AM

Just a FYI about those metalic tints, they do not work well with radar detectors so if you plan to use a detector you need to get a non metalic tint.

M3tallicar · 02-13-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by edx1

Just a FYI about those metalic tints, they do not work well with radar detectors so if you plan to use a detector you need to get a non metalic tint.

I have never had issues with metallic tint and the V1 over years and various cars

Red Bread · 02-13-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by M3tallicar

I have never had issues with metallic tint and the V1 over years and various cars

Same here, but I have used Huper Optik ceramic on the wife's 1er and X1.

nospam · 02-13-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by edx1

Just a FYI about those metalic tints, they do not work well with radar detectors so if you plan to use a detector you need to get a non metalic tint.

Good advice. Crystalline and Ceramic tints are non-metallic and don't interfere.

M3tallicar · 02-13-2013, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Same here, but I have used Huper Optik ceramic on the wife's 1er and X1.

Yeah still not sure what I'm putting on the X1, paid an arm & leg for ceramic on the GTR and I was not impressed that it was any more effective then llumar metallic. Perhaps I'll try the crystalline

Red Bread · 02-13-2013, 12:03 PM

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Yeah still not sure what I'm putting on the X1, paid an arm & leg for ceramic on the GTR and I was not impressed that it was any more effective then llumar metallic. Perhaps I'll try the crystalline

It seems to have slightly better heat prevention than the metallic tint, I think I had Llumar on my M Coupe. It's not a big difference though, both are quality.

Bill B. · 02-13-2013, 12:32 PM

I have Llumar Platinum metallic with Llumar Air on the front of both my 135i and X1. No problems with V1 either.

Pic of 135i (taken by installer - they do great work)

nospam · 02-13-2013, 05:16 PM

The Crystalline has better heat rejection than Ceramic.

Red Bread · 02-13-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nospam

The Crystalline has better heat rejection than Ceramic.

You live in Orange County, who cares?

We didn't tint the 1ers windows while we lived there, only once we came here.

nospam · 02-13-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

You live in Orange County, who cares?

We didn't tint the 1ers windows while we lived there, only once we came here.

Most of our relatives live in the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire where it hits 100-110!

xyz100 · 03-24-2013, 07:19 PM

Finally did Crystalline 40. Looks good.

nospam · 03-25-2013, 12:16 AM

I have Crystalline 70 on the front windows, tint is barely visible and about equivalent to panoramic moonroof tint but still good heat rejection. Crystalline 40 all around the back (CA law doesn't allow front window tint but 70 is light enough to skate by). My parents have 70 on the windshield of their 328i. I thought about it but I don't like it on overcast days. I can't find a dealer that carries 90.

Crystalline tint is not pimp/limo by any stretch, but maintains a very classy look IMO.

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xyz100 Private Drives: Challenger Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 87 iTrader: (0)	What tint film to use? Hi all. Once I get my X1 I will need windows tinted. Which brings up a question - what kind of film to use? I have heard that many car manufacturers today make windows from multi-layered glass to reduce road noise. Not sure if it is true with BMW though. But who knows. Mercedes does it. The issue is that with certain films the heat builds up in that kind of glass and it cracks. Any input, please post it here. Thanks
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02-11-2013, 09:43 PM	#2
nospam Captain Drives: X1 x28i; 128i; S2000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 625 iTrader: (0)	I am planning to use 3M Crystalline film. My parents have it on their F30 and the heat rejection is incredible (I've used Formula 1 ceramic in the past).

02-11-2013, 10:03 PM	#3
xyz100 Private Drives: Challenger Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 87 iTrader: (0)	Is it scratch resistant with lifetime warranty?

02-12-2013, 12:04 AM	#4
nospam Captain Drives: X1 x28i; 128i; S2000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 625 iTrader: (0)	Both 3M and Formula 1 films have lifetime warranties I believe. Visit their website for full details.

02-12-2013, 08:06 AM	#5
xyz100 Private Drives: Challenger Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 87 iTrader: (0)	Any idea how much crystalline would cost for all 5 windows? BTW, here is a link to dual layer glass warning: http://www.lxforums.com/board/f92/wi...yslers-244338/

02-12-2013, 06:21 PM	#6
jtilley7 New Member Drives: X1 28i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	I got Huper Optik nano-ceramic. It rejects 70% of sun's heat. Looks great, one of the best if not the best out there. For all 5 windows it cost me $350, well worth the extra cost over other brands

02-13-2013, 08:18 AM	#8
xyz100 Private Drives: Challenger Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 87 iTrader: (0)	Thank you guys! I need to get few quotes now before the car arrives.

02-13-2013, 08:24 AM	#9
xyz100 Private Drives: Challenger Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 87 iTrader: (0)	One more question. How you can tell if the tinter installed the one you want and not the cheap one. I know 3M puts a logo (which can be removed). What about others?

02-13-2013, 09:05 AM	#10
Foxrus14 1 SLY 1 Drives: 2013 X1 xDrive35i M package Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 131 iTrader: (0)	I just had my dealership do it... Made them throw it into the deal with no extra charge...

02-13-2013, 10:10 AM	#11
edx1 Private First Class Drives: X1 xDrive35i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wasatch front Posts: 172 iTrader: (0)	Just a FYI about those metalic tints, they do not work well with radar detectors so if you plan to use a detector you need to get a non metalic tint.

02-13-2013, 05:16 PM	#18
nospam Captain Drives: X1 x28i; 128i; S2000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 625 iTrader: (0)	The Crystalline has better heat rejection than Ceramic.

03-24-2013, 07:19 PM	#21
xyz100 Private Drives: Challenger Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 87 iTrader: (0)	Finally did Crystalline 40. Looks good.

03-25-2013, 12:16 AM	#22
nospam Captain Drives: X1 x28i; 128i; S2000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 625 iTrader: (0)	I have Crystalline 70 on the front windows, tint is barely visible and about equivalent to panoramic moonroof tint but still good heat rejection. Crystalline 40 all around the back (CA law doesn't allow front window tint but 70 is light enough to skate by). My parents have 70 on the windshield of their 328i. I thought about it but I don't like it on overcast days. I can't find a dealer that carries 90. Crystalline tint is not pimp/limo by any stretch, but maintains a very classy look IMO.