Aftermarket Window Tinting

ausrallydoc · 11-08-2013, 07:15 AM

Hi all,

Have been the proud owner of an F30 335i in EBII since late July. I chose to politely decline the dealers offer of "only" $750 to tint the windows since I have had all my previous cars tinted by Rob Tait at Car Tint in Ringwood. Rob expressed a few concerns about the secondary rubber seals below the felted seals and the risk of scratching the tint. I was not too sure how real this problem might be until he sent me a photo (attached) - pretty awful result! The tint wasn't done by Rob BTW.

I know a number of you have had your vehicles tinted aftermarket and I am wondering whether any of you have had the same problem?

Cheers,
Matt

HFW003 · 11-08-2013, 07:50 AM

Welcome!

I have had two F30's tinted and neither of them have any issues whatsoever with the tinting.

That picture is not even of an F30?

jctg · 11-08-2013, 08:20 AM

No problem here with aftermarket tint. Tint A Car North Melbourne is where I had mine done.

David328M-Sport · 11-08-2013, 03:26 PM

My car's tint job is fine.

claykin · 11-08-2013, 08:05 PM

The pic he sent is an E90 (check mirrors). F30 is different and has no scratching issue.

And, BTW, that's the worst scratch pic I've seen. What tint does he use? My E90 after 3 years with 3M tint had only 20% of the scratching I see in this pic.

Scoupe · 11-08-2013, 08:24 PM

Hi
I also inquired about tinting thru Car Tint having had previous cars tinted by Rob.
Told me not to do it and supplied same photos as reason not to.
Given the good feedback from you guys re aftermarket tinting, I'm getting the dealer to arrange tinting for $190. (front windows only). I figure I'll get warranty support if it develops scratches. In any case, replacing every 2-3 years wouldn't be the end of the world.
Cheers
Steve

ausrallydoc · 11-08-2013, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by claykin

The pic he sent is an E90 (check mirrors). F30 is different and has no scratching issue.

And, BTW, that's the worst scratch pic I've seen. What tint does he use? My E90 after 3 years with 3M tint had only 20% of the scratching I see in this pic.

I thought the mirror profile looked different to the F30 mirrors. Not an expert on previous generations of the 3 series yet….

Not sure what film was used as the tint was not done by Rob. My previous cars have all been done with Madico films and never had any problems with them.

Matt

ausrallydoc · 11-08-2013, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David328M-Sport

My car's tint job is fine.

Thanks David. As a fellow Melbournite, can you tell me where you had your tinting done? Since Rob has done every car I have owned since 1998, I haven't needed to look elsewhere….

Matt

///SAL · 11-08-2013, 08:52 PM

Cut the weather strip inside the door done it on all my pervious cars (mb, bmw , infiniti)

HFW003 · 11-08-2013, 09:08 PM

Guys, there is no issue with window tinting on our cars.

Just go to a reputable local tint shop and get it done. I got mine done at tint-a-car and I think it was only around $200.

These are 3 series BMW's not Ferrari's or Aston's for goodness sake.

Personally I wouldn't just tint the front windows either I think that looks ordinary, but each to his own.

I would also suggest the dealer just engages a local company anyway and adds their exorbitant margin to it and BTW your warranty will be with whomever tints the car not BMW.

claykin · 11-08-2013, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1FASTX5

Cut the weather strip inside the door done it on all my pervious cars (mb, bmw , infiniti)

No reason to cut anything on F30.

claykin · 11-08-2013, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ausrallydoc

I thought the mirror profile looked different to the F30 mirrors. Not an expert on previous generations of the 3 series yet….

Not sure what film was used as the tint was not done by Rob. My previous cars have all been done with Madico films and never had any problems with them.

Matt

Madico should be OK, but which film are you considering? Last time I checked the only Madico films that were non metallic were Charcool (a sort of dyed film with fairly poor solar heat rejection) and Wincos which tends to be blue-ish, a bit reflective (ceramic).

Madico also now owns Sungard so maybe their products are changing?

David328M-Sport · 11-09-2013, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ausrallydoc

Thanks David. As a fellow Melbournite, can you tell me where you had your tinting done? Since Rob has done every car I have owned since 1998, I haven't needed to look elsewhere….Matt

Sure. Fuss free at Ultrashade Tint, Moorabbin. Phillip Dodds.

My post, after install, Jan '13
http://www.f30post.com/forums/showpo...9&postcount=35

Still perfect. (Should be).

ausrallydoc · 11-09-2013, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David328M-Sport

Sure. Fuss free at Ultrashade Tint, Moorabbin. Phillip Dodds.

My post, after install, Jan '13
http://www.f30post.com/forums/showpo...9&postcount=35

Still perfect. (Should be).

Thanks David. I will give them a call.

Matt

AMJAM · 11-09-2013, 03:59 PM

I had mine done at the dealer. Mine is now developing these scratches on the passenger side. Glad I had it done at dealer because of warranty

macca1410 · 11-09-2013, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AMJAM

I had mine done at the dealer. Mine is now developing these scratches on the passenger side. Glad I had it done at dealer because of warranty

My aftermarket tint is fine but I believe I got a lifetime warranty anyway so not concerned.

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ausrallydoc New Member 1 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Aftermarket Window Tinting Hi all, Have been the proud owner of an F30 335i in EBII since late July. I chose to politely decline the dealers offer of "only" $750 to tint the windows since I have had all my previous cars tinted by Rob Tait at Car Tint in Ringwood. Rob expressed a few concerns about the secondary rubber seals below the felted seals and the risk of scratching the tint. I was not too sure how real this problem might be until he sent me a photo (attached) - pretty awful result! The tint wasn't done by Rob BTW. I know a number of you have had your vehicles tinted aftermarket and I am wondering whether any of you have had the same problem? Cheers, Matt Attached Images __________________ 335i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, Sunroof, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Lane Change, High Beam Assist, Pro Nav, HK 600w, DAB+, BT Ext Connect. Last edited by ausrallydoc; 11-08-2013 at 07:44 AM..
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HFW003 Brigadier General 5718 Rep 3,227 Posts Drives: 2024 M340i xdrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Newcastle, Australia iTrader: (0)	Welcome! I have had two F30's tinted and neither of them have any issues whatsoever with the tinting. That picture is not even of an F30?
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jctg Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 238 Posts Drives: F30 328i Sport BSM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	No problem here with aftermarket tint. Tint A Car North Melbourne is where I had mine done. __________________ Current: 2012 July Build 328i Sport Line, Black Sapphire Metallic, Dakota Coral Red Leather, Bi-Xenons, Sunroof, Reversing Camera, Heated Front Seat, Variable Sport Steering, Bilstein B14
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	My car's tint job is fine. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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claykin Brigadier General 1592 Rep 4,554 Posts Drives: various BMW Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	The pic he sent is an E90 (check mirrors). F30 is different and has no scratching issue. And, BTW, that's the worst scratch pic I've seen. What tint does he use? My E90 after 3 years with 3M tint had only 20% of the scratching I see in this pic. __________________ 2023 840GC \| 2021 740i \| 2019 X3
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Scoupe Private First Class 24 Rep 135 Posts Drives: Mineral white M240 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (1)	Hi I also inquired about tinting thru Car Tint having had previous cars tinted by Rob. Told me not to do it and supplied same photos as reason not to. Given the good feedback from you guys re aftermarket tinting, I'm getting the dealer to arrange tinting for $190. (front windows only). I figure I'll get warranty support if it develops scratches. In any case, replacing every 2-3 years wouldn't be the end of the world. Cheers Steve
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///SAL Captain 38 Rep 846 Posts Drives: 2014 ///M5 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: QUEENS, NY iTrader: (0)	Cut the weather strip inside the door done it on all my pervious cars (mb, bmw , infiniti)
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HFW003 Brigadier General 5718 Rep 3,227 Posts Drives: 2024 M340i xdrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Newcastle, Australia iTrader: (0)	Guys, there is no issue with window tinting on our cars. Just go to a reputable local tint shop and get it done. I got mine done at tint-a-car and I think it was only around $200. These are 3 series BMW's not Ferrari's or Aston's for goodness sake. Personally I wouldn't just tint the front windows either I think that looks ordinary, but each to his own. I would also suggest the dealer just engages a local company anyway and adds their exorbitant margin to it and BTW your warranty will be with whomever tints the car not BMW.
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AMJAM Captain 33 Rep 944 Posts Drives: 2013 Alpine 328I MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: What is the Matrix iTrader: (0)	I had mine done at the dealer. Mine is now developing these scratches on the passenger side. Glad I had it done at dealer because of warranty __________________ 2013 Alpine White 328I M Sport ARRIVED
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