[42395_skyline]

Title says it all. Getting tints done and wondering if anyone has got black vinyl installed over the dot matrix or if they just live with the light color they create? I have seen some pictures searching here that look like it isn't a problem and seen some pics that show the dot matrix a bit. Getting 5% Llumar Ceramic CTX all around and 50% front windshield.

[BEM-S4]

I would think getting the vinyl perfect would be much harder and more prone to bothering your OCD than any slight irregularities with the tint alone. A good shop it should be pretty minimal.

[Viffermike]

Congrats on having illegal tint installed on your car. Good luck with all that.

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[123Britt]

I also have tinted with the same CTX Tint but just 50% all around and nothing on the front windshield. I have the red interior and I just love the way that the car does not look like a storm trooper being that the exterior paint is white.
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My installer tried to talk me into a darker tint 30% but I wanted it to look almost something the factory would have done -- Goal Accomplished.
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I must be old.

5% is too dark for me but it all makes the world go round.
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I am very happy with the CTX -- Good choice.

[42395_skyline]

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

I would think getting the vinyl perfect would be much harder and more prone to bothering your OCD than any slight irregularities with the tint alone. A good shop it should be pretty minimal.

I thought about that but since I haven't seen a tinted 2 series in person not sure how bad the tint would actually be. Online it doesn't seem bad, but pictures lie. Weighing my options before jumping in since it'll cost $390 for just the tint.

Originally Posted by Viffermike

Congrats on having illegal tint installed on your car. Good luck with all that.

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I have tint exemption because of a medical reason.

[42395_skyline]

Originally Posted by 123Britt

I also have tinted with the same CTX Tint but just 50% all around and nothing on the front windshield. I have the red interior and I just love the way that the car does not look like a storm trooper being that the exterior paint is white.
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My installer tried to talk me into a darker tint 30% but I wanted it to look almost something the factory would have done -- Goal Accomplished.
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I must be old.

5% is too dark for me but it all makes the world go round.
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I am very happy with the CTX -- Good choice.

Glad to see you're happy with the CTX. It was a really long and hard decision but I read a lot of good things and found a recommended local installer who does it. Do you have any pics of your car? I didn't originally want 50% on the front, thought it was too dark with the 5% everywhere else, but it doesn't seem too bad from the pictures on my installers Facebook page. My old car had 15% and I always thought it was too light. Although it may be because the windshield had no tint so light was able to come through.

[123Britt]

Hope this shows how the 50% Tint CTX Looks ( Coral Red)
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I know the photo is poor quality -- sorry. iPhone 5

[42395_skyline]

Originally Posted by 123Britt

Hope this shows how the 50% Tint CTX Looks ( Coral Red)
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I know the photo is poor quality -- sorry. iPhone 5

That picture actually helps a lot since it shows the car in front and there is basically barely a difference between the two. Really makes me more comfortable getting 50% on the windshield.

I was reading of people getting 35% even 20% on the windshield of their cars, that's crazy. 50% doesn't seem bad from what I have seen.

[Dav3]

Just out of curiosity, does the m240i come with standard 'sun protection/privacy glass' option? I didn't order it yet the rear windows are noticeably darker than the front ones

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[42395_skyline]

Originally Posted by davgia

Just out of curiosity, does the m240i come with standard 'sun protection/privacy glass' option? I didn't order it yet the rear windows are noticeably darker than the front ones

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That's a good question. I haven't looked but someone mentioned it seemed like the back windows are a little tinted but I never even looked I just said "Maybe" since I am going 5% I didn't have a care to look. I can check it out in a bit if I can step out of work for a second.

[123Britt]

My windows say 70% min transp.

Darker interior will result in a darker tint look.

[42395_skyline]

Well I didn't get a chance to check and forgot to check after work. I already tinted my windows so can't answer that anymore.

Ended up going with 5% all around, 5% front tint strip, and 50% windshield. No vinyl and the only place that you can tell the dot matrix is there is some small sections on the windows. The front and back windshields are pretty much perfect. My installer did a very good job so far, once it cures I think the rest of the bubbles on the dot matrix should be gone.

[BentZero]

I have the same ctx tint. 5% rear, 18% sides and 55% windshield. I love it and so far no issues with cops. I've even had them behind me at a stop light and all windows closed. Guess I've been lucky so far. No issues with the dot matrix at all. Tinting the windshield was the best part. i was skeptical at first, but I'm really glad that I did it.

[42395_skyline]

Originally Posted by BentZero

I have the same ctx tint. 5% rear, 18% sides and 55% windshield. I love it and so far no issues with cops. I've even had them behind me at a stop light and all windows closed. Guess I've been lucky so far. No issues with the dot matrix at all. Tinting the windshield was the best part. i was skeptical at first, but I'm really glad that I did it.

I agree that tinting the windshield was the best part. I love the 5% all around especially in low light it's like someone painted the windows black. I noticed that after a couple days now I see the dot matrix bubbles. It's not bad, but there. Can you show me pics of your windows (door and rear quarter) to see how it looks? I wonder if my tint guy can get them all out.

EDIT: here is mine

[BentZero]

Originally Posted by 42395_skyline

I agree that tinting the windshield was the best part. I love the 5% all around especially in low light it's like someone painted the windows black. I noticed that after a couple days now I see the dot matrix bubbles. It's not bad, but there. Can you show me pics of your windows (door and rear quarter) to see how it looks? I wonder if my tint guy can get them all out.

EDIT: here is mine

mine is similar

[42395_skyline]

Originally Posted by BentZero

mine is similar

Ok so I guess it's just normal. The driver and passenger windows really are the only thing that bother me. The quarters and rear windshield don't bother me as much.

[BentZero]

Honestly, I don't even notice it anymore. I'm too busy admiring how beautiful the car is.

[42395_skyline]

Originally Posted by BentZero

Honestly, I don't even notice it anymore. I'm too busy admiring how beautiful the car is.

She could use some painted reflectors!

I don't really pay too much attention to the bubbles but when I see them it bothers me. Guess I will get used to it.

[BentZero]

I have clear ones now and carbon fiber mirror caps. My neighborhood isn't well lit. I need the reflection lol.

[42395_skyline]

Originally Posted by BentZero

I have clear ones now and carbon fiber mirror caps. My neighborhood isn't well lit. I need the reflection lol.

Looks great especially with the tint! I will get some pics of mine soon after I wash her. Planning a photoshoot once I get the vinyl roof as well.