Front Windshield Tint Suntek vs 3m

reign528 · 05-14-2011, 10:36 AM

I live in sunny south FL and I have a black on black 335i so it gets pretty hot. I have 18% tint all around the car.

Next week Im getting my windshield tinted. How dark should I go? Im debating between 30% and 50% right now. My main concern is blocking heat but I would like the aesthetic look of a slightly darker front windshield, to match my darker window tints. Obviously I know its dangerous to go too dark.

If anyone can chime in I'd be grateful. Just wanted to get some of your opinions. Im leaning towards 50% at the moment. It'll be a non-metal film Suntek or 3M not sure which one to pick yet. Anyone know the major differences between the two?

Nedim · 05-14-2011, 12:23 PM

I would get 50% 3m

RedBarron · 05-14-2011, 12:29 PM

Personally I would go with 50% on the windshield. I feel like 30% is too dark for windshield tint at night.

JayKay335i · 05-14-2011, 04:07 PM

I have 60 on the windshield and 32 on all the other. Perfectly fine on 120 degree days in AZ.

If you give a crap about heat reduction, you need to go ceramic.

SlamMan · 05-14-2011, 07:59 PM

I have Suntek CXP all around and it looks cloudy as hell. It constantly looks like it has a haze that needs cleaning off.

JayKay335i · 05-14-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SlamMan

I have Suntek CXP all around and it looks cloudy as hell. It constantly looks like it has a haze that needs cleaning off.

If you actually care about heat you get ceramic, not carbon.

http://www.huperoptikusa.com/Automotive-series.cfm

reign528 · 05-21-2011, 09:29 AM

Getting the windshield done today and going 50% w/ SunTek since its what on the rest of my windows

. Im pretty sure its ceramic but I'll verify that with the shop when I get there...

Thanks guys!

reign528 · 05-21-2011, 07:09 PM

Im pretty happy with it. 50% ceramic SunTek on the windshield. Love the way it looks and it seems to be blocking the sun and heat pretty well. Havent driven it at night yet but it doesnt seem dark during the day.

Before:

After:

E92ML · 05-30-2011, 01:51 PM

hows driving at night? I'm thinking about doing the same thing.

RoundelM3 · 05-30-2011, 02:39 PM

You guys are lucky it's legal to tint your entire windshield in your states...not so here in TX, unless they changed the laws recently.

iBoost · 05-30-2011, 02:40 PM

go 50 anything lower will be way to dark

reign528 · 05-30-2011, 04:25 PM

I agree 50% on the front has no distinguishable difference at night than the stock windshield. I wouldn't go any lower than 50%. 50% is PERFECT!

bumere90 · 05-30-2011, 04:59 PM

OP, 30% is too dark, you won't be able to see anything at night.
As everyone else suggested 50% is perfect.

roundel335, its illegal here in FL. A majority of cops don't really care.

pruettfan · 05-30-2011, 04:59 PM

I have 70% 3m Crystalline. I did it to block heat not for esthetics. Any tint on the windshield is a risk from a liability perspective. Get in a serious accident at night and you could have a serious issue. The darker the tint the greater risk you run in my opinion.

Eric335 · 05-30-2011, 05:11 PM

Hey OP, isnt it illegal in US? For front windsheild?

Edit:

Quote:

Originally Posted by bumere90

OP, 30% is too dark, you won't be able to see anything at night.
As everyone else suggested 50% is perfect.

roundel335, its illegal here in FL. A majority of cops don't really care.

nvm

also, OP, your car is exactly what im looking for

i love it! (E92, Black on Black, tinted, those rims)

Ever interested in sellin,,,,, tell me

JB335 · 05-31-2011, 12:17 AM

20% Sides 50% windshield

JB335 · 05-31-2011, 12:18 AM

Brentster · 05-31-2011, 02:50 AM

A friend of mine just got his done and was so impressed he made this video.

I sat in his car the other day and was amazed by its heat blocking ability

BabyEater · 05-31-2011, 02:55 AM

Brentster referred me to this thread and decided to link up my other post regarding the topic...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=537228

Let's just say I'm totally impressed by the tint. My car sat out in the beaming Texas sun all day today, and when I got in it at around 5:30pm, it was still nice and comfortable inside. And I have Sparkling Graphite Mettallic exterior with all black leather interior...

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reign528 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M2C [0.00]	Front Windshield Tint Suntek vs 3m I live in sunny south FL and I have a black on black 335i so it gets pretty hot. I have 18% tint all around the car. Next week Im getting my windshield tinted. How dark should I go? Im debating between 30% and 50% right now. My main concern is blocking heat but I would like the aesthetic look of a slightly darker front windshield, to match my darker window tints. Obviously I know its dangerous to go too dark. If anyone can chime in I'd be grateful. Just wanted to get some of your opinions. Im leaning towards 50% at the moment. It'll be a non-metal film Suntek or 3M not sure which one to pick yet. Anyone know the major differences between the two?
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RedBarron Lieutenant 133 Rep 419 Posts Drives: BMW 440i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	Personally I would go with 50% on the windshield. I feel like 30% is too dark for windshield tint at night. __________________ Current: Porsche Cayman S
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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	I have 60 on the windshield and 32 on all the other. Perfectly fine on 120 degree days in AZ. If you give a crap about heat reduction, you need to go ceramic.
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SlamMan Captain 148 Rep 800 Posts Drives: ED 5/19/2010, Interlagos E90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, 303 iTrader: (1)	I have Suntek CXP all around and it looks cloudy as hell. It constantly looks like it has a haze that needs cleaning off. __________________ I play real sports. Not tryin' to be the best at exercising. - Kenny Powers
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reign528 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M2C [0.00]	Getting the windshield done today and going 50% w/ SunTek since its what on the rest of my windows . Im pretty sure its ceramic but I'll verify that with the shop when I get there... Thanks guys!
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reign528 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M2C [0.00]	Im pretty happy with it. 50% ceramic SunTek on the windshield. Love the way it looks and it seems to be blocking the sun and heat pretty well. Havent driven it at night yet but it doesnt seem dark during the day. Before: After:
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iBoost Retired e90post Member 135 Rep 3,038 Posts Drives: real slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (13)	go 50 anything lower will be way to dark
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reign528 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M2C [0.00]	I agree 50% on the front has no distinguishable difference at night than the stock windshield. I wouldn't go any lower than 50%. 50% is PERFECT!
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bumere90 Grozniy 177 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: Carless Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL iTrader: (12)	OP, 30% is too dark, you won't be able to see anything at night. As everyone else suggested 50% is perfect. roundel335, its illegal here in FL. A majority of cops don't really care. __________________ -fatman
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