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335xi review mirror
by Guest Terry@zapmoreconnect.com- 2 replies
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Purchased a 2008 335xi used. Sweet! Was in Wrigleyville over the weekend and the review mirror separated from the windshield. Went to dealership and they told me the former owner had an aftermarket windshield installed (presumably for a broken one). They can't attach the mirror. $750 for a BMW windshield plus labor and then cost to connect the mirror - it's not under warranty. Ouch! Should I spend the money for factory parts? Is there something I can use to adhere the mirror unit myself? What would you do? Thanks! t
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hey, I am about to tint the new X6 4 door p.o.s., has anyone tinted one of these yet?? from a glance it looks pretty easy but the rear screen looks like a ripe c**t to get to...
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BMW M3 atx film?
by Guest explicitcustoms- 1 reply
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I did a bmw m3 the other day in LLumar ATR film and when I did this it blocked the comfort touch entry. we stripped the two front windows and did them ATX film. they started working intermittenly but dosent always work. if I stripped the rest of the vehical and did them in ATX also would it help? this is the first car that I have had a problem with and I dont want to have to redo the whole car if its not going to help please let me know. Thanks
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Which brand - 3M CS, HuperOptik, Solamatrix/SunGuard Diamond?
by Guest calico- 3 replies
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I have an X5. I need to tint the front 2 to match the factory tint. I think 35 is the right %, but which brand should I pick from those 3? I've never had a car tinted before so I'd apprciate help. Thanks!
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BMW 325
by Guest AIA- 3 replies
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Carbon Fiber And Deep Black Matte AIA Graphic Vinyl
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2008 X3
by Guest Peja43916- 3 replies
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Any advice on this car? Should I pull the panels or will I be able to pull just the top part to get gasket out without taking whole panel off? Thanks in advance.
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2010 BMW 550i GT
by Guest maddtinter- 2 replies
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Anyone tinted one of these?If so please leave opinion on diffulctly.Thanks tintdudes and tintdudettes.
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I recently took delivery of my 2010 X5 in jet black. I wanted to put tint on the front 2 windows so as to match the privacy glass as closely as possible. The rear privacy glass is relatively light, somewhere in the 30-35% range so I decided I would shoot for 35% tint. The real question was what brand. I have used formula one and lumar ATR ch in the past. I know the Formula one would not match, it was very grey, and my new tint shop doesnt tint Llumar. He mostly tints with SolarGard HP ch (a metalized film) he said this would be a sufficient match. Needless to say after waiting 2 weeks for it to completely dry it still does not come close to matching, it is very "me…
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BMW E46 3 Series Sedan
by Guest tintmate- 2 replies
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I have just tinted a 3 Series E46 Sedan, and the side roll up windows were so curved! Has anyone found these difficult to tint? I tried to heat shrink it, but the fingers were SO BIG that I would just crease the film while shrinking. I don't have too much experience in tinting, but was by far the most curved roll up windows. Has anyone tinted these before? Any tips on very curved side windows?
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gangsta style......
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I am thinking about getting Formula One Pinnacle on my Dark Blue 2007 X5. I currently have the privacy glass on the back. I am hauling around our 4 month old in the back seat, so I was some good protection for him. Here is what I am thinking: Pinnacle 35 for the front Pinnacle 15 over the privacy glass in the rear. So here are my questions: Will the back windows look way too dark in comparison to the front, or will it blend ok? Should I just go with 35 in the back (over the privacy glass)? (heat rejection and glare rejection for the boy is more important than "looking cool", but I still want to be able to see out of the windows). What should I do with the rear …
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2000 BMW 323ci 1 2 3
by Guest 515tinter- 22 replies
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got my first BMW comin in the next few days, I've seen people talk about electronic problems on other BMW's and since this is being my first one I dont know much about them. its a 2000 BMW 323ci 2dr so thanks in advance
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Ive been tinting BMWs for 6 yrs. All BMWs are easy. 1 series - Push the gasket down and then pop back up when done. 3 series - no tuck or push down on gaskets needed. 5 series - Push the gasket down and pop up when done. 6 series - push the gasket down and pop up when done. 7 series - no tuck or push down on gaskets needed. Ive never fried any electonics on a BMW. These are the easiest cars to tint. Average time on any BMW is 35 - 55 mins depending on if I have to answer the phone. Thank you!
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I too just did a new bmw 750. big pain compared to the last model. back light has to come off. not as easy as the 3 and 5. rear doors dont need to be pulled but there is now a shade track about 3" wide that blocks the window, the rubber back there is super tight as well so that didnt help either. all lower rubbers are connected to the sides now. didnt even have time to pull the panel off of the fronts. but it looks really tricky. I tried for 5 minutes then just gave up and tuck styled it. no pics just beware. I was bitchin about it the whole process, and we do a lot of them damn things
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Hey guys Ive never tinted a car before but I'm trying to get started. My sister just recently purchased a new 135i and has agreed to let me tint it. Are there any problem areas that you know of with this car? Do I need to felt the gasket so the tint doesn't scratch? And when you open the doors the window automatically goes down about half an inch or so does the matter?
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3 series bmw electronics?
by Guest GreenCove- 1 reply
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is there anyway possible to fry an amp in a 2008 3 series bmw from water on the rear glass? ....I am a little paranoid after frying a 2010 5 series
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just wanted to see if anyone has stuck p/p 35% on a 550i w/ nav...got a customer that realy wants it and would like to know if anyone has done this before and was there any issues? im thinking tire sensors or at least am stations.. this guy is stuck on the look of p/p and the 52% heat reduction
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Did a 08 Bmw 328i about 10 months ago and the guy just came back today and all 4 windows were scratched looks like from the seals. Looks just like the problems with the mustangs and dodge rams, ect. The seals do have felt on them though so what should I do? Will BMW do anything or is their not much I can do?
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Brand new 335 twin turbo, ATX 40 and PPF by Rob @ proform
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BMW Mini Soft top
by Guest shadowline- 2 replies
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Got one of these at the weekend, with regards to the small window in the hood, can the hood be stopped in the "halfway" open closed position, without any trouble, most car you can ok, but I came unstuck with a 206cc hard top roof which if you stopped half up half down to instal and clean and turned the ignition off then disable the electric operation, and this wasnt a good place to be in!! Just need to check, also the rear quarter windows can these be raised ok when the hood is folded down? Cheers Guys
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bmw coupe doors
by Guest see yaa !!- 0 replies
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just a quick question on technique for those in the know whats the best way to get a spot on (pardon the pun) finish on the matrix around the glass also a good way to finish upto / behind the triangle on the front edge plus any tips on pulling the panels on a 2006 630 cheers paul
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08 650i coupe
by Guest Mo Evo- 3 replies
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I've got one of theses babies on my schedule. I'd like to know the ups/downs. Help anyone?
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650i
by Guest thatsnappyguy- 3 replies
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these headrest! is there a way to get them out of the way? I have been trying to find a button, at latch, something, and nothing. it wouldnt be that hard to tint the rear glass with them in the way, but I have to remove the old film first.
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Did one earlier today....done plenty of them, nobody ever really complained about the dot matrix at the bottom of the back window, usually just the top. How the hell are you supposed to get the bottom down flush? Its very tight down there to begin with, is this a deck removal/600 grit for an hour thing or what? I'm going down in a couple days to take a look at everything just to make him happy. Using LLUMAR ATX/30...any help would be appreciated, I dont want to redo it and have it come out the same way.
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X5 rear window??
by Guest youngazntinter- 4 replies
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hi to all the masters~~ I have a bmw x5 coming in tomorrow, and im quite nervous about the back glass.. do they have lots of sh*ts like Ford Escape??? or is it like those jeeps where its just nothing on the window?? any inputs will be appreciated.
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Ok , it sounds a bit brutal but the only way to avoid scratches in your tint after the car gets contamination on those evil door rubbers (gaskets) besides felting, is to chop off the entire bottom guide strip. Especially the ones that have the hard plastic guide, just chop it.... If only people knew what we have to do hey!
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BMW E90 Door card removal
by Guest shadowline- 1 reply
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Not taken a E90 door card plenty of E36/E46 but not the E90 anything to watch out for? I ask as I prefer to pull the panals if I can? Cheers guys
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We have read many threads about covering the "computer" in the back of the 7 series but upon inspection I only see what appears to be a fuse box in an access panel in the trunk on the passenger side. Is fusebox/stupid idea what people suggest be covered?
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Hi I was wondering if any one has done a BMW 745 because i´ve got one this week and wondering if anyone has any tips! Thanks Regards
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no more beamers for me
by Guest GreenCove- 5 replies
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fried a amp or radio control or whatever the heck it is after doing a 2010 BMW 5 something cant remember the exact number...tinted the b glass put the headrest back in then all of the sudden speakers started making a cracking noise a loud ringing started so I pulled it outside to try and dry it out next thing I know there is no sound no door ding no nothing! I thought I was gonna have a heart attack... 70K dollar car with 66 miles on it and now I have to call this dude and tell him what is up. Luckily it was one of the coolest customers that I have had, he said no problem I will have it taken care of. I have done many BMW's in the past but after this deal I dont see mysel…
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2003 e46 coupe 1 2
by Guest tintec- 11 replies
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guy called me yesterday said he left this car to another local tinter,he said the guy made a complete balls of the framless roll ups,and the rear back glass,he wants me to strip and redo the whole car,ive done quite a few bmws to date but yet to do a framless coupe,whats best method of cutting film for these rollups and getting them to stick to side matrix,also do I leave a slightly bigger quarter inch gap right around them?? im presuming I hang dry the back glass top matrix aswell..
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BMW X3
by Guest shadowline- 3 replies
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Right Guys im a panal puller if I can help it. The customer told me his rear door cards are real tight, and I havent had the chance to check them out yet. I know some people pull the top back to get the strips out, but sometimes I find that harder to get the tops of the cards back on after tinting. Does anyone have the info on the fixing points screws etc to remove the rear door cards, ahd a search but not found any good info on fixing points etc? Cheers fellas
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are the rims big enough? It was double layered 20%...all around, even the backglass. the shield was tinted also.. magnet!
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08 M3
by Guest forcefedm3- 4 replies
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has anybody done a two or four door bmw m3? kevin
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99 e36 BMW M3
by Guest Platinum- 1 reply
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Hi I was wondering how hard the m3 is... and if there are any tips tricks I should know.. thanks in advnce http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l141/cdp...pg?t=1243078381
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Bout ya's!!!! Got a Bmw 06 335d Sport 4 door coming in tomorrow morning, just want to check theres nothing to watch out for??? Any crazy electrics etc Whats the rear screen like? Is there the thick Dot matrix band at the top? I'v done loads of E46's I couldn't imagine them being much different. Thanks for the info in advance!
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I have a BMW 750 scheduled and he wants Llumar Axccess. I have done many BMW's but never used axcess. Just wondering if there is anything different about working with this film? Thanks for all your help.
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why does everybody cut the brake lights out on the bimmers? its the easiest thing to remove and looks so much better.
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BMW 3 Series rear screen problem 2008... 1 2
by Guest andrethiago- 14 replies
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Has anyone ever had a problem with customers complaining that headlights are reflecting through the tints, causing problems when driving. We used Lummar AT-20 He wants his money back, what should I do??
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I have an '09 650 convertible on Monday. She's going to be picky, too. Anything I should be prepared for?
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Removable rigid window tint sheets - WTF?
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Since there is no limit of darkness on the top strip, I have wanted to tint it. But I would go very dark, to help with sun glare in the evening. -
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Yeah that’s a very fair point to a degree I’m probably overthinking it. I don’t see really significant glare reduction until you get into much darker tint. Like you I think visibility for me is more important living in the country. I’ll probably see what the specs list the differences between 70% and 80% and then double check with the tinter as to what they recommend. Likely will end up with 70% with a strip along the top. Air80 seems to be much more popular, not sure if it’s due to performance or the difference in cost being so much more for the stratos. thank you -
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Process
Hey guys - so I work for a vinyl graphics company that is adding window tinting to their repertoire and I had a question about your guys' ideal process. I have my plotter set up and my window tinting software ready to go, but I am completely ignorant about the way that tint installers prefer that things be cut. Currently, I will plot/weed the tint and cut the backing away as much as I dare before handing it over to the installer. I was thinking that the installer would prefer the tint to be cut to shape which I believe I can achieve with the perf cut on my plotter. Is that the typical process or should I not be worried so much about it being cut to exact shape?
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