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BMW E46 Convertible 1 2
by jj- 10 replies
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My BMW dealership is convinced that E46 Convertible's make noise if you tint right up to the top edge of the glass, they make me cut a massive gap along the top and side edge so as the tint wont touch the rubber seal when the door is closed. Has anyone else experienced this?
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08 BMW 335
by Guest filmslayer- 6 replies
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First day at new shop tomorrow and will be greeted with a 08 BMW 335 ,now I have done many 3 series say up to 06,is there any thing I should know about the 08????
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E60 touring rear door card removal?
by Guest shadowline- 2 replies
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Hi guys got a E60 touring booked in, I know lots of you guys leave the panals in place I do sometimes, but on this on im keen to pull the panal as the customers is a typical BMW owner! I cant seem to find any info on the fixings etc had a search? Anyone have info or a photo etc to pull the rear door cards, its a 2005/06 model. I take it the touring dosent have the issue of electronic boxes under the rear deck to be covered etc? Cheers Guys
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"new" 7xx 2008/2009
by Guest peter-SI- 1 reply
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Anyone tinted this one yet? I did one last year. It was brand new and I didnt remove ruber gaskets because it looked like the "new" audi A6 - rubber all around the frame in one peace. A bit difrent from all other bmw, the top of panel dont want to pop off. I like bmw in my tintshop, but this one will be a pain when it get old and dusty.
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BMW Roll Downs Windows??
by Guest ProtectiveWindowFilms- 7 replies
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what is the best way to tint the roll downs on BMWs? im talkin about the seal at the bottom because it is so tight. right now my bro is using masking tape to pull back on the bottom seal but after the first time if you have to re-do the window the tape will not stick anymore because the felt is wet. so what do you guys suggest to do or use to hold the bottom seal away from the glass??
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hi I have one to do on monday, I only just saw curve, near the bottom ,all the way across is this a dreaded one, and do you have any tips.thanks
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BMW 135i VIDEO!!!
by Guest Riss Racing- 5 replies
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jqlt_c4b1A
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07 bmw 325i
by Guest strictlytinting- 0 replies
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just did a 325 and cant figure out why open door indicator keeps blinking , can some one fill me in on what should I do, its only the two back doors only.
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Hi,I'me doing an E91 estate, has anybody encountered any problems with the removal of any of the door panels!.
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2005 bmw 530d
by Guest tintec- 1 reply
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guys got 1 of these in the morning,anytips or probs I should know about??
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I tinted one of these at the house the other day. Talk about EASY!! The doors are frameless and drop down like other BMW frameless windows. The back window is real easy also. This is the easiest BMW I have ever tinted. NOTHING to be worried about on this car.
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How to trick E46 coupe doors?
by Guest shadowline- 7 replies
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Hi guys a quick question, how do I trick the doors to move the window fully up on the E46 coupe? Most other makes have a "plunger etc" that you can wedge, cant find this on the E46. I do remember someone saying you can manually latch the door? Thing is I dont know how to do this? Thanks in advance Guys
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'99 BMW M3 E36 coupe 1 2
by Guest customcuttinting- 14 replies
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Ok, I know doing windshields is usually a "no no" for a variety of reasons, but sometimes I do 'em when the customer begs, and I get a signature on a reciept, bla bla. However, some makes and models I hesitate to do. This case, a BMW 1999 M3 coupe E36. Is there anything I need to worry about, sensors, computers or anything electronics below the glass I sould worry about? Kinda nervous. Thanks.
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deck removal on this 2 door is a time consumer, but the dot prep on the lower glass makes for bullet proof look and a fast drop ..will post picks soon.
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Im trying to tint front side windows of a 2 door 2002 3 series. The tint is a generic brand. I did not remove the door panel or the felt just tucked the tint under it at the bottom.The problem was at the bottom along the door panel area, I had about 7 to 8 2 inch long fingers of air under the film. The rest of the tint sat good no bubbles under it, but no mater how hard it pushed or tried to walk the air out it just re poped back up. It seemed like air and not water under the film. im looking for tips on what I did wrong. I cut 2 pieces and both times it did this. do you guys usually shrink these side windows. thanks for the adivce
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E46 coupe and metallized film
by Guest marcm- 9 replies
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Hi All, Looking to tint an E46 coupe with film 35% all round (I dont want to look like a pimp if yer get me!!!) but am in a bit of a quandry about what to get.... a) metallized film = fantastic heat rejection and more light throughput for level of heat rejection. b) dyed film = poor heat rejection for the light level. I ask because I would really like to use the metallized but because the aerial is in the rear screen will it cause a problem with FM reception ? I dont have inbuilt nav so wont be a problem with GPS. I have tried to source ceramic film but there are no suppliers I can find in the UK for a reasonable price... so far been quoted 4* the price of the metal…
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gluing dots BMW 645 side doors 1 2
by Guest cartek- 11 replies
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I glued the dots on these side doors any problem with this?
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E46 coupe and metallized film
by Guest marcm- 1 reply
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Hi All, Looking to tint an E46 coupe with film 35% all round (I dont want to look like a pimp if yer get me!!!) but am in a bit of a quandry about what to get.... a) metallized film = fantastic heat rejection and more light throughput for level of heat rejection. b) dyed film = poor heat rejection for the light level. I ask because I would really like to use the metallized but because the aerial is in the rear screen will it cause a problem with FM reception ? I dont have inbuilt nav so wont be a problem with GPS. I have tried to source ceramic film but there are no suppliers I can find in the UK for a reasonable price... so far been quoted 4* the price of the metal…
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I havent tinted one of these yet. I have a friend that wants one tinted and I may do it on the side here at home but I know nothing about the car except for the pictures I have seen on the interent. Is there anything to watch out for on this car? DOes it have framess doors?
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08 328 and ATR 30
by Guest GSRBOB- 0 replies
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Got one to do and was wondering if LLumar ATR 30 would cause any probs being reflective film? Or should I just go with ATC?
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Wondering if there are any suprises or secrets to these cars. It is four door. Any advise would be great.
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BMW 1992 M3
by Guest kramster- 3 replies
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The vertical gasket by the rear view mirror is to tight to slide the tint under so once I had applied the tint and made it flush with the gasket, when you close the door the entire window moves toward the rear of the car about 1/8th of an inch creating a gap with the tint and the front gasket. Anyone experienced this? Thanks
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NEW 2008 BMW X5 - best type of tint?
by Guest payv- 4 replies
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I just got a new 2008 BMW X5 and it didn't come with tinted windows like I thought it would. now I need to get after market tinting, but am hestitant at picking a tint shop without know what is the best for it. I don't want cracking, peeling, bubbling or looking like an add-on!! does anyone know what the best type is tint for an '08 X5 Monaco Blue with light grey interior? the dealership said go with 3M, but I keep hearing about suntek HP. also, what percentage, 20%? please help!
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Doubble Glazing?
by Guest dynamike- 4 replies
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hi dude's and dudet's I had a customer come in with a 2002 745i I noticed that the glass has double glazing. I'm just wondering is there any do's and don't's with double glazed windows, do there have a double glazed b-g and is there any issue's doing a heat shrink with double glazed b-g's thanks mike
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Dealer bulletin from Bekaert Oz. "The new BMW 1 series incorporates 2 seals on the windups, the normal rubber weather seal on the top of the door and a plastic seal inside the door. The plastic seal is known to scratch film and the previous experience of one dealership was that lining the plastic seal with felt did not work when the felt adhesive gave way in the recent hot weather." Devil
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A friend of mine just picked one up this week and dropped it off to me yesterday to have it tinted. Funny thing happened to me, I was on my last window and it was giving me trouble, let me explain. The rear passenger window when rolled up would automatically go down by itself , it kept doing that. I could not figure out why the hell it was doing this til I remember reading here on a thread about how the window switch may need to be reprogrammed? Luckily my guy in the shop is an electronics expert and had some type of program that allowed him to fix the problem. Just wondering if this has ever happened to anyone before?
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BMW 545i 2007
by Guest blackouttint- 8 replies
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Hey guys... I have to do a tint on a BMW 545i 2007 do you have to take door panels off? I have one to do tomorrow and I just want to be ready and take the right tools Thanks, moneymaker
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BMW 6 series
by Guest GSRBOB- 6 replies
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Ok so this is my first 6 and im pulling my hair out trying to figure out how the headrest in the back seat come out. Does anybody have a clue as to how they come off? I searched a little and read that you have to tug on one side till it clicks and then the other but I tried this with no success. I would hate to try to squeeze in over them and risk contamination. Any feedback greatly appreciated.
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The new 3 series we get downunder is a no do. The top part of the rubber gasket is felt lined yet the below rubber is just that. an abrasive liner that will damage our tinting. Devil
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Not bad, just wish I didnt pull panels with this one.. The seals are tight and you must be careful when you remove them. Otherwise just another nice easy BMW. Few torx bits here and there Pull this mug to help get the gasket out on the two front doors. . done
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anyone have any idea how to pull door panels on this one. I have one come in every now and again, and I am never satisfied with the results on the doors. I pull panels on almost everything and this one is not easy for me to get the door panel off of. thanks in advance
Last reply by jj, -
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Hi I have a new shape 3 series convertible coming in next week. Any thing I should be aware of, drops look easy, rear screen looks ok if u cut tight, only worry is rear 1/4's Thanks
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by Guest goldtooth- 0 replies
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pinnacle 35%
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1996 BMW 328i
by Guest Spartan0714- 2 replies
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Hello, I have a 96 328i that has extreamly bad bubbled tint on the rear window, I purchesed the vehicle out of state and registered it for my state. Never less cops pull me over says tint is illegal, so I must replace it... Now the tint shops said they can easily do the side windows but the rear window is totally messed up baddly, hudge bubbles and lots of them. You bearly tuch the tint and it flakes off... Anything I can do that wont cost me a arm and a leg?
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bmw 3 series coupe 1 2
by Guest goldtooth- 12 replies
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hell seen it twice,still wear the scars!! ok here it goes,tinted a bmw m3 , job well done, customer leaves happy,even left a tip, comes back 2 weeks after complaining about 2 dots, so the shop owner says we will redo the window, so I rip the 3m cs 35 off the window,now I'm removing the glue on the glass, got all off except for the glue thats between the glass and the door molding, took my knife got it in there taking the glue off ,I put my hand on the top of the 'no frame window' and pushed back on it, big mistake, the window shattered into pieces ,glass all over the shop, pieces shot into my arm, hand to have surgery done to remove 4 pieces that were shot i…
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my brother just purchased a 2001 Bmw 740 and I looked it over to tint and only saw one screw in the door handle cup are there any more hidden screws or does the rest just held in by clips? I ran into problems tucking film under tight gaskets. Any tips would be Greatly appreciated
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BMW Head Rests 1 2
by Guest smcmahon- 10 replies
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doing an 06 bmw 320 at the mo just about to do the back window and I tried to take out the headrests they dont want to come out for sum bloody reason. just wondered anyone had this before??
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How do you remove the brake light in the upper half of the 3 series BMW...325 in perticular...2003. I got the cover off no problem. Now I'm having trouble removing the actual brake light. I don't usually remove it, but I'm detinting/retinting, and the last guy tinted up there. Ryan
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bmw x5
by Mr paladin- 6 replies
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Didn't see much on here about this one anything to look out for?I have one on it's way in
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I don't get many beamers ...anypit falls? Gaskets, panels, dot matrix , headrests issues
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Glare reduction primarily. I have a sedan in the country full of jacked up pickups with super bright headlights. I guess why I ask is I see a lot of people say factory glass is 70% then air80 (80%) would be like 70x0.8 = 56% which seems pretty dark. Does that sound accurate to you? thanks -
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
What is your goal for the FWS? How much risk are you willing to take? I did not care to ask to meter it. Going darker can make it hard to see something on the highway when driving at night like, debris, puddles(hydroplane), potholes, I don't know about you but I drive fast and I need to see the road. I just wanted solar energy rejection, and UV protection for leather interior. -
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Yeah I hear you. That’s why I’m avoiding the 50%. Curious did they meter it after installing it? Wondering what it comes back at. -
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
I have Air80 on FWS, 35% on 4 doors, 5% on 3rd row and hatch. I am happy rejecting some solar energy and having no visibility issues at night. The 15% you have will make the FWS look darker I assume. During the day it would not be a big difference, only at night. I know a FWS ticket is $$, I didn't want to give a bored cop an excuse to pull me over. Or have the chance to notice the FWS while being pulled over for something else. The less I talk to cops the better. -
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Hey all, debating between the 2 films. Wondering if anyone can give me some insight between the 2 for the windshield. The rest of the car has 15% pinnacle. thank you. -
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Looking for mobile installer in phx and surrounding area's
Looking to set up a mobile window tinting partnership. Any installers already doing mobile jobs I'd like to speak with you and see if we can't work out a deal. I would get jobs in to be done by you. Adding to your work flow by increasing your installs through out the year. Thank you, Justin (602) 770-6910 -
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Can this be fixed? Wondering how this happens
Any impact from polishing, if the mar responds to polishing, would result in no or little visible trace. Anyone experienced in buffing glass will likely say, no guarantees; unless they've experienced the same mar on glass.- 1
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Boat window tinting tips
I use(d) these that are readily available through grocery stores; on installs that should not have a blade running across their surface. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Scotch-Brite-3PK-Dobie-Cleaning-Pad/580762256?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101033794&gclsrc=aw.ds&&adid=22222222227580762256_101033794_160178497084_20981201920&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=689850595863&wl4=pla-2274697737319&wl5=9008682&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=255470249&wl11=online&wl12=580762256_101033794&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyo335LbOhQMVo0tHAR1HpQC8EAQYASABEgKydfD_BwE Need to know whether the boat has glass or does it have plexiglass (acrylic) or Lexan (poly-carbonate). Glass is not worrisome, the other two are. Plexi will blister from out-gassing in no time at all, whereby, Poly-carbonate is a crap shoot as to when and how serious, if any, blistering of film occurs. Both Plexi and Ploy may also be difficult to remove, if the need arises down the road mainly getting the adhesive of without damaging the surface. Both should not be warranted given the aforementioned potentials and these conditions should be discussed with the owner.- 1
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Can this be fixed? Wondering how this happens
thank you - great to know polishing should remove it. 🙏 I appreciate you and all the others who took the time to reply. -
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Can this be fixed? Wondering how this happens
We've seen it on new vehicles, polishing it should remove it. Definitely not the shops fault.- 1
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