BMW

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1. 

   BMW 6 series

   July 25, 2003 by matty cox

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   Just done a new BMW 6 series today for a motor journalist open day , Its got a massive back window its 38" deep, had to get in a 40" roll.The rest of the car is straight forward though, I think there releasing it over in th USA in December, Get your Stocks of 40" in .

   

   Last reply by pierce8468, December 1, 2005
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   X5

   October 15, 2005 by Guest Diamond Tints

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   Back drop glass's on an x5 I find these a pain because of the felt up the sides and the amount of contamination that comes from the felt onto the film any ideas, tried masking them but the tape just comes off when you wet the window and gets in the way and they can drive me mad at times anyone any ideas on these can do the rest no probs but just these windows Cheers in advance

   

   Last reply by Guest, November 15, 2005
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   2005 BMW 325I

   October 15, 2005 by Guest sandman512

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   Hello to all. Go easy on me being a newbie and all. I just got a 2005 BMW 325I, Titanium Silver Metallic. Any advice on what tint to get on the windows? I don't want it to be be to dark, just give the car a nice look and all. Thanks in advance. Sandy PS: I was told a 35% would look nice. Also, should I do all the windows or should I do the rear drivers/pass. and rear window only. Thanks!

   

   Last reply by Guest, October 19, 2005
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   2006 BMW CLS 500

   October 17, 2005 by Guest nwflboy

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   Has anyone else run across the '06 CLS 500? I was only able to tint the doors & qtr windows. I was unable to get to the back window with the new design. Couldn't remove the backseat, headrests or rear deck - everything was rivited in.

   

   Last reply by Guest, October 17, 2005
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   2006 530i 4dr

   June 18, 2005 by Guest FilmDocta

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   Just did one of those the other day.....Nothing different other than itwas an 06 Nothing to fear my friends...just another Bmr.

   

   Last reply by blade, October 11, 2005
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   2006 3 series (e90)

   October 7, 2005 by Guest omoneyo

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   Has anyone done one of these? I got one tommorw

   

   Last reply by Guest, October 10, 2005
7. 

   Removing BMW 3 series (E36) door panels

   October 4, 2005 by Guest Unit 8

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   Hi, Have a 52 reg 3 series in the shop. Its a 4 door. Can anyine tell me how to get the door panels off. I have managed to free the edges and the screws under the door handles but there appears to be a fixing behind the window switch. Anyone any ideas? Regards, Stevie

   

   Last reply by TINT, October 4, 2005
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   '03 330CI

   July 8, 2004 by Guest BOSTONBMW

   • 5 replies
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   How much does tinting cost to get professionally done ....I am mechanically challenged and would probably cover myself with tint. So to save the heartache I would like to go professional. Any recommendations on shops and ballpark cost. Thanks

   

   Last reply by Guest, August 17, 2005
9. 

   04 330 CI 2Door

   August 12, 2005 by Guest HeavyBreather

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   Tinted one yesterday, wasted alot of time taking things apart to try to get the deck out. Couldnt get it . It felt like there was something holding it at the very back.

   

   Last reply by Guest, August 13, 2005
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    BMW X5 4.4i

    December 30, 2003 by Guest nwflboy

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    First off, does anyone know/heard of any bulletins concerning the windows of the X5? Well, I had something happen today that I've never had happen in all my years of tinting...while squeeging the hatch of a '04 X5 the window blew up in my face (fortunately, I wear glasses or I may have been seriously injured). No extreme temperature changes, no excessive force was used - just routinely pushing out fingers with a paper towel around my gold 3m card to dry up a little water & spread out the fingers and "BOOM"! 1 1/2 ft 3 " wide of the opposite side of the rear window blew out in my face. I had removed the rear wiper to prevent any such event (as I usually do). It'll sur…

    

    Last reply by Guest, August 10, 2005
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    1998 BMW 540i 1 2

    June 14, 2005 by Guest CloudWalker

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    Any problems like $5000.00 Black computer boxes in the trunk to be aware of?

    

    Last reply by Texastintchick, June 18, 2005
12. 

    BMW Qustion

    June 14, 2005 by Guest CloudWalker

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    I remember a while back people talking about the BMW's having a Black Box in the trunk and I think Oldtinter said the rear package tray is also routed with a channel that funnels the water directly on the Black Box and if the box gets wet it will screw something fierce up. Then somebody priced the box one time and it was like 5 grand to replace because it is some kind of computer that runs the car. I am wondering with series or which BMW's have this?

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 14, 2005
13. 

    New BMW 5 series on Friday

    June 7, 2005 by goodtohave

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    I have yet to do one....BMW's in general don't bother me but I have yet to take a good look at one. Has anyone done one? I know it should be in the specific model forum but this one is a lot busier . Thanks everyone!

    

    Last reply by goodtohave, June 7, 2005
14. 

    05 325xi

    May 31, 2005 by Guest Soultinter

    • 1 reply
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    anything I should watch out for?

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 31, 2005
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    2005 BMW 525I

    January 27, 2005 by FRANK

    • 6 replies
    • 3.3k views

    Just curious to know if this model also has the computer located underneath the rear panel in the trunk as the 745..I have one coming in this weekend

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 15, 2005
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    2002 bmw 325ci

    March 31, 2005 by Guest vital

    • 2 replies
    • 3.3k views

    anyone know how to remove the headrest on the backseat of a 4dr 325?

    

    Last reply by Mdog, March 31, 2005
17. 

    BMW X3 1 2

    December 13, 2004 by Devil with bad attitude

    • 18 replies
    • 5.1k views

    No one done one yet? I'm going to crack my teeth on one in the morning. Devil

    

    Last reply by TINT, December 30, 2004
18. 

    528i....what shade?

    December 16, 2004 by Guest corteztk1982

    • 1 reply
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    ok ive never been into tinting before but I just got a car that I think would look good tintedd but im not sure how dark. I live in ohio and the laws are 50% in the front and anything on the other 3, but I dont really care about the law. I dont think ill have a problem as long as it isnt limo tint. I was wondering if you guys could give me your points of view on what I should do to it. Its this Exact car but with beige interior.

    

    Last reply by Guest, December 16, 2004
19. 

    the new 645 convertible

    September 1, 2004 by tinter101

    • 7 replies
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    Did a new 645 convertible today and wanted to let you all know that it's very easy. Don't be afraid. Drop the top and then put all the windows back up and yes even the little back widow will come up. The doors have the normal BMW slight drop with the door open thing and we did remove the panels but it's cake. We tinted it and then rolled it outside and baked it in the sun. The windows will go half way down when you go to raise the roof.

    

    Last reply by Devil with bad attitude, December 4, 2004
20. 

    X5 1 2

    April 1, 2004 by Guest DapaaTints

    • 11 replies
    • 3.7k views

    Tinting one on Saturday. Is there anything that I need to be aware of or are they pretty straight forward?

    

    Last reply by Guest, December 3, 2004
21. 

    520 `90 combi

    October 8, 2004 by Guest elecauto

    • 1 reply
    • 2.1k views

    Does anyone have the instrument cluster`s wiring diagram for a BMW 520 of the 1990? If don`t, does someone knows where can I find it??? Regards

    

    Last reply by TintDude, October 8, 2004
22. 

    What tint looks best on a .....

    September 17, 2004 by Guest jasyn

    • 4 replies
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    as the topic + description says.

    

    Last reply by Guest, September 17, 2004
23. 

    3M Tint and Tint Shop in Pennsylvania?

    September 11, 2004 by Guest solsurfr

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    Hi Guys, First post here. Found some useful information to help me decide on what tint and % to go with. I'm thinking about 3M at 35% for my 2004 BMW 325XI. I'm mainly concerned with heat rejection but with no loss of AM or FM radio reception. Can anyone recommend which type of 3M film I should use and if they know and good tint shops in the Chester County, PA area? TIA, Sol.

    

    Last reply by Guest, September 14, 2004
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    BMW E46 2 dr hatchback

    July 22, 2004 by Devil with bad attitude

    • 1 reply
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    If any of you get these to tint, here are a few tips. The rear hatch is a piece of cake but it does have very fingery rear pushouts. Remove the pivot pin as well. Dot matrix is very thick and requires lots of sun exposure or heat to get it to stay down. The front doors are a POS. Trim needs to be taken out and that leaves the rubber insert to pull up and out. This can be easily bent and deformed so watch it. The door glasses finger badly so shrink to the top and bottoms. Edges are tight to get right into...just like all BMW current designs. Rubber insert will scratch like Benz. It has a combination of felt and hard rubber with none on it. Next time will be too soon …

    

    Last reply by Guest, September 4, 2004
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    BMW 323Ci in Charlotte, NC

    July 31, 2004 by Guest ibmman69

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    Hi...I am looking for someone good to tint my windows in Charlotte, NC. There isn't anyone in Charlotte on the master list. There are a lot of dealers and I do not want to visit them all and have to pick one at the end. Also, if someone could suggest a brand/model, shade, and type (metallic or non-met.). I have a light yellow metallic paint and am a little worried about what it will look like. Thanks in advance for all of your help! Ryan

    

    Last reply by Guest, August 1, 2004
26. 

    2000 323Ci

    July 28, 2004 by Guest bluewater41

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    Hey guys, I was reading through lots of the posts and notice most of you are tinters....obviously. I have a 323Ci and have made the mistake of bringing it to a p1ss-poor tinting shop and now have problems with the tint not lieing down on the rear dot matrix. I have been back there and they said they cannot fix it. My questions are: #1 Does anyone here work in a PROFESSIONAL tint shop near Baltimore or D.C #2 Also, what is the best type of tint to ask for? I really appreciate the help guys and I'd like to thank all of you for making cars look 100x better (with the exception of my damned dot matrix). Thanks again. Ryan Short

    

    Last reply by RICHat22, July 28, 2004
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    2004 BMW 735 or 745 something like that

    July 20, 2004 by Guest Me_shelli

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    Tinted a 2004 BMW 735 or 745 (have a hard time remembering numbers) It was the 4 door sedan style. It has screens that roll up in front of the back 3 windows. and on large one that rolls up in back. We rolled down the screens and place plastic over the rear deck and taped plastic with masking tape over where the screens came out of the doors. Didn't really have any problems with the car. Back window tucked behind the light rather well. The owner kept it really clean, so the tint came out really nice.

    

    Last reply by alltracpete, July 21, 2004
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    04 BMW 545i

    July 11, 2004 by Guest BCCwintint

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    A guy wants me to tint his new BMW 545i with Huper Optik film and I've never done one of these before. Last beamer I did was a total disaster. Is there anything special I need to know about this car? Such as door panels, rear decks, GPS, etc? Also I've never installed HO before, either. Is this film difficult to shrink like I hear? Just a little worried, hope it goes ok.

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 17, 2004
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    finally doing e46 3 need help?!!

    May 20, 2004 by Guest newtinter

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    Ok so I am finally doing the 330ci I was supposed to do a long time ago and I am having a hell of a time with that rear window. I have heat shrunk a number of cars already and this one doesnt look so hard but for some reason I keep creasing the film and when I managed not to crease it pealed away from the bottom of the window and I had to remove it. Are there any secrets I should know about these windows? are relief cuts needed and if so where? Please help im quite frustrated!!haha

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 31, 2004
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    '94 520i

    May 3, 2004 by Guest eganj

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    How do you get the front windows out of a 520i ? I can see 2 clips and that is it but I can't seem to be able to shift them. Any idea's ? Thanks folks

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 3, 2004
31. 

    645

    April 1, 2004 by Guest TINTEM

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    Easy car other than getting in the back Lots of Crap in trunk to get wet I'll post a pic of the spare tire later You'll get a kick out of it...LOL

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 1, 2004
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    735i any one done one ?

    March 4, 2004 by Guest Tint Wiz

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    Have got one a week on monday or tuesday ,he just wants rear doing this car is brand new I think the rear doors will be ok to do, but what about back window any boxes under rear shelf that will get harmed with water

    

    Last reply by Guest, March 17, 2004
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    BMW X5

    October 16, 2003 by Guest BMWX5

    • 4 replies
    • 4k views

    Hey guys.. just got my new car .. an X5 .. black in colour ... need advise on what tint to use ... was thinking of a blackish coloured tint reflective ... pls help?? thanks

    

    Last reply by Guest, March 16, 2004
34. 

    2002 325ci rearview mirror removal

    March 10, 2004 by Guest vital

    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views

    anyone know the procedure to remove these to do a visor strip? thanks

    

    Last reply by Protint, March 10, 2004
35. 

    98 BMW M3

    October 25, 2003 by Guest expertint

    • 7 replies
    • 3.2k views

    How do you get the rear headrests out.Seats fold down but not headrests..?????? Thanks

    

    Last reply by Guest, February 5, 2004
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    2003 BMW 5series

    January 23, 2004 by Guest expertint

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    Got one to do today..Any tips will be appreciated...Any computers??? Thanks

    

    Last reply by Guest, January 24, 2004
37. 

    Carbon fibre Interior (Check what i've made)

    January 22, 2004 by Guest indra888

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    • 2.6k views

    Hello, I have successfully made carbon fibre interior for bmw, especially for E36,E46 and X5. Its 100% hand made and my Carbon fibre not like others just fake/cheap printing carbon. Please do not hesitate to email me for more info's/pics ps: I cannot attached some pics here because its' too big. Thank's indra paul168id@yahoo.com

    

    Last reply by Mr paladin, January 22, 2004
38. 

    '96 M3

    January 18, 2004 by Guest Foogoo

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    I don't think I can even recall if I've even been IN a BMW so just wanted to check if there's anything to look out for. Looks like a quick job, can anyone reaffirm my assumptions?

    

    Last reply by Guest, January 18, 2004
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    2001 325i

    January 7, 2004 by Guest smytheee

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    hi there. I found a reputable tinting business (they were recommended by my dealership) here in sacramento, ca. the issue is this: I want to get 5 windows tinted (back, 2 back passengers and 2 fronts). they use a CPFilms charcoal tint. my previous bmw they did a "classic 20" tint on my back 3 windows (99% uv protection, 37% heat rejection, and 74% glare reduction); and they did a CPFilm UV tint on the front 2 (84% visible light transmitted, 14% solar energy rejection, and 9% visible light reflection). I wasn't completely happy with this...although the back was acceptable I guess. I wanted all my windows the same dark tint. they told me something about how with the f…

    

    Last reply by Guest, January 14, 2004
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    1987 325

    December 24, 2003 by Guest SeanH

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    I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post this or not, so I figured I'd try. A picture of the car is attached. There is actually already some tint on all the windows but the front. Anyone know how much it would cost me to have the old stuff removed and new, a bit darker tint, added? (the old tint has numerous sratches in them as well) (Or at least how much I should expect to pay?) Thanks!

    

    Last reply by Guest, December 31, 2003