tinted windows

Ozolz · 02-23-2014, 09:58 AM

Hi,

I forgot to add tinted windows from the factory so decided to get it done by professionals. Cost me about £280/€335.

Result was very unsatisfying to say the least.

The entire back window and the small rear side windows have a white/light frame around it, just like as if the tint didn't stick. Which I doubt it has properly.

From the outside it looks like the tint wasn't fitted to the window properly. But from the inside it looks fine since the tint is covering the entire window.

So this makes me think the tint didn't stick to the window as it should have. The white edge is very distracting and eye catching due to it being between two black areas. Especially on a white car. Its like a frame within a frame withing a frame.

The edge looks like this on all the windows tinted:

Got a 10 year warranty on the job so I´m going to call them tomorrow to see if they can sort it out. If not I´ll ask them to remove it and give me the money back. At the moment I am 100% certain this result is due to the person lacking experience with tinting.

Just sharing in case anyone else has similar experiences.

ILUSV · 02-23-2014, 10:29 AM

I had this issue a while back with my MK3 GTI, I don't think the film can get in between the grooves...

ILUSV · 02-23-2014, 10:35 AM

Sorry not much help there, can you post pics from a couple of feet away

Ozolz · 02-23-2014, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILUSV

I had this issue a while back with my MK3 GTI, I don't think the film can get in between the grooves...

I have colleagues that got tint with flawless results. If the company I got it at cant sort it out, I´ll ask for a refund and that they remove it.

No point having a brand new car with half ass tinted job. Kills the look completely.

ILUSV · 02-23-2014, 01:21 PM

I understand, do your colleagues have the same car? I think the window if-self can play a part in this as well.

Bob UK · 02-23-2014, 01:55 PM

It's the shadow effect the windows have that's causing the problem, creepycoupe on here had his M135i aftermarket tinted and the results were the same.

It's basically the result you will get with these cars.

Bruce GT3 · 02-24-2014, 06:01 AM

Same here I'm afraid. Basically the film can't stick to the glass due to the black dot-matrix pattern printed on the inside of the glass.

The effect does improve with time as the tint slowly dries out and adheres to the window better.

Not a fault of the installer - it's a fualt of the car manufacturer!

ILUSV · 02-25-2014, 09:57 AM

Tinting is always a dilemma for me, in some cases I want to go clear but I feel a White F20 would look best with Black Tint..... from the upper right hand corner of the pic it appears that you have the Alpine White (I do too)...you can go the Crystalline clear automotive window films.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...omotive_Films/

02-23-2014, 09:58 AM	#1
Ozolz Private First Class 16 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 116i m-sport 2014 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	tinted windows - looks like crap Hi, I forgot to add tinted windows from the factory so decided to get it done by professionals. Cost me about £280/€335. Result was very unsatisfying to say the least. The entire back window and the small rear side windows have a white/light frame around it, just like as if the tint didn't stick. Which I doubt it has properly. From the outside it looks like the tint wasn't fitted to the window properly. But from the inside it looks fine since the tint is covering the entire window. So this makes me think the tint didn't stick to the window as it should have. The white edge is very distracting and eye catching due to it being between two black areas. Especially on a white car. Its like a frame within a frame withing a frame. The edge looks like this on all the windows tinted: Got a 10 year warranty on the job so I´m going to call them tomorrow to see if they can sort it out. If not I´ll ask them to remove it and give me the money back. At the moment I am 100% certain this result is due to the person lacking experience with tinting. Just sharing in case anyone else has similar experiences.
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ILUSV Private First Class 17 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2014 M135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portland, OR (Abroad Currently) iTrader: (0)	I had this issue a while back with my MK3 GTI, I don't think the film can get in between the grooves...
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ILUSV Private First Class 17 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2014 M135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portland, OR (Abroad Currently) iTrader: (0)	Sorry not much help there, can you post pics from a couple of feet away
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ILUSV Private First Class 17 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2014 M135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portland, OR (Abroad Currently) iTrader: (0)	I understand, do your colleagues have the same car? I think the window if-self can play a part in this as well.
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Bob UK First Lieutenant 11 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 2013 X1 18d X-Drive Join Date: May 2013 Location: England iTrader: (0)	It's the shadow effect the windows have that's causing the problem, creepycoupe on here had his M135i aftermarket tinted and the results were the same. It's basically the result you will get with these cars. __________________ 120d Sport gone and replaced with X1 18d XDrive MSport Auto. No Xenons but plenty of creature comforts.
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Bruce GT3 Private 6 Rep 51 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Same here I'm afraid. Basically the film can't stick to the glass due to the black dot-matrix pattern printed on the inside of the glass. The effect does improve with time as the tint slowly dries out and adheres to the window better. Not a fault of the installer - it's a fualt of the car manufacturer! __________________ 2013 M135i N55 F21 \| Scorpion TBE and Decat \|AirREX & Accuair air-ride \| JB4 Stage 2 \| BMW MP Blackline lights \| BMW MP grills \| SSDD Carbon Splitter \| Birds/Quaife ATB diff \| Forge intercooler and atmo BOV
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02-25-2014, 09:57 AM	#8
ILUSV Private First Class 17 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2014 M135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portland, OR (Abroad Currently) iTrader: (0)	Tinting is always a dilemma for me, in some cases I want to go clear but I feel a White F20 would look best with Black Tint..... from the upper right hand corner of the pic it appears that you have the Alpine White (I do too)...you can go the Crystalline clear automotive window films. http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...omotive_Films/
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