F10 Window Tint

volinder · 10-13-2010, 01:12 PM

Need some advice

Dropped off my F10 550i at a local tint shop. They just phoned me to inform me that they cannot tint my windows because of the difficult door panels. He claims that when removing the door panels he risks setting off the side airbag. He said he phoned another shop in town and they had one go off on them. So he declined to tint my windows. Has anyone else encountered this issue??

sequal · 10-13-2010, 07:34 PM

wow no. they dont need to remove the door panels to put tints on.

Raptor04 · 10-13-2010, 07:40 PM

this was an issue I had when tinting my windows.....some installers wanted to remove the door panels and windows! On a brand new car, that is crazy. the windows and door panels don't need to be removed. I drove to an installer 2 hours away to find a good installer who could do the install w/out removing windows/door panels. all the local installers wanted to remove the windows and door panels.....don't do it because it will never be the same! Find a skilled installer.

sequal · 10-13-2010, 09:41 PM

thats crazzy

HaloEye · 10-14-2010, 12:13 PM

agreed, i felt scared for the OP when i read "removing the door panels". i do not have much experience when it comes to window tinting, but i have never heard of anyone removing door panels. if i went in a shiny new honda, let alone a BMW, and they wanted to remove door panels, i would laugh and take my business else where.

he did you a favor, find another installer and make sure they have a good guarantee, i have a life time guarantee on my current car

ibimmer954 · 10-14-2010, 12:54 PM

When I had my E93 tinted, I think the guy removed the felt window protectors at the top of the door, but I don't think he removed any door panels. I don't know what the guys did that tinted my F10. But when I saw a guy in the shop doing another car, I didn't see anything taken apart.

volinder · 10-14-2010, 10:39 PM

Got it done, they just managed to loosen the upper part of the door so they can tuck the tint underneath the window seal. No issues, looks fantastic.

luigimaster24 · 10-14-2010, 11:13 PM

That is good news!! I bet it looks great , any pics???

sequal · 10-15-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by volinder

Got it done, they just managed to loosen the upper part of the door so they can tuck the tint underneath the window seal. No issues, looks fantastic.

If you don't mine me asking, how much did you pay and what percentage did you get? I am going this weekend to get mine done. He quoted me $239 for 3m tint all 5 windows and there the best in the area. I got quoted lower at other places but they have crappy tint and I don't want some amateur kid putting it on. ya kno? I dont want a bad tint job.

finbrad · 10-15-2010, 12:06 PM

what % tint is BMW factory sun protection glass?

remmib · 10-15-2010, 12:31 PM

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what % tinit is BMW factory sun protection glass?

On my e90 I've got 38% tint in the front and BMW factory sun protection glass in the rear, and that's an very good match.

Not sure if the F10 BMW factory sun protection glass is the same though, at least the color of the f10 sun protection glass looks a bit different to the e90. To me the F10 sun protection glass looks more brownish than the e90 sun protection glass.

jdmiller8741 · 10-15-2010, 01:44 PM

Dont be cheap on tint either. You will regret not spending a few extra $ for the better grade (ceramic, i think). Otherwise you will see a lot of scratches in a year!

mspeasl · 10-15-2010, 11:40 PM

Gang,

I have had the same guy tint the windows in all of my cars for the past 15 years and he is yet to remove a door panel. He just did our 528 last week and did an excellent job as he has done in the past. BTW: he charged $150 US.

volinder · 10-16-2010, 09:13 AM

Wow, $150??? It takes at least 3-4 hrs and I'm sure the film must cost at least 50-75 bux. I guess people must be desperate for work where your from.

I have a black interior with the pull up shades in the rear. So I went with 40% on all 6 side windows, and 25% on the rear window. Total cost up here in Canada where tint shops are pretty booked up is $300, job was done very well.

Im curious, for those that don't have the panel removed or at least pulled back like in my case, I'm assumin the cut the tint right above the seal at the base of the window, is there any concern of it peeling after a while.

mspeasl · 10-16-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by volinder

Wow, $150??? It takes at least 3-4 hrs and I'm sure the film must cost at least 50-75 bux. I guess people must be desperate for work where your from.

I have a black interior with the pull up shades in the rear. So I went with 40% on all 6 side windows, and 25% on the rear window. Total cost up here in Canada where tint shops are pretty booked up is $300, job was done very well.

Im curious, for those that don't have the panel removed or at least pulled back like in my case, I'm assumin the cut the tint right above the seal at the base of the window, is there any concern of it peeling after a while.

The price that he charges me has not changed for many years and he is not hard up for work. He turns many away for lack of time to do them all.

He has been doing tint for years and has learned to roll the seal down and then is able to place the lower edge of the tint below it. This is the way he able to install the film without removing the door panel....

dtiger · 10-17-2010, 05:53 PM

I live in San Fernando Valley area in LA, has anybody a suggestion for a good place to have mine tinted? Thanks.

thefilmmaking · 10-22-2010, 02:33 AM

I was wondering the same thing as dtiger... anyone know places in Los Angeles, or SFV area.

volinder · 10-23-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mspeasl

The price that he charges me has not changed for many years and he is not hard up for work. He turns many away for lack of time to do them all.

He has been doing tint for years and has learned to roll the seal down and then is able to place the lower edge of the tint below it. This is the way he able to install the film without removing the door panel....

If he's turning people away, shouldnt he be charging more... Jus sayin, I mean it is called economics aka supply and demand.

As for pulling the seal away, go ahead and try doing it on the f10, its not as easy as you make it sound. The shop I went to said they didn't pull the panel off, rather just loosen the upper portion enough to tuck the tint under the seal.

HouseofPang · 11-26-2010, 03:51 AM

Dtiger/Film, were you guys able to find a good SFV tinter? I am also looking for one

gatoman39 · 11-26-2010, 11:53 AM

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Dtiger/Film, were you guys able to find a good SFV tinter? I am also looking for one

Sunsheild on Van Nuys and the 101. I've had two cars done here. Ceramic tint cost is 220 out the door. You can look at my home page for pictures.
http://www.sunshieldglasstinting.com/home.nxg

HouseofPang · 11-26-2010, 01:03 PM

Oh cool thanks! How was the install? Like the edges on the window top and bottom?

gatoman39 · 11-26-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hp20252

Oh cool thanks! How was the install? Like the edges on the window top and bottom?

no gaps what so ever. It's a professional place. All they do is window tint, no detailing, car stereos, clear bras or any other service. only tinting.

10-13-2010, 01:12 PM	#1
volinder Lieutenant 22 Rep 490 Posts Drives: bmw wannabe Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: calgary iTrader: (0)	F10 Window Tint Need some advice Dropped off my F10 550i at a local tint shop. They just phoned me to inform me that they cannot tint my windows because of the difficult door panels. He claims that when removing the door panels he risks setting off the side airbag. He said he phoned another shop in town and they had one go off on them. So he declined to tint my windows. Has anyone else encountered this issue?? __________________ 2008 E93 M3 6MT, White/Bamboo SOLD!!! 2011 F10 550i Sold 2012 750Li Sold 2013 M5 6 speed
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sequal First Lieutenant 22 Rep 328 Posts Drives: BMW F10 2011 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	wow no. they dont need to remove the door panels to put tints on. __________________ 2011 - F10 Alpine White / Black Dakota Leather/ 2006 -E90 330i Sparkling Graphite/Black Leather 2004 -E46 Bmw 330CI Black / Black Leather/ Sports
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Raptor04 Major 89 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (7)	this was an issue I had when tinting my windows.....some installers wanted to remove the door panels and windows! On a brand new car, that is crazy. the windows and door panels don't need to be removed. I drove to an installer 2 hours away to find a good installer who could do the install w/out removing windows/door panels. all the local installers wanted to remove the windows and door panels.....don't do it because it will never be the same! Find a skilled installer.
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10-13-2010, 09:41 PM	#4
sequal First Lieutenant 22 Rep 328 Posts Drives: BMW F10 2011 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	thats crazzy __________________ 2011 - F10 Alpine White / Black Dakota Leather/ 2006 -E90 330i Sparkling Graphite/Black Leather 2004 -E46 Bmw 330CI Black / Black Leather/ Sports
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10-14-2010, 12:13 PM	#5
HaloEye Private First Class 16 Rep 159 Posts Drives: Honda Accord Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA iTrader: (0)	agreed, i felt scared for the OP when i read "removing the door panels". i do not have much experience when it comes to window tinting, but i have never heard of anyone removing door panels. if i went in a shiny new honda, let alone a BMW, and they wanted to remove door panels, i would laugh and take my business else where. he did you a favor, find another installer and make sure they have a good guarantee, i have a life time guarantee on my current car
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ibimmer954 Major 138 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: '23 i4 M50, '15 M3, '18 911 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, California, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [9.75] 2023 BMW i4 M50 [0.00] 2018 Porsche 911 C4S [0.00] 2019 BMW X4 M40i [0.00]	When I had my E93 tinted, I think the guy removed the felt window protectors at the top of the door, but I don't think he removed any door panels. I don't know what the guys did that tinted my F10. But when I saw a guy in the shop doing another car, I didn't see anything taken apart.
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10-14-2010, 10:39 PM	#7
volinder Lieutenant 22 Rep 490 Posts Drives: bmw wannabe Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: calgary iTrader: (0)	Got it done, they just managed to loosen the upper part of the door so they can tuck the tint underneath the window seal. No issues, looks fantastic. __________________ 2008 E93 M3 6MT, White/Bamboo SOLD!!! 2011 F10 550i Sold 2012 750Li Sold 2013 M5 6 speed
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luigimaster24 Major 159 Rep 1,173 Posts Drives: 2020 X7 M50i & 2021 X6M Comp Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (5)	That is good news!! I bet it looks great , any pics???
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10-15-2010, 12:06 PM	#10
finbrad Private 11 Rep 57 Posts Drives: F10 520D Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dublin, Ireland iTrader: (0)	what % tint is BMW factory sun protection glass? Last edited by finbrad; 10-15-2010 at 05:25 PM..
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10-15-2010, 01:44 PM	#12
jdmiller8741 New Member 5 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2011 535xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: West Virginia iTrader: (0)	Dont be cheap on tint either. You will regret not spending a few extra $ for the better grade (ceramic, i think). Otherwise you will see a lot of scratches in a year!
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10-15-2010, 11:40 PM	#13
mspeasl Sixties Drag Racer 37 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2011 Cashmere Silver 528i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Decatur, IL - USA iTrader: (0)	No need to remove panels Gang, I have had the same guy tint the windows in all of my cars for the past 15 years and he is yet to remove a door panel. He just did our 528 last week and did an excellent job as he has done in the past. BTW: he charged $150 US. __________________ Mspeasl - Central Illinois - USA : *My Garage:* 2011 - Cashmere Silver Metallic BMW, 528i (Delivered 17 January 2011) 2008 - Radiant Red Toyota, M6 'X-Runner' (Delivered 15 November 2007) 1957 - Chevrolet Bel Air 2dr Coupe' Drag Car (2nd Owner since 1964) 1947 - Chevrolet Sport Master Coupe' Street Rod (2nd Owner since 1974)
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10-16-2010, 09:13 AM	#14
volinder Lieutenant 22 Rep 490 Posts Drives: bmw wannabe Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: calgary iTrader: (0)	Wow, $150??? It takes at least 3-4 hrs and I'm sure the film must cost at least 50-75 bux. I guess people must be desperate for work where your from. I have a black interior with the pull up shades in the rear. So I went with 40% on all 6 side windows, and 25% on the rear window. Total cost up here in Canada where tint shops are pretty booked up is $300, job was done very well. Im curious, for those that don't have the panel removed or at least pulled back like in my case, I'm assumin the cut the tint right above the seal at the base of the window, is there any concern of it peeling after a while. __________________ 2008 E93 M3 6MT, White/Bamboo SOLD!!! 2011 F10 550i Sold 2012 750Li Sold 2013 M5 6 speed
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10-17-2010, 05:53 PM	#16
dtiger New Member 2 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 528i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I live in San Fernando Valley area in LA, has anybody a suggestion for a good place to have mine tinted? Thanks.
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10-22-2010, 02:33 AM	#17
thefilmmaking New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I was wondering the same thing as dtiger... anyone know places in Los Angeles, or SFV area.
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11-26-2010, 03:51 AM	#19
HouseofPang Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2011 528i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Dtiger/Film, were you guys able to find a good SFV tinter? I am also looking for one
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11-26-2010, 01:03 PM	#21
HouseofPang Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2011 528i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Oh cool thanks! How was the install? Like the edges on the window top and bottom?
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