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      09-07-2013, 06:51 PM   #1
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im planning on getting Zophia tinted with 3M crystalline im a little effy about how it will look like going top down with tint you guys have any reccomndations?
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      09-08-2013, 06:36 AM   #2
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im planning on getting Zophia tinted with 3M crystalline im a little effy about how it will look like going top down with tint you guys have any reccomndations?
Are you saying that you're tinted the windshield? Maybe that's not the safest thing to do.
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Never heard of Zophia with 3M Crystalline. Hope it works out.
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I just want to protect the interior leather of the car I know it doesn't make sense getting it tinted when it's a convertible car but with the brand 3M crystalline according to my findings you won't even notice the tint at 90% shade you get the UVrays protection and that hot feeling when you first sit in the car your first initial move will be blasting the AC it helps on maintenance in the long run
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I have 35% tint on my front windshield. =] Love it.
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I just want to protect the interior leather of the car I know it doesn't make sense getting it tinted when it's a convertible car but with the brand 3M crystalline according to my findings you won't even notice the tint at 90% shade you get the UVrays protection and that hot feeling when you first sit in the car your first initial move will be blasting the AC it helps on maintenance in the long run
The leather in your car has built in UV protection, which includes heat reflection so your seats don't get super hot in the sun
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I have 35% tint on my front windshield. =] Love it.
Is it too dark at night ?
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The leather in your car has built in UV protection, which includes heat reflection so your seats don't get super hot in the sun
This. I also use the OEM sun visor for the windshield when it's parked. I think it was $45 or so.
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Are you saying that you're tinted the windshield? Maybe that's not the safest thing to do.
False.

I've tinted the windshield on all my cars (e93 335, e89 z4, e93 m3, e89 z4, E350 sedan)

as long as you don't go too dark (60% and 80% are what I've done), it's great. Doesn't hurt vision at night at all (helps it in my case, as it reduces the glare from oncoming traffic).

Helps keep heat out of the car very much.


60% Front:

60% as well:


All other windows are 30% (or 35, don't remember now)
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Looks good. I tinted all side and rear windows in 20%. Never thought of doing the windshield with a 60% or 80%, but your cars look good.
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what brand of tint was put on ur car
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      09-09-2013, 11:36 AM   #12
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Are you saying that you're tinted the windshield? Maybe that's not the safest thing to do.
False.

I've tinted the windshield on all my cars (e93 335, e89 z4, e93 m3, e89 z4, E350 sedan)

as long as you don't go too dark (60% and 80% are what I've done), it's great. Doesn't hurt vision at night at all (helps it in my case, as it reduces the glare from oncoming traffic).

Helps keep heat out of the car very much.


60% Front:

60% as well:


All other windows are 30% (or 35, don't remember now)
what brand of tint you got on
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Is it too dark at night ?
nope, I didn't really notice it. =] But I can tell it is much cooler when I park it outside.
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whats the shade % you got on your Z ? and what brand you used?
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whats the shade % you got on your Z ? and what brand you used?
35% all round with 3M FFX?
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