BMW M2 CS Tint Thread

MomoM3 · 01-31-2021, 09:30 AM

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More examples of 35% please

35% here you go. With Kamikaze Intenso Glass Coating.

Man, I thought I was set with 20% but this and a few others with 35% has me leaning that way now.

It's a nice shade. More light than dark but still looks dark from afar.

ptgltw · 01-31-2021, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MomoM3

Man, I thought I was set with 20% but this and a few others with 35% has me leaning that way now.

It's a nice shade. More light than dark but still looks dark from afar.

I think The dark interior accounts for some of the additional darkness

Jimjamz · 02-01-2021, 01:53 AM

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Man, I thought I was set with 20% but this and a few others with 35% has me leaning that way now.

It's a nice shade. More light than dark but still looks dark from afar.

I think The dark interior accounts for some of the additional darkness

I think this is spot on. I went for 35% and it seems a lot darker than my last car (which had an burnt orange interior)

AxM2CS · 02-04-2021, 08:59 AM

All the posts on this thread have shown darker tints. Thought I'd show a little more transparent result.. 70% on windshield and 55% on windows and rear. Very happy with results. Hadn't tinted any previous cars and this is the right balance for me while providing UV-A/B protection for the car's and my own skin.

medphysdave · 02-04-2021, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AxM2CS

All the posts on this thread have shown darker tints. Thought I'd show a little more transparent result.. 70% on windshield and 55% on windows and rear. Very happy with results. Hadn't tinted any previous cars and this is the right balance for me while providing UV-A/B protection for the car's and my own skin.

Looks good to me.

ptgltw · 02-04-2021, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by AxM2CS

All the posts on this thread have shown darker tints. Thought I'd show a little more transparent result.. 70% on windshield and 55% on windows and rear. Very happy with results. Hadn't tinted any previous cars and this is the right balance for me while providing UV-A/B protection for the car's and my own skin.

That tint is going to keep the interior so much cooler in the summer months. Great decisions all around.

CarJunkie · 02-04-2021, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AxM2CS

All the posts on this thread have shown darker tints. Thought I'd show a little more transparent result.. 70% on windshield and 55% on windows and rear. Very happy with results. Hadn't tinted any previous cars and this is the right balance for me while providing UV-A/B protection for the car's and my own skin.

That looks great! I am dropping off at my PPF/ceramic/tint installer tomorrow and may go with this level. It looks perfect to me.

AxM2CS · 02-04-2021, 10:46 AM

Thanks, all - glad you agree it looks really good. The film has a blue tint which complements the MB nicely (but I think would look equally good on the other 3 colors).

eric giles · 02-04-2021, 03:38 PM

Just had Xpel full front PPF and Xpel Prime XR 30% tint installed on my M2 CS.

medphysdave · 02-05-2021, 08:19 AM

Looks soooo good. Its such a great feeling when you walk away from your car and can't help turning around to give it one more look. Thinking, damn, that looks good.

CarJunkie · 02-05-2021, 08:40 AM

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Thanks, all - glad you agree it looks really good. The film has a blue tint which complements the MB nicely (but I think would look equally good on the other 3 colors).

What brand film was this?

sdhotwn · 02-05-2021, 09:27 AM

I did 35% 3M ceramic IR, nothing on the windshield. Sorry no pics, but too dang cold to get it outside!

ptgltw · 02-05-2021, 09:30 AM

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What brand film was this?

I believe AxM2CS used Xpel Prime XR Plus. The best of the best.

Anything Xpel makes is the best IMHO. And yes I'm a shareholder, lol

CarJunkie · 02-05-2021, 09:48 AM

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What brand film was this?

I believe AxM2CS used Xpel Prime XR Plus. The best of the best.

Anything Xpel makes is the best IMHO. And yes I'm a shareholder, lol

That's great, that's the product my installer uses. I think I'm going to go with the 70%. I don't like the very dark look, but want the heat rejection.

Dropping off today!

ptgltw · 02-05-2021, 09:59 AM

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That's great, that's the product my installer uses. I think I'm going to go with the 70%. I don't like the very dark look, but want the heat rejection.

Dropping off today!

https://www.xpel.com/web-assets/down...t-USA-V2-1.pdf

CarJunkie · 02-05-2021, 10:29 AM

I just realized the 70% is the extra thickness product (2mil) , which costs quite a bit more. I think I will go with the 55% which actually looks the same but has the standard thickness. I remember comparing those two in the showroom and deciding the extra thickness was overkill. I just didn't remember the numbers on them, but 55% is definitely what I will go with. Trying to keep the cost somewhat reasonable considering I am doing a full PPF, ceramic over the top including wheels and brake calipers, window coating on outside and the tint. Total cost is going to be right around $7300.

ptgltw · 02-06-2021, 02:17 AM

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I just realized the 70% is the extra thickness product (2mil) , which costs quite a bit more. I think I will go with the 55% which actually looks the same but has the standard thickness. I remember comparing those two in the showroom and deciding the extra thickness was overkill. I just didn't remember the numbers on them, but 55% is definitely what I will go with. Trying to keep the cost somewhat reasonable considering I am doing a full PPF, ceramic over the top including wheels and brake calipers, window coating on outside and the tint. Total cost is going to be right around $7300.

And 70 on the windshield? I think you will be happy with that setup. Looks great on George’s car and very functional. That’s a good price for al in.

CarJunkie · 02-06-2021, 07:16 AM

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I just realized the 70% is the extra thickness product (2mil) , which costs quite a bit more. I think I will go with the 55% which actually looks the same but has the standard thickness. I remember comparing those two in the showroom and deciding the extra thickness was overkill. I just didn't remember the numbers on them, but 55% is definitely what I will go with. Trying to keep the cost somewhat reasonable considering I am doing a full PPF, ceramic over the top including wheels and brake calipers, window coating on outside and the tint. Total cost is going to be right around $7300.

And 70 on the windshield? I think you will be happy with that setup. Looks great on George’s car and very functional. That’s a good price for al in.

Yes, 70% on windshield, 55% everywhere else.

AxM2CS · 02-06-2021, 12:17 PM

Mike's correct, it's Xpel Prime XR Plus (he should know, we had our cars done in tandem at the same detailer). You'll be happy with those, CarJunkie - it is a very quality tint and perfect amount without being too dark at night, in parking garages, etc. Will set off your MB with black wheels perfectly.

sholzer · 02-06-2021, 08:14 PM

Picked mine up today from tint and ppf. 35% on the sides and back window

ptgltw · 02-06-2021, 08:23 PM

Congrats, it looks great. George has MB, you have HS, I have BSM, Max has BSM. We need a local with an AW so we can have the grandslam of M2CS.

MadBimmeRad · 02-07-2021, 05:21 AM

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Congrats, it looks great. George has MB, you have HS, I have BSM, Max has BSM. We need a local with an AW so we can have the grandslam of M2CS.

one hell of a photo op that would be

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