California Tint- have you gotten pulled over?

goto35 · 05-31-2019, 01:13 PM

I bought a jet black 2019 530e. need to get tinted this week.

In CA have you gotten pulled over? I know fornt 2 are illegal.

what would look best 30-35% all around or 20% in back and 35% in front?

BenD · 06-01-2019, 02:54 AM

Congratulations on your new car! (Jet black is a soft paint make sure to go to a good car wash or do it your self touch free). I live in SoCal and I haven't been pulled over yet for my tint nor lack of front plate on both my i3 and m3. I have 35% all around on both the cars. If I could do it again I'd definitely go a little darker next time around!!

wknddrivr · 06-01-2019, 05:26 AM

40% all around and 70% on the windscreen with 3M Crystalline. Cops don’t even bother looking at me guess it just blends in with everyone else.

ichibanb18c · 06-01-2019, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by goto35

I bought a jet black 2019 530e. need to get tinted this week.

In CA have you gotten pulled over? I know fornt 2 are illegal.

what would look best 30-35% all around or 20% in back and 35% in front?

I got 15% all the way around in my F10 and now the same with my G30 and haven't been pulled over ( knock on wood)

CLABRO · 06-01-2019, 01:16 PM

I lived in LA for 3 years and was pulled over for tint on my Escalade, but I had 5% all around and 50% on my windshield (he ticketed me for the side tint and didn't even notice the windshield). I think as long as you don't go 5% all around then you'll probably be okay. I've never heard of someone being pulled over for 20% or 35% tint.

Whatever % you choose, just get it on there asap to protect your baby in that California sun!

jwong77 · 06-01-2019, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ssquared

40% all around and 70% on the windscreen with 3M Crystalline. Cops don’t even bother looking at me guess it just blends in with everyone else.

This is exactly the same setup I have. Never been hassled about it, and it keeps me a lot cooler in the summer.

SteveinArizona · 06-01-2019, 07:25 PM

to stay cool, one doesn't have to use a dark tint. A high quality carbon ceramic nano tint will be the best protection from heat.

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BenD Enlisted Member 48 Rep 36 Posts Drives: F80 M3 6MT \| I3s \| X3 MC \| M2 Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Congratulations on your new car! (Jet black is a soft paint make sure to go to a good car wash or do it your self touch free). I live in SoCal and I haven't been pulled over yet for my tint nor lack of front plate on both my i3 and m3. I have 35% all around on both the cars. If I could do it again I'd definitely go a little darker next time around!! __________________ F80 M3 6MT \| I3s \| X3 MC \| M2C 6MT
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wknddrivr Lieutenant 465 Rep 534 Posts Drives: E36 M3/E39 M5 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	40% all around and 70% on the windscreen with 3M Crystalline. Cops don’t even bother looking at me guess it just blends in with everyone else.
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SteveinArizona Brigadier General 3086 Rep 4,210 Posts Drives: BMW 530e Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Greater Phoenix iTrader: (0)	to stay cool, one doesn't have to use a dark tint. A high quality carbon ceramic nano tint will be the best protection from heat.
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