Possible solution for window tint dot matrix?

tripberger · 02-10-2011, 08:10 PM

I'm sure this has been discussed but has anyone thought of using one of these CF roof spoilers - http://www.jl-motoring.com/BMW_E92_3...p/bmrs9203.htm to cover the dot matrix effect of window tint? I have a CF roof and the roof spoiler may blend in and cover the dot matrix. Thoughts?

Z06M3 · 02-10-2011, 08:18 PM

I personally wouldn't get that for my car. It messes with the roofline plus that thing looks like it should go on an American muscle car. I say just get it vinyled and tinted! IMHO.

SIIK2NR · 02-10-2011, 08:26 PM

I like the dot matrix effect...

BMWBoss · 02-10-2011, 09:10 PM

I personally never liked those things...but that's just me.

Brosef · 02-10-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWBoss

I personally never liked those things...but that's just me.

agreed. I put it in the same category as the leather bra that you see on Camaros.

swhat · 02-10-2011, 11:49 PM

can someone post a picture of the dot matrix effect? i haven't tinted my windows yet and always hear about it. Is it that bad or are we all perfectionist?

ES_TRADER · 02-11-2011, 01:21 AM

The ppl who did my tint covered the dot matrix on the rear with some black sticker paper. Looking from the outside u see no dots. From inside u can't even see it looking thru the rear view mirror.

Legion5 · 02-11-2011, 02:21 AM

For anyone that's wondering I've found an actual solution to the dot-matrix tint issue where you can just tint over it. I ended up going to 6 tint shops and eventually drove way out of my way to find the best tinter on the East Coast. He had a unique solution to the problem that worked.

Keep tabs on this thread for info to come:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=461149

revthelev · 02-11-2011, 03:22 AM

i dont really like the idea of it

OC3 · 02-11-2011, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by xzlnt

I personally wouldn't get that for my car. It messes with the roofline plus that thing looks like it should go on an American muscle car. I say just get it vinyled and tinted! IMHO.

+1

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Z06M3 ///M... 19 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 15 Z06 \| 16 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I personally wouldn't get that for my car. It messes with the roofline plus that thing looks like it should go on an American muscle car. I say just get it vinyled and tinted! IMHO.
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SIIK2NR Lieutenant 51 Rep 598 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Dog iTrader: (0)	I like the dot matrix effect... __________________ Current: 2006 Lotus Elise SC Previous: 2008 AW E92 M3 6MT - Sold 2004 AP2 S2000 - Sold
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swhat Captain 127 Rep 628 Posts Drives: '11 MW E92 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Area iTrader: (1)	can someone post a picture of the dot matrix effect? i haven't tinted my windows yet and always hear about it. Is it that bad or are we all perfectionist?
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Legion5 Major 178 Rep 1,379 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	For anyone that's wondering I've found an actual solution to the dot-matrix tint issue where you can just tint over it. I ended up going to 6 tint shops and eventually drove way out of my way to find the best tinter on the East Coast. He had a unique solution to the problem that worked. Keep tabs on this thread for info to come: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=461149 __________________ Clean cars are happy cars! CANON PHOTOGRAPHER
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revthelev Enlisted Member 5 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2013 f10 m5 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [0.00]	i dont really like the idea of it __________________ -revthelev
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