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Window Tinting.

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by BeardyJon » Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:46 am

enzed4 wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 1:18 am
BeardyJon wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 12:09 am Here's an example of an E89 with tinted windows. https://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=952789
But not one photo of roof down/windows up, as this is what the OP is now concerned about, I believe?
I’m sure OP can use their imagination. There’s enough shots there to give a good idea of what different tint set ups will look like.

And there’s no need to be snarky. I’m just trying to share something helpful.
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Post by enzed4 » Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:53 am

BeardyJon wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:40 am
enzed4 wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 1:18 am
BeardyJon wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 12:09 am Here's an example of an E89 with tinted windows. https://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=952789
But not one photo of roof down/windows up, as this is what the OP is now concerned about, I believe?
What's your point?
That the link didn't show the car with windows up and roof down (unless I missed one?).

I found these - hope they help.
https://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=667897
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Post by gwatson » Thu Jan 17, 2019 9:28 am

^ See that looks terrible doesn't it.

I'm thinking of just doing the small rear side windows though, not the fronts. So I'd just need to remember to put them down if the roof is down, they make very little difference anyway.
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Post by Broads » Thu Jan 17, 2019 10:26 am

BeardyJohn those are great pictures, and a very nice looking Zed.
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Post by BeardyJon » Thu Jan 17, 2019 2:02 pm

enzed4 wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:53 am
BeardyJon wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:40 am
enzed4 wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 1:18 am But not one photo of roof down/windows up, as this is what the OP is now concerned about, I believe?
What's your point?
That the link didn't show the car with windows up and roof down (unless I missed one?).

I found these - hope they help.
Ah so you can use Google then...
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Post by zedwheels » Thu Jan 17, 2019 9:25 pm

Some really good photos there and I like the look it adds to the appearance I think. :thumbsup:

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Post by enzed4 » Fri Jan 18, 2019 1:18 am

BeardyJon wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 2:02 pm
enzed4 wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:53 am
BeardyJon wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:40 am What's your point?
That the link didn't show the car with windows up and roof down (unless I missed one?).

I found these - hope they help.
Ah so you can use Google then...

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Post by Busterboo » Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:27 pm

With the wind deflector left in - and how many of us take it out? - a tinted back window's going to look very dark, isn't it?
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Post by mcbutler » Fri Jan 18, 2019 11:17 pm

Remember that tints are done with a plastic layer, hence any moving window will eventually show scratch marks.
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