F30 tinted rear screen

Johnarmy · 06-04-2017, 04:35 PM

Has anyone replaced their f30 rear screen?

I'm looking to tint the rear of my f30 but apparently the rear screen is not easy to tint.

John

Bob in IL · 06-04-2017, 04:45 PM

A good shop and installer can do the rear screen with no problem. Visit a couple, and check out their work and see what you think.

Johnarmy · 06-04-2017, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob in IL

A good shop and installer can do the rear screen with no problem. Visit a couple, and check out their work and see what you think.

I was after the price of the genuine tinted screen and fitting bob 👍

skw · 06-04-2017, 06:20 PM

+1 for finding a good shop. I had the same guy do both of my F30's and he had no issues with the rear window.

paul e · 06-05-2017, 09:31 AM

I think he's looking for actual tinted glass to replace the clear one?

Johnarmy · 06-05-2017, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by paul e

I think he's looking for actual tinted glass to replace the clear one?

Well done that man

uncleruckus · 06-05-2017, 06:18 PM

I believe it's called "Privacy Glass", and utilizes electrical process to add a pigment to the glass. IIRC, it does NOT provide the same type of UV protection or heat reduction of film based tints (this of course, depends on tint brand/type).

I have no idea if BMW offers OEM Privacy glass (I am pretty sure we can't get it here in Canada).... perhaps connect with a BMW local parts store to see if they can order OEM one?

Bob in IL · 06-05-2017, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by uncleruckus

I believe it's called "Privacy Glass", and utilizes electrical process to add a pigment to the glass. IIRC, it does NOT provide the same type of UV protection or heat reduction of film based tints (this of course, depends on tint brand/type).

I have no idea if BMW offers OEM Privacy glass (I am pretty sure we can't get it here in Canada).... perhaps connect with a BMW local parts store to see if they can order OEM one?

Good explanation of privacy glass vs. tint (film). Originally I thought johnarmy wanted to tint the rear window,

XxThe_RemedyXx · 06-05-2017, 06:44 PM

What type of tints do you guys recommend? Looking to get my windows tinted as well.

Climb Mode · 06-05-2017, 07:50 PM

I got Llumar Formula One Pinnacle (ceramic) and am extremely pleased with both look and performance.

Camco94 · 06-05-2017, 10:53 PM

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I got Llumar Formula One Pinnacle (ceramic) and am extremely pleased with both look and performance.

I also have the Llumar tint but the non ceramic in 15% because I don't deal with intense heat where I live so the ceramic wasn't really necessary for me and I love it. The look is unreal! The guy who installed it did an unbelievable job too

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4DFdY0BgnqNUjQ1OVdVcDFwdXM

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Bob in IL Captain 790 Rep 997 Posts Drives: 2024 G01 X3, 2019 G30 5 Series Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Chicago area iTrader: (0)	A good shop and installer can do the rear screen with no problem. Visit a couple, and check out their work and see what you think.
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skw Lieutenant 202 Rep 554 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	+1 for finding a good shop. I had the same guy do both of my F30's and he had no issues with the rear window. __________________ Boston CCA 383036 '20 M340i '18 MB GLS550 '07 4Runner V8 Limited 4WD
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uncleruckus no relation 130 Rep 442 Posts Drives: F30 328i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: British Columbia iTrader: (0)	I believe it's called "Privacy Glass", and utilizes electrical process to add a pigment to the glass. IIRC, it does NOT provide the same type of UV protection or heat reduction of film based tints (this of course, depends on tint brand/type). I have no idea if BMW offers OEM Privacy glass (I am pretty sure we can't get it here in Canada).... perhaps connect with a BMW local parts store to see if they can order OEM one?
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