Blinds or tint? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

CKau · 11-16-2012, 06:16 PM

Just wondering if the rear blinds and rear side blinds are worth it? Do the rear blinds come from the roof liner or from the boot?

Would a window tint be a more cost effective alternative? Is there such a thing as factory tint?(i didnt see it, but might not have found the information)

I am coming from a hatch and just realised that the 328 sedan shape might expose rear passengers more to the overhead hot sun in summer.

Interested in your thoughts while i can still adjust my order.

azzurro · 11-16-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CKau

Just wondering if the rear blinds and rear side blinds are worth it? Do the rear blinds come from the roof liner or from the boot?

Would a window tint be a more cost effective alternative? Is there such a thing as factory tint?(i didnt see it, but might not have found the information)

I am coming from a hatch and just realised that the 328 sedan shape might expose rear passengers more to the overhead hot sun in summer.

Interested in your thoughts while i can still adjust my order.

No blinds...go with tint.

dmontic71 · 11-16-2012, 06:35 PM

TINT!

SamS · 11-16-2012, 06:48 PM

I got the sun shades. I don't like tint at night.

JonoNZ · 11-16-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CKau

Just wondering if the rear blinds and rear side blinds are worth it? Do the rear blinds come from the roof liner or from the boot?

Would a window tint be a more cost effective alternative? Is there such a thing as factory tint?(i didnt see it, but might not have found the information)

I am coming from a hatch and just realised that the 328 sedan shape might expose rear passengers more to the overhead hot sun in summer.

Interested in your thoughts while i can still adjust my order.

M Sport comes with tint standard in NZ, I went for rear side blinds as well as they're very nicely integrated and ideal for the baby in the back.

Roki_014 · 11-16-2012, 07:10 PM

Tint, unless ur 90

JonoNZ · 11-16-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Roki_014

Tint, unless ur 90

Or have kids.

azzurro · 11-16-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Roki_014

Tint, unless ur 90

Frogman · 11-16-2012, 11:55 PM

Tint and shades.

I did 50% on the rear doors and windows, plus I have the shades. That way I can still see out at night, but get good heat/sun rejection during the day.

claykin · 11-17-2012, 12:17 AM

Tint. If you are not a tint fan, get light ceramic tint. Still reduces heat, UV, IR without the darkening. Shades are helpful to the passenger and to parts of your interior, but other parts of your deck and door panels are still overexposed to the sun.

Kids like to play with the door shades and over time they'll likely break them.

live4wknds · 11-17-2012, 12:21 AM

The rear sun shade rises from the trunk (boot). I've absolutely no regret getting them and they've helped with So Cal sun this past summer. Look is very clean when all are retracted.

Frogman · 11-17-2012, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by live4wknds

The rear sun shade rises from the trunk (boot). I've absolutely no regret getting them and they've helped with So Cal sun this past summer. Look is very clean when all are retracted.

Agreed, I used the sunshades all summer. Passengers really like the door shades too.

Did you tint?

chrisny · 11-17-2012, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Roki_014

Tint, unless ur 90

Or, you know, over 19.

Runnin and Gunnin · 11-17-2012, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CKau

Just wondering if the rear blinds and rear side blinds are worth it? Do the rear blinds come from the roof liner or from the boot?

Would a window tint be a more cost effective alternative? Is there such a thing as factory tint?(i didnt see it, but might not have found the information)

I am coming from a hatch and just realised that the 328 sedan shape might expose rear passengers more to the overhead hot sun in summer.

Interested in your thoughts while i can still adjust my order.

Lol, are you really that concerned about the heat your rear passengers may or may not feel during the summer months. "Crack your GD(naughty word) window and stop complaining." That's what my response would be to anyone not sitting in my drivers seat. Ha, just sayin man...tint works just fine

loosenit2 · 11-17-2012, 03:41 AM

I live in Germany and her the sunshades are perfect. They allow for shade on the modertly hot days without comprimising visibility. That said I am moving back to texas next summer and will put a tint on in addition. IMHO if you live in a very hot area the tint is worth it; if you live in an area that is moderate (i.e. northern US or Northern Europe) the sun shades are more than sufficient.

MaestroAl · 11-17-2012, 05:49 AM

I would have preferred the blinds but they're a LOT more expensive than tints so I went with tints

fookie · 11-17-2012, 07:01 AM

I have light tint (40%) and the sunshades and I think it works well. I have kids, so it's nice knowing they are covered during sunny days. It's also nice to be able to see at night.

remmib · 11-17-2012, 09:52 AM

I've got both OEM dark glass and blinds, and really like it.

pokerface · 11-17-2012, 10:43 AM

Remmib - is that film or "privacy glass"? I know you said its OEM but thats cool if its colored glass - we only see them on SUVs here

live4wknds · 11-17-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Frogman

Agreed, I used the sunshades all summer. Passengers really like the door shades too.

Did you tint?

I'm still debating doing tint. Night visibility is a concern so I'd end up with something extremely light (high light transmission). These newer ceramic tints with their touted heat reduction ability is of interest. I'm leaning toward staying tintless. Plus, I have no clue which shop to use. Any recommendations? I'm in the San Gabriel valley area of L.A.

SamS · 11-17-2012, 11:25 AM

I would be interested in a clear tint, that had an extraordinarily high level of heat/UV rejection.

remmib · 11-17-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pokerface

Remmib - is that film or "privacy glass"? I know you said its OEM but thats cool if its colored glass - we only see them on SUVs here

Is privacy glass, no film, from the B pillars and back. It's an option here in Europe at least.

And I've got normal tint on the front door windows, trying to match the rears.

11-16-2012, 06:16 PM	#1
CKau Second Lieutenant Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: sydney, australia Posts: 256 iTrader: (0)	Blinds or tint? Just wondering if the rear blinds and rear side blinds are worth it? Do the rear blinds come from the roof liner or from the boot? Would a window tint be a more cost effective alternative? Is there such a thing as factory tint?(i didnt see it, but might not have found the information) I am coming from a hatch and just realised that the 328 sedan shape might expose rear passengers more to the overhead hot sun in summer. Interested in your thoughts while i can still adjust my order. __________________ 328i aus spec \|M adaptive suspension\|sunroof\|sport seats\|self parking\|extended display Last edited by CKau; 11-16-2012 at 06:23 PM. Reason: Added explanation
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11-16-2012, 06:35 PM	#3
dmontic71 Lieutenant Drives: 2012 F30 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 516 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i [5.00] (retired) 2009 528i [5.00] (retired) 2006 325i [5.00] (retired) 2002 325ci [5.00]	TINT! __________________ 2012 F30 328i, Melbourne Red, Premium, Sportline, Steptronic, Xenon, Harmon Kardon.

11-16-2012, 06:48 PM	#4
SamS Brigadier General Drives: 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,036 iTrader: (0)	I got the sun shades. I don't like tint at night. __________________

11-17-2012, 05:49 AM	#16
MaestroAl Major Drives: Superman 330D M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 1,195 iTrader: (0)	I would have preferred the blinds but they're a LOT more expensive than tints so I went with tints __________________ "Superman 330D M Sport" Estoril Blue / Coral Red 2PF\|ZAP\|ZMP\|ZVI\|2VF\|3AP\|420\|488\|494\|5DC\|688\|6NR IT ARRIVED!

11-17-2012, 09:52 AM	#18
remmib General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 24,661 iTrader: (0)	I've got both OEM dark glass and blinds, and really like it. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| KW V3 Coilover \| 3D Design Front Lip \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser\|

11-16-2012, 07:10 PM	#6
Roki_014 Captain Drives: 2013 335I M-Sport EBII Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: chicago Posts: 694 iTrader: (0)	Tint, unless ur 90

11-16-2012, 11:55 PM	#9
Frogman Captain Drives: 2012 F30 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 921 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F30 328i [5.00]	Tint and shades. I did 50% on the rear doors and windows, plus I have the shades. That way I can still see out at night, but get good heat/sun rejection during the day.

11-17-2012, 12:17 AM	#10
claykin Major Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,353 iTrader: (0)	Tint. If you are not a tint fan, get light ceramic tint. Still reduces heat, UV, IR without the darkening. Shades are helpful to the passenger and to parts of your interior, but other parts of your deck and door panels are still overexposed to the sun. Kids like to play with the door shades and over time they'll likely break them.

11-17-2012, 12:21 AM	#11
live4wknds Private First Class Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 129 iTrader: (0)	The rear sun shade rises from the trunk (boot). I've absolutely no regret getting them and they've helped with So Cal sun this past summer. Look is very clean when all are retracted.

11-17-2012, 03:41 AM	#15
loosenit2 Private Drives: 12 328i Luxury Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 58 iTrader: (0)	I live in Germany and her the sunshades are perfect. They allow for shade on the modertly hot days without comprimising visibility. That said I am moving back to texas next summer and will put a tint on in addition. IMHO if you live in a very hot area the tint is worth it; if you live in an area that is moderate (i.e. northern US or Northern Europe) the sun shades are more than sufficient.

11-17-2012, 07:01 AM	#17
fookie New Member Drives: Uber-wagen Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DC Posts: 28 iTrader: (0)	I have light tint (40%) and the sunshades and I think it works well. I have kids, so it's nice knowing they are covered during sunny days. It's also nice to be able to see at night.

11-17-2012, 10:43 AM	#19
pokerface Major Drives: B8 A4 2.0T Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,405 iTrader: (1)	Remmib - is that film or "privacy glass"? I know you said its OEM but thats cool if its colored glass - we only see them on SUVs here __________________ F25 X3 N20: 2010 B8 A4 2.0T quattro (current)/ 2013 F25 X3 x28 N20 (babymobile)

11-17-2012, 11:25 AM	#21
SamS Brigadier General Drives: 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,036 iTrader: (0)	I would be interested in a clear tint, that had an extraordinarily high level of heat/UV rejection. __________________

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