BMW window tint,
PPF and wraps
M cars, X models and everyday 3 Series come through our Santa Ana bay constantly. Ceramic film plotter cut to your glass, front end PPF for paint that chips easier than it should, and chrome delete that fixes the one thing most owners want changed.
Shade you can feel.
Drag the line across this M3. Same car, same glass, one side filmed in nano-ceramic.
Front end PPF is
the first thing we suggest
BMW paint is softer than the badge suggests, and Alpine White and the darker metallics both show damage fast. The nose of the car takes everything the 405 throws at it. Front end film covers the bumper, the leading edge of the hood, the fenders and the mirrors, which is where nearly all of it lands.
Door edges and handle cups are the other spot. Rings and fingernails chew them up inside the first year on every BMW we see.
- Front end PPF for bumper, hood edge, fenders and mirrors
- Door edges and handle cups filmed
- Ceramic coating over the rest for easy washing
- Full body film for cars you are keeping
What each BMW
usually comes in for
M3 & M4
Tint plus front end PPF is the standard order. Carbon roof cars often get the roof filmed too, and a lot of owners take the grille and badges to gloss black while the car is here.
X3, X5 & X7
Big glass and a family in the back. Ceramic on the rear doors and back glass makes the second row usable in August, and the panoramic roof is worth doing at the same time.
3 Series & 5 Series
Daily drivers that live outside. Clear 70% up front, 20% behind the driver, and a coating so washing stops being a weekend job.
i4, iX & electric
Same glass roof heat problem as any EV, and the AC pulls from the battery. Ceramic on the roof is the change owners notice first.
Chrome delete and
color change
The single biggest change per dollar on a BMW is taking the window trim, grille surround and badges from chrome to gloss or satin black. It costs a fraction of a wrap and it is what most people actually mean when they say the car looks dated.
Beyond that, a full color change or a contrast roof is on the table, and it all comes off later with the factory paint untouched underneath.
- Chrome delete on trim, grille and badges
- Contrast roof or hood
- Full color change in gloss, satin or matte
- Removable, factory paint preserved
Straight answers
70% on the front doors, which is a clear film that still blocks the heat. Behind the driver there is no limit, and 20% is what most Orange County owners pick. Full detail on our California tint law page.
No. Ceramic film has no metal in it, so nothing interferes with GPS, comfort access, the head-up display or driver assistance. We keep film clear of camera and sensor zones as a matter of course.
Yes, and on an X model it is the change you feel most. The factory glass handles UV but lets infrared through, which is what actually heats the cabin.
Soft enough that it shows swirls and chips sooner than owners expect, particularly on the darker colors. That is why front end PPF is the first thing we suggest rather than the upsell at the end.
No. Quality film comes off cleanly without damaging paint or glass and does not touch your vehicle warranty. It protects the finish, which is the part the warranty does not cover.
Tint is usually a few hours, most of a day if the roof and windshield are included. Front end PPF is a day or two depending on how much comes apart. A full color change runs several days.
Quote your BMW
Tell us the model and what is bothering you, whether that is the heat, the chips or the chrome. A real person replies with a number for your exact car, and ticket protection comes with every tint install.
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