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Should I tint my lights?

Old Jan 30, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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Yeah don't do it, the light coming out will look red too, ive talked to a few that have done it.
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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if you do decide to do it, either use the stick on film, available from www.lamin-x.com or other similar products.... i think lamin-x has fading issues, but i know there is another manufacturer out there too, i just cant find it right now

if you DO use VHT, take the lights apart and spray the inside, however i would also be concerned about heat issues
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/cata...c34713cfebfc8f

Nothing for the Bonnie
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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lamin-x has uncut sheets as well

check these out too

http://www.headlightarmor.com/index....n=Custom&ID=31
http://www.decalfx.com/smoked_tail_light_film.html

this is where i was planning on ordering from at one time:
http://www.xpel.com/products/colored_headlamp.asp
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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lamin-x just released a new tint which is only 5%...so 95% goes through. Which was designed for headlights.

Uncut sheets would be the way to go.
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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im goign to get xpel put on when my headlights stop being backordered from GMPD... cool. ill let u know how they are
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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open the lights up like everyone does around here and tint them on the inside, Ive seen cars done like that it look sweet, and wont chip just make sure you reseal the lights well, plus change to a brighter bulb
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