Lamin-x headlight films
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Lamin-x headlight films
Anyone used these before? I like the tinted with the yellow fog lights. Are they noticeable or do they blend well?
http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/cata...28cf899f9b8091
http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/cata...28cf899f9b8091
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MB w204 C300 Sport, Audi B7 A4 2.0TQ, Porsche Cayman 981
Anyone used these before? I like the tinted with the yellow fog lights. Are they noticeable or do they blend well?
http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/cata...28cf899f9b8091
http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/cata...28cf899f9b8091
Not many MB'ers have them because of the grooves and curves on the lenses...it makes it difficult to install without forming bubbles...giving it a cheap look. I'm going to try to install it using a hair dryer, making the film a little easier to work in the grooves.
As far as the tint...couldn't tell ya.
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I used clear .40 mil Armour Shield on my last car. 4 years later the headlights still look new. There are no grooves on the headlights, so installation took about 5 min.
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what ended up happening was that the grooves were difficult to navigate and i got a lot of bubbles. but after about 4 weeks of parking in the sun all the bubbles are gone and the film is nice and tight over the headlight.
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MB w204 C300 Sport, Audi B7 A4 2.0TQ, Porsche Cayman 981
just installed my 20mil clear films...
here are some pics.
the grooves were a pain in the ***! i managed to squeeze most of the bubbles out with the help of a hair dryer to soften up the film. hopefully the sun in the next few weeks will help.
the fitment was rather good. i only ended up trimming a mm or two from one edge. i managed to get it to stretch the perfect amount. i tapped it down from the flattest portion and worked my way to the most difficult areas (grooved areas and the city light area.) but it wasn't that bad...i just heated it up with a hair dryer and worked my way to the edges.
i remember how bad my audi films looked after the first day...and then after a week or two...voila...you wouldn't even know they were on.
you can see some of the clusters of bubbles in the grooved area...i hope they disappear:
a close up:
illuminated:
i don't have a pic, but the shields for the foglights are a bit small...our lights measure at least 3" in diameter, the shields are only 2". did anyone else have the same problem?
i didn't even bother with the side marker shields...they didn't fit quite well and i didn't want to trim. i figure, the reflector is easy to replace if it gets dinged up.
in any event...if the bubbles don't clear up i think it's still worth the protection...still much cheaper than replacing the entire headlight assembly in a couple of years! i hate all the pitmarks!
here are some pics.
the grooves were a pain in the ***! i managed to squeeze most of the bubbles out with the help of a hair dryer to soften up the film. hopefully the sun in the next few weeks will help.
the fitment was rather good. i only ended up trimming a mm or two from one edge. i managed to get it to stretch the perfect amount. i tapped it down from the flattest portion and worked my way to the most difficult areas (grooved areas and the city light area.) but it wasn't that bad...i just heated it up with a hair dryer and worked my way to the edges.
i remember how bad my audi films looked after the first day...and then after a week or two...voila...you wouldn't even know they were on.
you can see some of the clusters of bubbles in the grooved area...i hope they disappear:
a close up:
illuminated:
i don't have a pic, but the shields for the foglights are a bit small...our lights measure at least 3" in diameter, the shields are only 2". did anyone else have the same problem?
i didn't even bother with the side marker shields...they didn't fit quite well and i didn't want to trim. i figure, the reflector is easy to replace if it gets dinged up.
in any event...if the bubbles don't clear up i think it's still worth the protection...still much cheaper than replacing the entire headlight assembly in a couple of years! i hate all the pitmarks!
Last edited by itcrashed; Apr 10, 2008 at 11:52 PM.
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just installed my 20mil clear films...
here are some pics.
the grooves were a pain in the ***! i managed to squeeze most of the bubbles out with the help of a hair dryer to soften up the film. hopefully the sun in the next few weeks will help.
the fitment was rather good. i only ended up trimming a mm or two from one edge. i managed to get it to stretch the perfect amount. i tapped it down from the flattest portion and worked my way to the most difficult areas (grooved areas and the city light area.) but it wasn't that bad...i just heated it up with a hair dryer and worked my way to the edges.
i remember how bad my audi films looked after the first day...and then after a week or two...voila...you wouldn't even know they were on.
you can see some of the clusters of bubbles in the grooved area...i hope they disappear:
a close up:
illuminated:
i don't have a pic, but the shields for the foglights are a bit small...our lights measure at least 3" in diameter, the shields are only 2". did anyone else have the same problem?
i didn't even bother with the side marker shields...they didn't fit quite well and i didn't want to trim. i figure, the reflector is easy to replace if it gets dinged up.
in any event...if the bubbles don't clear up i think it's still worth the protection...still much cheaper than replacing the entire headlight assembly in a couple of years! i hate all the pitmarks!
here are some pics.
the grooves were a pain in the ***! i managed to squeeze most of the bubbles out with the help of a hair dryer to soften up the film. hopefully the sun in the next few weeks will help.
the fitment was rather good. i only ended up trimming a mm or two from one edge. i managed to get it to stretch the perfect amount. i tapped it down from the flattest portion and worked my way to the most difficult areas (grooved areas and the city light area.) but it wasn't that bad...i just heated it up with a hair dryer and worked my way to the edges.
i remember how bad my audi films looked after the first day...and then after a week or two...voila...you wouldn't even know they were on.
you can see some of the clusters of bubbles in the grooved area...i hope they disappear:
a close up:
illuminated:
i don't have a pic, but the shields for the foglights are a bit small...our lights measure at least 3" in diameter, the shields are only 2". did anyone else have the same problem?
i didn't even bother with the side marker shields...they didn't fit quite well and i didn't want to trim. i figure, the reflector is easy to replace if it gets dinged up.
in any event...if the bubbles don't clear up i think it's still worth the protection...still much cheaper than replacing the entire headlight assembly in a couple of years! i hate all the pitmarks!
, my film isn't clear, but i'd rather leave it on then to have a broken lamp. funny thing is, is when i ordered my foglamp film, they didnt send me the right size. call them and tell them it don't fit, and they will send you a sheeet which you will have to trim yourself. all you need to do is measure your foglamp, adding 1-1.5 inch so you can properly fit it.
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I just ordered the tint kit with yellow foglights. I emailed lamin-x and they said "We actually just changed the kit in our systems to reflect the proper 3.5" round fogs. So you are all set to order. Hope this helps."
http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/cata...00a219f16843bd
This only applies to the Sport model
http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/cata...00a219f16843bd
This only applies to the Sport model
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I called them this morning and told them that their original kit had the wrong lens shape. I told them that it was approx 3.5" diameter circle, not an oval.
Looks like they made the change right away! Chris, from customer service, said he'd send me a new set!
Looks like they made the change right away! Chris, from customer service, said he'd send me a new set!
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I just ordered the tint kit with yellow foglights. I emailed lamin-x and they said "We actually just changed the kit in our systems to reflect the proper 3.5" round fogs. So you are all set to order. Hope this helps."
http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/cata...00a219f16843bd
This only applies to the Sport model
http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/cata...00a219f16843bd
This only applies to the Sport model
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How much time do you guys spend installing them?
How bad can headlamps look after a few years without them? I've never noticed my cars deteriorating much, but maybe I didn't pay attention?
How bad can headlamps look after a few years without them? I've never noticed my cars deteriorating much, but maybe I didn't pay attention?
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On my last ride, I changed the headlight bulbs at about 7 years in because the lights weren't as bright as when new. New bulbs didn't do it. I took a careful look at the lens and realized that while they looked clear when wet, when dry they were all about pits and scattering light. That was when I decided that at some point I'd have to replace the lens, both sides.
I think the headlight films are worth it. My C has them.
I think the headlight films are worth it. My C has them.
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I'm pleased to report the all the bubbles are gone only after 3-4 days of parking in sunlight!
I was a little worried that they would never disappear, cuz if you look at my pics, it looks like a did an awful job installing them.
And I already received my 3.5" foglight shields as well...it only took them 2 days to get them out to me.
...the best $60 I ever spent on any car!
I was a little worried that they would never disappear, cuz if you look at my pics, it looks like a did an awful job installing them.
And I already received my 3.5" foglight shields as well...it only took them 2 days to get them out to me.
...the best $60 I ever spent on any car!
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I have the 2008 C 350 sport. Irridium Silver Metalic,Multimedia Package,iPod,18" AMG wheels
Lamin-x headlight films for my c350
hey guys, was the film easy to install, im waiting for my shipmentany day now,and i am not that handy .
any step by step directions will be greatly and deeply appreciated.
any step by step directions will be greatly and deeply appreciated.
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it's very straightforward, and they even have a video up on youtube. you basically spray the headlight down with a spray bottle, then spray both sides of the film, and apply. the film is already pre-cut, so it's just a matter of aligning it and making sure to stretch it to cover evenly. you may have to use a blowdryer, but it's really a piece of cake.
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it's very straightforward, and they even have a video up on youtube. you basically spray the headlight down with a spray bottle, then spray both sides of the film, and apply. the film is already pre-cut, so it's just a matter of aligning it and making sure to stretch it to cover evenly. you may have to use a blowdryer, but it's really a piece of cake.
