Smoked Headlights
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Smoked Headlights
Curious what you all think of a full smoked version of the headlights. This would be in the form of a protective film and could be clear, light smoked, and dark smoked. I am just looking for some ideas.
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The lamin-x film works well but can be difficult to install. If you trim it too small- the film will begin to "shrink" after a month or so. I have learned from experience. I love the way it looks. I have the tint color.
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Thats interesting that the Lamin-x shrinks over time. I did not know that. I have been using the another material for several years and never found that it shrinks. The only thing that I wish my material offered is a wider color spectrum of the greys and smoke colors.
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http://www.lamin-x.com/ProductDetail...6&Show=ExtInfo
They just listed more color options. I think I like the Gunsmoke rather than the Tint. Scroll down for the taillight tints.
The shrinkage issue was my error. I trimmed them too much (1/4" from edge).
Don't let my stupidity dissuade you.
They just listed more color options. I think I like the Gunsmoke rather than the Tint. Scroll down for the taillight tints.
The shrinkage issue was my error. I trimmed them too much (1/4" from edge).
Don't let my stupidity dissuade you.
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I had all the E55 lighting covered with Clear Shield that has 30% tint to it...It's not too dark but I mainly wanted the debris protection...I was going with clear film but he mentioned he had 30% tint version so I went with that.
It was all custom work (including full hood, full fenders, bumper, and spoiler lip)...It was pretty meticulous work and I'm glad I hired somebody to do it...
The inside parts of the headlights were painted black.
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In regards to lamin x, I've seen some images (online) of cars that have them and notice a purple tint to it. So I assume tint would be better but would be thinner and more susceptible to ripping or getting damaged easily from road debris?
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I have it done, I didn't have the time to remove my headlights to paint the insides like I usually do so I had them tinted in a smoke tint locally. While there was a darker (black) option, I thought aside from safety reasons the smoke works better and compliments the chrome headlight well. I don't have a image host right now but if you pm my your email I can email you the pic.
