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Old 09-26-2010, 12:45 AM
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Headlight TINT

Thinking about getting my headlights tinted what percent tint would be the best?
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None really, no matter what you use it's going to affect the light output. Do you have HID lamps?

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Thinking about getting my headlights tinted what percent tint would be the best?
Don't do it. It shouts, "Teenage driver" or "ricer". Either way, you look foolish.
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Agreed- dont do it.
You could just take apart your headlight and paint the housing, or get some new headlights with a black housing already..
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I think Limo Tint will look the best.
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I would say you would get a better effect by painting the housing inside black to give you that dark effect. I also think tint on the headlights looks bad.
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Originally Posted by papasmurf
Agreed- dont do it.
You could just take apart your headlight and paint the housing, or get some new headlights with a black housing already..
Do this if you want the blacked out look.
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Originally Posted by Zeppelin
I think Limo Tint will look the best.
+99999999999999999999999999999999
yes.
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He would have to make sure to do the same to all his windows. You know, so it looks good
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He would have to make sure to do the same to all his windows. You know, so it looks good
He would also have to limo tint his light bulbs all around so it matches the headlights and windows.. Might as well do the interior light bulbs so it all matches like his murdered out Suge Knight suite..

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He would also have to limo tint his light bulbs all around so it matches the headlights and windows.. Might as well do the interior light bulbs so it all matches like his murdered out Suge Knight suite..
Maybe his rear view mirror too? Don't want to leave any chrome..
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Originally Posted by Zeppelin
I think Limo Tint will look the best.
or why not just get black paint and paint all the windows and headlights and taillights black?
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or why not just get black paint and paint all the windows and headlights and taillights black?
There we go

Now should he go with a gloss black paint or a flat black? Really, he could wrap the entire car in vinyl, and not having to cut out for the windows and headlights should make the job that much easier
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Ok, but seriously, DON'T.. But just because we're saying no should'nt stop you from doing it.. Its your car, your money, your look..
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Ok, but seriously, DON'T..
fixed.
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each their own...hooley said he couldn't see a difference when he tinted his headlights but I don't see why you would want to tint the headlights rather than just do a blackhousing job on it...so much cleaner and better looking, plus you don't lose any visibility.
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