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Old 04-16-2020, 09:24 AM
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First mods to my 17 GT!

Just a little window tint....30% front and 5% all the way around.




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Old 04-16-2020, 01:13 PM
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Looks good. 30 on windshield seems aggressive. I think I have 75 on mine.
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wow how will you see at night through the front? lol
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wow how will you see at night through the front? lol
you can see out fine at night I’ve had all my vehicles done 30% front. My vette has 20% and I still see fine with that one too. Guess my eyesight is still ok for an old guy.
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Might want to slim that front grill like night pack



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Might want to slim that front grill like night pack


I def want to... I like how that looks. My chrome star has a small chip or it peeling so I may have to buy a whole new grill first. I believe they sell the blackout grill on eBay
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You should know that Night Package is not only limited to the grill. It takes the effect to other satin chrome finished parts of the car also.
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You should know that Night Package is not only limited to the grill. It takes the effect to other satin chrome finished parts of the car also.
I’m sure you mean well.... but isn’t that obvious? I’d do what another member did. Just wrap everything chrome or brushed in high gloss black or carbon fiber or powder coat.
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Wrapped all the chrome on mine last week. Also did the window tint. 20% sides and back with 50% on the windshield.

Replacing all the chrome lettering with gloss black tomorrow. I also ran some vinyl on the side of the headlight to hide the orange reflector until I have time to pull the headlights, bake them a part, and black out all the chrome housing.




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Wrapped all the chrome on mine last week. Also did the window tint. 20% sides and back with 50% on the windshield.

Replacing all the chrome lettering with gloss black tomorrow. I also ran some vinyl on the side of the headlight to hide the orange reflector until I have time to pull the headlights, bake them a part, and black out all the chrome housing.




looks great!
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Wrapped all the chrome on mine last week. Also did the window tint. 20% sides and back with 50% on the windshield.

Replacing all the chrome lettering with gloss black tomorrow. I also ran some vinyl on the side of the headlight to hide the orange reflector until I have time to pull the headlights, bake them a part, and black out all the chrome housing.



Do you think a light dark shade of tint on our tailights would look better?
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Do you think a light dark shade of tint on our tailights would look better?
Are you asking if it would look better than the black vinyl or just better in general?

On a black car, no one even sees the vinyl on the headlight until I specifically point it out to them.

As for the tint, I considered going that route, but with an already tinted windshield, I didn’t want to further reduce my ability to see at night by limiting the headlight output. I drove my buddy’s GTS before purchasing mine. His has 50% windshield tint and lightly tinted headlights, and it was really hard to see, but it does look really good.

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Originally Posted by x96535
Are you asking if it would look better than the black vinyl or just better in general?

On a black car, no one even sees the vinyl on the headlight until I specifically point it out to them.

As for the tint, I considered going that route, but with an already tinted windshield, I didn’t want to further reduce my ability to see at night by limiting the headlight output. I drove my buddy’s GTS before purchasing mine. His has 50% windshield tint and lightly tinted headlights, and it was really hard to see, but it does look really good.

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no the rear tail lights. I feel like there too clear
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Originally Posted by Gp17gt
no the rear tail lights. I feel like there too clear
Completely misread that. My bad.

It will absolutely look better. My tint guy’s shipment got lost, otherwise my taillights would be lightly smoked right now. Hopefully he’ll get it in soon.
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Did the shop keep the car for a day because of the retracting windows?
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Did the shop keep the car for a day because of the retracting windows?
no, I drove off in about 4 hours bc the front windshield was done as well. Find a reputable tint guy.

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