My blacked-out E320
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Yes, that is Lamin-x. It's main purpose is to protect the headlights, from rocks/debris in the road.
Here's a review I found
Here's a review I found
Hey all,
Decided that many people are quite confused about the differences between Gunsmoke and Tint Lamin-X headlight protection and still are not yet set on what they should get. I picked up tinted version for the headlights and the gunsmoke versions for the fogs. Feel free to post their results of lamin-x also,
Couple things I noticed about Lamin-X
a) These are extremely thick films. I can see how it protects really well.
b) You will need considerable amount of patience for this, applying and reapplying to get things right.
c) A hairdryer and heat makes things much more easier. I had no place to plug in hairdryer(apartment ftl), so I did this at noon(90 deg in Hawaii) and let my headlights(bi-Xenons) to heat up the housing a bit before I went ahead and did it.
d) Do not let the film touch anything. My dog sheds alot and he was nearby while I did this. Somehow some strands of fur got into the back of it. He wasn't even next to me when I took it off it's backing. It isn't totally noticable though.
e) Removing the fog light covers makes things easier. Alternatively, you can leave them on and tuck the lamin-x film between it, but I highly recommend removing it first.
f) You would think the headlights are easy. They are not that easy. I won't even going to bother doing lamin-x for rear lights.
Comparison between P2 BiXenon(right) and Lamin-X Tint(left)
Also, with the bulb of the fogs being yellowish, the gunsmoke film creates copper light from the foglights. I like.
21mp resolution: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/...effd4eec_o.jpg
Side view:
21mp resolution(to see bubbles): http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2748/...f25c3b82_o.jpg
Decided that many people are quite confused about the differences between Gunsmoke and Tint Lamin-X headlight protection and still are not yet set on what they should get. I picked up tinted version for the headlights and the gunsmoke versions for the fogs. Feel free to post their results of lamin-x also,
Couple things I noticed about Lamin-X
a) These are extremely thick films. I can see how it protects really well.
b) You will need considerable amount of patience for this, applying and reapplying to get things right.
c) A hairdryer and heat makes things much more easier. I had no place to plug in hairdryer(apartment ftl), so I did this at noon(90 deg in Hawaii) and let my headlights(bi-Xenons) to heat up the housing a bit before I went ahead and did it.
d) Do not let the film touch anything. My dog sheds alot and he was nearby while I did this. Somehow some strands of fur got into the back of it. He wasn't even next to me when I took it off it's backing. It isn't totally noticable though.
e) Removing the fog light covers makes things easier. Alternatively, you can leave them on and tuck the lamin-x film between it, but I highly recommend removing it first.
f) You would think the headlights are easy. They are not that easy. I won't even going to bother doing lamin-x for rear lights.
Comparison between P2 BiXenon(right) and Lamin-X Tint(left)
Also, with the bulb of the fogs being yellowish, the gunsmoke film creates copper light from the foglights. I like.
21mp resolution: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/...effd4eec_o.jpg
Side view:
21mp resolution(to see bubbles): http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2748/...f25c3b82_o.jpg
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Thanks guys! 
I didnt want to sacrifice even an ounce of light output as well, so that is why i opened the headlight up and painted the inside black. Its not difficult at all, yes its a bit tricky and you gotta be carefull, but the finall outcome is gorgeus. I agree, if u crack something, than it may become an expensive upgrade
I didnt want to sacrifice even an ounce of light output as well, so that is why i opened the headlight up and painted the inside black. Its not difficult at all, yes its a bit tricky and you gotta be carefull, but the finall outcome is gorgeus. I agree, if u crack something, than it may become an expensive upgrade
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