Tinted Headlights.
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Tinted Headlights.
Ok, So I first wanted to take my headlights apart and paint the inside black. But that would take a lot of work,and I don't really have that much time.So I figured I'd try tinting the lens instead with film.That way it serve me both advantages. Such as giving the car a different look yet protect my lens from rock chips. What do you guys think?
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No. Its not from lamin-x. You can get it on eBay ( iJdmtoys) store. It's the same thickness as the clear bra material. Which I like because it also help protec the lights from rock chips.
Here's the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/12-x-...#ht_6232wt_956
Here's the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/12-x-...#ht_6232wt_956
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With headlight tint, it's gotta be as light as possible, or else it just looks cheap, not to mention, your Xenons will now be downgraded to low energy halogens in night time (both in look and output).
Yours look to be on the right track, as they're lighter than a lot that I see, but IMO they should be lighter.
The best "smoke" look on the headlights is the OEM way, which is painting the insides. I'd do that to mine, but I don't want someone taking my headlights apart, as I think that it may invite in the possibility of condensation build-up and dust/dirt leaking inside, etc.
Yours look to be on the right track, as they're lighter than a lot that I see, but IMO they should be lighter.
The best "smoke" look on the headlights is the OEM way, which is painting the insides. I'd do that to mine, but I don't want someone taking my headlights apart, as I think that it may invite in the possibility of condensation build-up and dust/dirt leaking inside, etc.
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Headlights actually look pretty good, although a tad lighter would be perfect, but I'm surprised at how clean/non "Mod Tinted" it looks.
Now, you REALLY need to wrap/paint the roof racks on the roof. It looks horribly awkward/unfinished since that area is black along the A-Pillar, then all of a sudden it gets white up there by the roof. Totally throws the symmetry and proportions of the design off, up there.
Aside from that, looking good.
Now, you REALLY need to wrap/paint the roof racks on the roof. It looks horribly awkward/unfinished since that area is black along the A-Pillar, then all of a sudden it gets white up there by the roof. Totally throws the symmetry and proportions of the design off, up there.
Aside from that, looking good.
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Headlights actually look pretty good, although a tad lighter would be perfect, but I'm surprised at how clean/non "Mod Tinted" it looks.
Now, you REALLY need to wrap/paint the roof racks on the roof. It looks horribly awkward/unfinished since that area is black along the A-Pillar, then all of a sudden it gets white up there by the roof. Totally throws the symmetry and proportions of the design off, up there.
Aside from that, looking good.
Now, you REALLY need to wrap/paint the roof racks on the roof. It looks horribly awkward/unfinished since that area is black along the A-Pillar, then all of a sudden it gets white up there by the roof. Totally throws the symmetry and proportions of the design off, up there.
Aside from that, looking good.
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Looks good. I've had a couple of C classes get their headlights tinted by me before. Some don't like how it darkens their light output, but it depends what you're used to.
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I finally have the answer to the question that's been keeping me up nights:
What can I do so the headlights in my 600+HP 180+MPH car will throw less light on the road at night?
Before I did that, I'd go to 70W HID bulbs to keep the light output the same, or make sure my car had the night-vision option.
This is one mod I just do not understand.
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What can I do so the headlights in my 600+HP 180+MPH car will throw less light on the road at night?
Before I did that, I'd go to 70W HID bulbs to keep the light output the same, or make sure my car had the night-vision option.
This is one mod I just do not understand.
Bruce
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I finally have the answer to the question that's been keeping me up nights:
What can I do so the headlights in my 600+HP 180+MPH car will throw less light on the road at night?
Before I did that, I'd go to 70W HID bulbs to keep the light output the same, or make sure my car had the night-vision option.
This is one mod I just do not understand.
Bruce
What can I do so the headlights in my 600+HP 180+MPH car will throw less light on the road at night?
Before I did that, I'd go to 70W HID bulbs to keep the light output the same, or make sure my car had the night-vision option.
This is one mod I just do not understand.
Bruce
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Headlights actually look pretty good, although a tad lighter would be perfect, but I'm surprised at how clean/non "Mod Tinted" it looks.
Now, you REALLY need to wrap/paint the roof racks on the roof. It looks horribly awkward/unfinished since that area is black along the A-Pillar, then all of a sudden it gets white up there by the roof. Totally throws the symmetry and proportions of the design off, up there.
Aside from that, looking good.
Now, you REALLY need to wrap/paint the roof racks on the roof. It looks horribly awkward/unfinished since that area is black along the A-Pillar, then all of a sudden it gets white up there by the roof. Totally throws the symmetry and proportions of the design off, up there.
Aside from that, looking good.
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