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How Do I... - incognito27 - 05-21-2006
I want to take my OEM headlights and tailights and smoke em , give them a " Tint"
Light on the headlights and darker on the taillights ,
Anyone know how to do this?
How Do I... - SL8RZZX3 - 05-21-2006
Contack Mitch at ZX3Tuning and he can hook you up with Lamin-x
Or if you want something less permanent try some cling tint, it seems to be real popular with the guys on FF. I just don't know if/where it's carried up here, i know they get it from Walmart in the US
How Do I... - incognito27 - 05-21-2006
SL8RZZX3,May 20 2006, 04:01 PM Wrote:Contack Mitch at ZX3Tuning and he can hook you up with Lamin-x
Or if you want something less permanent try some cling tint, it seems to be real popular with the guys on FF. I just don't know if/where it's carried up here, i know they get it from Walmart in the US
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Lamin-X what exactly is that a film or a spray? and what abotu VHT window tint?
How Do I... - euro_zx5 - 05-21-2006
incognito27,May 20 2006, 03:00 PM Wrote:SL8RZZX3,May 20 2006, 04:01 PM Wrote:Contack Mitch at ZX3Tuning and he can hook you up with Lamin-x
Or if you want something less permanent try some cling tint, it seems to be real popular with the guys on FF. I just don't know if/where it's carried up here, i know they get it from Walmart in the US
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Lamin-X what exactly is that a film or a spray? and what abotu VHT window tint?
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Film.
www.lamin-x.com
How Do I... - SL8RZZX3 - 05-21-2006
incognito27,May 20 2006, 03:00 PM Wrote:Lamin-X what exactly is that a film or a spray? and what abotu VHT window tint?
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I gave you suggestions that can be easily removed....
the cling tint is applied with soap and water and easily removed when required
Lamin-x is a protectant film that i believe it is stuck down with some sort of adhesive and is more permanent, but can be removed.
VHT spray tint is permanent and unless you are an exelent painter could show runs and/or hi/low spots of uneven spray
And tinting your Headlights is illeagel..... so VHT spray tint is by far the cheapest way to go, but it could prove to be more costly in the long run
also why not try GTS or AVS headlight/taillight covers?
How Do I... - incognito27 - 05-21-2006
Is the past when i had the GTS headlight covers they always got bloody stolen , so the investment had hurt the pocket so to speak. although the permanent spray is alright as llong as i can go to a junk yard to find original ones to have to replace them if i sell the car. i think that part of the laws here are that if you have tinted headlights , you either have to untint them in the evening or have driving lights , which i have ., i will have to clarify that though
How Do I... - incognito27 - 05-21-2006
Also , My current Headlights are all scratched and turning yellow , anyone know what grit sandpaper i need to use to smooth out the scratches?
How Do I... - guilty - 05-21-2006
I dont really get why you'd want to tint your headlights, but if you're going to I would try cling film window tint first in the lightest shade you can get. That way it'll be easy to remove when you get pulled over and ticketed for it.. A lot of people use the spray tint stuff for blacking out taillights and signal lights, would be a good way to be able to control how dark you make it too. Only problem is that it's hard to remove and you have to be pretty good to get perfectly even coats with no runs.
How Do I... - Slimsride - 05-21-2006
If you guys are interested. I wrote an email to Lamin-x in regards to a problem us albertans have...
This is a shot in the dark of a question, but i wanted to find out if if
you make protective film for automotive windshields. The reason i ask, is
my Brand new car seems to be the target of flying stones. I already have 2
stone chips,and one gynormous crack, and the vehicle is less that a year
old. The area i live in has a large number of trucks, (pick ups mostly) and
i would like to try and stop damage to my future NEW windshield. Any Info
would be appreciated.
Sincerely
Jamie. L
Cold Lake, Alberta CANADA.
And thier response was....
Hello Jamie. Thank you for your inquiry and interest. We definitely have a
lot of demand for your exact request. We have tested a few products, but
none to our complete satisfaction. We have although found a liquid formula
of protection that has some positives for this situation. This may be of
interest to you and the cost is minimal.
Regards,
Christopher Wadle
Lamin-x Protective Films
866.632.6182
How Do I... - euro_zx5 - 05-21-2006
Slimsride,May 20 2006, 11:48 PM Wrote:If you guys are interested. I wrote an email to Lamin-x in regards to a problem us albertans have...
This is a shot in the dark of a question, but i wanted to find out if if
you make protective film for automotive windshields. The reason i ask, is
my Brand new car seems to be the target of flying stones. I already have 2
stone chips,and one gynormous crack, and the vehicle is less that a year
old. The area i live in has a large number of trucks, (pick ups mostly) and
i would like to try and stop damage to my future NEW windshield. Any Info
would be appreciated.
Sincerely
Jamie. L
Cold Lake, Alberta CANADA.
And thier response was....
Hello Jamie. Thank you for your inquiry and interest. We definitely have a
lot of demand for your exact request. We have tested a few products, but
none to our complete satisfaction. We have although found a liquid formula
of protection that has some positives for this situation. This may be of
interest to you and the cost is minimal.
Regards,
Christopher Wadle
Lamin-x Protective Films
866.632.6182
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And the mystery product would be? *drum roll*
How Do I... - ANTHONYD - 05-22-2006
Contact NOS about using a THIN layer of nights***.
How Do I... - incognito27 - 05-22-2006
What i am figureing is that if i use a light spray for the headlights and use ultrabright bulbes ii will offset the might smoke tint in the evening and the tailights well as long as they shine and the markers same thing.
i was able to find a place here somewhat locally 12 bucks a can and he is also looking into a headlight repair kit to try and smooth or be rid my headlights of the scratches.
unless anyone else has an idea for the scratches.
Basically why am i doing it ........for show
i saw a picture of one with the headlights lightly smoked and the tails darkend and the markers darkend and it look SEXY!!!
so i am gonna give it a go . i am however paying close attention to my local junk yards for when a Focus comes in so i can grab the headlights in case
How Do I... - guilty - 05-22-2006
As far as dark headlights go, if you've got a 2000-04 Focus you could look into a set of ST170 headlights (european headlights with dark gray housings, integrated signal lights and superior lighting), or even a set of the cheapo ebay projector headlights with the black housings.
Also for tinting taillights, be aware that some insurance companies may deny coverage if they say that illegal modifications contributed to an accident. Ie. it's a sunny day and you brake and get rear ended because the guy behind you couldnt see your lights come on.. Just something to be aware of.
How Do I... - Slimsride - 05-22-2006
Quote:And the mystery product would be? *drum roll*
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http://www.diamondite.com
Although they DON'T ship to canada, i'm having my mother in the states buy some, and ship it to me. (insert mom jokes here, cuz i know you boneheads want to)
It's an awesome price and If it works well i may sell it around here...big market for it....I would have to say that maybe 85-90% of all cars here have atleast a nick or a crack in the windshield.