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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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i just finished puttin on the first vinyl on my left tail light, its 35 percent tint, i also did the 3rd brake light. it took 3 hours to do one light, its not a perfect job there are some bubbles only if your looking for them. its very different than what most ppl have posted on the forum, everyone goes extremely dark. im looking for a subtle change.

i wanna know what you guys think about it, how does it look? before i go spend another 3 in my hot garage with a blow dryer. thanks!
got ne pics of the tail lights on? i have a wwp and im tryin to figure out if i wanna smoke mine.
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 12:54 AM
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i actually do, its not the best quality picture but check it out...

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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 01:28 AM
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they don't really look like there is nething on them
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 01:34 AM
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That's because it's only a 35% film... if you wanted to have blacked out lights then look elsewhere
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 01:35 AM
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y waste the time and money putting something on that doesn't seem to make much of a difference?
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 01:43 AM
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wow they look good, finish them up with some stealth turn signals and it will look sweet. WOW 5hrs of work !!! were these pre-cut of whole sheets?
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 01:52 AM
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I think it looks great. Its subtle enough that it darkens them up a bit, yet they arent completely blacked out to where they are unsafe. The people who matter will be the people who notice, which will most likely be only 8 owners. I like it.
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Fathead_03
I think it looks great. Its subtle enough that it darkens them up a bit, yet they arent completely blacked out to where they are unsafe. The people who matter will be the people who notice, which will most likely be only 8 owners. I like it.
i can see the slight darkness to it, i just don't see the point of doing it if its so subtle that u would have to point it out... i guess i just like flashy things. im not bashin them, just wont do them myself
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by techerpaintball
i can see the slight darkness to it, i just don't see the point of doing it if its so subtle that u would have to point it out... i guess i just like flashy things. im not bashin them, just wont do them myself
Yeah, if I were doing them, I would probably end up tinting them a bit more than that. Sorry, didnt meant to jump on you. More or less saying civic ricers wont notice, but who cares about them.
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 02:15 AM
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I do!
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Fathead_03
Yeah, if I were doing them, I would probably end up tinting them a bit more than that. Sorry, didnt meant to jump on you. More or less saying civic ricers wont notice, but who cares about them.
i am tired of seein hondas drivin around with primered bodykits that r either held on by house screws or zipties, or hearing the "fart cans" from a mile away cause the idiot behind the wheel decides to wrap each gear out just to make that annoying sound!
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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looks great.. kinda reminds me how the mazdaspeed 3's tailights have a hint of tint in them.. i always wanted to do it to my car
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Looks good!

I am kicking myself for not seeing this thread before trying a DIY yesterday. I sure could've used some help! Spent about half an hour with the blow dryer only to tear the film. In a weird way, I was glad when it happened. The thought of having saved myself at least a few more hours of agony!
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by cfm251
wow they look good, finish them up with some stealth turn signals and it will look sweet. WOW 5hrs of work !!! were these pre-cut of whole sheets?
i used pre cut sheets however i kinda wish i had whole sheets because i found myself stretching the precut ones

so whole sheets FTW

Originally Posted by Fathead_03
I think it looks great. Its subtle enough that it darkens them up a bit, yet they arent completely blacked out to where they are unsafe. The people who matter will be the people who notice, which will most likely be only 8 owners. I like it.
exactly

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Looks good!

I am kicking myself for not seeing this thread before trying a DIY yesterday. I sure could've used some help! Spent about half an hour with the blow dryer only to tear the film. In a weird way, I was glad when it happened. The thought of having saved myself at least a few more hours of agony!
yeah you kinda need to learn doing it, and see how the material responds and molds. its alot of work but i think its worth it
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