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Old 03-07-2009, 08:07 AM
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id prefer to see them a little more recessed
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Old 03-07-2009, 09:02 AM
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I can recess them but then you wont get the effect of the led as much. It will be just a dull light.
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Old 03-07-2009, 09:03 AM
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heyarnold where are you on long island. I am in nassau
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Alot of people have tried this mod on other cars and it doesnt look nearly as good as you have done it. IMO it looks OEM on the 8. x8tuner that is a really good job.

BTW that Z in your sig, is nice. I see an intercooler in there. One of my favorite cars.
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Old 03-08-2009, 01:11 AM
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Yea its my brothers Z. I Think you might know him.
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Old 03-08-2009, 01:39 AM
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Think I've found the first upgrade for my car, looks very professional!
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Old 03-08-2009, 03:37 AM
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i agree it looks pretty good but you have to get approval before advertising/selling goods/services on this forum. so i'd probably do that really soon
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Old 03-08-2009, 10:17 AM
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who do I get approval from
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Old 03-08-2009, 09:04 PM
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wow gj looks very good, the tint looks amazing too.
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Old 03-08-2009, 09:31 PM
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Thanks I removed the tint a few days ago because I got a ticket. So the cop said if I got it off within 48 hours I wouldnt have to pay the ticket. No biggie considering the ticket was $175 and I sprayed the tints for $10.
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Old 03-08-2009, 09:34 PM
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Thanks I removed the tint a few days ago because I got a ticket. So the cop said if I got it off within 48 hours I wouldnt have to pay the ticket. No biggie considering the ticket was $175 and I sprayed the tints for $10.
what spray did you use... and how did you spray it?
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Old 03-08-2009, 09:42 PM
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I used VHT nightshade. I sanded with 800 grit, cleaned alot, then a few coats till I got were I wanted. Then I got them clearcoated.
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Old 03-08-2009, 09:53 PM
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Any advantages over headlight tint covers?
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Old 03-08-2009, 09:58 PM
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I have never had headlight covers but I would think that they can get torn from rocks and debris. I think the clearcoat on sprayed lights would protect better. After a while headlight covers would look like crap from the beaten its taken.
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Old 03-08-2009, 10:01 PM
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^^^lol ya plus they fall off in car washes (twice to me on previous cars)...always go with spray tint imo
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Old 03-09-2009, 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by x8tuner44
who do I get approval from
admin? i'd like to say im positive about that but im not. im sure if you contact a mod or admin they would point you in the best direction
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Old 03-09-2009, 02:38 AM
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Nice work. pm me the price kthanx
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I advise not to use light overlays. A plastic film over the headlights prevents the headlight to expand and contract to different weather temps, this creating lots of stress cracks that can only be seen with the film off.
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Old 03-09-2009, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by x8tuner44
I used VHT nightshade. I sanded with 800 grit, cleaned alot, then a few coats till I got were I wanted. Then I got them clearcoated.
ty ty ty! back on topic!
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Very nice work! PMd
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Old 03-26-2009, 09:10 AM
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will be doing white leds soon. I will keep you guys posted.
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