Headlight/Fog Light Tint

[BrooseDaMoose]

Can anyone recommend a good tint for the headlights and fog lights? The stuff on Amazon has terrible reviews.

Update: I went with Lamin-X. I'll post pics on my build page.

 

[Cdubya]

Where did you get the Lamin-X? A sheet or pre-cut?

 

[BrooseDaMoose]

Where did you get the Lamin-X? A sheet or pre-cut?

I got them here.

 

[BrooseDaMoose]

I got the fog lights done, I got the rear reflectors and reverse lights done but I'm having an issue with the taillight housing film. When I try to lay the film around the corners it wants to bunch up at the center point. The instructions specifically say, "Do Not Stretch". I tried using a heat gun on low but it didn't work. What am I missing? Anyone have experience with this?

 

[Cdubya]

Anything with curves is hard to do. It takes patience and practice. Just one reason I don't like precut tint/film. Maybe contact the vendor and say you messed up--many will offer replacements for a fraction of the cost.

 

[Cajun Heat]

I got the fog lights done, I got the rear reflectors and reverse lights done but I'm having an issue with the taillight housing film. When I try to lay the film around the corners it wants to bunch up at the center point. The instructions specifically say, "Do Not Stretch". I tried using a heat gun on low but it didn't work. What am I missing? Anyone have experience with this?

I ran into the same issue. Couldn't seen to make the main housing fit. Didn't try a heat gun or anything, gave up pretty quick and will tray again later.

 

[BrooseDaMoose]

Anything with curves is hard to do. It takes patience and practice. Just one reason I don't like precut tint/film. Maybe contact the vendor and say you messed up--many will offer replacements for a fraction of the cost.

I contacted Lamin-X and they are working with me. I sent this photo of how it's "rippling" on the inside of the curve. I didn't compltely peel off the backing and was able to get the film off so it's not ruined. I'm going to give it another go tomorrow and take some more photos for them to see. I just don't see these fitting.

 

[way2far]

How did things end up?

 

[BrooseDaMoose]

Still in the box. Cold set in before I could try again using a heat gun.


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[bhunted1]

LaminX is good stuff. I wouldn’t use a heat gun. Hair dryer is safer. You wont be able to melt/ruin/deform it as ez.. Might want to try spray with soapy water so you can move it around. Then squeegee it down. Their company should get ya squared away. Curves are a biotch. Requires patience pull, stretch, etc.


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