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Old 04-14-12, 12:28 AM
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hey there i was wondering if any one has ever tinted there headlights before. im not talking about removing the headlights and painting the inner headlights black. im actually thinking more of just blacking out the headlights or smoking them/tint.... if you ever had can you post a picture?


and yes ive tried to search but there are none. thanks for the help team
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Why? The output of the stock headlights (even with HID) isn't that great already. I dunno why you'd want to apply tint and reduce it to even less output then it already is. I guess different people have different tastes though I just wouldn't recommend blacking out or smoking the headlights and i've never seen it on CL either.
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^^^ Agree.
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^I've tinted my headlights with film...Here is my thread from last year: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-the-shop.html

I also illustrate how there is zero loss in light output. If i'm not mistaken, Lamin X (3M) guarantees that. I recommend you only use their product.

* Please check your state or local laws before application. Installation of colored Lamin-x Film on your primary lights is done so
at your own risk.

As a matter of fact, I've gone the extra mile to shield my 2011 lights / fogs with a very light subtle tint.



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Alittle off topic and i apologize but thinking about smoking tail lights. Anyone in Maryland get harassed over this?
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That looks reaally good. Where can I get that tint?
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Buy it straight from the source as there are so-called 'knock offs'.

http://www.lamin-x.com/Automotive-Products-s/47.htm
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Originally Posted by KillaIS250
Why? The output of the stock headlights (even with HID) isn't that great already. I dunno why you'd want to apply tint and reduce it to even less output then it already is. I guess different people have different tastes though I just wouldn't recommend blacking out or smoking the headlights and i've never seen it on CL either.
just would like to see what it would look like jon olsson had hes audi r8 headlights smoked out so i just wanted to see if a lexus would look similar or not, this http://cdn.celebritycarsblog.com/wp-...on-Audi-R8.jpg
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and thanks suxeLSI003, it acutally doesnt look bad, is it just a smoke tint you use?
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