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Old 05-05-17, 05:12 PM
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Thanks for your option ! However if you knew anything about these films you would know that the light transparency is very good even with a dark tint never mind the light tint which is installed. Believe it or not so your opinion on not being safe or illegal is wrong.

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i wouldn't overlay over the DRLs. that gives you the signature look to a Lexus. Plus its probably not safe, not to mention illegal. not to mention doesn't look good. Leave it high end professional pure stock!
Old 05-07-17, 05:51 PM
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i want to wrap only the window trim in gloss black on my 2017, doors anyone think that will look weird with the chrome front end because i wanted to leave that alone, i like the gunmetal chrome look around the grille
Old 05-07-17, 06:25 PM
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go with the satin black gloss is meh... you will see it definitely see more dirt with the gloss its annoying and maintenance of the wrap. OR F it do RED
Old 05-10-17, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Antnie2418
I used gunsmoke basically just take your time and cut it out. I neetted the bottom of the Trina fb cut it to the top
Thanks Antnie! sorry for the late response, I am just now seeing that you replied! Regarding the window trim, are you saying you precut the strips of film and then laid it on top?

Do you have any close ups of how the chrome now looks with gunsmoke is laid on top?
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Sure Ill take a couple close up pictures ... I bought 12" film and cut the strips that I needed. There are seems nothing you can really do unless you order very wide film and you would have alot of waste
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Old 05-11-17, 11:19 AM
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How much vinyl did you guys use for the trims? is 5'x4' enough for the windows and grille?
Old 05-13-17, 03:30 PM
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Would 4"x60' size like this work?

http://www.lamin-x.com/4-x-60-Roll-o...lm-p/460-t.htm
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Originally Posted by Antnie2418
Sure Ill take a couple close up pictures ... I bought 12" film and cut the strips that I needed. There are seems nothing you can really do unless you order very wide film and you would have alot of waste
Hey Antnie, reminder for the close up pics
Old 05-25-17, 09:03 PM
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I'm also wondering if the Lamin-x size 4"X60' be enough for the window trims and front grill trim. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.
Old 05-26-17, 08:15 AM
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the 4"X60' will be enough as you can split the 4" width into 2" pieces and then have plenty to spare for the grill trim. However, i'd advise against the gunsmoke color as the chrome can give off a purple hue in direct sun. Unless you're into that... Perhaps the next shade darker would be better -smoke.
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