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Old 08-12-2011, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MadStang40
Hmmm do you mind sending me a link about the black backers you're reffering to, Robb?
sorry.. I missed this, didn't get a notification either.. weird..

clear - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...Q5fAccessories

or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CLEAR...item2eb718b080

not the exact ones I have, but
black backers - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-09...item2313415e3c

or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BLACK...item519a703152
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Old 08-12-2011, 04:27 PM
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check out Xpel's headlight protection kits for tinting front lights(fogs/turns/heads)... I love them($70). They do sell a light smoke vs. what I went with (dark smoke)
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Old 08-13-2011, 07:26 AM
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I have the clear signals on the vista blue. I think it compliments the rest of the lights since they are all clear. Either way I'd say you have to go all clear or all tinted.
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Old 08-13-2011, 10:50 AM
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Thanks Robb and Ninja, I do think I'm going to be tinting all of the lights and then also removing the chrome taillight trim before tinting the tails as well.

Thanks Baker, I've been checking that site out after I saw one of your other posts on here referencing your purchase.

One question for everyone on here though: What's the best method to go about this? Purchasing all new tinted OEM style lights? Or film? I also believe you can buy a spray to do it yourself? Will the film hold up against the intensity of HIDs?
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Old 08-13-2011, 11:06 AM
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Let me get back to you on how the film will hold up vs. the HID's. I am just waiting on my HIDs to arrive for the install (sent them back for a different bulb). I just like the idea that I can remove the film if I so chose later on and it was the easiest install in the world, literally 10 minutes.
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Old 08-13-2011, 11:25 AM
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imo if I were to tint, I would use the film, just because its easy to go back or a different direction and you're not out big $$$
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Old 08-13-2011, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MadStang40
Thanks Robb and Ninja, I do think I'm going to be tinting all of the lights and then also removing the chrome taillight trim before tinting the tails as well.

Thanks Baker, I've been checking that site out after I saw one of your other posts on here referencing your purchase.

One question for everyone on here though: What's the best method to go about this? Purchasing all new tinted OEM style lights? Or film? I also believe you can buy a spray to do it yourself? Will the film hold up against the intensity of HIDs?
I've used both film and the spray. The spray is the easiest method, especially for the front turn signals, but I honestly think the film looks better. I would not bother with the pre-cut strips, due to the cost factor, when you can buy a whole roll of tint at walmart for like $15.
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Old 08-13-2011, 05:14 PM
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I Love the grille from DG customs and the instructions are perfect to the T...
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Old 08-13-2011, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 06 Black Beauty
I Love the grille from DG customs and the instructions are perfect to the T...
Good customer service? Did it come with the horn relocation kit? I'm actually thinking about buying the black billet grille with hidden fogs very soon.
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Old 08-13-2011, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by usc49erfan
I've used both film and the spray. The spray is the easiest method, especially for the front turn signals, but I honestly think the film looks better. I would not bother with the pre-cut strips, due to the cost factor, when you can buy a whole roll of tint at walmart for like $15.
How so? More consistent coloring? Darker/lighter?
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