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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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For those that havetinted their headlightswith window tint, how the heck do you remove the lights without remove the whole front bumper? Is that even possible? Another option I have is to trace my lights to make it like a stencil. That would seem harder though. Any hints or tips to make it easier on me?
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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This is more than tint. It comes in other colors and thickness.
http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/cata...459ee65fa321b3





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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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Black S197, I am about to order those. Can you give me a little more info about them? What looks better gunsmoke or tint? Thanks bud
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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Black S197, I am about to order those. Can you give me a little more info about them? What looks better gunsmoke or tint? Thanks bud
Well for one thing they are PERMANENT. once you stick them on they are on. The head and fog lights only come in Gunsmoke (which is waht I have) the tails smoke or charcoal (I have smoked just not installed yet) I really like this stuff it has saved my headlights a few times already from flying stuff.

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Lamin-X Pre-cut kits cover both tail lights and include handling tabs for easy installation. Lamin-X stops damaging road debris and the Colored kits add style and protection- Smoke-Out Kits allow 83% light output- Charcoal Kits allow 70% light output
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2005-2007 Mustang GT Headlight, Turn Signal, and Fog light Kit. Precut kit includes handling tabs for ease of installation, application tool, & complete installation instructions. All films designed to protect the lights from rock chips and damage. Colored films add style along with that protection.

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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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Thanks for the help. How hard to install?
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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I'm interested in these also.

What about the protectant spray? Any experience with that?

Also, I've been wondering.....Does anyone ever paint or tint the recessed part of the tail lights? ...you know...the part that outlines the three rectangular lights. I've been thinking about painting that part black.
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Thanks for the help. How hard to install?
EASY. Just keep the surface wet with water. Position the film and seguees (sp) all of the air bubbles out. All done. (:
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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I'm interested in these also.

What about the protectant spray? Any experience with that?

Also, I've been wondering.....Does anyone ever paint or tint the recessed part of the tail lights? ...you know...the part that outlines the three rectangular lights. I've been thinking about painting that part black.
No experience with spray. How protective could that be anyway. I'm gonna get these to fill that gap and then apply the Lamin-x.
http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/View...eIndexID=57988
Black Tail Light Bezels
A low cost alternative to painting that will give your Mustang a custom look. These bezels are manufactured from high grade 1/8" thick laser-cut acrylic for aprecision fit every time. Kits come with a protective layer on both sides of the acrylic for shipping, 3M attachment tape and instructions.
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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Here's what I mean.

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I like the black outline...especially if I'm going to blackout the tail light surface because I wouldn't want any of the red plastic showing on the edges.
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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Thanks for the help. How hard to install?
EASY. Just keep the surface wet with water. Position the film and seguees (sp) all of the air bubbles out. All done. (:
No heat gun needed? I tried to tint my headlights a month ago and it didnt work because I didnt have a heat gun.



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