Looking to Tint the Tails on your E60?
02-28-2008, 05:02 PM
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I've been getting a lot of requests lately (via PM) on how I tinted my tails without having them sprayed. Since my car is a lease, I wanted to be able to pull this tint when it came time to turn my car in.
I originally had my turn signal portions tinted (as some of my pictures show in my Gallery). This tint was purchased a while ago from an eBay seller. I know they have an online store too, but I can't find their site. It worked great and I never had any issues with peeling, but I wanted the whole light tinted.
Lamin-x finally came out with a tint last October that covers the entire light. They also offer it in 3 different shades. I took my car to a professional tint shop, as I wanted them to do a good job of getting the tint nice and tight over the "bump" in the corner of our taillights. It worked like a charm. (Don't go asking me for pictures, as I haven't finished all my latest mods just yet
).
Anyway, for those that are interested, here you go:
http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/catalog/pr...a2809cb749a6920
For $55, you can't beat it. Oh, and I went with Smoked. It's the middle shade.
I originally had my turn signal portions tinted (as some of my pictures show in my Gallery). This tint was purchased a while ago from an eBay seller. I know they have an online store too, but I can't find their site. It worked great and I never had any issues with peeling, but I wanted the whole light tinted.
Lamin-x finally came out with a tint last October that covers the entire light. They also offer it in 3 different shades. I took my car to a professional tint shop, as I wanted them to do a good job of getting the tint nice and tight over the "bump" in the corner of our taillights. It worked like a charm. (Don't go asking me for pictures, as I haven't finished all my latest mods just yet
).Anyway, for those that are interested, here you go:
http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/catalog/pr...a2809cb749a6920
For $55, you can't beat it. Oh, and I went with Smoked. It's the middle shade.
02-28-2008, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='537520' date='Feb 28 2008, 09:02 PM
I've been getting a lot of requests lately (via PM) on how I tinted my tails without having them sprayed. Since my car is a lease, I wanted to be able to pull this tint when it came time to turn my car in.
I originally had my turn signal portions tinted (as some of my pictures show in my Gallery). This tint was purchased a while ago from an eBay seller. I know they have an online store too, but I can't find their site. It worked great and I never had any issues with peeling, but I wanted the whole light tinted.
Lamin-x finally came out with a tint last October that covers the entire light. They also offer it in 3 different shades. I took my car to a professional tint shop, as I wanted them to do a good job of getting the tint nice and tight over the "bump" in the corner of our taillights. It worked like a charm. (Don't go asking me for pictures, as I haven't finished all my latest mods just yet ).
Anyway, for those that are interested, here you go:
http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/catalog/pr...a2809cb749a6920
Damm...share some pic C !!!!!! some close up shots too.....
For $55, you can't beat it. Oh, and I went with Smoked. It's the middle shade.
I originally had my turn signal portions tinted (as some of my pictures show in my Gallery). This tint was purchased a while ago from an eBay seller. I know they have an online store too, but I can't find their site. It worked great and I never had any issues with peeling, but I wanted the whole light tinted.
Lamin-x finally came out with a tint last October that covers the entire light. They also offer it in 3 different shades. I took my car to a professional tint shop, as I wanted them to do a good job of getting the tint nice and tight over the "bump" in the corner of our taillights. It worked like a charm. (Don't go asking me for pictures, as I haven't finished all my latest mods just yet
).Anyway, for those that are interested, here you go:
http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/catalog/pr...a2809cb749a6920
Damm...share some pic C !!!!!! some close up shots too.....
For $55, you can't beat it. Oh, and I went with Smoked. It's the middle shade.
02-28-2008, 05:35 PM
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What are you doing to that car? Can't wait to see the pics!!!
What are you doing to that car? Can't wait to see the pics!!!
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Pics or ban, C!
I helped out a buddy of mine put Lamin-X on his M3. Film is much thicker than I thought making it kinda tough to get around the corners and keeping the bubbles out. I can't imagine how difficult the E60 tail light must have been for that shop.
I helped out a buddy of mine put Lamin-X on his M3. Film is much thicker than I thought making it kinda tough to get around the corners and keeping the bubbles out. I can't imagine how difficult the E60 tail light must have been for that shop.
02-28-2008, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bmwbonehead' post='537539' date='Feb 28 2008, 09:39 PM
Jesus. I just looked at your sig. I remember when you just had the AIB's and the V1 I helped you hardwire 
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02-28-2008, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by hstan545i' post='537529' date='Feb 28 2008, 09:14 PM
Hi C...does this have glue like regular windows tint? Or it's the static type ?
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I just got the film in the mail and am considering doing it myself.
Has anyone tried to DIY this film? I know it will be difficult because of the bump on the tail.
What is a reasonable price if I take it to a tint shop? If it's like $20, I'll just let them do it, but if it is more, I may try it myself.
thx.
Has anyone tried to DIY this film? I know it will be difficult because of the bump on the tail.
What is a reasonable price if I take it to a tint shop? If it's like $20, I'll just let them do it, but if it is more, I may try it myself.
thx.
06-06-2008, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 1esquire' post='597386' date='Jun 6 2008, 07:29 PM
I just got the film in the mail and am considering doing it myself.
Has anyone tried to DIY this film? I know it will be difficult because of the bump on the tail.
What is a reasonable price if I take it to a tint shop? If it's like $20, I'll just let them do it, but if it is more, I may try it myself.
thx.
Has anyone tried to DIY this film? I know it will be difficult because of the bump on the tail.
What is a reasonable price if I take it to a tint shop? If it's like $20, I'll just let them do it, but if it is more, I may try it myself.
thx.
