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Ne one know where to get Fog Light overlays?

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Old 05-18-2011, 04:15 PM
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I just bought a 6000k HID kit for my 535 and the bulbs are so bright there taking away the headlight power. I'd like them to be a little more suttle so I was going to put a Fog light tint or overlay that will withstand high heat and just cut out the brightness. Maybe like a 35-20% tint. Any ideas or places where you can order this stuff from ?

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Old 05-18-2011, 04:26 PM
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Did you get the 6000K bulb to match it? Not sure if tint will work cuz of the heat of the glass.
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lamin-x offers different levels of smoked precut film.
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Ya I got 6000k to match. So which lamin x do you recommend? I don't want to HIDE the HIDS just want to tone it down a little bit.
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Okay ordered Lamin X well see what happens. Got it in gunsmoke
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you'll be happy with the gunsmoke! the light will still shine through as well.
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Might be a silly suggestion, but if you think they're too bright, why don't you just revert back to normal halogen bulbs from Silverstar or Sylvania or something?
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Might be a silly suggestion, but if you think they're too bright, why don't you just revert back to normal halogen bulbs from Silverstar or Sylvania or something?
+1 I was thinking the same thing!
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Ya but aren't they white? I like the 6000k because they match the headlights? Correct me if I'm wrong. Ive had 6000k fogs in many cars and they have been great, esp now since I can have the angel eyes on and the fogs only without the headlights on.
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Are the fog lights properly aimed ?


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