Tinting rear tail lamps?
03-15-2007 | 01:31 PM
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So I went to a tint shop today to ask about tinting my tail lamps. They said there's a special tint for tail lamps and that you can't use regular tint that goes on the windows because it will scratch and come off easily. They said the tail lamp tint is thicker and more durable.
Anyway, they quoted me $65 per tail lamp ($130 total). Seems a bit high. Anyone else out there have their tail lamps tinted?
Anyway, they quoted me $65 per tail lamp ($130 total). Seems a bit high. Anyone else out there have their tail lamps tinted?
03-15-2007 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='403191' date='Mar 15 2007, 03:31 PM
So I went to a tint shop today to ask about tinting my tail lamps. They said there's a special tint for tail lamps and that you can't use regular tint that goes on the windows because it will scratch and come off easily. They said the tail lamp tint is thicker and more durable.
Anyway, they quoted me $65 per tail lamp ($130 total). Seems a bit high. Anyone else out there have their tail lamps tinted?
Anyway, they quoted me $65 per tail lamp ($130 total). Seems a bit high. Anyone else out there have their tail lamps tinted?
Yeah I know what you're talking about. My tint guy told me the same thing, but I don't think it'll scratch the len. At most it'll just have that sticky gunk stuff, which I have stuff for. The tail light tint is better since it's designed for outside plastic pieces but I don't know of anybody around here that does it. Although he doesn't recommend window tint, he didn't say I mustn't use it. I'm going to redo mine so I'll see how it goes when I peel/rip them off.
03-15-2007 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Torquey5' post='403252' date='Mar 15 2007, 05:00 PM
Yeah I know what you're talking about. My tint guy told me the same thing, but I don't think it'll scratch the len. At most it'll just have that sticky gunk stuff, which I have stuff for. The tail light tint is better since it's designed for outside plastic pieces but I don't know of anybody around here that does it. Although he doesn't recommend window tint, he didn't say I mustn't use it. I'm going to redo mine so I'll see how it goes when I peel/rip them off.
Any pics of one ny
03-15-2007 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Marioec' post='403311' date='Mar 15 2007, 09:27 PM
Any pics of one ny
03-17-2007 | 12:08 PM
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Technically, you're not supposed to use tint. Smoked taillights are done by painting. Check out this vendor: http://www.jonstintedtails.com/gallery/ind.../BMW&page=2
He does them on a core exchange basis too I believe. That's bleudyno's car. If I was to do mine, I'd probably only do the red portion and leave the white section alone, like nickgre60
He does them on a core exchange basis too I believe. That's bleudyno's car. If I was to do mine, I'd probably only do the red portion and leave the white section alone, like nickgre60
03-17-2007 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='403958' date='Mar 17 2007, 03:08 PM
Technically, you're not supposed to use tint. Smoked taillights are done by painting. Check out this vendor: http://www.jonstintedtails.com/gallery/ind.../BMW&page=2
He does them on a core exchange basis too I believe. That's bleudyno's car. If I was to do mine, I'd probably only do the red portion and leave the white section alone, like nickgre60
He does them on a core exchange basis too I believe. That's bleudyno's car. If I was to do mine, I'd probably only do the red portion and leave the white section alone, like nickgre60
03-17-2007 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by PSB' post='403973' date='Mar 17 2007, 04:11 PM
yo .. u guys r gettin ripped off .. i payed approx. $20 for both the sides here in Dubai
03-17-2007 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='403961' date='Mar 17 2007, 12:21 PM
Thanks T! This guy is in NY, so I'll call him and see what he says. I can't go 3 days without my lights, so I'll need to figure something out.
03-17-2007 | 06:03 PM
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My Ride: 2004 525i Jet Black on Grey Interior---
Tint: Sides 20% Rear Windshield 5% Front Windshield 35%
Wheels: Zenetti Five's 20" by 8.5(front) 20" by 10(rear)--
Tires: Pirelli Asimmetrico 245/35/20(front) 285/30/20(rear)--
Body: Hamann Full Front Spoiler, Rieger Side Skirts, Rieger Rear Apron, AC Schnitzer Trunk Wing
Interior: AC Schnitzer Pedal Set and E-Break
Springs: H&R Sport Springs--
Audio: 2 12" Kicker L7's with a Rockford Fosgate 1501bd Amp With Custom Trunk Enclosure
SOON TO COME:
-M5 Mirrors
-M5 Trunk Finsher
-Brembo GT Big Brake Kit
-Hamann 6 Series Front Spliter Molded
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-Full Custom Sound System with TV's
mine were $65 total.. and no they shouldn't use a tint if you want it done right.. they should spray them not use a film..