whobaru Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 ^^^ Good info. In for feedback from the OP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GULLABLE0NE Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 yesterday afternoon after work i got bored and decided to pull out the window film and give myself something to do. i tinted the rear bumper lower reflectors, side mirror markers, and foglights. if i had more time i probably woulda done the headlights too. my only issue is that the foglights get warm after being on for a bit and the film seemed to heat up slightly. will i run into any problems running my fogs with the film over them? i hope not cuz the fogs look kinda purplish when they are on and it looks pretty cool. also if i apply the film to the headlights will i also experience the heat issue that i'm getting from the fogs? overall the tails, reflectors, side markers and fogs all look good with the tint. i wanted to see what the headlights would look like but i'm not sure how i would like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Don't ever tint your headlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rurouni_x Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 yesterday afternoon after work i got bored and decided to pull out the window film and give myself something to do. i tinted the rear bumper lower reflectors, side mirror markers, and foglights. if i had more time i probably woulda done the headlights too. my only issue is that the foglights get warm after being on for a bit and the film seemed to heat up slightly. will i run into any problems running my fogs with the film over them? i hope not cuz the fogs look kinda purplish when they are on and it looks pretty cool. also if i apply the film to the headlights will i also experience the heat issue that i'm getting from the fogs? overall the tails, reflectors, side markers and fogs all look good with the tint. i wanted to see what the headlights would look like but i'm not sure how i would like it. post your pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rurouni_x Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Don't ever tint your headlights. This is for you man tinted heads on my s2k http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f145/rurouni_xgt/IMG_1020.jpghttp://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f145/rurouni_xgt/IMG_1021.jpghttp://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f145/rurouni_xgt/IMG_1022.jpghttp://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f145/rurouni_xgt/IMG_1024.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfdrumr Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I couldnt get the tint to hold on the corners....did you let the application solution dry before cutting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GULLABLE0NE Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 thats a nice s200. the headlights make it look angry. my right tail is starting to peel so im gonna have to do it over again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GULLABLE0NE Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 i would like to take the tails out and wrap the film around then reinstall the tails but i cant get the carpeting out of the truck without breaking the cargo net clips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rurouni_x Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 thats what i did with the s2k took the bumper off and tucked the film underneath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GULLABLE0NE Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 here are the pics of my tinted tails, rear license plate lights, side mirror markers, rear bumper reflectors and foglights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rurouni_x Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 lookin good man. I just got my windows 20% and it really brings the car together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GULLABLE0NE Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 good move on the tints. the first thing i do to every car i own is get the 20% tints. no sun in the eyes and a little privacy is the a must. i also favor a nice thick strip on the front windsheild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GULLABLE0NE Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 you can see how thick the strip is in this pic. no need for sunvisors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 i would like to take the tails out and wrap the film around then reinstall the tails but i cant get the carpeting out of the truck without breaking the cargo net clips You have to turn them 90 degrees before they come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GULLABLE0NE Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 yea i spun them around but they still werent budging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Only exactly 90 degrees. No more, no less. Then wiggle them out. It's about technique rather than force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snwbrdjunky Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I couldnt get the tint to hold on the corners....did you let the application solution dry before cutting? I just cleaned mine with normal car soap, let it dry, then applied the film. It took me a couple tries to get it flush but it looks pretty good now and isn't peeling. I do think I'm gonna try the other film that Rshaw suggested though because the tint I bought is a little dark for me. But just do it like that and you shouldn't have much trouble at all getting it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalyst Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Yea, I just tried this and had a very hard time getting the tint to stay in the upper corner (towards the trunk) to stay. I ended up giving up and ripping it off because it was peeling off in like 5 minutes. So you're saying that you DIDN'T use the application spray on the tail light and just put the film on the light dry? Also, did you guys wrap it around the corner edges, or cut it flat so it doesn't wrap around? Good thing I have plenty of film left over, lol. It's a huge roll "This is an adventure." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GULLABLE0NE Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 mine did peel on a few of the corner after about a month. washing didn't help much either. i used the applicator spray and it stuck ok. when i get time i am gonna remove the light assembly and wrap it around the back, hopefully it will be a little permanant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalyst Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Guess I'll just have to shell out to coin for the Jinsu ones. I kinda like how the holes are cut out anyways.. Oh well, live and learn. "This is an adventure." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GULLABLE0NE Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 yea too bad jinsu doesn't make em for the 08's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rurouni_x Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 mine did peel on a few of the corner after about a month. washing didn't help much either. i used the applicator spray and it stuck ok. when i get time i am gonna remove the light assembly and wrap it around the back, hopefully it will be a little permanant Mines are still holding strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClwLegacyGt08 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 im going to try my luck at it tomorrow. I was going to order precuts, but i figured this would be cheaper and look the exact same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Mines are still holding strong We should start a log...what were the conditions when you did yours, how did you apply, etc. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClwLegacyGt08 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 http://gallery.me.com/kmmichel/100049/0925082043/web.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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