Lamin-X Tinted Headlights on my Orange ACR

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Well I needed to have the car covered in clear bra and thought I would see how the Lamin-X tinted film looked on my striped ACR. I have yet to see it in the direct sun, but I think it looks pretty good. The Lamin-X is much thicker than the clear bra, and since it might see rock hits at higher speeds I thought I would give it a try.

The flash is reflecting in the HIDs so I hope I will get some pictures tomorrow in the sun without the flash.

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How thick is it, you have to be careful, the heat will build up and possible crack the lens. I have seen this with cheap clear bra film purchased on ebay. Just FYI
 
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85 of 200 said:
How thick is it, you have to be careful, the heat will build up and possible crack the lens. I have seen this with cheap clear bra film purchased on ebay. Just FYI
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I've heard the same thing from a vendor who actually sells tinting material for lenses. And those are expensive lenses.
 
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They will not cause the lights to craze. I have been working with that film for a while and its safe to use. I have never seen any problems... but I have seen lights craze without any film on them (Corvettes and 350Zs).
 
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I have the same film on my headlights, however, in clear. I almost went with the smoked, but was worried it would be too dark, and didn't want any legal hassles. I must admit, that's a perfect shade though, and looks fantastic on your car!
 
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I have had mine on for a couple years now with no problems. Just a heads up on night driving the headlights are greatly reduced. Ihave to run high beams but no problems with on comming traffic. You can see a pic of it if you search ( new look). Looking to get my tail lights done soon.
 
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I have had mine on for a couple years now with no problems. Just a heads up on night driving the headlights are greatly reduced. Ihave to run high beams but no problems with on comming traffic. You can see a pic of it if you search ( new look). Looking to get my tail lights done soon.
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Yep! The car looks sweet, but that's a sacrifice I would never make.
 
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Looks good Lawrence. I've got mine slightly darker as well and even with HIDs haven't had a problem with heat.

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The darkened headlight covers are a bit too Ricer for me but the clear ones to protect are a great idea. I would nevar want something on my lights that reduces the light either. Love the orange color though. That looks sweet. Its one of those colors that looks SOOOO good outside in the sun.
 
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Detlef said:
Looks good Lawrence. I've got mine slightly darker as well and even with HIDs haven't had a problem with heat.

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Nice look Detlef.

The film only reduces light output by 10%. I thought it would match the missing driving lights...as many thought I had already darkened the driving lights.
 
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I have an orange and black coupe and like the looks of the tint. Do you have information on where to obtain same and is it a DIY project? Thanks in advance. *****
 
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Stock Gen 3 and 4 Vipers run HID's factory. HID bulbs run cooler then halogen bulbs. The headlights heating up, cracking, crazing is due to the halogen bulbs. Very unlikely with a HID.
 
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OK...last picture (at least in this thread..:D) of the ACR in the sun. I think it is cool how the tint get darker in the sun.

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I posted a thread for the group buy on Lamin-X but didn't want to post a picture of your car without your permission. If you wouldn't mind, I'd love to use your picture! Is this gunsmoke or tint?
 
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Love that color combo Lawrence, especially wiht the tinted lenses.
Darn stuck, er stock market, else I'd be in an ACR too.
 
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