Smoked/tinted headlights and tail lights? Opinions?

Don Nguyen · 09-11-2009, 12:19 PM

Trying to get some opinions on this. (I know the pictures are re-used from my carbon fiber roof thread, but they work both ways in this case).

I hadn't offered it before, but the 1 series owner who came over to get his roof done asked if I could smoke/tint his tail lights. I decided to give it a shot, and it came out surprisingly well. I am trying to see if there would be any interest in this over here.

Material is similar/same thing as lamin-x, with my own little flare to it. Some lamin-x pieces end slightly shorter than the actual tail light, leaving exposed areas around its edges. I have mine slightly oversized (~2mm), just enough to be able to wrap around the edges. This gives it a cleaner/complete look, and helps prevents dirt/etc from building up on the direct edges of the tail light.

Opinions?

-Don

kwlaznkid · 09-12-2009, 05:16 AM

that looks really good man, good work

Don Nguyen · 09-13-2009, 11:47 AM

Thanks. Going to be doing an Audi B7 and a E60 later today. I'll get those pictures up either today or tomorrow.

-Don

Joey325i · 09-13-2009, 12:53 PM

can you do this:

go from:

to this?

theres a cutout for the reverse lights

alofuzion · 09-13-2009, 01:31 PM

looks great don

Don Nguyen · 09-14-2009, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey325i

can you do this:

go from:

to this?

theres a cutout for the reverse lights

I can probably do something like that. Isn't there a company out there who currently/already makes those?

-Don

Joey325i · 09-14-2009, 06:27 PM

bluebat does, but i heard they're a biatch to install lol, i've don't headlights/fogs but not taillights before

s3th · 09-14-2009, 09:52 PM

yeah that looks boss!! love ur 135 i want one.

Don Nguyen · 09-15-2009, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey325i

bluebat does, but i heard they're a biatch to install lol, i've don't headlights/fogs but not taillights before

I would have to do some testing in order to get the fitment perfect/correct. If you were to purchase the film from him, I'd be able to possibly install it for you. Do you happen to know what it is made from? IE is it vinyl or is it a lamin-x type film?

-Don

Ervin87 · 09-15-2009, 02:04 AM

That looks really good.

Joey325i · 09-15-2009, 01:25 PM

pretty sure it's lamin-x, i'll hit you up when i actually get the car haha

Don Nguyen · 09-15-2009, 01:28 PM

Here are more pictures of the E60 I did, in case you wanted to see them:

-Don

HardPark'd TT · 01-31-2010, 11:33 PM

I want my tails done like that e60

Don Nguyen · 01-31-2010, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey325i

can you do this:

go from:

theres a cutout for the reverse lights

I can/do now

-Don

09-11-2009, 12:19 PM	#1
Don Nguyen Regional Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,416 My Ride: Euro View My Garage	Smoked/tinted headlights and tail lights? Opinions? Trying to get some opinions on this. (I know the pictures are re-used from my carbon fiber roof thread, but they work both ways in this case). I hadn't offered it before, but the 1 series owner who came over to get his roof done asked if I could smoke/tint his tail lights. I decided to give it a shot, and it came out surprisingly well. I am trying to see if there would be any interest in this over here. Material is similar/same thing as lamin-x, with my own little flare to it. Some lamin-x pieces end slightly shorter than the actual tail light, leaving exposed areas around its edges. I have mine slightly oversized (~2mm), just enough to be able to wrap around the edges. This gives it a cleaner/complete look, and helps prevents dirt/etc from building up on the direct edges of the tail light. Opinions? -Don

09-12-2009, 05:16 AM	#2
kwlaznkid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Irvine/Fremont/San Diego, CA Posts: 6,958 My Ride: 335i/M3/CLK500 View My Garage	that looks really good man, good work __________________ Need angel eyes or any lighting stuff installed in OC? PM me, cheapest around, I promise BMW E92 328I BMW E46 M3 Mercedes Benz CLK500 BMW E92 335I (SOLD) Porsche 996 911 C2 (SOLD) BMW E46 325Ci (TOTALED)

09-13-2009, 11:47 AM	#3
Don Nguyen Regional Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,416 My Ride: Euro View My Garage	Thanks. Going to be doing an Audi B7 and a E60 later today. I'll get those pictures up either today or tomorrow. -Don __________________ Installation Special - 3M Di-noc Carbon Fiber Vinyl Wraps FS: Vinyl overstock blow out - 25% off everything Vinyl Roof Wraps and Black Out Window Trim E-mail: donathon@gmail.com Facebook Gallery Page

09-13-2009, 12:53 PM	#4
Joey325i Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Sandy Eggo Posts: 1,991 My Ride: X GSR \| STI View My Garage	can you do this: go from: to this? theres a cutout for the reverse lights __________________ JOEY \| '08 EVO X GSR \| '10 STI

09-13-2009, 01:31 PM	#5
alofuzion Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LA Posts: 163 My Ride: 323i 00 View My Garage	looks great don __________________

09-14-2009, 06:27 PM	#7
Joey325i Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Sandy Eggo Posts: 1,991 My Ride: X GSR \| STI View My Garage	bluebat does, but i heard they're a biatch to install lol, i've don't headlights/fogs but not taillights before __________________ JOEY \| '08 EVO X GSR \| '10 STI

09-14-2009, 09:52 PM	#8
s3th Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nor Cal -> Reno, NV Posts: 4,360 My Ride: 325xi View My Garage	yeah that looks boss!! love ur 135 i want one. __________________ My Sale Thread: CF Shift Knob, PS3 Games, Canon Lenses, iPod Nano You can just call me seth. FlickR 500px

09-15-2009, 02:04 AM	#10
Ervin87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA (Santa Clara) Posts: 7,482 My Ride: E92 M3 \| S4 \| E30 View My Garage	That looks really good. __________________ EUROPROJEKTZ - NorCal Chapter Ervin (Bay Area Detailer)

09-15-2009, 01:25 PM	#11
Joey325i Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Sandy Eggo Posts: 1,991 My Ride: X GSR \| STI View My Garage	pretty sure it's lamin-x, i'll hit you up when i actually get the car haha __________________ JOEY \| '08 EVO X GSR \| '10 STI

09-15-2009, 01:28 PM	#12
Don Nguyen Regional Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,416 My Ride: Euro View My Garage	Here are more pictures of the E60 I did, in case you wanted to see them: -Don __________________ Installation Special - 3M Di-noc Carbon Fiber Vinyl Wraps FS: Vinyl overstock blow out - 25% off everything Vinyl Roof Wraps and Black Out Window Trim E-mail: donathon@gmail.com Facebook Gallery Page

01-31-2010, 11:33 PM	#13
HardPark'd TT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Coast, Cali Posts: 12,036 My Ride: is parked hard. View My Garage	I want my tails done like that e60 __________________ I HATERS - Bagged e85 Z4 Bagged TT 225Q SOLD - e46 M3 SOLD - W202 SOLD - e46 325i SOLD

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