Headlight tint / Purchase / share interest

[CRUZTAKER]

I have pondered the idea of tinting headlamps and even perhaps side marker lamps as far back as we discovered how easy it was to do our tail lamps....

I need volunteers to go in on material...
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[Spectragod]

Count me in......

[FastMerc]

That is neat, Count me in for some... :)

[TiTo35]

I seen a Marauder with tinted headlights...is it legal?

[CRUZTAKER]

I wasn't really considering the side marker lamps...
If we are going to do the fronts, may as well do the sides.
That kinda doubles our needs. :o

How about Mark and I get this project done and post our results.
It appears as though we'll need 6' each.

Two of us could split a 15' roll or four of us a 30' roll.
The 30' roll is $170 before shipping but far more cost effective.

Looks as though we have three thus far.
I want to do this before Indy...so...if we cant find a fourth willing to spring for what should be less than $50 it's just Mark and I.

I'll give it a week and and I am ordering something.

You ok with that Mark?

BTW: 9999TH POST BOOYA! :banana:

[a_d_a_m]

Yeah, I'd like to see what these bad boys look like. I worry that it might be too black...but then again it might be bad ass.

[CRUZTAKER]

Count me in......

Sorry man, due to lack of interest, Mark and I are ordering a short roll next week.

Thanks for your interest.

[Krytin]

Very interested to see how this turns out!

[CRUZTAKER]

This project was too easy. Done in an hour.

FRONT, RIGHT LENS ONLY;

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/3879627724_fc715de96a.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/3878831353_996c83207e.jpg


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BOTH FRONTS NO SIDELAMPS;

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/3878831511_ac0b15f86f.jpg


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COMPLETION IN A SHADED AREA;

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2459/3878831693_bbd9efb475_o.jpg

[FastMerc]

COOL cant wait to do mine...

[hot-rauder]

Barry, your car keeps looking more and more amazing....

I LOVE IT!!

Where did you get the materials? I have wanted to do the Fusions since I got it. Any Cons?

[Mebot]

That's actually pretty badass... I'd like to know how you did it. I need a new project now.

[Donny Carlson]

This company does them by painting the lights instead of applying a film. You send them the lights, they do the tint, and send them back. Some lights they have ready to go in stock.

Check this out:

http://www.jonstintedtails.com/index.htm

http://www.jonstintedtails.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1-mustang4__large_.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/index.phpimages/tinted_headlight_gallery/ford/mustang4__large_.jpg)

http://www.jonstintedtails.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-84-magnumhl3__large_.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/index.phpimages/tinted_headlight_gallery/dodge/magnumhl3__large_.jpg)

They also tint and paint tails --

http://www.jonstintedtails.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-227-img_0457__large_.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/index.phpimages/custom_tinted_tails_gallery/ford/img_0457__large_.jpg)

http://www.jonstintedtails.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-388-charger13.JPG (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/index.phpimages/custom_tinted_tails_gallery/dodge/charger13.JPG)

http://www.jonstintedtails.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-277-lincolnls1.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/index.phpimages/custom_tinted_tails_gallery/lincoln/lincolnls1.jpg)

They tint all makes tails and headlights.

[J.bo]

Cruztaker, what color film did you apply to headlights?

[pantheroc]

Nice job! Those look great and not over done. PERFECT

[pantheroc]

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[LANDY]

thats looks awsome i did have my tailights @ work! older people @ nite every once in a while tell me they are off.

[LANDY]

by the way where can i get this and how much to do one car. thanks.


LANDY

[Vortex]

This project was too easy. Done in an hour.

FRONT, RIGHT LENS ONLY;

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/3879627724_fc715de96a.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/3878831353_996c83207e.jpg


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BOTH FRONTS NO SIDELAMPS;

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/3878831511_ac0b15f86f.jpg


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COMPLETION IN A SHADED AREA;

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2459/3878831693_bbd9efb475_o.jpg

Have to say that looks pretty good.

[CRUZTAKER]

Cruztaker, what color film did you apply to headlights?


Of the three levels of dark this supplier offered, this is the lightest at 7%, and simply named 'TINT'.

[Marauderjack]

Can ya still see at NIGHT???:eek::confused:

[Mebot]

Are headlight/taillight tints illegal in some states? I'm not sure what Virginia's ruling is...

The picture of the headlight tint in Donny Carlson's post I think is illegal...
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lol, but then again who am I to complain about illegal tint! I'm riding around with all 4 windows and my rear windshield at 11 %!:cool:

[Paul T. Casey]

Nice work Barry. One secsee looking Marauder you still have.

[CRUZTAKER]

Can ya still see at NIGHT???:eek::confused:

It's 7% tint LOL!! Grasp the concept of light blocking measurements!

If you have window tint, and I bet you do, even the lowest grade is 50%.
Compound that to the factory 7-10% already in the glass and you have just blocked >57% light passage.

CAN YOU SEE OUT YOUR WINDOWS AT NIGHT!!!!????:rolleyes:

And also, I must add, my low beams are 65w and high beams 100w.
The headlights were already a bit hot and received complaints over the years. Now they have sun glasses.:D

[Marauderjack]

It's 7% tint LOL!! Grasp the concept of light blocking measurements!

If you have window tint, and I bet you do, even the lowest grade is 50%.
Compound that to the factory 7-10% already in the glass and you have just blocked >57% light passage.

CAN YOU SEE OUT YOUR WINDOWS AT NIGHT!!!!????:rolleyes:

And also, I must add, my low beams are 65w and high beams 100w.
The headlights were already a bit hot and received complaints over the years. Now they have sun glasses.:D

I was not being a smart alec.....I don't have tint on my windows but I do know about blocking the headlights...GOT A TICKET for the plastic thingies over my '95 Camaro lights!!!:mad2:

Just wondered??:cool:

[hot-rauder]

Donny, I do not like BLACK headlights.... and I know all about tinted clearcoat on the lights... I just think the film guarantees consistancy....

Whats the company Barry?

[hot-rauder]

I was not being a smart alec.....I don't have tint on my windows but I do know about blocking the headlights...GOT A TICKET for the plastic thingies over my '05 Camaro lights!!!:mad2:

Just wondered??:cool:


Damn you have an '05 Camaro!!!! :lol:

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[MaxPower]

Cruztaker
I missed this one. Where did you buy this? I've been looking for a light tint.
Thanks

[Marauderjack]

Damn you have an '05 Camaro!!!! :lol:

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It's a "Turn Of The Century" thing.....it was a '95 Camaro....I do that all the time........Grrrrr!!! :geezer:

Fixed!!:D

[FastMerc]

[quote=Mebot;802981]Are headlight/taillight tints illegal in some states? I'm not sure what Virginia's ruling is...
A cop asked about mine at one time,of the tint on my tailights I told him they came that way.He said really I know these are rare.

[CRUZTAKER]

I was not being a smart alec.....I don't have tint on my windows but I do know about blocking the headlights...GOT A TICKET for the plastic thingies over my '95 Camaro lights!!!:mad2:

Just wondered??:cool:

It's all good. I came off cross.

Those plastic covers are super dark. Like 35% or so.

This stuff is no where near like that.
It's light enough, that it is much like many of the European factory in lens tint shade.

I am not feeling any potential issue with the law.
I'll broaden that test to and fro MV-VII and let you know.:P

[kphillykid1023]

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[kphillykid1023]

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[CRUZTAKER]

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Appears like the same product, but in dark smoke.
Too dark for my liking, but striking none the less.

[Vortex]

That stuff does look good, esp the lighter tint, but Id be afraid if I had an accident the insurance company would try to squirm out of their responsiblity.

[4rgone]

Tinted the rears a while back never really liked the tinted headlights I have seen, guess it is just because all that I had seen were those plastic lens covers, yours look great, were did you get the stuff and how exactly do you put it on.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Barry, did you have to cut up the material to the headlights and corner lamps dimensions? How did you apply it to stick, and do you have any more pics?

[CRUZTAKER]

Barry, did you have to cut up the material to the headlights and corner lamps dimensions? How did you apply it to stick, and do you have any more pics?

Mark and I bought a bulk roll of material. Enough to do two cars and make two single mistakes.
We did his car yesterday, and decided to do the fogs as well.

I just cut a length of material long enough to wrap the lens, aprox. 18".
I was 12" wide material so there was more waste than that I would have prefered.

It is exactly like applying window tint, but far easier. A little bit of water, a squeegee, a few blades, and a few paper towels. The material itself is extremely thick and heavy, unlike window tint, making it far easier to work with.

I just align the bottom edge of the film with the bottom end of the lens, squeezee on the lens, and run a blade at an angle around the lens edge to get a clean straight cut. Wipe off. Done.

I have it down to 30 minutes a car now. :D

Watch these videos.

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[FastMerc]

Number 2 done

[Bluerauder]

Number 2 done
Looks good, Mark. Barry does fine work .... :up:

[CRUZTAKER]

Looks good, Mark. Barry does fine work .... :up:

It would appear as such...but what I have learned is that just that little bit of 'too much water' causes issues.

Both of us ended up with one headlight that has a couple bubbles.
These are the ones that show up later, over time.

Mine has not seen sun nor heat yet, so I have no idea if they will evaporate.

We''ll see over time.

[Bluerauder]

It would appear as such...but what I have learned is that just that little bit of 'too much water' causes issues.
Yeah, they stressed the "too much water" in all 3 videos and the need to use their special misting distilled water sprayer to do the job. Very fine mist with no droplets or drips. They always make it look SO EASY on those videos. ;)

[1stMerc]

You might have to pin prick the center of the air bubble to allow air to escape.

[FastMerc]

Mine are baking in the sun right now see how it goes.

[FordNut]

Looks good. I'd like to see how they hold up over time, may have to do this mod to mine.

[FastMerc]

A pic in full sun and majority of bubbles already gone.

[1stMerc]

Any night pics with the lights on?

[FastMerc]

Any night pics with the lights on?
Should be soon...

[babbage]

I just got some new Eagle eye headlights for $69 each shipped from Ebay.

They have a black edge trim already installed. Not Tinted but has that "black look" :cool:

http://www.eagleeyes.com.tw/comm/upimage/p_061004_09881.jpg

Factory doesn't have this. They look pretty good to me. I haven't installed them yet. HUGE IMAGE ATTACHED

[CRUZTAKER]

I just got some new Eagle eye headlights for $69 each shipped from Ebay.

They have a black edge trim already installed. Not Tinted but has that "black look" :cool:

http://www.eagleeyes.com.tw/comm/upimage/p_061004_09881.jpg

Factory doesn't have this. They look pretty good to me. I haven't installed them yet. HUGE IMAGE ATTACHED


I have those on my Focus. :cool:

[Taemian]

I just got some new Eagle eye headlights for $69 each shipped from Ebay.

They have a black edge trim already installed. Not Tinted but has that "black look" :cool:

http://www.eagleeyes.com.tw/comm/upimage/p_061004_09881.jpg

Factory doesn't have this. They look pretty good to me. I haven't installed them yet. HUGE IMAGE ATTACHED
So that's a plastic black piece inside instead of just paint?:confused:

[FastMerc]

So that's a plastic black piece inside instead of just paint?:confused:
Our lights have black plastic in them,our cornering lights have black plastic and paint!

[CRUZTAKER]

So that's a plastic black piece inside instead of just paint?:confused:

Yes. They look good...obviously...or they wouldn't be on the foci.;)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2493/3898819598_7108ec1d05_o.jpg

[hot-rauder]

Barry did you get your Focus headlights on eBay? I have wanted to get headlights like your Foci's :P for the Fusion....

[CRUZTAKER]

Barry did you get your Focus headlights on eBay? I have wanted to get headlights like your Foci's :P for the Fusion....

Yes. Revotec is the company.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/LH-FFOC05B-KS.jpg

[FastMerc]

Yes. They look good...obviously...or they wouldn't be on the foci.;)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2493/3898819598_7108ec1d05_o.jpg
Dam guy put those leaves back on the trees...

[CRUZTAKER]

Last years leaves...:eek: :P:P:P

One of my bubbles didn't go away so I named it Sue.

[hot-rauder]

The ONE car Revotec does NOT make a black headlight for is the Fusion... this bothers me....

Guess Ill have to tear mine apart and do it myself.

[FastMerc]

Here is a night shot,4 uguys