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Debating a appearance mod... Vote!

Old Jan 27, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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Question Debating a appearance mod... Vote!

Well i've been considering Tinting eyelids the top of my projectors... here's a little pic to show ya what im thinking....



i'm considering creating an eyelid to follow the line on the projectors which would cover the 3 LED's and the turn signal. 2 materials to choose from. either:

A.) Tinting or
B.) using vinyl

Stealing your pic Bio, thanks



so whatcha guys think?
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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There's a pic of one on this page

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/appearance-48/please-post-your-modified-custom-headlight-pics-27766/

I recently used spray tint on my headlights but I haven't had a chance to install them yet.

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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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thanks for the info, updated pic in first post
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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u have to use nightshades like i did in that pic...or u wont have a turn signal


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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by biohazard
u have to use nightshades like i did in that pic...or u wont have a turn signal
So your saying that is spray tint? It looked so clean in the picture I was under the impression it was vinyl.
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SSSC
So your saying that is spray tint? It looked so clean in the picture I was under the impression it was vinyl.
yup just takes time many coats(about 8-10) but thin

look rtlllly careful in the first pic u can see the silver turn signal area

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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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no you paid 200+ for your lights dont *** them up


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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Florida 76
no you paid 200+ for your lights dont *** them up


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Spray tint can be easily removed with paint thinner if you decide that you do not like it.
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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it would look sweet! cause the only part of the projuectors I did not like was the top part of the light and that would be covered by the eyelid
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by biohazard
u have to use nightshades like i did in that pic...or u wont have a turn signal

i've actually seen someone with vinyl and despite the thickness you can still see the light through it (at night at least) not sure about during they day.
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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How about some Veil stealth coating on your lights. It tints them a little darker, but most importantly makes your car much harder to detect with lidar. Used with a good radar detector, it gives you more braking time. It's removable if you dont like it.

The only downside - it ain't cheap.
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Beck
i've actually seen someone with vinyl and despite the thickness you can still see the light through it (at night at least) not sure about during they day.
it wasnt vynal then, light will not go through at all
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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Well i just finished. will be a few hours before they go back on the car...

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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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Once you get them back on let us know how the signal lights are for visibility during the day. I am curious as to how well the signal light will shine through.

By the way it looks really good.

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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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thanks letting them dry overnight before i throw them back on. i'll letcha know
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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didnt read the poll correctly before I picked, but I choose spray tint, deff looks a lot better impo, I love the eyelids tho
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