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Thought I would throw a layer of tint on my rings and turned out really dope. It's a gun metal / black chrome look.
What you see on the car is:
-Windshield & front windows @ 50%
-Rear windows & hatch @ 5%
-Headlights @ 50%
-Head light rings @ 20%
-Front grill trim @ 20%
-Taillights @ 50%
-Taillight rings @ 20%
-Side markers @ 20%
-Side scuttle light @ 20%
-Fog lights tinted in yellow w/ 5000K HID kit
-Silver turn signal bulbs
-Alta stealth FMIC
I just scooped up this FMIC from "dunphyj" aka JP. It was peeling quite a bit so I stripped it and resprayed with some flat black primer. It is truly a stealth item.
Now it's on to my air ride research.....
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Last edited by tintman718; 09-06-2009 at 12:09 PM.
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Megan racing coilovers, Alta pipes, TyrolSport intercooler, TyrolSport short shifter, Alta AP Stage 1 FMIC, Bi-xenons 3000k(le mans edition) ;-) resonator/cat cut-out, little grumble :-)
My bro has a c230 and he got overlays for his headlights. But his headlights are like two bubbles? Lol You think you can do them and how much? I'm in ridgewood, queens btw
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Megan racing coilovers, Alta pipes, TyrolSport intercooler, TyrolSport short shifter, Alta AP Stage 1 FMIC, Bi-xenons 3000k(le mans edition) ;-) resonator/cat cut-out, little grumble :-)
My bro has a c230 and he got overlays for his headlights. But his headlights are like two bubbles? Lol You think you can do them and how much? I'm in ridgewood, queens btw
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Need maintenance or mods installed? Taillights tinted? I'm an ASE Master Tech. tintman718@gmail.com
[Alta FMIC, Alta Hot & Cold Tubes, Ragazzon DP (heat-wrapped), BSH Boost Port, eBay Catch Can, Custom Air-Ride Suspension w/ Airlift Easystreet Management, Custom Stealth Hitch, Momo Shift Knob, LO-JAck, Viper Alarm]
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Nicely done! That's a great way to get the black chrome look. Bravo!
Thanks man! I was actually trying to get into contact with you about your air ride. You think you could PM me any updates? I've read your vortex thread and I'm doing my own research, but I just wanted to know how you're enjoying it now.
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Originally Posted by bakerjam
more pics please, and where did you get this vinyl? how well will it hold up against stone chips, and weather in general?
I will take some more pics this weekend. The film is high quality and will last for years. PM me with any more of your questions about the film.
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Need maintenance or mods installed? Taillights tinted? I'm an ASE Master Tech. tintman718@gmail.com
[Alta FMIC, Alta Hot & Cold Tubes, Ragazzon DP (heat-wrapped), BSH Boost Port, eBay Catch Can, Custom Air-Ride Suspension w/ Airlift Easystreet Management, Custom Stealth Hitch, Momo Shift Knob, LO-JAck, Viper Alarm]
sweet! but, isn't it a bit ironic to get a 5000k hid kit and then put yellow tint over it? they have 3000k kits, which would actually be yellow =p
There's a reason why I did it that way. I did a customer's car that way once and we put it next to a car with a 3000K kit. My combo blows away a 3000K kit. The color is soooo much brighter and vibrant. It's more of a neon yellow than a dark yellow.
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Need maintenance or mods installed? Taillights tinted? I'm an ASE Master Tech. tintman718@gmail.com
[Alta FMIC, Alta Hot & Cold Tubes, Ragazzon DP (heat-wrapped), BSH Boost Port, eBay Catch Can, Custom Air-Ride Suspension w/ Airlift Easystreet Management, Custom Stealth Hitch, Momo Shift Knob, LO-JAck, Viper Alarm]
It's sunny out so I washed it. I forgot to mention that my sidemarkers and the light in the side scuttle are all tinted as well. Also, I finished up the look of my white turns with some silver bulbs.
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Need maintenance or mods installed? Taillights tinted? I'm an ASE Master Tech. tintman718@gmail.com
[Alta FMIC, Alta Hot & Cold Tubes, Ragazzon DP (heat-wrapped), BSH Boost Port, eBay Catch Can, Custom Air-Ride Suspension w/ Airlift Easystreet Management, Custom Stealth Hitch, Momo Shift Knob, LO-JAck, Viper Alarm]
Joey mod, beltline blackout, and rear fogs and you'll be killin'!
The belt line blackout is next on the list. I won't be joey modding it since I don't like the look of it on a dark car. I loved it on my silver MK4 jetta, but not this.
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Need maintenance or mods installed? Taillights tinted? I'm an ASE Master Tech. tintman718@gmail.com
[Alta FMIC, Alta Hot & Cold Tubes, Ragazzon DP (heat-wrapped), BSH Boost Port, eBay Catch Can, Custom Air-Ride Suspension w/ Airlift Easystreet Management, Custom Stealth Hitch, Momo Shift Knob, LO-JAck, Viper Alarm]
When you apply the film, are there seams where you cut it, or did you overlay the entire trim with the vinyl and cut it to shape? How did you manage to do the headlight washers pieces? Are yo using a heat gun to apply/stretch the vinyl?
looks very nice..you did the windshield yourself also?
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Megan racing coilovers, Alta pipes, TyrolSport intercooler, TyrolSport short shifter, Alta AP Stage 1 FMIC, Bi-xenons 3000k(le mans edition) ;-) resonator/cat cut-out, little grumble :-)
Looks awesome. All of these New York/Long Island people need to make a club or something
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When you apply the film, are there seams where you cut it, or did you overlay the entire trim with the vinyl and cut it to shape? How did you manage to do the headlight washers pieces? Are yo using a heat gun to apply/stretch the vinyl?
There are absolutely no seems. I do the rings in one piece. I wrapped the vinyl around to the back. A heat gun is a must. What you have to understand is that even with my experience this was a really difficult project.
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looks very nice..you did the windshield yourself also?
Yes, I slapped that tint on the day after delivery. I originally had 5% on the door windows, but you probably know how the NYPD is with dark glass so I changed to 50%.
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Originally Posted by malteseracer
Looks awesome. All of these New York/Long Island people need to make a club or something
For sure!
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Need maintenance or mods installed? Taillights tinted? I'm an ASE Master Tech. tintman718@gmail.com
[Alta FMIC, Alta Hot & Cold Tubes, Ragazzon DP (heat-wrapped), BSH Boost Port, eBay Catch Can, Custom Air-Ride Suspension w/ Airlift Easystreet Management, Custom Stealth Hitch, Momo Shift Knob, LO-JAck, Viper Alarm]
VERY well done man! glad to know u like the intercooler too absolutely love the tint man! all VERY well done
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