pic request of Lamin-X

[AKFM1]

Hi peeps, was just wondering if anyone that has had any Lamin-X done to post some pics up please and what colour you chose? e.g. headlights, fog lights, or even tail lights. thanks in advance

 

[Jon.G]

How many threads do you need :/

Use the search as well mate, been done to a few non-sports. mainly fogs.

 

[jesus]

My 172;

 

[AKFM1]

sorry about the threads, my computer froze and i pressed submit too many times WHOOPS

Ive looked through search but cant find any that im looking for. Wanting to cover my headlights like Jesus has done.

 

[AKFM1]

My 172;

Hi mate, what tint is that? and was it hard to do and you got a pic in the light dude? thank you

 

[jesus]

Subtle tint. It's the only picture I got! I ripped it off after a week as it started bubbling and peeling.

It's definitely a 2/3 man job. You need heat to bend the film around the curvature of the light, in both directions.

The reason mine went funny was because I applied it, then fitted them straight away. If you're doing it I'd recommend fitting the film as above, leaving it indoors overnight so the cold air doesn't 'harden' the film and crease it like mine did, then fit them the next day. I'd never do it again to a Clio though as it was a pain in the arse and a waste of £40. This was only because the lights are a s**t shape to work with.

It worked a lot better on my Impreza. Here is a pic on the rear lights - looks a lot more OEM because the lights are flat and easy to work with;

 

[Wick]

Can Lamin X be fitted without removing fogs? Or do they need to come out to get a decent fit? Also is Lamin X the only tint film worthy of putting your money into?

Currently debating fog blanks for my 182 but tint film is an alternative option for me

 

[jesus]

Yes, but just remove them. Lamin-x is the only one worth buying yes - all others are s**t and won't work at all. Be careful with it - it's expensive stuff!

 

[Josh93]

can greyville amberlight still be baught from local carspares places??

 

[Wick]

Yes, but just remove them. Lamin-x is the only one worth buying yes - all others are s**t and won't work at all. Be careful with it - it's expensive stuff!

Thanks for the advice... I'd been eyeing this stuff up on ebay but may avoid it now:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....313390&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2104wt_906

Looks like I might add some Lamin X to the shopping list then and hunt down the fog removal guide.

Cheers
Sam

 

[AKFM1]

i looked at that stuff too Wick, choosing Lamin X now and trying on foglights first

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Lamin-x is also protective not just a colour "toy" its the stuff they use on race cars also so its the top stuff.

back lights...

my fogs are also done, last year i did have it on my headlights but it looks fuckin hidious.

 

[jesus]

Thanks for the advice... I'd been eyeing this stuff up on ebay but may avoid it now:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....313390&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2104wt_906

Looks like I might add some Lamin X to the shopping list then and hunt down the fog removal guide.

Cheers
Sam

That is just the same stuff they use to tint windows. I've tried that on lights and it was a 100% fail. Lamin-x is the best choice

 

[Wick]

Took the advice on here... Purchased lamin-x from Andy-Foz in the classified ads. Posted it today, so I'll see if I can get it fitted one evening this week before FCS for some pics

 

[guysy]

Clio by Guy Sampson, on Flickr

 

[Martin_172]

my old 100..

 

[Whisker biscuit]

Few of the flamer both headlights and fogs done in gun smoked, took it off for MOT and never managed to get it back on ....

 

[Josh93]

what splitter is that please?? ^^

 

[Plummer]

Leon Cupra

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Lol at taking it off n expecting it to go back on, it would of passed an MOT with it on it doesnt reduce the effectiveness just slightly n i mean slightly changes the colour.

 

[Whisker biscuit]

Lol at taking it off n expecting it to go back on, it would of passed an MOT with it on it doesnt reduce the effectiveness just slightly n i mean slightly changes the colour.

1. Im hardly gonna re-apply it after taking it off, I bought enough to do a few cars and still have a bit left over.

2 It would not go through MOT with it on, I dont know what the story is wherever you are but over here cars actually have to be road legal to pass and seeing as gun smoked reduces your vision considerably it would be a fail and a waste of money.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

LOL ok...ok! x

 

[AKFM1]

thanks for the pics, keep them coming anyone got smoked on black car? foglights and headlights maybe?

 

[benjykelly]

flyeye kits is cheaper

 

[Wick]

Did my smoked ones last night. Excuse filthy car and polish residue on plastic trim will all be cleaned up for FCS this weekend

Happy with them now, woke up this morning and found the edges had started peeling where I left a bit too much excess so I went to work on them tonight with the hairdryer and hoping they will stick for good now

Edit.... Definately gonna consider doing my fog surrounds satin black to match my upper grill now I've seen those!!

 

[BIFCAIDS]

But shitter, Jesus posted exactly what youve just asked for akfm1.

 

[AKFM1]

thanks a lot, think it looks great Wick

 

[BIFCAIDS]

My comment wasnt at you Wick

 

[ROB91]

Lol at taking it off n expecting it to go back on, it would of passed an MOT with it on it doesnt reduce the effectiveness just slightly n i mean slightly changes the colour.

+1 LOL LOL LOL, mike you legend.

 

[Wick]

My comment wasnt at you Wick

No I picked up on that thanks though haha!!

 

[banderson]

Lamin-x is also protective not just a colour "toy" its the stuff they use on race cars also so its the top stuff.

back lights...

my fogs are also done, last year i did have it on my headlights but it looks fuckin hidious.

is that red tint film mate? i like it

 

[jesus]

is that red tint film mate? i like it

Looks yellow to me...

 

[banderson]

lol was a stupid question really werent it! where would you get red from?

 

[jesus]

The Lamin-x website!

 

[benjykelly]

what measurements did you use for your rear lights and front head lights pal

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Thanks bud, well it depends on how much of the light you want to do. I only did the centre and cant for the love of god remember how big.

For the fogs i remember getting 12x12 though.

 

[S23]

I've done mine on the fogs and a little bit on the headlights

Got some more to do my headlights, just need to buy a set of black ones to do it on aha.

 

[benjykelly]

sweet ill try have a measure up this week while off work haha

 

[AKFM1]

keep the pics coming thanks