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Old 04-25-2006, 09:37 AM
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Anyone used these on any vehicle? Let alone the 06 Civics? Would like to know how easy they are to install/apply as well as if they are worth the $60.
Old 04-25-2006, 10:19 AM
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Default Re: LaminX headlight covers? (Demonis)

I don't have perosonal experience, but there are some people who have used/done this

for example
TOV Project Si has it on the headlights/taillights


here is the Skunk2 Si w/yellow film cover


Or
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Definitely worth the money. I have the clear film on my headlights, and it will prevent your headlights from getting bugs baked onto the lens, or getting rock chips all over the lens.
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from what i see in the pics,
the covers look like they are worth the money
Old 04-26-2006, 11:37 AM
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I just want to make sure there is no problem with removal or anything as well... if one got all scratched up in time, and needed to be replaced, i wouldnt want to peel it off, and have to find some kind of chemical to remove the glue with so that theres no blurred appearance on my lights. Thanks for the input, I'm looking to smoke out my headlight, maybe tail... not sure yet
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do tint shops usually do that stuff for you? i'd be afraid of gettin bubbles when puttin it on.
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thats what im scared of, I dont want to mess up somehow and waste 60 bucks
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The bubbles left when installing laminx usually go away once it has heated up.
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so there WILL be bubbles when and if I apply it, but they will go away when heated?
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Thats what it says on the instructions.
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Man, I just learned they don't have charcoal for our headlights due to heat problems. What a rip.
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yellow would look better on a black car. imo
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does anyone know of any laws on how dark you can go with headlight/tailight tint? Particularly in CA since that's where I am. I want to dark out both my front and rear.
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I just installed my laminix today. Overall it looks good, but I do have bubbles. I'm taking a heat gun to it to them. Sorry the pictures are so crappy and my editing skills are just as bad!
The DRLs were on when I took this shot


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I want to get the fog lights and make them yellow. I think that would look nice with NBP.
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I've read on a few forums that any smoking or coloring of fog lights will melt the vinyls? They get too hot. I dont' have them on my car but I've had other cars that burned/melted through mods and stock casings. Have you heard anything. I've thought about getting the fog lights installed since Ibought the car.
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I've probably posted this info a million times, but anything to help people save their money:

Laminx film [i had yellow] gets burned by the OEM fogs. Mine lasted maybe a week before they turned brown then black.
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What Mil thickness were your fog laminex's?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dlux200sx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What Mil thickness were your fog laminex's?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I don't know. The site doesn't specify the thickness for any COLORED film. They only mention the clear is 20mil.
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actually i think all the colored film is 17mil.

hey atruhondagrl, if you did your headlights, can i see a shot of those too? I actually like the look of those smoked tails.. might go ahead and get some.
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Anyone use these covers on a Habi Red one yet? Also, can I use a blow dryer to get the bubbles out, or do I need some special heat gun?
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I think the headlights will do the job on the heat, just go take a cruise through town for about 30 minutes, or down some side roads with your brights on for a while.
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Where are you guys ordering these from. I only found the headlight covers.
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http://www.lamin-x.com
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Quick shot of mine today.


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