Dumb question? Anyone just tint LCI taillights?

Ultimateone · 03-19-2015, 05:51 PM

I was just thinking, has anyone just bought the normal LCI tails and just tinted them lightly to make them similar to Blacklines? I have to think this would be so easier than the craziness of ordering Blacklines.

ShocknAwe · 03-19-2015, 05:56 PM

I've seen it a couple times. I bet if you had it professionally spray tinted very lightly it would be virtually identical.

Ultimateone · 03-19-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

I've seen it a couple times. I bet if you had it professionally spray tinted very lightly it would be virtually identical.

Did you see a set on the forums here?

ShocknAwe · 03-19-2015, 07:13 PM

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Did you see a set on the forums here?

Someone with an AW 1M I believe.

AGAV13 · 03-20-2015, 09:37 AM

I've been thinking about having this done when I get my windows tinted this spring. I think I have seen one or two pictures but they had a very dark tint applied.

e36addict · 03-20-2015, 10:53 AM

I put Lamin-X tint on my mothers car. Pre-LCI tails but definitely made them look better. Same with the headlights.

Ultimateone · 03-20-2015, 05:30 PM

Hmm, that makes it seem like it could be doable... was just trying to think of an easier route than Blacklines.

M. Holtmeier · 03-22-2015, 08:47 AM

I used Headlight Armour's "Light Smoke" (50%) on my car. While I could have done a better job installing the film, they look great until you are just a few inches away. At that point you can see the stretching and shrinking of the film. I wanted something that I could remove if needed.

A_Squared · 03-22-2015, 10:03 PM

Although the tint route is a more feasible option, there is just no substitute for actual black lines. Someday I'll pick some up, but there's just so much other stuff I could do and buy for that amount of money.

admirable · 03-23-2015, 07:18 AM

Obviously not my picture but here's a bit of inspiration...

Ultimateone · 03-23-2015, 06:19 PM

Yeah thats way too dark, I was just seeing if its a feasible option.

Jettt · 04-03-2015, 07:07 PM

I tinted my LCI's pretty dark....

But they look awesome at night.

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Ultimateone · 04-03-2015, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jettt

I tinted my LCI's pretty dark....

But they look awesome at night.

Wow, that looks really dark, is that with VHT?

Jettt · 04-04-2015, 10:16 AM

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Wow, that looks really dark, is that with VHT?

15% tint for plastics.

Here's a couple more pics without the insta filters.

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piotrek4000 · 10-31-2018, 04:48 PM

Looks like this guy did it and it looks REALLY good, but I can't seem to find the film that he used. Says he used 50% Lamin-x tint (and then mentions something about xenon), but when I go to the website there are a million options (gunsmoke, tint, colors, etc...) and I just don't know what to get.

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1132575

I might just do some trial and error, but it would be great to know what he used exactly to just order it haha. Anyway, anyone have any ideas?

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ShocknAwe 1Addict 3233 Rep 7,893 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	I've seen it a couple times. I bet if you had it professionally spray tinted very lightly it would be virtually identical. __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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AGAV13 Captain 806 Rep 952 Posts Drives: AW 135is (#363/586) Join Date: May 2012 Location: CT 860 iTrader: (2)	I've been thinking about having this done when I get my windows tinted this spring. I think I have seen one or two pictures but they had a very dark tint applied. __________________ CURRENT 2017 Boxster S ?718? (07/27/18) 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Recon - (10/28/18) SOLD 2013 BMW 135is #363/586 - AW, Black Boston Leather w/ Exclusive Blue Stitching, Prem., Tech, DCT, Heated Seats, HK
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e36addict Captain 137 Rep 952 Posts Drives: 2013 X1 35iX Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tim @ BMW of Dallas iTrader: (5)	I put Lamin-X tint on my mothers car. Pre-LCI tails but definitely made them look better. Same with the headlights. __________________ 13 X1 35iX, 98 Z3 2.8, 01 M Coupe, 96 Z3 1.9 DASC, 95 318ti, 13 smart fortwo
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Ultimateone OG E46Fanatic 173 Rep 845 Posts Drives: 24 Champ White CTR Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (4)	Hmm, that makes it seem like it could be doable... was just trying to think of an easier route than Blacklines.
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M. Holtmeier Enlisted Member 16 Rep 32 Posts Drives: '12 AW 135i M-Sport DCT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Omaha, NE iTrader: (0)	I used Headlight Armour's "Light Smoke" (50%) on my car. While I could have done a better job installing the film, they look great until you are just a few inches away. At that point you can see the stretching and shrinking of the film. I wanted something that I could remove if needed. Attached Images
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A_Squared Banned 46 Rep 363 Posts Drives: n54 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (2)	Although the tint route is a more feasible option, there is just no substitute for actual black lines. Someday I'll pick some up, but there's just so much other stuff I could do and buy for that amount of money.
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03-23-2015, 07:18 AM	#10
admirable Private 5 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2009 6MT BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (1)	Obviously not my picture but here's a bit of inspiration...
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Ultimateone OG E46Fanatic 173 Rep 845 Posts Drives: 24 Champ White CTR Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (4)	Yeah thats way too dark, I was just seeing if its a feasible option.
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Jettt Gun Slinger 28 Rep 344 Posts Drives: slow and with caution Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I tinted my LCI's pretty dark.... But they look awesome at night.
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piotrek4000 Private 12 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6-speed Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	tint Looks like this guy did it and it looks REALLY good, but I can't seem to find the film that he used. Says he used 50% Lamin-x tint (and then mentions something about xenon), but when I go to the website there are a million options (gunsmoke, tint, colors, etc...) and I just don't know what to get. https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1132575 I might just do some trial and error, but it would be great to know what he used exactly to just order it haha. Anyway, anyone have any ideas?
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