Cheap Solution to Amber Delete

Aries932 · 04-23-2011, 12:04 AM

So I brought my car in to get tinted today, and asked him if he was able to tint the front corner lights. Ended up looking really nice actually. I still need the stealth bulbs so you can see a bit of amber, but overall not so bad.

1speedbike · 04-23-2011, 12:16 AM

Looks great! Cleaner than amber-gone stickers. The tints and the car in general look great too

M3Newbie88 · 04-23-2011, 01:07 AM

Thats what I did to my car.. cheaper and better...

Sylon · 04-23-2011, 01:19 AM

Looks good from afar, got any close up shots?

Aries932 · 04-23-2011, 03:19 AM

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Looks good from afar, got any close up shots?

Not yet...I figured I would let the tint settle before I did any close ups. Usually takes about 24 hours for everything to dry and settle.

SDW335 · 04-23-2011, 09:27 AM

Do you think it will hold up being that it's exposed?

N55_BBM · 04-23-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SDW335

Do you think it will hold up being that it's exposed?

+1

windows tints after like 2-3 years run the risk of starting to peel on the edges by my experience (had that happen only once actually lol). but being that these are on the outside and exposed to extreme wind when you're going 60+ mph and rock, debris, etc I'd figure it would peel out easily..

Aries932 · 04-23-2011, 10:52 AM

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+1

windows tints after like 2-3 years run the risk of starting to peel on the edges by my experience (had that happen only once actually lol). but being that these are on the outside and exposed to extreme wind when you're going 60+ mph and rock, debris, etc I'd figure it would peel out easily..

Well I will keep you guys updated, but it is the same tint they use for people who tint their entire headlight and they said they never have any issues...plus the tint comes with a lifetime warrenty for peeling...so if that happens I can just bring it in and keep getting it replaced.

E821M · 04-23-2011, 11:06 AM

I know it would be pricier, but does anyone know if you can get an entire headlamp assembly like the one that comes from the factory on European cars and retrofit it to the car?

1SerieStud · 04-23-2011, 03:32 PM

Based on this statement, I'm positive that what was used on the headlights is not the same film used to tint the windows. It is probably a 3M material just like what's used for "clear bra" purposes...I know companies make other colors besides clear. I had my headlights clearcoated along with the entire front kit, and they are flawless 9 months later.

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windows tints after like 2-3 years run the risk of starting to peel on the edges by my experience (had that happen only once actually lol). but being that these are on the outside and exposed to extreme wind when you're going 60 mph and rock, debris, etc I'd figure it would peel out easily..

Well I will keep you guys updated, but it is the same tint they use for people who tint their entire headlight and they said they never have any issues...plus the tint comes with a lifetime warrenty for peeling...so if that happens I can just bring it in and keep getting it replaced.

Aries932 · 04-23-2011, 08:49 PM

Here are some close ups as you can see I still need stealth bulbs...oh and FYI it is not the same tint as the windows...it is completely different.

In fact they literally only have 3 tint types...light, medium, and dark...there is no 20% or whatever tint percentage you want.

Lester · 04-24-2011, 03:17 AM

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I know it would be pricier, but does anyone know if you can get an entire headlamp assembly like the one that comes from the factory on European cars and retrofit it to the car?

Yes you can, but they are $1,200 each side. And they do not meed US DOT so they are not legal in the US.

Jaguar66 · 04-24-2011, 02:07 PM

What is the type and name of the material that was used? Who makes it?

Aries932 · 04-24-2011, 11:37 PM

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What is the type and name of the material that was used? Who makes it?

No clue you can call distinctive automotive, and ask if you would like. Just ask him what tint he used on the 2011 White 135i that he just did on friday.

5334 Alhama Drive, CA
(818) 704-9252 ‎

superchargedman · 05-10-2011, 09:17 PM

did anyone call him to ask what tint he used?

BSM 135i · 05-11-2011, 02:24 AM

tint is not the ideal material for this since it's not designed for the exterior of the car. after replacing one of my headlights i had to get a new set of amber-gones from **********s since they only come in pairs but did not want to pay $70 for another pair so i went with InStyle graphics after being recommended by a lot of friends and was very pleased to know that he uses the same material as the **********s amber-gones for a more reasonable price and even offers it in different shades...

1Bimmer54 · 05-11-2011, 03:53 AM

looks really nice, best buck for plp who dislike amber

about350 · 05-11-2011, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by riders54

looks really nice, best buck for plp who dislike amber

Agreed
Cant wait till I get my done.

DARK PHX · 12-02-2011, 01:47 PM

Looks great. Those are some dark tints I must say.

strati1 · 12-02-2011, 01:53 PM

Did this on my Jet Black 1 and took it off after a week because it ruined the lines of the headlight. The dark tint blends with the dark paint so it creates a headlight profile that looks similar to the X5. just my .02

looks good on AW though

DanoG80Cx · 12-02-2011, 05:00 PM

Looks pretty awesome. Might look even better with black kidneys and maybe a b&w rondel? what % is that window tint? looks super dark.

P1 · 12-02-2011, 06:12 PM

I'll be honest: for me it's either go for the European lights, or just deal with the ambers. I haven't seen "anything in between" that I'm fond of.

04-23-2011, 12:04 AM	#1
Aries932 Captain 37 Rep 611 Posts Drives: AW 2011 135i DCT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Woodland Hills, CA iTrader: (3)	Cheap Solution to Amber Delete So I brought my car in to get tinted today, and asked him if he was able to tint the front corner lights. Ended up looking really nice actually. I still need the stealth bulbs so you can see a bit of amber, but overall not so bad. __________________ 2011 AW 135i - DCT - M Package - BMW Performance Suspension Kit - Berk Street Midpipes - Evolution Racewerks FMIC - JB4 - BMS Intake - BMS Downpipes
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04-23-2011, 12:16 AM	#2
1speedbike Brigadier General 732 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2022 X4 M40i, 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MKE iTrader: (15)	Looks great! Cleaner than amber-gone stickers. The tints and the car in general look great too __________________ 2022 X4 M40i - 2008 135i - 2015 F700GS On Order - 2024 i4 M50 Scruffy's gonna die the way he lived... Mmhm.
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04-23-2011, 01:07 AM	#3
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04-23-2011, 01:19 AM	#4
Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	Looks good from afar, got any close up shots? __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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04-23-2011, 09:27 AM	#6
SDW335 Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 263 Posts Drives: BMW Drei-Reihen Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, Florida iTrader: (2)	Do you think it will hold up being that it's exposed?
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04-23-2011, 11:06 AM	#9
E821M Private First Class 5 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 1M/330CI ZHP Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	I know it would be pricier, but does anyone know if you can get an entire headlamp assembly like the one that comes from the factory on European cars and retrofit it to the car?
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04-23-2011, 08:49 PM	#11
Aries932 Captain 37 Rep 611 Posts Drives: AW 2011 135i DCT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Woodland Hills, CA iTrader: (3)	Here are some close ups as you can see I still need stealth bulbs...oh and FYI it is not the same tint as the windows...it is completely different. In fact they literally only have 3 tint types...light, medium, and dark...there is no 20% or whatever tint percentage you want. __________________ 2011 AW 135i - DCT - M Package - BMW Performance Suspension Kit - Berk Street Midpipes - Evolution Racewerks FMIC - JB4 - BMS Intake - BMS Downpipes
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04-24-2011, 02:07 PM	#13
Jaguar66 M Power 41 Rep 1,469 Posts Drives: '09 ///M-Sport 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Rafael iTrader: (3)	What is the type and name of the material that was used? Who makes it? __________________
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05-10-2011, 09:17 PM	#15
superchargedman Captain 68 Rep 939 Posts Drives: The ///Mbulance: 1M AW Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	did anyone call him to ask what tint he used?
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05-11-2011, 02:24 AM	#16
BSM 135i Colonel 206 Rep 2,229 Posts Drives: 08' BSM E82 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (23)	tint is not the ideal material for this since it's not designed for the exterior of the car. after replacing one of my headlights i had to get a new set of amber-gones from ********s since they only come in pairs but did not want to pay $70 for another pair so i went with InStyle graphics after being recommended by a lot of friends and was very pleased to know that he uses the same material as the ********s amber-gones for a more reasonable price and even offers it in different shades...
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05-11-2011, 03:53 AM	#17
1Bimmer54 1 Lover 8 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135I Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	looks really nice, best buck for plp who dislike amber
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12-02-2011, 01:47 PM	#19
DARK PHX Private 7 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2009 e82 135i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Looks great. Those are some dark tints I must say.
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strati1 Lieutenant 30 Rep 457 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: May 2010 Location: DFW/SoCal iTrader: (0)	Did this on my Jet Black 1 and took it off after a week because it ruined the lines of the headlight. The dark tint blends with the dark paint so it creates a headlight profile that looks similar to the X5. just my .02 looks good on AW though __________________ //Mods: Golf Tee, red out tails, smoked fogs, B&G S2 Springs, Adjustable Koni Yellows, Vorshlag Camberplates, PSS 225 square, Macht Schnell 90mm studs, H&R spacers 15mm front 20mm rear (no rubbing), RPI scoops, K&N
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DanoG80Cx First Lieutenant 279 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M3 Competition xDrive Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cumming, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M3Cx [10.00]	Looks pretty awesome. Might look even better with black kidneys and maybe a b&w rondel? what % is that window tint? looks super dark. Last edited by DanoG80Cx; 12-02-2011 at 08:01 PM..
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12-02-2011, 06:12 PM	#22
P1 Lieutenant General 11568 Rep 11,135 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	I'll be honest: for me it's either go for the European lights, or just deal with the ambers. I haven't seen "anything in between" that I'm fond of.
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