Headlight Covers?

[SlvrStreak]

I've been trying to find little things to make my Bonnie look a bit meaner.. I've been looking around for some Headlights covers/films but I just wanted to know if there are any specific brands I should go with?? Any responses are appreciated. Thanks! Jake

[00Beast]

No one makes the slip on covers, and tinting will affect your light output. Lots of members have done a lot of things, look around here on the forum and you can get some ideas.

[SlvrStreak]

No one makes the slip on covers, and tinting will affect your light output. Lots of members have done a lot of things, look around here on the forum and you can get some ideas.

Yeah that's true.. I actually just found a set of vinyl covers. Here is the link http://www.rvinyl.com/headlight-tint-Po ... e-2000.htm

[00Beast]

That's just stick on vinyl like window tint, I wouldn't do it...

[SlvrStreak]

That's just stick on vinyl like window tint, I wouldn't do it...

If I were to do it, would it affect the light output, and would it stay intact at highway speeds?

[00Beast]

Yes, it will affect light output negatively, and I would think so. It's a stick-on vinyl.

[SlvrStreak]

Yes, it will affect light output negatively, and I would think so. It's a stick-on vinyl.

Okay. Thanks for your input!

[crash93ssei]

I agree, don't use that kit. Clear the lights or pull them apart and black out individual parts - those are about the best way to give your car a different more aggressive look.

[SlvrStreak]

I agree, don't use that kit. Clear the lights or pull them apart and black out individual parts - those are about the best way to give your car a different more aggressive look.

I'm not sure if I am comfortable with pulling apart my lights and clearing them. I really would hate it if I messed them up somehow

[SSEiMan01]

I agree with Ryan...
Any chance to use my car as an example...

I VHT'd the corner lenses and bulb caps, and Lamin-X'd the fogs.

Before:


After:


Clearing the lights is a simple process, just take your time and follow the write-up on here, I can do a set in 30 minutes tops now.

[SlvrStreak]

I agree with Ryan...
Any chance to use my car as an example...

I VHT'd the corner lenses and bulb caps, and Lamin-X'd the fogs.

Before:


After:


Clearing the lights is a simple process, just take your time and follow the write-up on here, I can do a set in 30 minutes tops now.

Wow that looks super sweet! Now is clearing the lights illegal?

[SSEiMan01]

Provided you install an orange bulb in place of the clear one, no. Turn signals must flash amber, via orange bulbs or lenses.

[SlvrStreak]

Provided you install an orange bulb in place of the clear one, no. Turn signals must flash amber, via orange bulbs or lenses.

Gotcha! Might have to look into this a little bit more

[SSEiMan01]

viewtopic.php?f=42&t=9348

I have everything I need to make a how-to thread for my black cornered headlights, if you need any instruction on that.

[crash93ssei]

Blacked headlights FTW I like them even better then cleared on most colors.

[razmatazz]

I know when i tried doing a tint or film over the head lights i was at wits end trying to find a premade set up. so i went to the parts store and bought some NightShade and blue painters tape. this is what i came up with to have a custom look with out completely screwing over my light out put.

[SSEiMan01]

Blacked headlights FTW I like them even better then cleared on most colors.

This is another method, maybe easier to do than what I did too. VHT on the orange lens, and IIRC he still uses a clear bulb since the lens is orange beneath the VHT. Also, painted bulb caps like mine.