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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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haha thanks. I might try it because earlier today i went to the local tint shop and they want 200 dollars to do it. Bull. They did my front two windows for 100.
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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Grab a friend and a hairdryer and a spray bottle with a soap and water mixture and give it a go with the bluebatmobile overlays. Take your time doing it and it will come out pretty well, even for a first time. I was satisfied with the work I did on my car the first time I did it.
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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alright, mabye ill give it a try. First want my damn intake/exhaust....
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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IMO i would get lamin-x. It's thicker than bat's and goes on much easier. I don't know how many of his overlays i went through just trying to put them on. Especially headlights. I went through lamin-x and will never go back. sorry, bat.
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 12:10 AM
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^^Yeah, I didn't want to say that but his are tough to get on correctly. I went through the same thing with Bat's and finally tried Rockblocker. Much easier. I still think VHT is the way to go though, because you can get the lights just as light or dark as you want. Just gotta be prepared for all the freaking wet sanding and polishing.
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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hahahahaha that guy paid some idiot to put tint on the outside of the car roflmao
Old Jan 25, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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^^^
No sh*t I'v had 3 vehicle's tinted and NONE of them put tint on the outside of the back window. LMAO
Old Jan 25, 2010 | 04:37 PM
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lol please dont bring that up! I almost died when he told me that.
Old Jan 25, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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IMO tinted taillights look MUCH better painted, that and it will last a whole lot longer. Just spend the extra money, it will be well worth it.
Old Jan 25, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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use lamin-x i use it on everything fogs, mirror turn signals and tails

www.lamin-x.com
Old Jan 27, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by dpaine
use lamin-x i use it on everything fogs, mirror turn signals and tails

www.lamin-x.com
What about your headlights? I'm looking at lamin-x but not sure if their headlight film is intended for our 2009 version with the projector headlights with the raised bubble in the front. Bluebatmobiles didn't fit on my headlights. Looking to pick between the following three brands to do headlights and tail lights....not sure if anyone else have used any of these for headlights with success.

lamin-x http://www.lamin-x.com/Scion-tC-s/660.htm
clear defender http://www.cleardefender.com/
Headlight Armour http://www.headlightarmor.com/05-09-...ting-kits.aspx

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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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where are you from OP?
Old Jan 28, 2010 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by phazeshifter
What about your headlights? I'm looking at lamin-x but not sure if their headlight film is intended for our 2009 version with the projector headlights with the raised bubble in the front. Bluebatmobiles didn't fit on my headlights. Looking to pick between the following three brands to do headlights and tail lights....not sure if anyone else have used any of these for headlights with success.

lamin-x http://www.lamin-x.com/Scion-tC-s/660.htm
clear defender http://www.cleardefender.com/
Headlight Armour http://www.headlightarmor.com/05-09-...ting-kits.aspx
havent attempted my headlights yet, i hate a 25ft roll sitting here i borrowed from my buddies graphic shop but ive been to lazy to try it lol i think the bubble for the projector is gonns make it a real pain
Old Jan 28, 2010 | 02:25 AM
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is jon's tinted tails still in business? He did my tail lights and they were not but perfect and amazing. Would gladly send him mine again.
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