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Old May 10, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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Just finished tinting my headlights with rust-oleum lens tint. Just wanted to throw some pics up and share. I will get pics later tonight when it gets dark.

I ran out so I 'll do the fogs later.

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Old May 10, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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Looks good but I'd be afraid of getting overspray all over my fenders with just taping the headlights off like that. They arent that difficult t remove.

I wonder how your light output is? I'd love to have tinted headlights if the output wasnt reduced.
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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They look good but I bet you ain't gonna be able to see very well at night and maybe be a magnet for law enforcement based on the laws in your are
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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^what he said. Not to mention, if you are involved in arear end collision and the insurance company sees your headlights, they may take issue and refuse to pay. They do look awesome though.
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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So it is pretty dark and here is what they look like on. I would guess it is a 50% loss in visibility but with the fogs on there really would not be a reason to get pulled over for just them ( i always drive with the fogs on). Anyways here are the pics.

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Old May 10, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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Looks like all of your light output is coming from your fogs right now. If you decide to keep your headlights tinted I would say don't tint the fogs or you'll be without light. Maybe even upgrade to hids for the fogs.
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 11:14 PM
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I see a fellow CornHusker
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 11:34 PM
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I was already planning on switching the headlight bulb to led type bulbs for a brighter output and I think I will leave the fogs as they are. I would love to get some hid's but that is a lot more money than I have right now. All in All I am pleased with the out come.

GO BIG RED!!!!
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 11:38 PM
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I had that idea but light output led me away from the idea. Now here's what I recommend, try Hellas behind the grill, if they help that much tint the fogs too, if not use the Hellas, and hid the fogs. A lot of guys the the Hellas, thought you may think about that, plus the cops may also stay off your back too lol.
 
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Old May 11, 2012 | 08:26 AM
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You can get HID's for under $100 dollars.....
 
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